SPA-Clo2 Chlorine Dioxide Tablets for Spas, Hot Tubs and Swimming Pools 1 Bag (500 grams / 1.1 Pound) (2024)

FAQs

How many chlorine tablets should you put in a hot tub? ›

1. Chlorine tablets: Chlorine tablets are a slow-dissolving form of chlorine that can be added to a floating dispenser or a chlorinator. The recommended amount of chlorine tablets for a hot tub is usually 1–3 tablets per 500 gallons of water per week.

Regular use of SPA-Clo2 and proper circulation will eliminate the Biofilm from your spa's equipment, plumbing, and also your filter. Technically, if your water is at +/- 1 ppm (chlorine dioxide) and you are not using any other chemicals, your Hot Tub water is potable…

When taken by mouth: Chlorine dioxide is likely unsafe. While chlorine dioxide is safely used to disinfect drinking water, it is used in extremely small amounts. The doses used in supplements can cause serious side effects, including severe vomiting, liver failure, and death.

Chlorine dioxide tablets are more potent than chlorine and have no taste, however they are less stable to air and decompose rapidly.

How often should you shock your hot tub? If you use your hot tub most days you should shock it at least once a week. Bump this up to twice a week if your spa gets used multiple times a day or you have a heavy bather load every time it's used.

Hot tubs with very high chlorine levels may result in chlorine poisoning, which could cause unwanted health issues. High bromine or chlorine levels cause fast degradation of hot tub surfaces. However, in line with proper water chemistry, you always need to get the chemical balance right before going into a hot tub.

While using baking soda to give it a little boost is great and done widely by hot tub users of all experience levels, it is not intended as a long-term replacement, just a little helping hand when you're in need.

Depending on your application method, there are a few reasons why your chlorine tablet might not be dissolving. First, if your filtration system is off, you may not be getting enough water flow to break down your tablets. Make sure it runs for at least 8 hours a day for best results.

The following acute (short-term) health effects may occur immediately or shortly after exposure to Chlorine Dioxide: * Contact can irritate the skin and eyes causing watery eyes and seeing halos around lights. * Breathing Chlorine Dioxide can irritate the nose and throat causing coughing and wheezing.

Acute health effects: The following acute (short-term) health effects may occur immediately or shortly after exposure to chlorine dioxide: irritate the nose and throat, causing coughing and chest pain; eye irritation with watery eyes and seeing halos around lights; breathing chlorine dioxide can irritate the lungs ...

How long do chlorine dioxide tablets last? ›

Potable Aqua® Chlorine Dioxide

It is proven effective against viruses, bacteria, Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Each tablet is individually wrapped and sealed. When left in their sealed packets and stored at temperatures between 60 and 86°F, tablets should remain effective for up to four years.

Most administered chlorine dioxide and its metabolites remain in plasma followed by kidneys, lungs, stomach, intestine, liver, and spleen. About 43% of orally administered chlorine dioxide is eliminated in the urine and feces within 72 h.

Effectiveness: Chlorine dioxide has proven to be a more effective disinfectant than chlorine against a wider range of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. It is also more effective at lower concentrations and can remain active in water for longer periods.

Chlorine dioxide is easy to generate. Advantages- Biocidal effectiveness is not effected by pH. Chlorine dioxide provides residual disinfection. Disadvantages- Chlorine dioxide forms DBPs of chlorite and chlorate.

Both chlorine dioxide and hydrogen peroxide are registered sterilants, which means both are capable of eliminating all viruses, bacteria, fungi and spores. In addition, chlorine dioxide gas has been shown effective against pinworm eggs, beta lactams, and amplicons, all of which hydrogen peroxide is unproven against.

You should put chlorine in your hot tub at least once a week. However, some people prefer to add a small amount after each use. Finding the best water care routine will depend on how often and how many people use it. Chlorine levels should be between 1.5 and 3.0 ppm.

How Long do Chlorine Tablets Last in a Hot Tub? Small 20g chlorine tablets will dissolve slowly over a period of 3-7 days depending on water flow, water temperature and hot tub usage. Monitor your first batch to ensure you know the dissolving time in your hot tub for future reference.

Attempting to sanitise your spa or swim spa using a floating dispenser will only sanitise the surface of your water. The sanitiser will not travel throughout your entire water system - meaning that bacteria and micro-organisims can build up inside your pipes or other 'hard to reach' places in your spa!

How long after putting chlorine in can you get in a hot tub? You should allow about 30 minutes minimum after adding chlorine before you enter the water. Also, after adding chlorine, ensure that you leave the hot tub cover off to allow the chemical vapors and chlorine smell to escape.