Water Troubleshooting

The Perfect Balance

Chlorine or Bromine Levels	3.0 ppm
pH or Potential of Hydrogen	7.4-7.8       7.0=Acid    8.0=Base
Total Alkalinity or TA	80-120 ppm    Adjust TA first before pH
Total Calcium	200-400

Cloudy or Dull Water

Buildup of unfilterable material	Use water clarifier. If Foamy or Oily use an enzyme clarifier
Excessive organic contaminants or lack of sanitizer	Shock with granular Chlorine or Bromine to 10 ppm.  Recheck and check sanitizer before using tub
pH and Total Alkalinity out of balance	Test water and adjust appropriately
Dirty Filter	Clean with tap water and a quality filter cleaner
Calcium Hardness too high	Drain and Clean Tub

 

Cloudy, green water

Low Alkalinity	Use Alkalinity Plus and bring water up to 80-120 ppm
Low Sanitizer Lever	Shock to 10 ppm then balance to 3,0 ppm

 

Clear Green or Turquoise Water

Dissolved Copper or Iron in Spa Water

Add Stain and Scale Remover.  Check pH

 

Reddish Brown water or Stains

Iron or Manganese Dissolved in Water

Use stain and scale remover

 

Skin and Eye Irritation

Chlorine Level too high or organic contaminants in water	Shock treat with chlorine or bromine
pH and Total Alkalinity out of balance	Adjust levels and balance

 

Scum Build Up or  Excessive Foaming

Oils, lotions, and detergents from bathers have caused build up	Use an enzyme clarifier
Calcium Hardness too Low	Increase Calcium Hardness to 200 ppm