The Total Hardness in my hot tub (according to my test strip) is too high. In searching the internet it warns against having Total Hardness too low (can be corrosive to parts of the hot tub). However, I don't see what to do if my Total hardness it too high. Is it even a problem? I know to soften my home water I would add salt, but I don't know if adding salt to a hot tub would be a good idea.
2007-03-03 05:32:20 · 2 answers · asked by jcueland 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A high total hardness will deposit scale on the inside of the pump, heater, lines and will probably clog the jets. It is the same as the hard water in your house. The mineral deposits from hard water can cause expensive damage to plumbing and appliances. If you have hard water in your house, you will have hard water in your hot tub since the water that the hot tub is filled with is probably the same water. You won't solve the problem by just adding salt. It sounds like you need a water softener. If the problem is only in the hot tub and not the house, I'd recommend draining it and refilling from the house. Have a pool and spa supply dealer check the water for you if there are doubts.
2007-03-03 07:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by Likalotapus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.....reduce it with a filter and u will increase the life of ur spa..
2007-03-03 12:49:17 · answer #2 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋