Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems. Cal Spas Portable Spa

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Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems

Problem

Cloudy Water

Water Odor

Probable Causes

Dirty filter

Excessive oils / organic matter

Improper sanitization

Suspended particles / organic matter

Overused or old water

Excessive organics in water

Improper sanitization

Low pH

Chloramine level too high

Low pH

Bacteria or algae growth

Buildup of oils and dirt

Chlorine Odor

Musty Odor

Organic Buildup /

Scum Ring Around

Spa

Algae Growth

Eye Irritation

Skin Irritation /

Rash

Stains

Scale

High pH

Low sanitizer level

Low pH

Low sanitizer level

Unsanitary water

Free chlorine level above 5 ppm

Total alkalinity and/or pH too low

High iron or copper in source water

High calcium content in water – total alkalinity and pH too high

Possible Solutions

Clean filter and run jet pump

Shock spa with sanitizer

Add sanitizer

Adjust pH and/or alkalinity to recommended range

Drain and refill the spa

Shock spa with sanitizer

Add sanitizer

Adjust pH to recommended range

Shock spa with sanitizer

Adjust pH to recommended range

Shock spa with sanitizer – if problem is visible or persistent, drain, clean and refill the spa

Wipe off scum with clean rag – if severe, drain the spa, use a spa surface and tile cleaner to remove the scum and refill the spa

Shock spa with sanitizer and adjust pH

Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain sanitizer level

Adjust pH

Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain sanitizer level

Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain sanitizer level

Allow free chlorine level to drop below 5 ppm before spa use

Adjust total alkalinity and/or pH

Use a stain and scale inhibitor

Adjust total alkalinity and pH – if scale requires removal, drain the spa, scrub off the scale, refill the spa and balance the water

Use a stain and scale inhibitor

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