If you\u2019re new to owning a hot tub, then you\u2019re probably aware that you need to put time aside to properly sanitise and clean your hot tub to ensure you can use it safely. However, one term you may have heard of, but might not be familiar with, is hot tub shocking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forming a key part of any good hot tub maintenance<\/a> routine, shock treatment for hot tubs is an absolute must if you\u2019re looking to completely purge your hot tub of any remaining bacteria and dirt that may be lingering in your hot tub\u2019s water. Therefore, understanding how to shock a hot tub properly is an essential step to understand, as are the dos and don\u2019ts of hot tub shocking in order to avoid damaging your hot tub\u2019s systems over time. Keep reading to learn about all this and more in our guide to shocking a hot tub the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the name, shocking a hot tub has nothing to do with electricity. Instead, shocking refers to the use of adding a large dose of chlorine or bromine<\/a> into your water in order to eliminate any stubborn bacteria and microorganisms that might be calling your hot tub home, as well as removing lingering smells caused by other sanitisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Essentially, a shock treatment for a hot tub is all about \u2018shocking\u2019 the water in your tub in order to maximise the cleansing potential of your sanitisers. But compared to standard chlorine and bromine hot tub chemical washes, which require a concentration of at least 1.5 and 3 ppm, a shock requires a concentration of over 10 ppm! <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can imagine, this has a much more powerful effect compared to your regular sanitiser, but it\u2019s guaranteed to utterly eliminate any remaining smells and dirt still harboured in your hot tub\u2019s water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we\u2019ve just highlighted, the main reason you\u2019d want to shock your hot tub is to make sure that any sanitiser scents and bacteria are removed from your water. But if shocking a hot tub results in water that has a very high concentration of chlorine, something that you\u2019d typically want to avoid, why do you need to use it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, despite being the main way to ensure your hot water stays disinfected, over time, your sanitisers will actually produce smelly compounds known as chloramines or bromamines over time, depending on whether you use chlorine or bromine as a sanitiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On top of that, bacteria will eventually grow in your water, regardless of regular sanitiser use. And when combined with the oils, skin, hair, skin cells, and other things that you leave behind every time you use your hot tub (which regular sanitiser can\u2019t remove), eventually, you\u2019re going to need to substantially dose your water in sanitiser or drain and replace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to purchasing a shock treatment for your hot tub, there are two main types of hot tub chemicals<\/a> you\u2019ll have to choose from \u2013 chlorine shock and non-chlorine shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chlorine shock is, as the name suggests, made from a higher concentration of powdered chlorine, giving it a more potent effect than a non-chlorine shock due to chlorine\u2019s higher intensity as a sanitiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, non-chlorine shock is made up of other oxidising agents, which will still clean your tub while not raising the chlorine level but may require a higher dosage in order to be fully effective. However, it will all really depend on the dosage instructions given by your chosen hot tub shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we\u2019ve covered what hot tub shock is, let\u2019s now look at how to shock a hot tub for the first time. And the good news is that this is very easy to do. Simply follow the steps below and you should have no trouble fully sanitising your tub:<\/p>\n\n\n\n And there you have it \u2013 shocking a hot tub really is that easy! With our guide, you should now have no trouble keeping your hot tub clean and fresh for regular use and relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, if you\u2019re still doing your research about owning a hot tub, and now feel ready to make your first purchase, then you should get in touch<\/a> with the experts at Platinum Spa today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n With hot tubs designed to suit all types of homes and hot tub owners, our tubs are some of the best on the market, making sure you get a hot tub you know you\u2019ll be able to enjoy for years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, there\u2019s also more to looking after a hot tub than simply sanitising it regularly, all of which you can learn about over on our owners\u2019 hub<\/a> where we have articles covering related topics such as using a hot tub without chemicals<\/a> and how to balance your hot tub\u2019s pH levels<\/a> correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To properly shock a tub, you\u2019ll need roughly between 35-40 grams of shock for every 1500 litres of water. However, it\u2019s always best to refer to your chosen hot tub shock for exact measurements when shocking your tub.<\/p> <\/div> In most cases, chlorine and shock will be similar, if not exactly the same thing. However, other kinds of shock don\u2019t use chlorine at all, but these are also effective oxidizers. If you would rather not use chlorine, you can purchase a number of types of non-chlorine shock to use instead.<\/p> <\/div> Yes, you can indeed over-shock a hot tub by adding too much shock to your water. This is why it\u2019s so important to closely follow the instructions for application laid out on your purchased hot tub shock. Otherwise, you risk damaging the pipes and filters of your tub.<\/p> <\/div> You should always wait at least 20 minutes before using your tub after shocking. However, longer is always better. Again, if you\u2019re unsure how long to wait, you should refer to the instructions provided on your chosen shock product.<\/p> <\/div> You should aim to shock your hot tub regularly, at least once per week. But if you use your hot tub for several hours each day or fill it with people multiple times per week, you should shock it twice per week. 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