MAAX Hot Tubs



















 Come on in to our show room. You can sit inside a model to make sure your tub is the right size for you. We have many colors to choose from to make sure you get the perfect color. You can also choose the color for your insulated cover -- included with each hot tub -- and cabinet. See a demonstration of the Cover Lift, and ask about MAAX® great warranties.

For your Tub, we can:
   -- Winterize it if you leave town for the winter,
   -- Provide weekly cleaning and chemical maintenance,
   -- Perform warranty work & repairs on most brands.

Consider this:
If you shop locally, you are guaranteed service with your purchase. We will stay as long as you like during delivery. We will answer any questions you have about your MAAX® Hot Tub like: programming the filter cycle, balancing chemicals, installing the cover lift, or just to make sure everything works the way you expect.

Hot Tub Maintenance --

Daily:
  1. Run the pump and filter at least eight hours a day to keep the water circulated, filtered, and clean.
  2. Test the sanitizer levels and maintain it in the proper range:
    • Chlorinating Concentrate: 3 - 5ppm
    • Brominating Concentrate: 3 - 6ppm
    • Brominating Tablets residential: 2 - 4ppm
    • Brominating Tablets commercial: 4 - 6ppm
  3. Test the pH and adjust if needed to maintain 7.4 - 7.6.
Weekly:
  1. Shock the spa to remove undesirable compounds and keep the water clear. You may use Spa Shock, Brominating Concentrate (if the spa is sanitized with a brominating product) or Chlorinating Concentrate. Add the following amount with the pump running:
    • Spa Shock Xtra: 3 Tbs. per 500 gallons
    • Spa Shock: 1 oz. per 500 gallons
    • Brominating Concentrate: 2 tsp. per 200 gallons
    • Chlorinating Concentrate: 1 tsp. per 100 gallons
  2. Add 2 Tbs. (4 capfuls) of Stain & Scale Control per 300 gallons to prevent stains and scaling on spa equipment.
  3. Use Surface Wipes on the waterline and spa surface to remove oils, grease and dirt.
  4. Add 2 Tbs. (4 capfuls) of Enzyme Cleaner per 100 gallons to reduce waterline buildup and help keep the filter clean and operating properly.
As needed:
  1. Drain and refill the spa every 60-90 days for moderately used spas.
  2. Clean the spa surface thoroughly with Surface Cleaner while the spa is drained. Rinse well before refilling to prevent foaming.
  3. Remove the spa filter and clean it with filter cleaner every 4-6 weeks to remove grease and oil.
pH in Spas:

pH is a measure of the acidity (corrosive tendency) or alkalinity (scale forming tendency) of the water. Low pH can damage surfaces and equipment and can cause eye and skin irritation, while high pH can cause scale buildup and cloudy water. Proper pH balance is also necessary for the sanitizer to work the most efficiently. The pH is the same for a spa as for a pool, but it is often more difficult to maintain the proper range for a spa because of the water temperature and the smaller amount of water.

In spas, the pH tends to drift up. This is largely due to the warm water temperature and aeration (the mixing of air with the water).

To lower pH, add Spa Essentials pH Decreaser according to the software recommendations. To raise the pH, add Spa Essentials pH Increaser according to the software recommendations. Apply with the circulation running and the blower/aeration off. pH Anchor helps regulate the pH so that adjustments have to be made less frequently. Spa pH adjusters can still be used with this product, but are not usually necessary. pH Anchor uses a phosphate buffer which helps lock the pH in place and eliminate some of the normal fluctuation.

Total Alkalinity:

Total alkalinity is a measure of the water's buffering capacity. This "buffering capacity", put simply, means that the total alkalinity acts as a shock absorber for the pH. Keeping the total alkalinity balanced helps maintain proper pH, prevents damage to equipment (especially the heater), keeps the water clear, and prevents scale buildup. In spas, the total alkalinity should be maintained at approximately 125 to 150ppm. Perform a complete spa water analysis and follow the software recommendations. The presence of a stabilizer (CYA) has an effect on total alkalinity testing. When testing the total alkalinity, it will appear higher than it is because of the presence of CYA. To account for this, 30% of the CYA reading is subtracted from the total alkalinity when you perform a test. As you can see, the lower the CYA levelis, the smaller the impact will be on the total alkalinity reading.

If you use pH Anchor and brominating tablets, it's a good idea to raise the total alkalinity to 200ppm. Brominating tablets lower the total alkalinity and can shorten the life of pH Anchor.

Test the total alkalinity at least once every three to four weeks, depending on how much you use the spa.

Total hardness:

Total Hardness is a measure of the naturally occurring minerals (calcium and magnesium) in the water. The hardness must be balanced in a spa unless pH Anchor is being used. Low total hardness can corrode equipment, while high hardness levels can create cloudy water and scale buildup. In spas NOT using pH Anchor, mainain the total hardness at around 150 - 200ppm. For spas using pH Anchor, the level will be around 0, which is acceptable.

To raise total hardness, apply Calcium Hardness Increaser according to software recommendations. NOTE: Do NOT add Calcium Hardness Increaser to spas using pH Anchor or any other type of phosphate-based pH buffer product. To lower total hardness, it will be necessary to partially or completely drain the water from the spa and dilute or replace with water lower in hardness, or use pH Anchor.

To prevent scaling and cloudy water in spas with high total hardness, use 1 Tbs. of Stain and Scale Control per 150 gallons weekly.
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