SpaTime by BAYROL

The spa care product line

The magical power of hot springs has been used for the well-being of mind, body and soul for centuries. It was tradition for the Greeks and the Romans to stimulate tired muscles and the stressed spirit by bathing in hot water. Today this function is performed by modern spas. With their multitude of functions they guarantee a healthy timeout.

To protect your health and to maintain your investment, the water in your spa requires the appropriate care.

SpaTime by BAYROL offers discerning spa owners easy-to-use, harmonised care products to keep the water in your spa clear, fresh and perfectly hygienic at all times.

Why is it essential to maintain your spa water?

To ensure your relaxation and comfort
To protect your equipment (walls, filter, pipes, etc.)
To maintain high-quality water that is clear, comfortable, and odor-free
To prevent water issuesincluding the growth of bacteria and impurities

Why you should maintain

your spa regularly

The water’s heat, its hardness, and the hard-to-reach pipes create specific challenges by promoting bacterial growth and the accumulation of impurities. Inadequate maintenance can lead to water issues, skin irritations, bacterial proliferation, and limescale deposits on your equipment.

To ensure your comfort and protect your equipment, maintain your spa water regularly and properly.

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- Ensure your comfort
  
  Protect your spa equipment
  
  Insufficient maintenance can lead to water issues, irritations, bacterial growth, and limescale deposits on your equipment.
  Proper spa water maintenance is essential to ensure your comfort, enjoy your relaxation time, and protect your equipment. The water's heat and the turbulence caused by air create specific challenges. Additionally, the hard-to-reach pipes promote bacterial growth and the accumulation of impurities.

Follow the essential steps for spa water treatment to safeguard your relaxation time and protect your equipment.

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- SpaTime
  
  The spa water care range
  You own an acrylic spa? Use SpaTime by BAYROL, the dedicated product range for spa maintenance. Easy to use and complementary, our products are specially designed for the unique characteristics of spas (acrylic) and ensure clean, clear, and healthy spa water.

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How to maintain

your spa water

To maintain high-quality water, it is recommended to check your water parameters at least once a week using test strips and adjust them if necessary. If the water is very hard, we advise checking the pH more frequently.

To maintain high-quality water, check your parameters using SpaTime 5 functions test strips.

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Water Balance

- Well-being is also about the right water quality and the right balance. The pH value, which affects the longevity of your spa, the efficacy of the water care products and your well-being, should be maintained between 7.2 – 7.6. You can regulate it with pH Minus or pH Plus.
  Alkalinity (value to be adjusted with Alca-Plus^®) also contributes to this balance. The TAC level should be above 80 mg/L.
  To maintain a good balance, it is recommended to check these values at least once a week with the SpaTime 5 functions test strips and adjust them if necessary.
  The high temperature of the spa water tends to increase the pH, especially after filling. This is the time to check and regulate the pH level. Hot water also tends to form limescale deposits and become cloudy. Hardness Stabiliser helps to remedy this problem.
- Bring the pH level
  
  of your spa water into balance
  
  The pH (potential hydrogen) level influences bather comfort, the lifespan of your spa, and the effectiveness of treatment products. Ideally, it should be between 7.0 and 7.4 for spas treated with chlorine or active oxygen, and between 7.0 and 7.6 for spas treated with bromine. It is important to balance the pH as soon as you fill your spa, as this will make regular maintenance easier. Check the pH level at least once a week and ensure it remains within the recommended range. If needed, adjust it using a pH corrector: - Increase pH with SpaTime pH-Plus - Decrease pH with SpaTime pH-Minus
- Control the alkalinity
  
  of your spa water
  
  Alkalinity or TAC (Total Alkalinity) represents the water’s buffering capacity. It should be above 80 mg/L to help stabilize pH levels and prevent sudden fluctuations. Check the TAC right after filling your spa and then once a week. Maintaining it above 80 mg/L helps avoid pH variations and sudden drops. To correct low alkalinity and increase TAC, use SpaTime Alca-Plus®.
- Prevent limescale
  
  on the walls of your spa
  
  If the water hardness exceeds 200 mg/L, heating the water can cause limescale deposits on the spa walls and make the water cloudy. To prevent this issue and avoid scale buildup, use SpaTime Anti-Limescale to protect your spa. It helps prevent limescale creation and keeps the water clear.

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Why balance your spa water's pH level?

Relaxation starts with well-maintained water. Ensuring your spa water is properly balanced is the foundation of water treatment and regular maintenance.

After filling your spa, the pH tends to rise due to the high water temperature. This is why it is especially important to check and adjust the pH right after filling. Additionally, temperature increases and water agitation from bubbling can further alter the pH. To maintain water quality, check the pH at least once a week and adjust it as needed.

Why check your spa water's alkalinity (TAC)?

Alkalinity also plays a key role in maintaining water balance. If the alkalinity level is too low, the pH becomes unstable and difficult to regulate. This can lead to corrosive water, which may damage surfaces such as the spa’s interior lining. Additionally, it increases the risk of skin and eye irritation.

➡ Increase your TAC with SpaTime Alca-Plus®

Why protect your spa from limescale?

The hot water in your spa tends to cause limescale deposits on the spa walls and filter—especially if your region has hard water (high calcium content).

To determine your water hardness, contact your local water supplier. If your spa water is hard, heating it can lead to limescale buildup on the walls and make the water cloudy.

➡ Protect your spa against limescale with SpaTime Anti-Limescale.

Why disinfect your spa water?

The high water temperature in a spa creates an ideal environment for bacterial growth. That’s why continuous and sufficient disinfection is essential. A weekly disinfection is necessary and is a key step in water treatment.

You can choose from three disinfection/oxidation methods: Chlorine, active oxygen and bromine.

Which disinfection products should you use for a chlorine-treated spa?

For chlorine disinfection, use: Multifunction Chlorine Tablets, Chlorine granules.

Additionally, use Disinfectant Plus weekly for optimal water quality.

Which disinfection products should you use for a bromine-treated spa?

For bromine disinfection, use Brome Pastilles for continuous disinfection without a chlorine odor. Additionally, use Disinfectant Plus weekly for optimal water quality.

Which disinfection products should you use for an active oxygen-treated spa?

For active oxygen disinfection use Active oxygen granules and Active oxygen activator for enhanced effectiveness. Additionally, use Disinfectant Plus weekly to maintain optimal water quality.

- Avoid issues
  
  caused by insufficient disinfectant
  
  To ensure higher water quality and prevent issues caused by insufficient disinfectant, use Disinfectant Plus weekly.
  In convenient pre-dosed sachets, Disinfectant Plus is compatible with all spa maintenance methods, whether using chlorine, active oxygen, or bromine. It enhances disinfection and helps prevent water problems. Its special formula eliminates chloramines, which cause chlorine odor and eye irritation, while also containing active ingredients that keep the water clear.

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How to clean the inside of my spa?

To ensure high water quality and prevent unpleasant odors, clean your spa regularly by wiping the waterline, cleaning the spa floor and walls to remove grease deposits and mold stains, and flushing the pipes before each maintenance drain. Regardless of its frequency of use, your spa requires constant care, with both preventive and corrective maintenance, before and after each use.

How do I properly maintain my spa water? How do I keep the water clean?

To easily maintain your spa, use the SpaTime by BAYROL range, a complete and user-friendly selection of spa water care products.

The best way to keep your water clean is to follow the treatment steps in order: test and balance the water, protect against limescale, disinfect to eliminate accumulated microorganisms, and ensure proper filtration while regularly renewing the water with maintenance drains.

Bromine, chlorine, or active oxygen – which is the best disinfectant for my spa?

Spa water disinfection should be carried out weekly, and you can choose from three methods:

Chlorine provides reliable, immediate disinfection and is the traditional choice for spas.
Bromine offers long-lasting, odor-free disinfection and is more effective than chlorine at high temperatures and pH levels, with slow-dissolving tablets ensuring continuous water treatment.
For a gentle, chlorine-free option, active oxygen treatment keeps the water pleasant, soft on the skin and hair, and completely odor-free

Can I use chlorine in my spa?

Yes, you can use chlorine-based disinfection products to maintain your spa. If you're looking for reliable disinfection with an immediate effect, chlorine is the traditional spa disinfection method.

Filtration time: How many hours per day should I filter?

The filtration time depends on your spa’s volume, usage frequency, and chosen treatment method. In general, you should filter the water for 15 to 16 hours per day.

Can I use the spa while the filtration is running?

Yes, of course! You can use the spa while the filtration system is running. Since the filtration typically runs for 15 to 16 hours per day, depending on the spa’s volume, usage frequency, and treatment method, there is no risk in bathing while filtration is in operation.

How do I check the hardness of my spa water?

You can use SpaTime 5 functions test strips to measure the hardness of your spa water. We also recommend contacting you water supplier to request the water hardness value. This will help you determine its initial level and whether you need to add a scale inhibitor like SpaTime Anti-Limescale at the start of the season.

Additionally, we encourage you to contact your BAYROL dealer and provide a water sample for a professional analysis. They can perform a detailed diagnosis and offer personalized recommendations for your spa maintenance.

How do I winterize my spa?

If you are not using your spa during the winter, it is recommended to winterize it. This involves completely draining the spa and its piping system—you can refer to your manufacturer’s instructions for specific guidance.

5 RULES FOR PERFECT SPA WATER

Balance your spa water,
Carry out basic treatment on a weekly basis,
Ensure regular effective water disinfection,
Ensure excellent water filtration,
Change the water regularly.

The SpaTime essentials

- Your Customized Kit
  
  with SpaTime Essentials
  
  Every spa maintenance routine is unique, depending not only on the local water characteristics and the quality of upkeep but also on individual user preferences.
  With the customized SpaTime kits — Bromine Maintenance Kit and Active Oxygen Maintenance Kit—you have all the essential products at your fingertips for optimal spa water care, following the key steps of water treatment.
- Do you have questions
  
  about the maintenance of your spa?
  
  Ask the closest BAYROL dealer for advice or contact us.