BullFrog 2000 Owner's Manual - page 26
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Bullfrog Spas Owner’s Manual
MAINTENANCE
WATER CHEMISTRY
Tap water that is safe to drink is not always right for
your spa. Normal tap water is usually filled with
minerals and micro-contaminants that are not visible
to the naked eye.
Properly testing and treating your spa water is
essential for the health of your spa as well as the
people that use it.
Proper chemical maintenance can control and help
prevent the following: 1. Bacteria, algae and fungi,
which can spread disease and infection to humans;
and, 2. Staining and scale build-up on your spa shell,
equipment, and piping; and, 3. Clogged filters.
Note 1: When using chemicals, always follow the
instructions provided on the manufacturer's labels.
Note 2: Use an accurate test kit to perform all
chemistry tests.
Note 3: Never mix chemicals.
Note 4: With the exception of Chlorine or Bromine
Tablets, always add chemicals directly to the spa,
evenly spreading the chemicals over the surface of the
water. Run the Filter Pump at high-speed for 15 or
more minutes after applying any chemical.
OVERVIEW OF WATER CHEMISTRY:
1. Sanitation: Sanitizers kill bacteria and keep the
water clean. Effective and safe sanitizers include any
of the following: GRANULAR CHLORINE (Dichlor),
GRANULAR BROMINE, CHLORINE TABLETS (TriChlor)
OR BROMINE TABLETS.
Note: Non-trichlor chlorine tablets and/or non-
dichlor granular chlorines must not be used in your
spa, they may damage the spa, voiding your
warranty.
2. Super-Sanitation: As your spa is used, non-
filterable wastes, including perspiration, oils, hair
sprays, etc, will build up in the spa water. These
substances make the water unattractive in appearance
and odor, and can also interfere with sanitizer
effectiveness. Normal sanitation does not eliminate
these waste substances, but Super-Sanitation does.
Super-Sanitation is achieved by "shocking" the spa
water with a NON-CHLORINE SHOCK (Potassium
Peroxymonosulfate), GRANULAR CHLORINE (Dichlor)
or GRANULAR BROMINE.
Note: Non-Chlorine Shock is the preferred shocking
chemical because it will shock the water without
raising the sanitizer level.
3. pH Control: Proper pH balance is extremely
important in controlling bacteria, providing water
that's comfortable for the user, and in preventing
damage to the spa and its equipment. Using the scale