Wondering if a hot tub ozonator is right for you adding an ozonator to your spa is easier than you might think, and an ozander can save you money on chemicals while keeping your water free of contaminants. So here's everything that you need to know about hot tub. Ozonators check it out. First, how does a hot tub ozonator work? A hot tub ozonator generates and injects ozone gas into your spa water.

Ozone helps to remove impurities from the water and reduce the amount of chemicals that you need to keep your hot tub running, clean, you're, probably familiar with oxygen or o2 ozone or o3, is a beefed up version of oxygen that kills contaminants in your spa water. Ozone attaches itself to bacteria and other contaminants in your hot tub water. This includes lotions, soap, makeup, cologne, sunscreen, hairspray and even bodily fluids. Now, if you have an ozonator, you still have to use a little hot tub, sanitizer like chlorine or bromine, but ozone can work with way.

Less sanitizer than you'd normally need ozone, not only destroys microorganisms, but it also helps clump together. Total dissolved solids in the water, and that makes it easier for your filter cartridge to remove them and because it's so reactive, ozone also helps break up chlorine and bromine molecules that have bonded to contaminants. That means you won't have to shock your hot tub as often because ozone frees up your sanitizer and helps it stay active in the water. However, there is a sign to ozone's power, because ozone is so reactive.

It can wreak havoc on the vinyl interior of your hot tub cover so be sure to add a hot tub thermal blanket to protect the inside of your cover. Okay: let's talk about the two main types of ozonators ultraviolet light and corona discharge, while they both have the same functions: uv and cd ozonators each have their pros and cons. First up ultraviolet light: ozonators these use uv light to split oxygen molecules into free oxygen atoms. These free oxygen atoms recombine with ambient oxygen to create ozone.

Now, on the plus side, uv systems are not affected by ambient humidity, so they'll produce ozone, no matter the climate they're also easier to clean on the downside, they're not as powerful. They have a shorter lifespan and they may cost more to run if you've got a large hot tub. Also, their bulbs have to be replaced every two to three years now. What about corona discharge? Ozonators, aka, cd ozonators? These models use much newer technology than uv systems.

A corona discharge is a sheet of plasma. That's created when a conductor is ionized by electricity, it looks like a halo or a crown, and corona means crown. Cd ozonators have a long life span, high efficiency and lower cost than uv ozonators. They can also handle much larger volumes of water, they don't have cartridges, chips or bulbs to replace and their plate.

Ionizers can last up to 10 years. The drawback. They don't work well in high humidity. So if you live in an area where humidity is 60 or higher, it's not the best option.

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Most newer hot tubs are sold as ozonator ready, which means they already have hookup for the unit number one. You want to check your owner's manual and verify that your hot tub will accept an ozonator if there's room and a power hookup for your device, you're good to go. Two determine the proper voltage either 120 or 240 volts three check your electrical system. To make sure your timer works properly and your entire hardware system is protected by the ground fault circuit, interrupter or gfci four repair, any leaks in your spa plumbing before you install something new five check the filters and clean them if necessary, six is to drain your Hot tub and fill it with fresh water to give your ozonator a clean start, seven balance and sanitize your hot tub water.

Remember ozone reduces the amount of chemicals needed and improves water quality, but it won't replace your sanitizer eight verify the plug type that you need to connect the ozonator to your hot tubs control pack: okay, your hot tub is ozonator ready and if you like to install Your ozonator yourself be sure to check out our complete, step-by-step guide on our website. Swimuniversity.Com. Okay, so you've installed your system. You've powered it up.

Now. How do you maintain a hot tub? Ozonator one make sure that it's generating ozone test, your hot tub water regularly with ozone test strips or a meter, then adjust your hardware or increase your ozonator run time. Accordingly, two check your ozone delivery system, no matter how much ozone your unit's generating. If you have a faulty ozone injector, nothing will reach the water so check your ozone injector before you troubleshoot or replace the entire system.

Number three inspect the check valve keeping water out of your ozonator is essential, and your check valve is a key part of preventing backflow. If this valve leaks or fails, your hot tub could quickly destroy your ozonator, so check your valve regularly as part of your hot tub maintenance routine, and that's it that's how a hot tub ozonator works. If you missed anything or have any questions, please leave a comment to. Let us know hit the like button below if you found this video helpful and if you want to learn more about hot tub, maintenance and troubleshooting subscribe to our channel for more videos like this one.

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