Water Issues & Solutions
If you have Cloudy water, you most likely have Excessive organic contaminants or possibly even lack sanitizer. You should treat your spa with a good quality shock from a spa store. Make sure if you are using a chlorine system that you do not use Tri-Chlor as it can damage parts and void your warranty. If you are using Baqua Spa you will need to use specific Baqua Spa Shock and adjust sanitizer levels accordingly. Most indoor units utilize Bromine since the chemical does not off gas – if so, you should use non-chlorine shock.
Many times you will open the cover to discover Cloudy Murky Water. If there is no distinct odor it may very well be simply Dissolved chemical solids. You can use any easily obtained water clarifier to help remove small particles; however, you must not exceed the recommended dose or it will make things worse. You should always test and confirm pH is balanced or total alkalinity is incorrect. Test total alkalinity and pH easily with simple test dip strips. They can purchased anywhere. Remember, your Alkalinity and PH are linked so their readings should always be close. You can Correct both with pH increaser or pH decreaser. If they are too far apart you can purchase and dose it with Alkalinity increaser. They do not make alkalinity decreaser but ph decreser will bring your Alkaline levels down.
Many locales have Calcium too high (hard water). If that is the case use a sequestering agent weekly or just replace some of the hard water with softer water.
You can not believe how many people Service Calls related to Dirty filters. You should Clean your filter with filter cartridge cleaner bi-weekly and if you are up to it – give it a good wash with your garden hose every 5 uses. You will be suprised to learn that filter will last 3 years.
Chalky, white scale deposits are indicative of Mineral deposits in water. You should Use a sequestering agent. Check water balance and adjust as necessary.
Clear green water tells us you have High iron or copper content. You can purchase a sequestering agent at any local spa store.
Cloudy green water can be associated with Low alkalinity levels as well. Test and if low Use pH or alkalinity increaser.
Low sanitizer level can be addressed easily. Test sanitizer level, shock with non-chlorine shock
Brown water is from High iron or manganese level. Use a sequestering agent obtained from a spa store.
Chlorine odor can be from Chloramines (combined chlorine level) is high or if your PH is out of whack. Shock with non-chlorine shock
Eye/skin irritation from Organic contaminants, chloramines, or pH out of balance is common so Shock with shock. Test and adjust pH level.
Foaming is caused by many things by typically it is due to a High concentration of chemicals due to evaporation of good water and build-up of body oils, cosmetics and other contaminants. Use foam reducer. Shock treat with non-chlorine shock. Use enzyme reducer weekly as part of regular maintenance
Pitting of metal fixtures is common due to LOW pH. Test and adjust pH and total alkalinity by adding pH up or
Total alkalinity increaser as it is probably too low.