The Importance of Hot Tub Filters
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Published: September 02, 2010 01:28 PM
Spas and hot tubs are now popular anywhere. There are commercial spas where you can go and relax or rejuvenate. Use the hot tub for just a few minutes before going to bed or at any time of the day. This is a good place. As most spa owners know, it is very important that the water in your hot tub is free from dirt or debris, so you need a reliable water filter. This is the vital part of any spa or hot tub for trapping the contaminants in the water and making it clean and fresh.
Remember that oil, soap of any kind, lotion, skin cream and hair are the worst enemies of filters, so avoid using these to maintain the clarity of your spa and to keep your filter working well for a long time. It is advisable to clean your hot tub filters regularly or replace them as necessary for the best performance. How often the filter needs to be cleaned depends upon how frequently you use your spa or hot tub. It is a good idea to have a spare filter to use alternately so that your spa can still be used while you clean the dirty filter. This method will help your filters to last longer. It is also important to dry your filters completely after cleaning them to ensure that any resident microorganisms were destroyed.
The life span of filters depends upon their quality and how often you use the hot tub. Generally, filters need to be replaced every one or two years, but if you know how to take good care of your filters, they can last longer than that. One of the models we carry is Tri X. Tri X filters are made to last for five years. This filter is a three-dimensional hot tub type which filters by depth, not just the surface. It also filters 10 times more gallons per square foot than other filters. Its unique design enables it to filter the water twice as often as common filters do, and this provides a longer time between cleaning cycles. As a result, you don't need to clean your filter as often. You can check in our online store and find the model that best suits your spa.
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