Add 3 – ½ oz. of Spa-Shock Oxidizing Shock Treatment per 400 gals. Of water after each use or when spa/hot tub water is cloudy.
How do you shock a inflatable hot tub?
- Fill a bucket with water from your inflatable hot tub.
- Dissolve 1 oz of granules for each 500 gallons of water your hot tub holds in the bucket (that's about 1 tablespoon of granules)
- NEVER add water to chemicals – always add your chemicals to water!
- Turn on the air bubble jets and add the dissolved chlorine.
How do I know when to shock my hot tub?
Shock dosing your hot tub water is a term usually applied to the process of adding a higher than normal dose of oxidiser chemical to the hot tub water, this process can also be called oxidising. We advise customers to shock dose their water once a week to control bacteria growth and destroy bather impurities.21 feb 2019
How do I chlorine shock my hot tub?
Measure 17g of non-chlorine shock per 1500 litres or 35g of chlorine shock per 1500 litres (consult the label instructions as this can vary based on chemical quality and brand). Carefully add the required shock to the hot tub. Leave the cover off for approximately 20 minutes.21 feb 2019
What can I use to shock my hot tub?
Shocking a spa means applying an ample dose of chlorine (sodium dichlor) or non-chlorine shock (potassium monopersulfate or MPS). One purpose of this treatment is to break-down organic waste contaminants which cause odor and cloudy water. After treatment, water quality and clarity is often completely restored.
How long does it take shock to clear a hot tub?
Be cautious while putting shock into the water. After NON-CHLORINE shock wait 10-15 minutes before entering. After chlorine shock it can take up to 24 hours to clear.
How fast does chlorine dissipate in hot tub?
One ppm of unstabilized chlorine will dissipate in 15 minutes or less under direct sunlight. With heated spa water, this dissipation rate is even faster. The loss can be controlled with a separate, one-time addition of CYA.
Will Shocking a hot tub increase pH?
Adding too much shock, especially if the pH is already low, will make it harder to get your water in the proper range. When you add chemicals to your hot tub water, the goal is to keep it clean and clear. If your pH is always low, it's important to slowly add a pH increaser.2 sept 2021
Can you use bromine and chlorine together?
Whether you choose chlorine or bromine, DO NOT: mix them together in the water. This can also cause a dangerous chemical reaction. If you're going to switch from one to the other, you'll need to drain and clean your hot tub, and do a line flush.4 mar 2021
How long after adding shock can you use hot tub?
Recommendations vary with ranges between 20 minutes and 24 hours. When using a non-chlorine shock treatment the product does not sanitise, therefore you can generally use your hot tub 20 minutes after adding it to the water.21 feb 2019
Can you add too much shock to hot tub?
You only need a small amount of chlorine to successfully sanitize your spa, so it's possible to overdo it if you're not careful. Too much chlorine can damage your hot tub and irritate your skin, eyes and lungs.27 feb 2015
What happens if I over shock my hot tub?
Shocking your hot tub removes organic matter that causes cloudy water and other malfunctions. As mentioned previously, a heavy load of bathers, or frequent uses, can create a buildup of icky organic matter from hair and skin, to sweat and other unmentionables.