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SPA WATER TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
Cloudy Water
Water Odor
Chlorine Odor
Musty Odor
Foaming
Organic Buildup/
Scum Ring
Around The Tub
PROBABLE CAUSE
Inadequate filtration/dirty filter
Excessive oils/organic matter
Improper sanitation
High pH and/or high alkalinity
Suspended particles/organic matter
Overused or old water
Excessive Organics
Too many chloramines
bromamines - insufficient free
available chlorine
Improper sanitation
Low pH
Too many chloramines-insufficient
free available chlorine
Low pH
Bacterial or algae growth
Buildup of body oils,
lotion and chemicals
resulting in soap or detergent
Overused or old water
Excessive organics
Body oils and dirt
Inadequate filtration
SO LU T I O N S
Clean filter with a filter cleaner or
d e gr e a s e r.
Shock the spa with “POTA S S IUM
PE R OXY MONOSUL FAT E ”.
Increase sanitizer to recommended level.
Adjust pH; add “PH - D OW N ”.
Use clarifier
Drain the spa, clean and refill.
Shock the spa with “POTA S S IUM
PE R OXY MONOSUL FAT E ”.
Increase sanitizer level to recommended lev e l .
Raise pH with “PH - UP ”.
Shock the spa with “POTA S S IUM
PE R OXY MONOSUL FAT E ”.
Adjust pH; raise pH with “PH - UP ”
Shock the spa. If problem is visible,
draining and cleaning may be required.
Add defoamer, or drain and refill.
Drain and refill.
Shock with “POTA S S IUM PE R OXY
M O N O S UL FAT E ”.
Wipe off scum with a clean rag or use
mild detergent. If needed, drain, refill
spa, and adjust water.
Clean filter with a filter cleaner or
d e gr e a s e r.
