Common Spa Water Problems~Cause & Remedy
A. High concentration of contaminants using up sanitizers
B. Test kit reagents ine󰀨ective
NO CHLORINE/
BROMINE READING
A. pH too low
B. Combined chlorine due to high concentration of organic contaminants
C. Allergic reaction to sanitizer
D. Bacterial contamination
EYE/SKIN IRRITA-
TION
A. High level of organic contaminants, combined with chlorine
ODOR
A. High Calcium level, high pH, high alkalinity
SCALE DEPOSITS
A. High concentration of oils and organics being agitated by the jets and/or
Therapy Air
FOAMING
A. Dissolved metals from water source
B. Low chlorine/bromine levels
C. Fragrance
COLOURED WATER
A. Poor Filtration
B. Suspended particles
C. Organic contaminants build up
D. pH high
E. Total alkalinity high
F. Combined chlorine in the water
G. High dissolved solids
H. Hardness too high
CLOUDY WATER
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PROBLEM
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