Basic Heating Tips for Spa

By Ferry Suwantoro

Here are some basic heating tips for your spa.

1. Use an econo-mode and turn the thermometer save energy.

2. Use test strips in order to adjust the chemical levels of your spa and your bath tub.

3. Make sure that the cover is tight on your spa in order to prevent letting out the heat.

4. You have to condition the spa or the hot tub at least once a month.

5. Leave the heater of your hot tub on all the time. This equips the circulating pumps and it allows the circulation of the water to take place. It also prevents the water from building up. The algae are also filtered and it cleans the water.

6. Wipe the spa with polish in order to give it a protective coat.

Gas-fueled heaters vs. Electric heaters

you should get the gas-fueled heater or the electric heater for your spa.  The natural gas seems to be more than half of the water heaters and electricity heats what is left behind. A minor percentage of heaters burn up the propane, kerosene or oil. Some use solar collectors or wood heat in order to heat the water.

The key is to check whether natural gas is there. If yes, then the water heater must be gas-fueled. Electricity heaters are only considered when natural gas isn’t available, making it impossible for the water to run through the roof and conduct heat through the combustion emissions. Take note that gas is faster and cheaper in heating water. So propane, oil and kerosene aren’t as convenient as gas.

If you have a water heater that is electric and you want to make the most out of the economy by using propane or natural gas, then check whether your electric heater is capable of extracting the existing heat in the water. You can do this by turning the heater on in the storage tank. It is already connected to the tank and the water line. The gas is directly piped through the new heating system. The unit is then three times the capacity of an electric water heater.

If you are a proud owner of a spa or a hot tub, you should also know that there are two kinds of gas logs.

1. Liquid Propane is a gas that has more carbon compared to natural gas. It doesn’t burn as fast when compared to the other gases.

2. Natural Gas is lighter than air and it dissipates once it has been released. It doesn’t burn as fast when compared to the other gases. It is also cheaper.

Spa Parts and Their Uses

By Ferry Suwantoro

All essential parts work together in spa pools. With parts, we are referring to the more technical elements. There are many different kinds of spa pools; thus spa parts will also differ in one way or another. Spa control packs are the moving parts which are behind the access panel door. Spa packs when installed with pumps, produces hot bubbling water. There are manufacturers who engage in the custom building of these packs so you don’t have to worry if the pack doesn’t fit your spa. Two of the widest categories of spa packs are pneumatic and electronic spa packs.

Spa air blowers are also known as air pumps. They pump air into the spa through a series of injectors in the edge of the seats and foot well. Water is aerated all throughout the spa producing gentle massage when the spa air blower is on. Spa ozonators have always been proven to sanitize and purify spa and pool water more effectively and faster than the traditional chemical processes. With ozonators, water is treated 3,000 times faster without unwanted byproducts like bromamines and chloramines. Actually, the byproduct of spa ozonator is the life giving oxygen. Spa air buttons are used to control the spa components in electromechanical spa like jet pumps, lights and blowers. These air buttons allow the on and off switching of components without electricity. They are attached to control box switches with air tubing on one end. The air switch is connected to the other end of the air tubing.

There are other spa parts that are worthy of mentioning like flow switches, pump and pump motors, heater assemblies and manifolds, time clocks, etc. All these parts are beneficial to the smooth usage of the spa pool. Spas can really be a very relaxing experience if all the parts are at their best.