What is Arctic Spa Onzen?

The Onzen™ Salt Water system is Arctic Spas® proprietary salt water system that produces sanitizer from Dead Sea salts through the process of electrolysis. Electrolysis is a sacrificial process – the electrodes will eventually deteriorate and require replacement.

How much salt do I put in my Arctic Spa?

Note: The Arctic Spas Onzen Salt Chart in this guide provides the estimated impact of adding 1⁄2 lb (225 Grams) of salt to your spa. Add or dilute water as needed. If Sodium Chloride reading is greater than the maximum level, add water. If Sodium Chloride reading is less than the minimum level, add salt.

What is Onzen?

Onzen is an all-natural, salt-water softening and maintenance system. What does it do? • Softens water • Clarifies water • Breaks down contaminants with ozone, automatically • Adds back up sanitizing agents, automatically.

What is Onzen salt?

Arctic Pure Onzen Sea Salt Blend (Sodium Chloride) is a natural salt water care product. A unique blend of natural Dead Sea Salt and proprietary water clarifiers designed specifically for the Arctic Spas Onzen and Spa Boy water care systems.

Does salt water balance lower pH?

Since adding salt to water does not result in any chemical reactions, the salt will not alter the pH level of water.

How do you refresh the Arctic Spa?

You must use an oxidizer treatment Arctic Pure, Refresh in your spa once a week and after heavy bather loads, add one cap of Arctic Pure, Refresh to your spa, leave the cover open for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow the oxidizer gas to vent.

Does salt make water more acidic?

Acidic Salts Adding a basic salt like ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) to water produces a reaction in which the ammonium ion (NH4+) combines with water to produce a hydronium atom (H3O+), which is an acid because it releases hydrogen. Acidic salts make water more acidic.

Can I use vinegar to lower pH in pool?

Lower the pH of the water by measuring out four cups of vinegar and pouring it directly into the water. You can use either white household vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

Is refresh the same as shock?

Refresh is a non-chlorine and non-bromine based oxidizing shock. It actually uses active oxygen as its active ingredient.

Does salt make vinegar more acidic?

Adding sodium chloride to vinegar will not reduce the pH, that is, make the soluion more acidic. Just because there is a chloride ion in solution does not make hydrochloric acid. That is why saline solutions for eye washes don’t burn the eye or salting food does not make it sour.

Does salt Make pH go up or down?

Is the onzen salt water system safe for spa?

The use of the Onzen™ Salt Water system can significantly reduce the effort required to maintain clear and safe spa water, but we do suggest adding Peak Ozone to maximize the benefit of the Onzen™ Salt Water system. 101. Water Chemistry Abbreviations/Acronyms & Levels

What’s the maintenance schedule for an Arctic spa?

The following table outlines the typical water maintenance program required for an Arctic Spa fitted with Onzen. To help ensure chemicals dissolve appropriately it is good practice to first mix/dissolve the chemical in an uncontaminated container of hot water before carefully adding to the spa water.

How much salt do you need for Arctic spa?

The following table identifies the salt quantity required for each Arctic spa model and estimated impact of adding half pound (225g) of salt. For startup, it is recommended to strive for the minimum salt dosage.

How can I maintain my Arctic hot tub?

Then, start maintaining your water manually using “Boost” granular chlorine to sanitize and Adjust Up / Arctic Pure Salt Water Balance to balance pH. Continue to do this daily until the system is repaired by an authorized service technician. * Keep enjoying your hot tub!