H2 microbubble therapy on the Standard60: setup, distilled water, and what to expect

The H2 and Microbubbles System on the Ella Standard60 combines two therapies in one package: infusion microbubble therapy, which fills the bath with billions of tiny skin softening bubbles, and hydrogen therapy, which infuses the water with dissolved molecular hydrogen. On the Standard60, the system uses a 1 HP, 10A pump with a pressure vessel and agitator valve, and the hydrogen concentration reaches 1500 PPB, which is 1.5 ppm, by the time the tub fills, and can rise to about 2000 PPB during an extended 15 to 20 minute bath. One detail matters more than any other for great results: the blue tank must be filled with distilled water only.

First Time Setup on the Standard60

The hydrogen system ships with a container secured under the tub. Before your first use:

1. Cut the shipping ties holding the container in place.
2. Remove the container from under the tub.
3. Connect the hose to the front of the tub.
4. Fill the blue tank with distilled water. Distilled water is available at any grocery or drug store.

Tap water contains minerals that the system is not designed for, so topping up with anything other than distilled water can lead to weak output or a dirty tank over time. If your microbubbles ever seem weak, checking that the blue tank is filled with fresh distilled water is the best first step.

Running the System

Fill the tub until the water is above the hydrogen inlet jet and the microbubble port before you press the H2 button, since the pump must never run dry. Our guide to how much water to have before running the jets covers every system. One press starts the system and another press stops it. The water turns milky white as the microbubbles fill the tub, and the hydrogen concentration keeps climbing as the bath continues.

What Hydrogen Therapy Does

As the video above explains, hydrogen water bathing infuses the bath with molecular hydrogen gas carried in nanobubbles, which helps the hydrogen remain in the water longer. With one touch of a button, billions of hydrogen nanobubbles are generated in the tub. Hydrogen molecules are tiny and highly permeable, and studies referenced in the video have explored potential benefits including muscle recovery, skin health, and relaxation. Every hydrogen tub is individually tested for hydrogen production before it ships, and it comes with verifiable test results showing the level of hydrogen produced in your specific tub. Ella's hydrogen content is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. Our warm-water bathing guidelines cover safe temperatures and soak times.

Watch: Do Hydrogen Therapy Walk-In Tubs Really Work? Ella's Bubbles Puts It to the Test with chapters and a full transcript.

The second video shows the actual test: a 6 mL water sample is dosed with drops of a blue reagent that turns clear in the presence of dissolved hydrogen. With regular tap water the first drop stays blue, which indicates 0.1 parts per million or less, while in the demonstration tub outfitted with a hydrogen generator the twenty-second drop is the first to stay blue, and 22 drops corresponds to 2.2 parts per million. The published operating figures for the Standard60 are the 1500 PPB and 2000 PPB numbers above; the 2.2 ppm result belongs to the per-tub testing, and the test sheet that ships with your tub is the authoritative number for your unit. Our hydrogen therapy common questions article walks through PPB and PPM side by side.

What Microbubble Therapy Does

The microbubble system supersaturates the water with air and releases it as dense clouds of microbubbles smaller than 50 microns. These bubbles penetrate the first layer of skin and act as a natural exfoliant, leaving skin feeling softer, more hydrated, and healthier. Many customers with dry or sensitive skin tell us it is their favorite feature. You can run the hydro jets and the microbubbles at the same time, but to feel the full effect of microbubble therapy we recommend enjoying it on its own. For the standard microbubble option on other models, see infusion microbubble therapy.

Quick Reference

On other Ella models, the optional microbubble package uses a 1 HP, 7.3A pump with a pressure vessel and agitator valve, and the same care guidance applies. For the rest of the Standard60's specifications, see the Standard and Standard60 profile.

Care and Troubleshooting

The monthly vinegar flush used on every jetted Ella tub keeps the microbubble lines fresh as well. If the pump buzzes without producing the milky cloud, first confirm the water level covers the port, then check the distilled water in the blue tank. Large bubbles instead of a fine cloud usually point to the pressure tank or agitator valve, and our article on a microbubble system that is not producing bubbles lists the checks in order.

Related Guides

• What is a hydrogen bath and is it good for skin?
• How Do You Make a Hydrogen Bath and What Does It Do?
• Does an Ella Hydrogen Bath Need Distilled Water, and Is It Safe?

Common Questions

Still need help? Open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support or call (800) 480-6850 and our team will be glad to walk through it with you.