Water Saving with a Spa
How much water does a spa really consume?
The average spa will hold about 1200 to 1600 litres of water
and it is recommended that you change the water about three
times a year. You may either completely change the water three
times a year or you may reduce the water by about a third each
month and top it up.
The reason it is necessary to change the water is that over
time the total dissolved solids builds up to the point where
further addition of chemicals will not maintain good healthy
water balance. These dissolved solids come from bathers and
residual from the water treatment.
Since a Spa is normally covered loss due to evaporation is
far less than a pool. Now the amount of water used in real
terms is less than 100 litres per week so it is not a lot
in real terms. However with the water crisis facing Australia
what are the solutions for responsible Spa owners?
The water drained from you spa will be fine to use on your
gardens, just do not add chemicals for a few days prior to
draining and the water will be fine on most plants that are not
super sensitive. This will ensure you are not wasting this
valuable resource.
One easy solution is a down pipe diverter fitted to
your down pipe. You will find that even a short shower will
yield enough water to fill or top up your Spa. If you have
water tank installed then you will have water at your disposal
all the time without using the Scheme water.
Please talk to us regarding a Zero dollar tank package.
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