Water Maintenance Trouble-Shooting Guide - Master Spas TWILIGHT series Owner's Manual

SPA WATER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
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Chlorine / Bromine Odor
Water Odor
Cloudy Water
Scum Ring Around Spa
Eye / Skin Irritation
Foaming
DO NOT DIVE.
possible caUses
• Excessive Chlorine or
bromine levels
• Low pH
• Low levels of sanitizer
• pH out of range
• Bacteria or algae growth
• Dirty filters or
inadequate filtration
• Water chemistry not balanced • Adjust chemistry levels
• Suspended particles or
organic materials
• Old water
• Build up of oils, dirt and
organic elements
• Unsanitary water
• Free chlorine level above 5 ppm • Allow level to drop below 5 ppm
• Poor sanitizer / pH levels
• High levels of body oils,
lotions, soap, etc.
Recommended levels of chemical
Chlorine 1.0 - 3.0 ppm
pH 7.2 - 7.8
Total Alkalinity 80 - 150 ppm
Calcium Hardness 180 - 250 ppm
hoW To fiX iT
• Shock water with non-chlorine
shock treatment
• Adjust pH if necessary
• Shock water with non-chlorine
shock treatment or adjust sani-
tizer levels
• Adjust pH level if necessary
• Adjust sanitizer if necessary
• Clean filters and adjust filtration
times
• Add spa clarifier (see dealer)
• Change spa water
• Wipe off with a clean towel add
an enzyme product.
• Shock spa with non-chlorine
shock
• Adjust according to spa test strip
results
• Add small amount of defoamer
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