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Spas at 1.800.465.2933.
Water Management
Below are some answers to common water chemistry questions.
pH
It is common to have pH fluctuations after adding chemicals to
your spa / hot tub or after a party. Let your jets run and give your
water time to stabilize. 9 times out of 10, your pH will come back
into the 7.2 - 7.8 range on its own.
Mildew on cover
Mildew usually grows in the folds and seams of your cover and
then drips into your spa / hot tub water causing cloudiness and/or
odor. Clean with a non-foaming spa / hot tub cover cleaner and
then rinse the inside of your cover with clean warm water.
Foamy water
Foam typically results from soap residue on your skin and hair, or
laundry detergent residue on clothing. Take a soapless shower
and rinse all clothing in warm water prior to bathing.
CLEAR green or
brown water
Your “source water” most likely has dissolved heavy metals.
When this is the case, use a respected brand of demineralizer
found at any local pool/ spa store. Using a pre-filter can remove
these contaminants before they get into your spa (see page
23
).
CLOUDY white
water
Although a normal condition immediately after filling that
dissipates after time, with stabilized water this is a visual
indication that the total alkalinity or pH or both are at improper
levels. Test your water weekly and maintain proper water
chemistry (see page
26
).
CLOUDY green
water
Algae can be resolved by adding a respected brand of algaecide.
Odor and/or
cloudy water
If your water develops an odor and/or cloudiness, clean your cov-
er and filters and try increasing the amount of time your spa filters
per day by turning your filtration cycle time or duration up.
Scaling
A visual indication that the total alkalinity or pH or both are at
improper levels. Test your water weekly and maintain proper
water chemistry (see page
26
).
