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Test strips
Canadian Spa 3 Way Test strips to check the
levels of Chlorine, PH and Total Alkalinity. Simple
and easy to use. Ensure your spa is always safe
to use. Pack of 50 strips. Dip a test strip into
the water and compare to the colour chart to
take readings for: - Chlorine, pH, Total Alkalinity.
TIP:
Chlorine and pH should be checked EVERY
TIME the spa is used to ensure that the water is
safe to use! Go to App, put in your test results
and it will tell you what to add and how much.
KA-10052
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CLOUDY WATER
COLOURED WATER
FOAMING
SCALE DEPOSITS
ODOUR
EYE/SKIN IRRITATION
NO CHLORINE/
BROMINE READING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A) organic contaminants build-up
B) suspended particles
C) pH high
D) total alkalinity too high
E) poor filtration
F) high dissolved solids
Debris in water
High concentration of oils and organic
contaminants being agitated by jet
High calcium level, high pH, high alkalinity
High level of organic contaminants combined chlorine.
Chlorine level too high
A) pH too low
B) combined chlorine due to high concentration
of organic contaminants
A) high concentration of organic contaminants
using up sanitizers
B) test trips may be ineffective
SOLUTION
A) shock treatment with Granular Chlorine
B) add Granular Chlorine, use SPA-BALL
C) add pH DOWN until pH level reads 7.2–7.6
D) add pH DOWN, adjust total alkalinity to 80–150 p.p.m.
E) dirty filter, replace filter
F) empty spa and refill
Use Chlorine Granules.
Squirt FOAM-FREE on foam. Use the SPA-BALL
Drain partially, add Granular Chlorine, correct pH level to
7.2–7.6 and alkalinity to 80–150 p.p.m.
Shock with Granular Chlorine
A) add pH up until level is 7.2–7.6
B) shock with Granular Chlorine, add disinfectant
A) add Granular Chlorine
B) replace at least once a year, keep cool and out
of sunlight
Canadian Spa Company Spa Ball
KA-10003
Helps to keep your spa
clean and
achieve
crystal
clear
water!
pH LOW
pH HIGH
pH NORMAL
7.2 -7.6
• Reduced efficacy of disinfection
• Corrosion of metals
• Skin & eye irritation
• Unpleasant odour
• Reduced efficacy of disinfection
• Skin & eye irritation
• Forms limescale deposits
• Staining of the filter
pH SCALE
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