In this article, we will discuss the best practices for maintaining your Aquavoss Model 2 hot tub and cold plunge. We’ll guide you on the right chemicals to use and outline the essential weekly cleaning tasks (details on monthly and quarterly maintenance can be found in your user manual). If you have any questions along the way, feel free to contact us!
CHEMICALS TO USE
We frequently get asked, “Do I need to use chemicals for the Model 2?” In short, we highly recommend adding chemicals to your Model 2 for several reasons. Chemicals will ensure that your water stays clean and it also reduces how often you will need to change out your water.
If you do not add chemicals, you will need to change your water out very frequently (frequency will vary depending upon usage) to keep the water clean. This process will not only add to the amount of time you are spending maintaining the system, but it can also be expensive from a resource usage perspective (e.g. electrical and water). Therefore, we recommend using chemicals.
In the Aquavoss Model 2, we recommend that you use a chlorine- and bromine-free chemical solution made by Sirona Spa Products. These are the chemicals that we recommend using:
- Sirona™ Enhance Bromide Salt Solution
- Sirona™ Activate Granular
- Sirona™ Test Strips – Bromine/Chlorine
- Sirona™ Spa Up
- Sirona™ Spa Down
You can buy these chemicals on Amazon or at your local pool store.
| STARTING UP INSTRUCTIONS – SIRONA SPA CARE HOT TUB (285 Gallons) |
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| Step 1 | Add Sirona™ Enhance Bromide Salt Solution | Add 4.6 oz (Please read label directions carefully) |
| Step 2 | Add Sirona ™ Activate Granular | Add 4.6 oz (Please read label directions carefully) |
| Step 3 | Circulate the water for 15 mins on high speed with cover off | N/A |
| Step 4 | Test the water with Sirona ™ Test Strips – Bromine/Chlorine | Add Sirona™ Spa Up or Sirona™ Spa Down to raise or lower your spa’s pH and Total Alkalinity levels as indicated by the result from your test strip.
Proper Balance Levels: pH: 7.2 – 7.8 |
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| STARTING UP INSTRUCTIONS – SIRONA SPA CARE COLD PLUNGE (165 Gallons) |
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| Step 1 | Test the water with Sirona ™ Test Strips – Bromine/Chlorine | Add Sirona™ Spa Up or Sirona™ Spa Down to raise or lower your spa’s pH and Total Alkalinity levels as indicated by the result from your test strip.
Proper Balance Levels: Alkalinity: 80 – 120 ppm |
| Step 2 | Add Sirona™ Enhance Bromide Salt Solution | Add 2.6 oz |
| Step 3 | Add Sirona™ Activate Granular | Add 2.6 oz |
| Step 4 | Wait 15 minutes for water to circulate | N/A |
| WEEKLY MAINTENANCE – SIRONA SPA CARE HOT TUB (285 Gallons) |
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| Step 1 | Add Sirona™ Enhance Bromide Salt Solution |
Add 1.1 oz weekly |
| Step 2 | Add Sirona™ Activate Granular | Add 2.3 oz after each use |
| Step 3 | Circulate the water for 15 mins on high speed using the jets |
N/A |
| Step 4 |
Test the water with Sirona ™ Test Strips -Bromine/Chlorine |
Add Sirona™ Spa Up or Sirona™ Spa Down to raise or lower your spa’s pH and Total Alkalinity levels as indicated by the result from your test strip.
Proper Balance Levels: pH: 7.2 – 7.8 |
| Visit HERE for more information |
| WEEKLY MAINTENANCE – SIRONA SPA CARE COLD PLUNGE (165 Gallons) |
|---|
| Step 1 | Test the water with Sirona ™ Test Strips -Bromine/Chlorine | Add Sirona™ Spa Up or Sirona™ Spa Down to raise or lower your spa’s pH and Total Alkalinity levels as indicated by the result from your test strip.
Proper Balance Levels: Alkalinity: 80 – 120 ppm |
| Step 2 | Add Sirona™ Enhance Bromide Solution | Add 0.7 oz weekly |
| Step 3 | Add Sirona™ Activate Granular | Add 1.3 oz after each use |
| Step 4 | Wait 15 minutes for water to circulate | N/A |
| Step 5 | Clean the metal mesh filter to remove any debris in the filter |
Unscrew the suction cup cover located inside the cold plunge tank and remove the metal basket filter located inside the plumbing. Remove any dirt/debris/hair from the metal basket filter to ensure good water flow. Clean thoroughly. Place the filter back in its location and screw back on the silver drain jet cover. |
