Hydropool Serenity 45L - Water Balance Troubleshooting (Continued); Addressing Foam and Discoloration; Managing pH and Alkalinity Stability

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Laundry detergent residual in
swimwear
Prevent by running an extra rinse cycle
on washing machine or re-rinse well by
hand
Excess organic contaminants Some organic maer 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
thoroughly 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.
Low Calcium Hardness Test calcium hardness and if necessary
increase with calcium chloride*
Corrosion/Etching Presence of metals in water (iron,
copper, etc)
Test total alkalinity levels and if
necessary increase with sodium
bicarbonate*
Discoloured Water
(Clear v. turbid water)
Presence of metals in water (iron,
copper, etc)
Treat with chelang* or sequestering
agent*
Unstable pH Low Total Alkalinity levels Test total alkalinity levels and if
necessary increase with sodium
bicarbonate*
pH resistant to changing High Total Alkalinity levels Test total alkalinity levels and if
necessary decrease with sodium
bisulfate* or muriac acid*
* Contact your local Hydropool retailer
for specific product recommendaon
WATER BALANCE TROUBLESHOOTING (connued)