P
AGE 18
SP
A WATER TROUBLESHOOTING
S
YMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTIONS
Cloudy Water
Inadequate filtration/dir
ty filter
Clean filter with a filter cleaner or degreaser.
Excessive oils/organic matter
Shock the spa with “POTASSIUM PEROXY
MONOSULFATE”.
Improper sanitation
Increase sanitizer to recommended level.
High pH and/or high alkalinity
Adjust pH; add “PH-DOWN”.
Suspended particles/organic matter
Use clarifier.
Overused or old water
Drain the spa, clean and refill.
W
ater Odor
Excessive organics
Shock the spa with “POTASSIUM PEROXY
/too many chloramines/
MONOSULFATE”
bromamines - insufficient free
available chlorine
Improper sanitation
Increase sanitizer level to
recommended level.
Low pH
Raise pH with “PH-UP”.
Chlorine Odor
T
oo many chloramines-insufficient
Shock the spa with “POTASSIUM PEROXY
free available chlorine
MONOSULFATE”
Low pH
Adjust pH; raise pH with “PH-UP”
Musty Odor
Bacterial or algae g
rowth
Shock the spa. If problem is visible,
draining and cleaning may be required.
F
oaming
Buildup of body oils,
Add defoamer; or drain and refill.
lotion and chemicals
resulting in soap or detergent
Overused or old water
Drain and refill.
Excessive organics
Shock with “POTASSIUM PEROXY
MONOSULFATE”.
Organic Buildup/
Body oils and dir
t
Wipe off scum with a clean rag or use mild
Scum Ring
detergent. If needed, drain, refill spa, and
Around T
he Tub
adjust water
.
Inadequate filtration
Clean filter with a filter cleaner or degreaser.
