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SWIM SPA WATER MAINTENANCE TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Chlorine / Bromine Odor
Water Odor
Cloudy Water
Scum Ring Around
Swim
Spa
Eye / Skin Irritation
Foaming
Possible Causes
• Excessive Chlorine or
bromine levels
• Low pH
• Low levels of sanitizer
• pH out of range
• Bacteria or algae growth
• Dirty filters or inadequate
filtration
• Water chemistry not balanced
• Suspended particles or organic
materials
• Old water
• Build up of oils, dirt and
organic elements
• Unsanitary water
• Free chlorine level above 5 ppm
• Poor sanitizer / pH levels
• High levels of body oils, lotions,
soap, etc.
How To Fix It
• Shock water with non-chlorine
shock treatment
• Adjust pH if necessary
• Shock water with non-chlorine
shock treatment or adjust
sanitizer levels
• Adjust pH level if necessary
• Adjust sanitizer if necessary
• Clean filters and adjust filtration
times
• Adjust chemistry levels
• Add spa clarifier (see dealer)
• Change swim spa water
• Wipe off with a clean towel
• Shock swim spa with non-chlorine
shock
• Allow level to drop below 5 ppm
• Adjust according to
swim
spa
test strip
results
• Add small amount of defoamer
RECOMMENDED LEVELS OF CHEMICAL
Chlorine 1.0 - 3.0 ppm
pH 7.2 - 7.8
Total Alkalinity 80 - 120 ppm
Calcium Hardness 180 - 250 ppm
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