Hot Tubs Safety Tips Things You Should Be Concerned

Using a hot tub with your family is a great way to spend quality time together while relaxing. Home spas of the highest calibre may be simple, but some safety considerations must be observed. At-home hot tub safety includes creating a safe atmosphere around the tub, maintaining the cleanliness of the water, and following excellent hygiene and health habits.

Warm or Cold?

Overheating and other health problems can result from long soaks in hot water. However, an average body temperature of 100-102°F is considered safe for most persons, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Since this is the case, most tubs are set to a maximum temperature of 104°.

Spa sessions should last no more than 15 minutes, with shorter soaks when the temperature is higher. It’s time to get out of the spa if you’re feeling dizzy or nauseous from soaking for too long.

If you’re checking the temperature on the top side of the control panel, it may be a few degrees higher than the water temperature in the spa. Use a floating thermometer to measure the temperature of the water in your hotel.

Concerns about health

Drowsiness, dehydration, reduced heart rate, and other problems might result from taking certain prescription medicines in hot water. Consult your physician before visiting a spa to avoid any adverse effects.

People with health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and high/low blood pressure should see their doctor before using a spa. In addition, if you live in a household with children or those with medical conditions, you must learn CPR and first aid.

Electric devices

To avoid electrocution, do not bring any corded electrical devices, such as a radio, into the spa. Rather than diving into the spa water to collect a plugged-in object, unplug it first. A Bluetooth speaker powered by a rechargeable battery is an alternative option.

Use extreme caution when cleaning a drained spa with wet/dry vacuums or other electrical equipment. It’s best to avoid standing in puddles, keep your hands and feet dry, and wear shoes with rubber soles. In addition, all GFCI-protected outlets within 10 feet of each other should be installed.

Covers for Suction

With older suction covers, limb entrapment or hair entanglement might occur. Jet pumps’ high suction, hair, and clothing can be drawn toward the suction cover. Children with their heads submerged in water face a significant risk of drowning.

All spa suction covers must be VGB compatible to meet federal rules. This law, passed in 2008, was intended to keep people from drowning in public pools and spas. Replace outdated covers with VGB-compatible suction fittings should be replaced if your resort is older than 2008.

When a clog arises, these covers lessen suction but use caution. Keep your head above water and away from any suction coverings when using a spa, especially if you have young children.

Sanitizer and water balance must be maintained

Safety in a Celtic Spas hot tub can be ensured easily if the water in the tub is clean and well-balanced. Untreated hot water is a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. Use test strips to check the sanitizer, Total Alkalinity, and pH levels before entering any spa.

It’s a sign of inadequate cleanliness and an abundance of impurities when the water in your spa is hazy or has a solid or musty stench. So after each usage, apply Oxy-Spa Non-chlorine Shock to prevent cloudiness by shock-cleaning the water with colour.

In addition to destroying bacteria and algae-feeding organic matter, this oxidising action increases the sanitizer’s efficiency.