Even the drinking water from the public water supply may not have the correct parameters for whirlpools or swimming pools. It is best to test the water with indicator papers (pH, hardness, calcium and chlorine content) immediately after filling the whirlpool for the first time in order to establish baseline parameters. Then perform a follow-up test after running the filtration to verify that the selected filtration time is adequate. Usually, running the filtration for 2 hours a day is enough, but it depends heavily on environmental factors: frequency of use, number of users, air temperature, etc. The filtration time should be adjusted based on these factors. The purpose of filtration is to remove mechanical impurities from water.
If you have a whirlpool with a saltwater system, add the correct amount of salt in the whirlpool water (see user manual) and leave the saltwater system (sanitizer) running for 2 hours a day. It is not necessary to turn on the filter pump as it will automatically turn on with the saltwater system (sanitation). The saltwater system only regulates the amount of chlorine in the water (for water disinfection), the other parameters (pH, hardness, calcium content) have to be adjusted with pool chemicals as necessary.
If the water is too hard or contains excessive calcium, such calcium can clog the filter or even the pump and other parts of the motor base in a matter of hours. It is therefore important to test the water and adjust the parameters with pool chemicals as necessary.
Do not add anything in the whirlpool except the salt (for whirlpools with a saltwater system) and the recommended pool chemicals. Avoid adding oils, perfumes, cosmetic products, and similar.
Before entering the water, take a thorough shower to remove sweat and sunscreen from your skin. Sunscreens can damage both the PVC and the inner parts of the motor assembly.