How to make HSG282 compliance easy

A scenic outdoor hot tub that will require HSG282 compliance for commercial or guest use
Published: 19 June 2023

Compliance with HSG282 and other health and safety factors is the key to protecting your guests and business from risk. If your business offers access to hot tubs for guests as a holiday let or park, being aware of what HSG282 is and why it exists can provide you with peace of mind and allow you to take preventative measures to avoid illness in guests and staff.

How do you become HSG282 compliant? We've covered 10 of the easiest ways to update your processes, overcome challenges and meet compliance month after month:

10 Steps for HSG282 compliance

1. Set a maintenance schedule

A set maintenance schedule is important for HSG282 compliance. The water in your pool or hot tub should be monitored twice-daily, with every check reported and stored away. Other related tasks, such as visually inspecting the water and monthly and quarterly pathogen testing, should also be scheduled regularly.

2. Invest in accurate, practical equipment

Choosing a pH tester for HSG282 hot tub compliance over test strips or chemical kits provides reliable accuracy and fast results. As pH testers are electronic, you do not need to make a decision of the pH of your hot tub water based on visual perception. The HI-981074 pH tester is an ideal solution for testing, with an easy-to-read display and simple dip and test operation.

3. Upgrade with automation

Automating the pH testing and dosing process saves time and reduces the labour required for twice-daily monitoring. A controller and doser is permanently connected to the hot tub, allowing for fast adjustment to the water to ensure it remains within safe values. The BL-122-10 is a purpose-built controller for pools and hot tubs that enables you to easily comply with HSG282 guidelines.

4. Delegate HSG282 compliance

Businesses that have an on-site staff for maintenance and care, such as spas with multiple hot tubs, can benefit from delegating HSG282 compliance to an individual or team. By making testing pH a part of staff responsibilities, you can ensure this task is completed promptly alongside other daily maintenance work.

5. Set reminders for irregular testing

Alongside twice-daily testing, HSG282 compliance also requires infrequent checks for pathogen and microbiological testing. Scheduling these tasks can ensure they are completed monthly or quarterly as required, ensuring you are in line with legislation to keep your water safe and risk-free from Legionnaires’ disease and similar sickness.

Examples of HSG282 compliant products within the Hanna Pool Line range

6. Replace broken or faulty equipment 

Accurate equipment is a must to dose your hot tub water correctly. Upgrading your instrumentation to something more reliable, such as a Hanna pH tester or meter, is an ideal way to gain accurate information quickly, without the need to conduct multiple tests. If your current pH testing method is giving variable results without any indication of changes in the water, it may be time to consider a replacement.

7. Visually check the water in your hot tub

A visual inspection of a hot tub can provide instant insight into whether something is incorrect with your water chemistry. Cloudy water, discolouration or algae build-up can all be signs of parameters being out of the ideal range in your spa or hot tub. Combine your pH checks with a visual inspection to spot any changes swiftly.

8. Choose portable instrumentation

If you own multiple hot tubs, or care for multiple rental sites, portable equipment is an ideal option to conduct monitoring on-site. pH testers are a pocket size solution for measuring the key parameter, or a photometer such as the HI-971044 Photometer provides a way to test multiple water parameters in one instrument, and is available with a case for easy portability..

An image of a commercial hot tub requiring compliance with HSG282

9. Scale your process to your facilities

Scaling up your equipment to suit the requirements of your facilities can save time and reduce labour. A pH tester for HSG282 is a viable solution for a single hot tub, while a photometer may be a better option for a spa, where there may be multiple pools and hot tubs that all require consistent monitoring.

10. Use a checklist

A checklist ensures you consistently achieve each step necessary to comply with HSG282, from daily tasks to irregular checks. Our free checklist provides a downloadable option to help you comply with HSG282 regulations for hot tubs and pools. Find it here.

Keep in compliance with Hanna Instruments

If you want to stay in compliance with HSG282, the right instrumentation helps you to achieve that goal. Browse our selection of pH testers for hot tubs and pool spas online now.

Speak to our experts for personalised support, expert advice and recommendations on the right HSG282-compliant testers, meters and pool controllers today.

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