Bullfrog Spas Water Care Guide
Everything you need to keep the water in your Bullfrog Spa crystal clear — from first fill to ongoing maintenance. Built specifically for the Frog @ease system.
At Startup
- ✓Fill spa & purge air from pumps
- ✓Wait for water to reach 80°F
- ✓Add one Jump Start packet
- ✓Install mineral & SmartChlor cartridges
- ✓Slide in filter, replace JetPak
- ✓Set filter cycles & test water
Every Month
- ✓Add one Maintain packet to spa water.
- ✓Replace SILVER SmartChlor cartridge
- ✓Replace your spa filter
Every Four Months
- ✓Drain and refill your spa completely.
- ✓Clean the shell and jets before refilling.
- ✓Purge biofilm with a pipe flush product.
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How to Set Up Your Bullfrog Spa for the First Time
Follow these steps in order — skipping ahead can affect water quality and cartridge performance.
Fill the spa, purge air from the pumps, and turn on the breaker.
Need help purging air?Wait for spa water to reach at least 80°F before adding any chemicals.
Add one Jump Start packet to the spa water.
Locate the cartridge holder behind the JetPak to the right of the spa's controls. Remove the holder by lifting forward and up.
Fully open the dial to #6 on the BLUE mineral cartridge and click it into place.
Set the dial on the SILVER SmartChlor cartridge based on your spa model, then click it into place.
Slide the spa filter into place.
Put the cartridge holder and JetPak back into place.
Set filter cycles to at least 8 hours daily. If your spa is equipped with circulation pumps, set filter cycles to 12–18 hours daily.
Test water with test strips. Adjust pH and alkalinity as needed.
Need help balancing your water?Need startup supplies?
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