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How to maintain my hot tub water
How do I clean the internal plumbing?
Beachcomber PIPE CLEANSE is a very effective internal pipe cleaner. Always follow the directions on the label. Regular shocking and simple maintenance of your hot tub, to keep water clean will also help to keep internal plumbing clean. But if the hot...
How often should I change my Microfilter?
Your Microfilter should be rinsed once a week. Depending on how often you use your hot tub, and how many people are using it, you may want to rinse more often. If you are enjoying your hot tub more than three times a week, you can rinse twice a week. ...
Where do I drain my hot tub water?
Once you neutralize the water with Beachcomber's Neutralizer product you can drain onto the grass-away from your tub, or per your municipal guidelines. Refer to our Drain Instructions brochure (attached here). Follow the directions on the label, and ...
How often do I need to add chemicals to my hot tub?
One of the great services that the retail Beachcomber store offers is computer water analysis. They can quickly and accurately test a sample of your water. They can give you a simple 'recipe' sheet on what to add to ensure clear, clean water. Depending...
What are typical causes of foamy water
If you have just filled your hot tub with fresh water, the Calcium Hardness is too low and you require PROTECT. If the water is more than 3 months old then the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) are too high and you are likely in need of a drain and clean; ...
Can I use CHLOR DISCS with the CARE FREE program?
Yes, you can use CHLOR DISCS with Beachcomber's CARE FREE system. These are especially beneficial if you will be away from your hot tub for an extended amount of time. Our Floating Puck Dispenser, or Holiday Tender products are the ideal way to utilize...
My hot tub water is cloudy but per the test strips, my levels are fine. What can I do?
First, we always recommend rinsing your Microfilter once a week. Depending on how often, and how many people are using your tub, you may want to rinse more often. Your hot tub is likely in need of a good BOOST to bring sanitizer levels up and oxidize...
Do you recommend Salt/Chlorine Generators on hot tubs?
Salt is corrosive to the mechanical seals in the pumps and the heater element of hot tubs so we do not recommend salt for your hot tub. Also, salt/chlorine generators are utilized to generate chlorine automatically and are not typically recommended for...
Do you recommend the use of Hydrogen Peroxide in hot tubs?
No, Hydrogen Peroxide is a weak oxidizer with no residual capacity and loses efficacy in water with higher temperatures. It is unstable in solutions over 29% and Health Canada does not recognize or approve Hydrogen Peroxide as a sanitizer. It is considered...
What maintenance products should I use with Bromo Discs?
Pure Blue, Purezyme and Eliminate Plus - all are included in our the Beachcomber Bromo Tote.
How much additive needs to be added to the Filter Cleaning Canister?
Mix 250 ml of Filter Cure into 5 litres of luke warm water. Next, put your microfilter into the Filter Cleaning Canister and pour the liquid to cover the filter. Soak for 24 hours. After 24 hours, remove your microfilter from the canister, then rinse...
Can I switch from Chlorine to Bromine without changing the water?
Yes, you can switch from Chlorine to Bromine without changing the water. You cannot switch from Bromine to Chlorine unless you do a complete drain and fill.
Regarding the Holiday Tender, approximately how long would Chlor Discs in this last?
The discs themselves would be fully dissolved within 2-3 weeks, if the tender is completely filled. If no one uses the tub during this time you should still have chlorine in the water for up to one month. Be sure it is open to 1 - 2 - 3 slots. Never ...
Which is better - Holiday Tender, or Floating Puck Dispenser?
It's really a user preference. Both do the same job and require the same user maintenance, ie. you have to ensure they are open 1 - 2 - or 3 slots. Note: The Holiday Tender slides into the Microfilter (Lily) basket rather than floating freely in the ...
What are the dimensions of the Filter Cleaning Canister?
Dimensions are 20 x 13 x 27". Weight is approximately 2.9 lbs.
How long, or how many hot tub uses does a Care Free Tote typically last?
This tote may last for three months of tub use - give or take a few weeks dependent on the number of bathers and use of your hot tub. Note: The Care Free Boost and Care Free products will be used up more quickly. The other items in the tote could last...
What is the difference between Filter SOAK & Filter PURE?
Filter Soak is an environmentally friendly one-shot, neutral odour, fast acting cleaner and is a great product in removing organic contaminants. Customers can also use Filter Pure which is a heavy-duty alkaline detergent and a 1/4 of the bottle is mixed...
I have a white bio-film almost like a skin on my water. What is it and how do I treat it?
This condition is a type of bio-film build-up in the pipes presenting as a white film or flakes. Generally caused by lack of maintenance. Draining may be required more than once depending on the severity of the problem. Step 1 - Shock the Tub and circulate...
Why is Beachcomber's Cleartech UVC Sterilization System so effective?
The Cleartech UVC system is an effective sterilizer and may reduce the amount of tradional water care products you need in a hot tub - but you will still need to add sanitizer.
Do I still need a chlorine or bromine residual in the water?
Yes, maintain a 3-5 ppm level of chlorine to act as a residual sanitizer and oxidizer.
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