Troubleshoot Common Spa Problems

TROUBLESHOOTINGING COMMON SPA PROBLEMS

pH - Total Alkalinity Out of Balance
CAUSE or RESULT: Corrosive Water Scale Deposits- SOLUTION: Test water
CAUSE or RESULT: Scale Deposits-SOLUTION: Adjust with pH & Alkalinity Increase or
pH & Alkalinity Decrease
CAUSE or RESULT: Eye and Skin Irritation - SOLUTION: Drain spa and refill, if water is older than 30 days
CAUSE OR RESULT: Stained Spa - SOLUTION: Drain spa and refill, if water is older than 30 days
CAUSE OR RESULT: Cloudy Water- SOLUTION: Drain spa and refill, if water is older than 30 days

Calcium Deposits on Spa Surface - Heater, Fittings or Plumbing
CAUSE or RESULT: Hard Water - SOLUTION: Test water - if necessary add 1 ounce of pH & Alkalinity, re-test
CAUSE or RESULT: -pH Total Alkalinity Adjustment - SOLUTION: For preventive maintenance add Metal & Stain Control each week (1 oz. up to 400 gallons)

Cloudy or Murky Water
CAUSE or RESULT: pH - Total Alkalinity out of balance- SOLUTION: Test water - Increase or Decrease pH & Alkalinity as needed
CAUSE or RESULT: Plugged Filter - SOLUTION: Use Filter Revive (minimum 1 time per month)
CAUSE or RESULT: No Sanitizer Residual -SOLUTION: Add Chlorine or Bromine
CAUSE or RESULT: Oils, Soap, Foreign Matter - SOLUTION: Treat water with Crystal Clear Clarifier twice each week(1 oz. up to 400 gallons)
CAUSE or RESULT: Too Many Conflicting Chemicals- SOLUTION: Drain and refill if water is older than 30 days

Eye and Skin Irritation • Rashes and Allergies
CAUSE or RESULT Chloramines -SOLUTION: Shock treat with a non-chlorine shock
CAUSE or RESULT Water balance needs to becorrected (pH and alkalinity)- SOLUTION: Test water, Increase or Decrease pH & Alkalinity as needed
CAUSE or RESULT: Excessive Chlorine or Bromine -SOLUTION: Add fresh water and/or wait a day and retest sanitizer level

Excessive Foam
CAUSE or RESULT Build up of body oils, cosmetics, and contaminants- SOLUTION:
CAUSE or RESULT pH - Total alkalinity not in balance orcalcium level too low (soft water)-
SOLUTION: Test and correct water balance.Add Crystal Clear Clarifier or Spa Perfect to help remove oils and contaminants. Drain and refill

Blue Water
CAUSE or RESULT Copper metals in spa being eroded - SOLUTION: Drain and refill
CAUSE or RESULT Total alkalinity - pH below recommended level - SOLUTION Test and restore alkalinity and pH to proper levels

NOTE: Most water chemistry problems can be resolved by the recommended solutions above. Extreme chemical conditions may warrant draining and refilling the spa. Stains or calcium deposits on the spa may require attention prior to refilling.