Spa Water Troubleshooting - DM Industries Portable Spa Owner's Manual

SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE
Cloudy Water Inadequate
Excessive oils/organic matter
Improper sanitation
High pH and/or high alkalinity
Suspended particles/organic matter
Overused or old water
Water Odor Excessive organics
/too many chloramines/
bromamines - insufficient free
available chlorine
Improper sanitation
Low pH
Chlorine Odor Too many chloramines-insufficient
free available chlorine
Low pH
Musty Odor
Bacterial or algae
Foaming Buildup of body oils,
lotion and chemicals
resulting in soap or detergent
Overused or old water
Excessive organics
Organic Buildup/ Body oils and
Scum Ring
Around The Tub
Inadequate filtration

SPA WATER TROUBLESHOOTING

filtration/dirty filter
growth
dirt
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SOLUTIONS
Clean filter with a filter cleaner or degreaser.
Shock the spa with "POTASSIUM PEROXY
MONOSULFATE".
Increase sanitizer to recommended level.
Adjust pH; add "PH-DOWN".
Use clarifier.
Drain the spa, clean and refill.
Shock the spa with "POTASSIUM PEROXY
MONOSULFATE"
Increase sanitizer level to
recommended level.
Raise pH with "PH-UP".
Shock the spa with "POTASSIUM PEROXY
MONOSULFATE"
Adjust pH; raise pH with "PH-UP"
Shock the spa. If problem is visible,
draining and cleaning may be required.
Add defoamer; or drain and refill.
Drain and refill.
Shock with "POTASSIUM PEROXY
MONOSULFATE".
Wipe off scum with a clean rag or use mild
detergent. If needed, drain, refill spa, and
adjust water.
Clean filter with a filter cleaner or degreaser.