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Common Water Problems
Water is Out of Balance
Possible Cause
Solution
Preventative Maintenance
Well water, untreated municipal
water, frequent usage
Test water and adjust as neces-
sary using Alkalinity Increase,
pH Up, and/or pH Down.
Maintain pH of 7.5 ± 0.3 and a
total alkalinity of 80-120 ppm.
Excessive Foaming
Possible Cause
Solution
Preventative Maintenance
Accumulation of body oils, cos-
metics, and detergents
Add de-foamer. Add one ONE-
shock packet for every 250 US
gallons.
Use ONEshock on a regular basis
to oxidize organic compounds.
Cloudy Water
Possible Cause
Solution
Preventative Maintenance
Excessive organic contaminants Add one ONEshock packet for
every 250 US gallons.
Use ONEshock on a regular basis
to oxidize organic copounds.
Water is out of balance
Test water and adjust as neces-
sary using Alkalinity Increase,
pH Up, and/or pH Down.
Maintain pH of 7.5 ± 0.3 and a
total alkalinity of 80-120 ppm.
Accumulation of material
that cannot be filtered
Use Clarifier.
Use Clarifier regularly or as
needed.
Dirty or worn-out filter
Soak filter in bucket of water
and FILTERcleanser. Replace if
necessary.
Clean the filter(s) at least once a
month. Replace filter(s) every six
months.
