Hydropool SS19ET - Water Balance Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Common Water Issues

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Cloudy Water Microscopic parcles too small to filter out. Test and adjust all water balance elements and
add flocculent* to cause the parcles to
combine together so they can be filtered out.
Increase filter cycle me.
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
sequesng agent* or perform paral drain/
refill.
Skin Eye Irritaon Improper pH and/or Total Alkalinity levels Test water balance and make the appropriate
changes.
Excessive Foam Buildup of body oils or cosmecs 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 over
night in bleach. An oil absorbing sponge can
help in prevenng this in the future. Increase
filter cycle me.
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 calciumchloride*
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 de-
crease with sodium bisulfate* or muriac acid*
* Contact your local Hydropool retailer for
specific product recommendaon
WATER BALANCE TROUBLESHOOTING