Installing a spa [...]]]> A spa or swim spa is an ideal alternative to a swimming pool – providing you and your family with an indoor or outdoor health and relaxation option. Spas are simple to install and integrate into your home or backyard – let the experts at Spa Factory Seconds teach you a little more.

Installing a spa can be done efficiently and quickly when performed by the right person. There are many aspects to consider when installing a  spa and these aspects will differ depending on whether spa is inground or portable. Some of these aspects are: hoses, electricity, pipes, pumps, drilling into the ground, space for the spa and any extra water costs should all be considered when setting up your new spa. Be sure to choose a suitable location for your spa; if you are not sure we are more than happy to assess your situation and provide you with handy advice.

We do suggest that upon selecting the space for your inground spa that excavation is performed as quickly as possible, as any extreme changes in weather or long periods of rain could affect the ground where you plan to install your spa. Another vital aspect that you consider is that in Australia  is the law that all spas and pools deeper than 300mm must be surrounded by safety fencing, with self locking latches on any gates at least 1.5m high from the ground. Therefore your spa may very well need fencing and the cost and development must be considered before you install.

Our spa specialists have been dealing with and installing spas and swim spas for many years, and we guarantee that we can assist you with installing your spa. We can assist you in selecting the perfect spa for your backyard; integrating the style with your garden and features. Be sure to contact Spa Factory Seconds today to find out more about spa installation and integration.

Alkalinity: How alkaline is measured in spa water, i.e. above 7.0 pH.

Alum: Aluminum sulfate, commonly called floc, is used to help clarify water.

Calcium Chloride: Added to raise calcium hardness.

Calcium Hardness: A measure of the level of [...]]]> Algae: Small plant life which rarely grows in spa water. Often green, yellow or black, algae is slimy in texture.

Alkalinity: How alkaline is measured in spa water, i.e. above 7.0 pH.

Alum: Aluminum sulfate, commonly called floc, is used to help clarify water.

Calcium Chloride: Added to raise calcium hardness.

Calcium Hardness: A measure of the level of calcium salts in the water. Helps determine how scaling or corrosive the water is.

Chlorinator: A canister which releases chlorine into the water.

Chlorine: A sanitizer and an oxidizer. As a sanitizier, kills bacteria; as an oxidizer burns off organic matter and kills algae.

Clarifier: Chemical used to remove cloudiness from water.

Disinfectant: A chemical that kills bacteria and deodorizes.

Filter: A porous, fibrous material in cylinder form that’s called an element. It allows water to pass through while it collects particles, organic matter, oils, lotions and foreign debris that accumulates in spa water. 

Filter Cycle: A programmed period of time the spa filters water each day. 

Humidity: In excess is associated with mildew, especially on indoor hot tubs where moisture tends to be trapped in the hot tub room.

Hydrogen Peroxide: A non-chlorine oxidizer used with biguanide systems.

Ionizer: A device that generates copper and/or zinc and/or silver ions to kill bacteria and algae.

Jets: The openings through which water flows into the hot tub. Jets affect the direction, volume and velocity of water.

Oxidizer: Chemical that burns up organic matter.

Pump: Moves water through the filter and heater system and back into the spa.  

Sanitizer: A chemical used to kill bacteria.

Shock: The action of adding a chemical known as an oxidizer to spa water to gas-off organic wastes which cause cloudiness and algae.

Skimmer: A box-like compartment in the spa through which debris, oily film and contaminants flow into the filter when the pump is on.

Strainer: A basket in some spa pumps that collects debris which could restrict water flow.