Hot tub biofilm is an accumulation of microorganisms that form on the surfaces of hot tub systems, especially in the pipes. These biofilms consist of bacteria, algae, and other microorganisms clustered in a slimy layer. They can not only look unsightly but also pose health risks. Additionally, the living biofilm continuously releases bacteria into the pool water.
What is biofilm?
Biofilm is a community of microorganisms that adhere to a surface and form a protective slime layer. This layer provides microorganisms protection from external influences such as disinfectants or cleaning agents. This protective layer can only be broken through by inorganic chlorine.
How do inorganic chlorine and an Ego3 filter help against biofilm in the hot tub?
Inorganic chlorine is an effective method to combat biofilm in hot tubs. It is also the only effective method. It kills the microorganisms that form the biofilm, thus preventing their growth. Once the biofilm is killed, it detaches as white and beige (water pipes) to black (air pipes) flakes from the pipes. It looks like soft skin flakes up to 1 cm in size.
Inorganic chlorine, in turn, only works perfectly like all other disinfectants if the pH value is properly adjusted. Therefore, precise hot tub water care is very important.
An Ego3 filter can also help reduce biofilm by filtering out all impurities from the water, thereby inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Additionally, it ensures that the biofilm is removed faster and better from the pipes because the flow rate is much higher than with cartridge filters.
It is important to regularly use inorganic chlorine to kill the biofilm and maintain the Ego3 hot tub filter according to the instructions to prevent the formation of biofilm in your hot tub. By combining these two methods, you can improve water quality and protect the health of users.
