Enzymes and UV Filteration

[Makofoto]

I bought some enzyme to use in cleaning our new 245 Jacuzzi main filter. The container says one can add it directly to the spa, 1 oz per 500 gallons to help clean the water. We had a higher than usual amount of guests. After adding a light ounce of it to our 345 gallons I tested the water and saw it needed chlorine.

So ... if I do add the chlorine now, will it nullify the enzymes?

Is the enzyme less effective because our pool has a UV filtering element?

I assume that the enzymes are part of a living cell component that wouldn't do well under UV or Chlorine?

[MPurcell]

An enzyme is a protein produced by a living cell, but an enzyme product does not have any living cells in it.

[Makofoto]

I wonder how it's helpful in a spa?

[MPurcell]

I can't think of any good reason to use an enzyme in a spa. If you keep the water chemistry balanced and keep the sanitizer level up where it should be, then your water will remain crystal clear at all times. Remember, the pool store makes money by selling you products. They would go out of business if all they could sell you was bleach, borax and baking soda.

[Makofoto]

22 hours ago, Makofoto said:

Thanks ... bought enzyme to help clean the main filter ... of oils, etc. Seemed like a good idea. But the bottle says one can use it directly in a spa to help get rid of those biologicals.