{"product_id":"freshwater-iq-start-up-kit","title":"FreshWater IQ Start-Up Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater IQ Start-Up Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lti-badge\"\u003e100% AUTHENTIC OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater IQ Start-Up Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the smart-monitoring upgrade for your FreshWater Salt System — the kit that turns automatic chlorine generation into an intelligent water care platform with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereal-time chemistry monitoring, smart alerts, and precision dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The kit installs the IQ controller and sensor, then connects to your existing FreshWater Salt System to deliver hourly chlorine, pH, and salt readings directly on your topside control panel — plus actionable recommendations for any chemistry adjustments needed. Available for 2024 and newer Hot Spring Highlife, Hot Spring Limelight, Caldera Utopia, and Caldera Paradise spas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Caldera Utopia owners — you probably already have this kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The IQ Start-Up Kit ships pre-installed in 2024+ Caldera Utopia spas at the factory. If you own a Utopia, check your spa's control panel for IQ readings (chlorine, pH, salt) before ordering this kit. If you're already seeing those readings, you only need the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.leisuretimeinc.com\/products\/freshwater-iq-replacement-sensor\"\u003e12-month replacement sensor\u003c\/a\u003e, not the full kit. Buying this kit when you already have one factory-installed is a $429.99 mistake — and we cannot accept returns on electronic items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included in the IQ Start-Up Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lti-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eService Life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIQ Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic brain of the system — connects to spa hardware and processes sensor readings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent (no replacement unless damaged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIQ Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasures chlorine, pH, and salt level hourly; feeds data to the controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months — annual replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Monitoring System Start Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete setup and operating reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller is a one-time purchase — you'll never need to replace it unless it's physically damaged.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Spa Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— for maintaining salt level around 1,750 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Salt System Replacement Cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— every 4 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanishing Act Calcium Remover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(standard or XL) — fresh fill calcium reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Stain \u0026amp; Scale Defense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— weekly maintenance to protect the salt cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater pH Up \/ pH Down\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— for chemistry adjustments the IQ system recommends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Phosphate Remover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— phosphate control without sensor interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Filter Cleaners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— instant or deep-soak filter maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Cover Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— cover protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Concentrated Chlorinating Granules (dichlor)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— for occasional shock during heavy bather load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the FreshWater Salt System is running\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a stable daily chlorine residual of 3 ppm. Use 5-Way Test Strips to verify.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower off the spa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat the breakers (refer to your spa owner's manual for the specific procedure).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocate the IQ system installation point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon your spa (refer to the included Start Guide for your specific model).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall the IQ Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper the manufacturer's instructions in the Start Guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove the protective film from the sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not touch the sensor electrode with bare hands — handle by the housing only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert the sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto the controller and lock per the Start Guide instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestore power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the spa at the breakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow 15–30 minutes for the sensor to calibrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith your current water chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify IQ readings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eappear on your topside control panel. 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