Can you use Baquacil in a spa?

BAQUA Spa® Waterline Control A unique, patented formula that prevents formation of waterline deposits on the spa shell. Use weekly it is Step-1 of the BAQUA Spa® 3 step system.

Is bromine the same as Baquacil?

No. Baquacil is biguanide. You really can’t convert from bromine.

Which is better Baquacil or chlorine?

This is because the active ingredient in Baquacil Sanitizer® is much more stable than chlorine or bromine, so its effectiveness lasts longer. You also won’t have the bleaching of hair, fabrics, or vinyl liners usually associated with other sanitizers, and you’re less likely to encounter skin or eye irritation.

What chemicals are in Baquacil?

The active ingredient in Baquacil Sanitizer & Algistat is polyhexamethylene biguanide. It’s so gentle it is used in some contact lens cleaning solutions, but strong enough that it’s used in surgical equipment cleaning processes. Baquacil Sanitizer and Algistat’s chemical structure makes it extremely stable.

What does Baqua Spa oxidizer do?

Description. BAQUA SPA Oxidizer (1 qt) is a liquid oxidizer designed to shock and clarify your spa. This hydrogen peroxide formula keeps your spa sparkling clear without the use of chlorine or bromine.

Is hydrogen peroxide a Baquacil?

BAQUACIL® Swimming Pool Oxidizer A chlorine-free liquid oxidizer formulated with specially-stabilized hydrogen peroxide. It clarifies pool water by removing swimmer waste and other pool contaminants.

Why is Baquacil so expensive?

Baquacil can become more expensive over time due to increased sanitizer needs. After a few years, waste can build up and cause cloudy water or worse, a pink slime. Filter media needs to be cleaned every year.

What is comparable to Baquacil?

As others have said, overly high or low pH is the cause of eye discomfort. Just wondering if there are any household products to substitute for Baquacil. Plenty of substitutions for commonly sold “pool chemicals”… such as baking soda as you’ve discovered, regular borax and chlorine bleach from the laundry aisle.

What is the best chemical for a spa?

As discussed, chlorine is the most popular water sanitiser for pools and spas and is safe, effective and easy to use. There are also some excellent chlorine-free sanitisers available, if that is what you prefer.

What chemicals do you really need for a hot tub?

What Hot Tub Chemicals Do You Need?

• Products to Adjust pH. To keep your hot tub pH in check, you should have a pH increaser and a pH decreaser.
• Non-Chlorine Shock. A shocking agent releases oxygen into the water, which serves a similar function as chlorine.
• Sequestering Agent.
• Sanitizer.
• Defoamer.
• Calcium.

How do I use Baqua?

Sanitizer with Stain & Scale Control. Circulate the water for 15 minutes. Use a BAQUA Spa® Test Strip to test BAQUA Spa® Sanitizer with Stain & Scale Control level. If the level is between 30 and 50ppm, your spa is ready to use.