Hot Tub Water Care 101 for New Hanover County Owners

If you’re new to hot tub ownership around Wilmington, water care can feel like chemistry class. It isn’t. Master four numbers and a simple routine and you’re most of the way there.

The four numbers

• pH 7.2–7.8 — comfort and sanitizer efficiency
• Alkalinity 80–120 ppm — keeps pH stable
• Sanitizer 3–5 ppm chlorine / 4–6 ppm bromine — keeps water safe
• Calcium hardness 150–250 ppm — protects surfaces

The routine

Balance in order — alkalinity, then pH, then hardness, then sanitizer — and re-test before adding more. In New Hanover County’s heat, test two to three times a week and shock after heavy use. Refresh the water with a drain & refill every few months when it stops holding balance.

When to get help

If you’d rather not track all that, weekly professional water care keeps it dialed in for you. It’s the foundation of complete hot tub maintenance in Wilmington. New owner? Also see your first 30 days.

Bubble Balance provides hot tub & spa maintenance in Wilmington, NC and every town within about 45 minutes — weekly water care on a flat monthly rate, no long-term contract. Get a free quote or call (910) 264-3361.

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