How do I lower the pH in my saltwater hot tub?

How do I lower the pH in my saltwater hot tub?

There are two main chemicals typically used to decrease pH in hot tubs, muriatic acid and dry acid (also known as sodium bisulfate).

What happens if your hot tub pH is too high?

Having pH levels that are higher than 7.8 or lower than 7.2 can cause problems for your and you hot tub. High pH is a common cause of calcium and scale build up at your hot tub water line and cloudy or dull water. Like with high pH bathers will experience itchy dry skin and burning if the eyes and nose.

How do you fix a high pH in a saltwater pool?

Use a pool test kit to check the pH, acid demand, and total alkalinity. Once you’ve determined that the pH level is too high, you should now work to restore the balance. There are two main products for lowering the pH. These are sodium bisulfate (also known as dry acid) and muriatic acid.

Is it safe to get in a hot tub with high pH?

You should NOT use your hot tub if the pH is too high (above 7.8). That can lead to itchy skin and burning eyes. But it can also cause scale build-up which can clog pipes and shorten equipment lifespans. If the total alkalinity is off, that can make it hard to balance pH.

Why do I have so much foam in my hot tub?

Hot Tub foam is caused by the water being “full” or “old” and turning the jets of your hot tub on when the water is like this will cause foam to appear on the waters surface. There are several products that, if added to the water, can cause foam.

Why do I feel sick after hot tub?

Hot tubs and pools can provide an environment for bacteria to grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. This includes the Legionella bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ Disease, which can be fatal.

Is a hot tub hard to maintain?

Maintaining a hot tub isn’t difficult and it doesn’t require too much of your valuable time. Here are some maintenance tips for hot tub newbies who aren’t sure where to start.