Hydropool SERENITY - Water Balance Summary; Water Balance Troubleshooting

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WATER BALANCE SUMMARY FOR YOUR HOT TUB*
SANITIZER (ppm)
MIN
IDEAL
MAX
Chlorine
1.0
3.0
–
5.0
5.0
Bromine
1.0
3.0
–
5.0
5.0
CHEMICAL
PH
7.2
7.4
–
7.6
7.8
Total Alkalinity (TA)
80
80
–
120
180
Calcium Hardness
150
200
–
400
500
–
1000
*National Spa and Pool Institute recommended levels for residential spas / hot tubs.
WATER BALANCE TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Cloudy Water Microscopic particles too small to
filter out.
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.
High Total Alkalinity
High pH levels
High Calcium Hardness
Test these water balance
elements and adjust to
recommended parameters.
Scale
(White/Grayish Deposit)
High Calcium Hardness Test calcium hardness level and
treat with sequestering agent* or
perform partial drain/refill.
Skin Eye Irritation Improper pH and/or Total
Alkalinity levels
Test water balance and make the
appropriate changes.
Excessive Foam Buildup of body oils or cosmetics 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
soaking overnight in bleach. An oil
absorbing sponge can help in
preventing this in the future.
Increase filter cycle time.