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Problem
Probable Ca
uses
Possible Solutions
Musty Odor
•
Bacteria or algae growth
•
Shock spa with sanitizer
•
Adjust pH to recommended
range
Organic Buildup/ Scum Ring
Around Spa
•
Buildup of oils and dirt
•
Wipe off scum with clean rag
- if severe, drain the spa, use
a spa surface and tile cleaner
to
remove the s cum and refill the
spa
Algae Growth
•
High pH
•
Low sanitizer level
•
Shock spa with sanitizer if
problem is visible or persistent,
drain, clean and refill the spa
Eye Irritation
•
Low pH
•
Low sanitizer level
•
Adjust pH
•
Shock spa with sanitizer and
maintain sanitizer level
Skin Irritation/ Rash
•
Unsanita
•
Free
chlo
ry water
•
Shock spa with sanitizer and
rine level above 5ppm
maintain sanitizer level
•
Allow free chlorine level to
drop below 5 ppm before spa use
Stains
•
Total alkalinity and/or pH is too
low
•
High iron or copper in source
water
•
Adjust total alkalinity and/or
pH •
Use a stain and scale
inhibitor
Scale
•
High calcium content in water -
total alkalinity and pH too high
•
Adjust total alkalinity and pH -
If scale requires removal, drain
the spa, scrub off the scale,
refill the spa and balance water
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