Hot tub Sanitising/Water problems and solutions



Hot tub Sanitising/Water problems and solutions:-

1. Cloudy water: 

  • Suspended particles – Add spa clear
  • High pH (test to verify)  - Add pH reducer
  • Poor filtration  – Clean filter with Filter Clean
  • High dissolved solids  – Empty spa and re-fill

2. Coloured Water:

  • Dissolved metals – Add Stain & scale inhibitor (control)
  • Strong fragrance – Reduce amount of fragrance

3. Foaming Water:

  • High concentration of oils – Add De-foamer
  • Soaps and organic compounds  – Rinse bathers and suits prior to entry

4. Scale deposits :

  • High calcium level – Add Stain & scale inhibitor
  • High pH – Add Stain & scale inhibitor (control)
  • High alkalinity - Balance pH

5. Odour :

  • High level of organic contaminates - Increase the amount of Chlorine Granules and check Ozonator

6. Eye/skin irritation :

  • Low pH and/or alkalinity - Add Alkalinity Increaser
  • Combined chlorine due to organic contamination - Add Alkalinity Increaser – Increase the amount of Chlorine – and check Ozonator

For more information please contact Canadian Spa

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