Do I need an ozone system with my hot tub?
Adding an ozone system to your hot tub is not strictly necessary, but it can provide several benefits in terms of water maintenance, cleanliness, and overall hot tub experience.
Here are some reasons why you might consider adding ozone to your hot tub:
Enhanced Sanitation:
Ozone is a powerful oxidiser that helps break down contaminants and kill bacteria and viruses in the water, supplementing your primary sanitisers like chlorine or bromine.
Reduced Chemical Use:
By using ozone, you can typically lower the necessary quantities of chemical sanitisers.
This can lead to fewer chemicals absorbed by your skin and less chemical odour.
Improved Water Clarity:
Ozone helps keep the water clear by breaking down oils, lotions, and other organic matter that might make the water appear cloudy.
Extended Water Life:
Because ozone helps keep the water cleaner for longer, you may be able to extend the time between water changes, which conserves water and reduces maintenance efforts.
Cost-Effective Over Time:
Although there is an initial cost to add an ozone system, it can reduce ongoing costs for chemicals and water maintenance in the long run.
Ozone generators need maintenance and eventually will eventually require replacing, so factoring in these costs and effort is important.
If you decide to buy a hot tub fitted with an ozone system understand how it complements your other sanitation systems, and if you decide to add an ozone system to your hot tub, ensure its compatible with your existing setup.
Ultimately, the decision depends on your budget, and without an ozonr sytem, your willingness to manage and maintain the hot tub water with more water care treatment.
