Water Balance Troubleshooting - Hydropool serenity hot tubs Owner's Manual

PROBLEM
Cloudy Water
High Total Alkalinity
High pH levels
High Calcium Hardness
Scale
(White/Grayish Deposit)
Skin Eye Irritation
Excessive Foam
Corrosion/Etching
Discoloured Water
(Clear v. turbid water)
Unstable pH
pH resistant to changing

WATER BALANCE TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSES
Microscopic particles too small to filter out.
High Calcium Hardness
Improper pH and/or Total Alkalinity levels
Buildup of body oils or cosmetics
Laundry detergent residual in swimwear
Excess organic contaminants
Low Calcium Hardness
Presence of metals in water (iron, copper,
etc)
Presence of metals in water (iron, copper,
etc)
Low Total Alkalinity levels
High Total Alkalinity levels
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SOLUTIONS
Test and adjust all water balance elements
and add flocculent* to cause the particles to
combine together so they can be filtered
out. Increase filter cycle time.
Test these water balance elements and
adjust to recommended parameters.
Test calcium hardness level and treat with
sequesting agent* or perform partial drain/
refill.
Test water balance and make the appropri-
ate changes.
If no water line is present you can try using
defoamer* to break up the contaminants
and then a clarifier* to help filter them away.
If a water line is present the spa may need
to be drained and cleaned. Either way, the
filter should be thoroughly cleaned by soak-
ing over night in bleach. An oil absorbing
sponge can help in preventing this in the
future. Increase filter cycle time.
Prevent by running an extra rinse cycle on
washing machine or re-rinse well by hand
Some organic matter is prone to causing
foamy water as it breaks down in the filter
(maple leaves especially). Generally using
defoamer* to break up the contaminants,
then a clarifier*
To help filter them away followed by thor-
oughly cleaning your filter will clear up the
problem. It may however be necessary to
drain and refill your spa if the foaming is
quite excessive.
Test calcium hardness and if necessary
increase with calciumchloride*
Test total alkalinity levels and if necessary
increase with sodium bicarbonate*
Treat with chelating* or sequestering agent*
Test total alkalinity levels and if necessary
increase with sodium bicarbonate*
Test total alkalinity levels and if necessary
decrease with sodium bisulfate* or muriatic
acid*
* Contact your local Hydropool retailer for
specific product recommendation