Antimicrobially Protected Tubing and Fittings Are Some of the Antimicrobial Components Currently Being Used In Spas

Salus per aquam, health through water -Randy Butler

is the origin of the word "spa"- and today's spas are using ever-increasing amounts of water in hydrotherapy, balnotherapy and other water-oriented features, such as steam rooms, whirlpools and deluge showers. This most plentiful liquid on earth is something we often take for granted, but today's world also brings more awareness of the potential challenges and hazards inherent in water. What's in the water that comes out of your tap? How do the minerals in water affect your spa treatments? What can you do to improve water quality? We'll examine some of the effects modern-day technology can have on the water you use and, ultimately, on the quality of services your guests receive.

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"Another area where microbes can grow is in the hot-air-jet-piped systems. No matter how hard one tries to eliminate moisture in these pipes, it will appear because of the moisture-laden air used from the environment," explains Piselli. "One solution is to use antimicrobial tubing, which is lined on the inside wall with silver. When exposed to moisture, silver ions come in contact with bacteria and other microbes and disrupt the electron transfer and respiration within their cells. While silver is nontoxic to humans, it has proven to reduce bacteria by as much as 99.9%."

"The growing popularity of spas will increasingly put the safety of spa services high on the list of potential health problems for local and state health departments. Owners and spa directors need to be prepared for increasing government scrutiny of their health and safety protocols," says Nancy Griffith, CEO of Spa Trade. .