Inspiration S101 L, Owner'S Manual

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Inspiration Spas 2021 Owner’s Manual
Common Spa Water Problems
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
CLOUDY WATER a) Organic contaminants build up
b) Suspended particles
c) pH high
d)Total Alkalinity too high
e) Hardness too high
f) Poor filtration
g) High dissolved solids a) Shock treatment with a Spa Shock
b) Add a Brightener, use scum ball
c) Add pH reducer, until pH level reads 7.2
- 7.6
d) Add pH reducer, adjust total alkalinity
to 80-150ppm
e) Add a Scale Preventative, circulate
through a water softener until hardness is
150-280ppm.
f) Dirty filter, clean with Cartridge Cleaner
g) Empty spa and refill
COLOURED WATER a) Dissolved copper, iron and other
metals from source water or
equipment
b) Algae
c) Fragrance
a) Use Scale Preventative, have your
dealer check water balance
b) Add an Algaecide
c) Stop the use of fragrance
FOAMING a) High concentration of oils and
organic contaminants being
agitated by jets
b) Soft water
a) Squirt Defoamer on foam; use the scum
ball or spa ball
b) Add a Calcium Increaser until hardness
is 150-280ppm.
SCALE DEPOSITS
High calcium level, high pH, high
alkalinity Drain partially, add a Scale Preventative
to correct pH level to 7.2 - 7.6 and
alkalinity to 80-150ppm.
ODOUR High level or organic contaminants,
combined bromine Shock with a Spa Shock
EYE/SKIN IRRITATION pH too low Add a pH Booster until level is 7.2 - 7.6
NO BROMINE READING High concentration of organic
contaminants using up sanitizers Add sanitizers (bromine) until levels are up
to recommended range