Master Spas Down east - Troubleshooting Water Quality Issues

SPA WATER MAINTENANCE TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Causes How To Fix It
Chlorine/BromineOdor •ExcessiveChlorineor • Shockwaterwithnon-chlorine 
bromine level shock treatment
 •LowpH • AdjustpHifnecessary
WaterOdor •Lowlevelsofsanitizer • Shockwaterwithnon-chlorine 
shock treatment or adjust
sanitizer levels
 •pHoutofrange • AdjustpHlevelifnecessary
 •Bacteriaoralgaegrowth • Adjustsanitizerifnecessary
CloudyWater •Dirtyfiltersor • Cleanfiltersandadjustfiltration
inadequate filtration
 •Waterchemistry • Adjustchemistrylevels
not balanced
 •Suspendedparticlesor • Addspaclarifier(seedealer)
organic materials
 •Oldwater • Changespawater
ScumRingAroundSpa •Buildupofoils,dirtand • Wipeoffwithacleantowel
organic elements
Eye/SkinIrritation •Unsanitarywater • Shockspawithnon-chlorineshock
 •Freechlorinelevel • Allowleveltodropbelow5ppm
above 5 ppm
 •Poorsanitizer/pHlevels • Adjustaccordingtospa
test strip results
Foaming •Highlevelsofbodyoils, • Addsmallamountofdefoamer
lotions, soap, etc.
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DO NOT DIVE.
RECOMMENDED LEVELS OF CHEMICAL
Chlorine 1.0 - 3.0 ppm
pH 7.2 - 7.8
Total Alkalinity 80 - 150 ppm
Calcium Hardness 180 - 250 ppm