Aquagarde Frequently Asked Questions

Aquagarde

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I want to switch over to AquaGarde from my current water care system. What should I do?

When switching over from chlorine or bromine maintained water, we recommend that you first recondition the spa with a pipe scouring product such as Spa Flush and start with new fresh water and follow the the normal instructions. Under normal circumstances water balancers are not required for use with Aquagarde.

My tap water pH is outside of the normal range. What should I do?

AquaGarde formula adjusts the pH automatically under normal circumstances and therefore does adjust most pH irregularities. However, if the pH is considerably higher or lower than normal tap water (under 7.2 and above 7.6) you may need to adjust it by adding some pH plus or pH minus solution. Please note, this should only be done once when starting up with fresh water – AquaGarde® will adjust the pH automatically once the pH is within the normal range.

My tap water is outside of calcium content norms. What should I do?

AquaGarde is designed to handle calcium levels between approximately 150-320 ppm. Should your calcium level be below that, you may have to add a small quantity of calcium increaser to the water in your spa prior to use. If it is considerably above, you may consider using a calcium and mineral filter (such as the eco one pre-filter) when you fill your spa.

What other things do I need to do to keep my hot tub clean and safe?

AquaGarde® advocates responsible hot tub care:

Check your filters regularly, and keep them clean. A filter is like a vacuum cleaner bag. When it is full or clogged it will not work as well. Treat yourself to a cleaner hot tub by keeping the filters clean.

Change your water regularly. Every 2-4 months is advisable. Keep in mind that the higher the number of bathers, the dirtier the water gets.

Ensure your ozone generation equipment is working properly. Many ozone systems need replacement every 18 months, please check with the manufacturer.

Keep the hot tub clean. Remove any obvious debris, keep the edges clean.

How long will a pack of Aquagarde last in my spa?

Each pack of Aquagarde lasts up to 14 weeks, depending on the size of your spa. The table below shows how long one pack of Aquagarde will last in your hot tub.

Size of your hot tub	1 pack of Aquagarde will last approximately.......
Less than 1000 litres / 220 gals	14 weeks
1000 - 1300 / 275 gals	10 weeks
1300 - 1600 / 330 gals	8 weeks
1600 - 1900 / 440 gals	6.5 weeks
1900 - 2000 / 450 gals	5.5 weeks

My filter is getting clogged and I have white bits floating around in the water. What should I do?

You may possibly experience this problem during the first few weeks when starting up with AquaGarde. If you have a large amount of Bio-film built up in the piping AquaGarde will loosen this film and it will end up in the water and eventually in the filter, so the bits that you are seeing are most likely loosened Bio-film.

First of all, ensure your filters are clean at all times. During the first couple of weeks of using Aquagarde you may have to clean your filters very frequently (every other day). You can help this Bio-film eradication process along by using a pipe-scouring product, such as Spa Flush, every time you change the water in the hot tub.

I am going away on holiday, what should I do?

It depends on how long you are going away for.

1 week – put in a double measure of AquaGarde® on departure, and another double measure on return.

2 weeks – use a double dose of AquaGarde® on departure and a double on return. You will also need to chlorine shock your hot tub on return, and let the chlorine act and evaporate over the next 24-42 hours.

3 weeks or more – empty your hot tub and use our recommended start up procedure on return.