How do I make my hot tub less chlorine?

We recommend that you allow the sanitizer levels to break down naturally. But if you have to use your hot tub, then you can add sodium thiosulfate to the water. Sodium thiosulfate will break down both chlorine and bromine in your water. This will lower the bromine or chlorine levels fast so you can soak sooner.

Why does my hot tub lose chlorine so fast?

Losing chlorine is a very common issue in hot tubs that may have biofilm build-up in the plumbing and jets. Biofilm is a group of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and protists. Biofilm and other organic contaminants can gain a foothold deep inside the plumbing of your hot tub.

What happens if I don’t put chlorine in my hot tub?

You are not adding chlorine to discomfort yourself, you are adding chlorine to make the water safe. It would take a matter of days for your hot tub water to turn into biological soup, the water would likely turn green and the danger to us humans would be huge.

Do I add chlorine everyday?

During the swimming season, you should check the chlorine level at least twice per week. The ideal chlorine level should be between 1 and 3 ppm. If the level is below 1 ppm, you should add more chlorine.

Why does the chlorine level keep dropping in my hot tub?

This is why, when you add Chlorine to your hot tub, you can add it to a strong level (about 8 – 10 ppm) so that it is strong enough to kill everything and to sanitize the water. After a period of time, the Chlorine will get used up and will drop to a lower level (2 – 4 ppm) which is a safe level for bathing in.

Is it safe to bathe in hot tub with low chlorine?

It is absolutely not safe to soak or bathe in a hot tub with low chlorine levels. Bacterial levels in hot tub water start to rise and make them unsafe when chlorine levels are low. Certain bacteria in hot tub water thrive off of low sanitization and hot water.

What’s the difference between free and combined chlorine in a hot tub?

Free chlorine is the level of active chlorine that’s sanitizing your hot tub, while combined chlorine is all of the chlorine that’s been used up. You need to be able to test free chlorine separately (not just total chlorine) so you know your hot tub has a safe level of active sanitizer in it.

Do you use CYA or chlorine in a hot tub?

For this reason, shaded or indoor spas usually use bromine, while tubs in the sun use chlorine with CYA. For any sanitizer to be effective, the right amount must be present in the water at all times. High levels of either chlorine or bromine usually occur when you’ve overdosed the tub with them.

How to lower the bromine or chlorine levels in your hot tub?

Over time, it will break down. Give your hot tub a day or two to use up some of the extra chlorine or bromine in the water before you use it. In a day or so those excess levels will vanish into thin air. If waiting isn’t an option, then it is time to get to work. The quickest way to lower your sanitizer levels is by diluting the water in your spa.