If you use ozone for maintaining your hot tub, it is important to monitor the ozone production of your ozonator. Eventually, ozonators need to be replaced, usually every few years, but it is not always apparent when the time has come to start shopping for a new one. Here are some signs you may no longer be getting the ozone production you need to maintain a safe hot tub from your ozonator.
- Tiny bubbles. Ozone creates tiny bubbles, much smaller than the air bubbles that are common in your hot tub. These tiny bubbles can be an indicator that you are still getting ozone, but do not rely on champagne bubbles alone to ensure you have enough ozone to protect your water.
- Smell. Do you know the smell of ozone? If you have had a ozonator for awhile you have smelled ozone, a distinct odor when you take off your hot tub lid. If you have noticed that smell has diminished, it may be time to test your ozonator.
- Test for ozone. There are tests you can use to check the ozone level in your hot tub, available through your pool service or pool supplier.
- Water quality. If you are noticing your water quality is dwindling with cloudiness or algae, the ozonator may be failing.
If you have signs of your ozonator needing replacement, call your local pool and spa service to have it tested. You will want to proactively repair or replace your ozonator to keep your water safe for use. Your pool service can check your system and give you options for replacing your ozonator with a newer model.
Posted on behalf of:
Somar Pools, LLC
6538 Collins Ave, #42
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 767-7755
