Do I need an Ozonator for my hot tub?
The quick answer is “no” but you can eliminate much of your customary sanitizer and shock with a properly functioning ozonator. The perfect combination with ozone is SilkBalance natural water care for spas and hot tubs.
What does an Ozonator do?
While it sounds like a frankly amazing modification to a hot tub balloon basket, a hot tub ozonator is actually a device used to generate and inject ozone gas into your spa water. Doing so helps scour impurities from the water and reduce the amount of chemicals you need to keep your hot tub running clean and serene.
Why are ozone generators dangerous?
When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs. Relatively low amounts can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and throat irritation. Ozone may also worsen chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and compromise the ability of the body to fight respiratory infections.
How long does a CD Ozonator last?
How Can I Tell if My Spa Ozone Generator is Working?
| Which Ozonator do you have? And → | What is Ozonator’s filtration Time? | Expected lifespan: |
|---|---|---|
| Corona Discharge (CD) Chip by DEL Ozone (CDS-16; Spa Eclipse Original) | 24 hours per day | Expect 1.5 years |
Are Spa Ozonator worth it?
Over all, an ozonator is an excellent addition to your hot tub : natural cleaning agent, economic solution, long lasting solution, etc. You’ll still have to clean the filter and test the pH levels of the water. In the end though, you’ll reduce the use of bromine or chlorine by 60 to 90%.
Does Ozonator run all the time?
Does an Ozonator run all the time? An Ozonator does not need to operate 24/7. It should operate between 4 and 6 hours per day. This ensures it runs often enough to reactivate the chlorine or bromine and ensure the water is safe to soak in.
Can I add Ozonator to hot tub?
Install an ozonator for cleaner water with less chemical use. Most of today’s hot tubs are ozone-ready, so adding or replacing one is a snap!
How long does a hot tub ozone generator last?
How long do spa ozone generators last? Ozone generators may produce ozone for 2-3 years or longer depending on the brand. After that time, either the ozonator needs to be replaced, or sometimes a chip replacement kit is available in the case of certain model corona discharge ozonator types.
How do you treat an ozone in a hot tub?
This is all done using intense UV light or corona discharge (CD) in an ozonator. It’s a strong oxidizer, but since it doesn’t last long it needs to be continuously refreshed by the ozone generator. It needs to run at least 4-6 hours per day to efficiently dissolve contaminants in the hot tub’s water.
How do I test my hot tub Ozonator?
To identify if the ozone generator is working, the red, green or orange light should turn on (CD or CRT version) or the unit should glow (UV version). Ozone gas is clear and you may not even see anything flowing through the ozone tubing.
Are spa Ozonators safe?
When dissolved in water, ozone is extremely safe. Excess ozone quickly converts back to oxygen. The amount of ozone produced by a hot tub ozone generator is insignificant to the normal atmosphere we live in.
How do I know if my Ozonator is bad?
Bouts of cloudy water, lack of sparkle, or even algae may have tipped you off. If you can rule out low pump run time, tired filter cartridge, bad water balance or lack of other sanitizers or shock, then you may have a problem with ozone output.
What breaks on a hot tub?
Most failures are due to heating element corrosion. This can be caused by low ph in the water supply. Low PH (below 7.0) for an extended amount of time will cause damage to the heating element and trip the GFCI breaker. Most issues can be avoided with proper water chemistry maintenance.