Frequently Asked Questions: Probable Cause and Solutions
Cloudy Water Probable Cause:
Dirty Filters
Excessive oils/organic matter
Improper sanitization
Suspended particles/organic matter
Overused or old water
Solution:
Clean Filters with FreshWater Instant Filter Cleaner or FreshWater Filter Cleaner
Shock spa with sanitizer
Add sanitizer
Adjust pH and/or alkalinity with FreshWater pH/alkalinity Up or FreshWater pH/alkalinity Down
Run jet pump(s) and clean filters with FreshWater Instant Filter Cleaner or FreshWater Filter Cleaner
Drain, clean and refill the spa
Water Odor Probable cause:
Excessive organics in water
Improper sanitization
Low pH
Solution:
Shock spa with sanitizer
Add sanitizer
Adjust pH with FreshWater pH/alkalinity Up to recommended range
Chlorine Odor Probable cause:
Chloramine level too high
Low pH
Solution:
Shock spa with sanitizer
Adjust pH with FreshWater pH/alkalinity Up to recommended range
Musty Odor Probable Cause:
Bacterial or algal growth
Solution:
Shock spa with sanitizer – if problem is visible or persistent, drain, clean and refill the spa
Organic build up/ scum ring around spa Probable cause:
Solution:
Wipe off scum with clean rag – if severe, drain the spa, use FreshWater Spa Shine after cleaning to protect the spa shell, and refill the spa
Algae Growth Probable cause:
High pH
Low sanitizer lever
Solution:
Shock spa with sanitizer, and adjust pH with FreshWatr pH/alkalinity Down to recommended range
Shock spa with sanitizer, and maintain sanitizer level
Eye Irritation Probable cause:
Low pH
Low sanitizer lever
Solution:
Adjust pH with FreshWater pH/alkalinity Up
Shock spa with sanitizer, and maintain sanitizer level
Skin Irritation/ Rash Probable cause:
Unsanitary water
Free chlorine level above 5 ppm
Solution :
Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain sanitizer level
Allow free chlorine level to drop below 5 ppm before spa use
Stains Probable cause:
Total alkalinity and/or pH too low
High iron or copper insource water
Solution:
Adjust total alkalinity and/or pH with FreshWater pH/alkalinity Up
Use FreshWater Stain & Scale to inhibit metals
Scale Probable cause:
Total alkalinity and/or pH too high
High calcium content in water
Solution:
Adjust total alkalinity and pH with FreshWatr pH/Alkalinity Down – if scale requres removal, drain the spa, scrub off the scale, clean spa shell with FreshWater Spa Shine, and refill the spa. Add FreshWater Stain & Scale and balance the water using FreshWater pH/alkalinity Up or FreshWater pH/alkalinity Down.
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