posted by Savanah on Dec 2
Take time to review some safety tips that will ensure the time you spend relaxing in your hot tub will be worry free and more enjoyable.
Start by always checking that you use an adequate level of sanitizer to keep the hot tub water clear of unhealthy microorganisms. Keep track of the total alkalinity and the pH factor to provide a health balance. Regularly shock the water, this will help the sanitizer’s ability to do its job and control the bacteria with more efficiency. Make sure you have all the cleaning components, chemicals and additives in a dry, cool and well ventilated place that gets no direct sunlight and is well out of the reach of children. Do not mix the chemicals prior to adding them to the hot tub water.
It’s a good idea, and a bit more stimulating, if you do not sit in a hot tub for too long. Relaxing in a too-high temperature will raise your body’s temperature to a dangerous level. The most the water temperature should be is at 100 degrees to 102 degrees Fahrenheit and for only 15 minutes, which is the recommendation of medical authorities. If hot tubs don’t have a digital temperature indicator, then purchase a floating thermometer. If children are involved, the temperature and time should be reduced. Many medicines stop functioning at certain body temperatures, so for very young children with medical conditions, as well as adults with medical conditions, you should first make sure their doctors approve of time relaxing in hot tub. This can’t be stressed enough, children should never be unsupervised around hot tubs, even if the covers on, children are way too curious and a hot tub will peak a child’s curiosity. Hot tub covers should always be used when the hot tub is not in use and should have a locking device.
Electricity and water don’t mix. All the electrical devices and outlets should be located at a safe distance from the hot tub. Never have electricity at the edge of the hot tub. Don’t even handle a telephone or a corded appliance in the hot tub, or out of the hot tub and you’re still wet.
Heads should never go under the water. Safety standards were developed requiring hot tubs to have drain outlets and drain covers that will prevent hair entanglement in the drain itself. But, even with this safety measure, it’s important to adhere to a rule that no heads go underwater while enjoying the hot tub. No where your power disconnect device is installed and know how to use it just in case of an emergency. Consider using a non-slip surface around the hot tub and keep dry towels with in reaching distance. Keep good maintenance with any steps leading to the hot tub and install handrails, these will help prevent a fall or aid in a misstep when entering or exiting the hot tub. Finally, if you use the hot tub at night, which most people do, install an adequate amount of lighting at ground level. Safety enables everyone to enjoy the pleasurable benefits of a hot tub.
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