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Benefits of a Pre-Filter

Pre-filter reduces the need for startup chemicals!
Published on: 2019-05-31

Why You Should Use a Pre-Filter When Filling Your Hot Tub

The Hidden Impurities in Your Tap Water

Whether you are a first time spa owner or refilling you spa after a scheduled drain and refill, refilling your water with crystal clear, clean water is important.

Filling your water directly from your garden hose, you can come across water issues right from the start.

pre-fill filter is a wonderful way to reduce contaminants in your water, so you are getting the freshest, cleanest fill.

 

How a Pre-Fill Filter Improves Water Quality

Water from your backyard hose can contain many impurities such as water treatment chemicals, dissolved solids, bacteria, algae, mold spores, toxic organic compounds, chlorine by-products, and volatile organic compounds that can be eliminated or lessened by the use of a pre-filter.

 

The Role of Activated Carbon in Filtration

Many pre-filters use an activated carbon cartridge to help remove suspended solids and chemical by-products and can lessen or remove metals from the water.

Using a pre-fill filter can help you ensure that you are filling your spa with the cleanest possible water, potentially reducing the amount of start-up chemicals needed to have balanced water conditions.

In areas of high metal concentration, total metal removal is not guaranteed, though it is usually drastically reduced with the use of a pre-filter.

 

Using a Stain & Scale Product for Extra Protection

Using a stain and scale product in tandem with the pre-filter will also help to eliminate the effects of heavy metal impurities on the surfaces and jets of your spa.

 

How to Use a Pre-Filter for Your Spa

Pre-filters connect through a male end garden hose connector and are easy to use. Simply connect the filter to your backyard hose, flush for 30 seconds and then fill your hot tub. They are designed to be reusable, perfect for spas or pools, and filter up to 10,000 gallons before needing to be replaced.

 

When to Replace Your Pre-Fill Filter

Whether you are using city or well water to fill your spa having a pre-filter can help you fill you hot tub with the cleanest, purest water. Allowing you to balance your water easier and get you back into your warm relaxing oasis as soon as possible.

Did You Know?
Your garden hose water may contain metals, chlorine by-products, and bacteria that can cause spa water imbalances before you even take your first soak!

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