What is lithium for hot tub?
What is lithium for hot tub?
Lithium is a product made by Spa Boss which is used as a sanitizer for your hot tub water. This is a chemical which needs to be used regularly to keep the bacteria from growing, and to maintain the quality of your water.
How does lithium hypochlorite work?
Lithium hypochlorite, like all the hypochlorite salts, forms hypochlorous acid when dissolved in water; it is hypochlorous acid that exhibits actual pesticidal activity. Its mode of action is its oxidizing (sanitizing) effect on organic and inorganic contaminants.
What does lithium do in a pool?
Once dissolved, lithium hypochlorite turns into hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite ion, more commonly known as free available chlorine. FAC goes on to sanitize the pool water, removing harmful microorganisms and bacteria that may be present. When FAC attacks pollutants, it latches onto them.
What does spa sanitiser do?
Regularly adding quality spa sanitiser to your spa water keeps it clean and free from bacteria and germs. Spa sanitiser also helps remove residue and oils after a soak, ensuring your spa pool stays sparkling clear for you 24/7.
What is the formula for lithium hypochlorite?
LiClO
Lithium hypochlorite/Formula
What is SPA plus?
SpaBoss Spa Plus is a granular chlorine sanitizer, Oxidizing Shock, buffer, clarifier and stain and scale preventative. Very similar to Lithium, Spa Plus can be added directly to hot tub water and requires no pre-mixing as it dissolves instantly.
Does lithium hypochlorite lower pH?
Lithium Hypochlorite LiCLO Lithium hypochlorite tends to be the most expensive form of chlorine. It is a non-stabilized chlorine, available in granular form only, with a pH of 10.7, and will tend to raise the pH of your water. Lithium hypochlorite is recommended for oxidation and super chlorination.
Does lithium hypochlorite raise pH?
I have written about this many times but it is well worth repeating: Hypochlorites, sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite and lithium hypochlorite do not raise pH. Most liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite, 12.5 percent) has a pH of about 13; cal hypo has a pH of 11.8 and lithium hypo has a pH of 10.8.
Is there a global shortage of lithium hypochlorite in spas?
A global shortage of lithium hypochlorite, the most common sanitiser used in spas, is leaving spa owners with limited options to maintain the health and clarity of their water. Fortunately, Swimart’s Poppits range is one of the few spa care products that have already been designed…
Is there a lithium hypochlorite replacement available?
Lithium Hypochlorite – Replaced by Theralux Spa… No longer available due to worldwide shortage. Use this replacement – https://melbournespaparts.com.au /products… More info… SpaCare Spa Sanitizer 1kg – Lithium Hypochlorite… 1kg SpaCare Spa Sanitiser is a fantastic Lithium hypo replacement.
What is the best substitute for lithium in Spa sanitizer?
SpaCare Spa Sanitizer 1kg – Lithium Hypochlorite… 1kg SpaCare Spa Sanitiser is a fantastic Lithium hypo replacement. Similar dosage to lithium for spas, but also contains… More info… Theralux Spa Sanitizer – Lithium Hypochlorite… A great Lithium Spa Sanitizer Replacement. Similar dosage to Lithium, but at a lower cost.
Does lithium hypochlorite have CYA in it?
Lithium hypochlorite is also an unstable chlorine. This means it doesn’t contain any cyanuric acid (CYA). Stabilized chlorines contain CYA, which protects the chlorine from breaking down quickly due to the sun’s UV rays. With lithium hypochlorite, you’d need to add in CYA to prolong it’s lifespan.
