clean, clear,
safe, chlorine-free spa water
Eco One Frequently Asked Questions
The new Eco One system from the US manufacturer, Pacific Sands
Inc, is an all natural spa water treatment that is made up of
all natural enzymes, minerals and plant extracts that contain no
chlorine, bromine or other harsh chemicals. All components of
Eco One are biodegradable and environmentally safe.
Eco
One will greatly reduce your need
for the vast majority of your spa-care chemical regime.
One
bottle of Eco One Spa Treatment in conjunction with a shock
treatment, such as Spa Lite or Renew, and a very small amount of conventional sanitizer will effectively keep your spa water crystal clear and
odour free for 30 days or more.
What is Eco One?
How does
Eco One work?
What are the components of Eco One?
How do I
use Eco One in my tub?
Can I use
Eco One in any spa, old or new?
Can I use
Eco One in a spa with water that’s already got Chlorine or Bromine
in it?
How often should
I clean the filters when using EcoOne?
Is it safe to
drain the water onto the garden?
Can I use
aromatherapy products with EcoOne?
EcoOne is a blend of coconut, mineral and
botanical extracts and natural enzymes.
EcoOne is
biodegradable and environmentally safe.
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The secret to EcoOne is the proprietary blend of natural
enzymes. Enzymes accelerate natural bioprocesses and keep your
spa water sparkling clean without any “chemical soup,”
odour, irritation, dry skin, testing or water balancing. EcoOne
enzymes are of a food grade type housed in coconut extract.
As the solution breaks down during use, the coconut extract is
released and gradually coats the filter cartridge, which
improves filtration and makes cleaning much easier. This coconut
extract has the added benefit of being an excellent skin
softener.
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EcoOne contains powerful, natural
cleansers that break down oils, body lotions and other unwanted
contaminants, dissolving them harmlessly and eliminating the
cause of unsightly scum and foam. |
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EcoOne's pure organic compounds
are naturally attracted to contaminants and minerals in the
water. Solid contaminants clump together into larger particles
that get swept up and caught in the filter where they belong.
The natural flocking action keeps your water crystal-clear for a
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The natural water softening
minerals in EcoOne reduce the surface tension of the water and
help prevent scale from forming. The water feels very soft and
equipment is protected. |
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The EcoOne system currently comprises three components which may be used
separately or together to naturally sanitze and clarify your
spa:
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EcoOne
Monthly Spa Treatment is the heart of the EcoOne system.
It will keep up to 500 US gallons (1800 litres) of water looking
and feeling great for one month with average use. [If you use
your spa 3 - 5 days a week for 20 - 30 minutes each day, that is
considered to be average use. Heavier use may require more
frequent additions of EcoOne Monthly Spa Treatment.] |
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Eco
One Enzyme Active Filter Boost
is applied directly to your
filters after each monthly filter cleaning to improve filter efficiency.
The enzymes make your filter(s) easier to clean and help to
remove damaging minerals and phosphates from your water.
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The
EcoOne Pre-Filter
saves you money, time and hassle by removing or reducing
most common water contaminants before they get into your
spa. It simply connects to the end of your hose and
filters your source water as it enters the tub.
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dissolved heavy
metals |
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calcites and lime /
scale |
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Organic
contaminants |
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Plus hundreds of
other common water contaminants. |
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 A filter cleaner and a
biofilm pipe cleaner may be available soon.
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There are three easy
steps to starting your tub on Eco One and the process is
applicable to both new and old spas:
Step 1 - Preparation
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If your tub has water in it, use a biofilm eliminator such
as Spa Flush to the existing tub water and turn on all jets
and pumps for at least 20 minutes.
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Clean the spa cover with a Spa Cover Cleaner to remove any
mildew or bacterial deposits.
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Drain and refill
the tub with clean water. Use the EcoOne Pre-Filter if you know
that your water is very hard or contains metal contaminants.
Shock with Spa Lite or an alternative non-chlorine shock.
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 Clean
the filter(s) thoroughly using a filter cleaner such as
FilterBrite. Sprinkle
a capsful of EcoOne Enzyme Active Filter Boost
uniformly over surface of your filter(s) and replace in
the tub.
Step 2 - Treatment
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Add the entire
contents of the Eco One Monthly Spa Treatment with
all pumps running and all jets open.
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 Test your water
balance and adjust if necessary:
- the Total
Alkalinity should be with the range: 80 - 120 ppm
- the pH should be
within the range: 7.2 – 8.2
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Add the minimum
recommended amount of sanitizer. You can use either Chlorine or, preferably, Bromine:
- Chlorine should
be within the range: 0.5 – 1 ppm
- Bromine should be
within the range: 1 – 2 ppm The best way to maintain the sanitizer level is to put
Bromine tablets into a floating dispenser with the flow rate
turned to minimum. Check the Bromine level daily for a
few days and adjust the flow rate as necessary to maintain
the correct level of Bromine. Thereafter, all you need
to do is to keep the dispenser topped up with tablets.
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Keep your spa
covered and at normal operational temperature.
Step 4 – Maintenance
Weekly:
Fortnightly:
Monthly:
3-Monthly:
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EcoOne can be used in any spa, old or
new. We
recommend the use of Spa
Flush before you change to Eco One to remove
bio-film and calcium deposits from the plumbing and equipment
without the use of harsh or toxic chemicals
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Yes
you can, just add a bottle to Eco One spa monthly and reduce your
sanitizer level as recommended. However, it is better to flush your
pipe work with Spa Flush and drain before you change to Eco
One, particularly if you are using chlorine. By doing this you
will ensure that all excessive chemical residuals and bi-products
are removed from your tub.
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When
using Eco One Spa Monthly in conjunction with Eco One
Enzyme Active Filter Boost your filters
will probably only need cleaning monthly. The
best way to clean the filters is usually in your
dishwasher, on a 50oC wash cycle, with a proprietary filter cleaner poured into the soap
dispenser. If you don’t have a dishwasher then soak the filter(s)
in water in a clean bucket with the filter cleaner and rinse off. Always dry the
filters first before reinserting them in the tub.
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Yes,
Eco One
is environmentally friendly so will not damage your garden plants
etc.
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Yes. Crystal based aromatherapy
products work best.
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chlorine-free spa water
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Grain Store, West End farm, Upper Froyle, Alton, Hampshire GU34
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