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Solutions to Common Spa Water Problem

Solutions to Common Spa Water Problems  Use the quick reference below when faced with common spa water care problems. The following chart suggests the Leisure Time product that would remedy the problem. Cloudy, Dull Water  POSSIBLE CAUSE  SOLUTION Build-up of unfilterable material Use Spa Bright & Clear or if using ozone, use Enzyme was (Scum Gon) Excessive organic contaminants or lack of sanitizer Shock treat with Renew or Renew Tabs, 1.75 lb. was OZ. Check and adjust sanitizer level. pH and total alkalinity out of balance Test water and adjust pH and total alkalinity levels as necessary using Spa Up or Spa Down. Dirty filter Use Spa Cartridge Filter Clean on a monthly basis. Calcium too high Use Spa Defender on a weekly basis. Cloudy, Green Water  POSSIBLE CAUSE  SOLUTION Low alkalinity level Use Spa Alkalinity Increaser. Low sanitizer level Shock treat with Renew or Renew Tabs, 1.75 lb. was OZ. Check and adjust sanitizer level. Clear, Green Water  POSSIBLE CAUSE  SOLUTION Dissolved copper or iron in spa water Add Spa Metal Gon to sequester minerals in the water. Check pH. Reddish Brown Water  POSSIBLE CAUSE  SOLUTION Iron or manganese dissolved in water Add Spa Metal Gon to sequester minerals in the water. Check pH. Chalky, White Scale Deposits  POSSIBLE CAUSE  SOLUTION High mineral content in water Use Spa Defender on a weekly basis. Check water balance and adjust as necessary. Skin & Eye Irritation  POSSIBLE CAUSE  SOLUTION Combined chlorine level is too high or excessive organic contaminants in spa water Shock treat with Renew or Renew Tabs, 1.75 lb. was OZ. Check and adjust sanitizer level. pH and total alkalinity out of balance Test water and adjust pH and total alkalinity levels as necessary using Spa Up or Spa Down. Odor  POSSIBLE CAUSE  SOLUTION Excessive organic contaminants Shock treat with Renew or Renew Tabs, 1.75 lb. was OZ. Check and adjust sanitizer level. Scum Build-Up  POSSIBLE CAUSE  SOLUTION Oils, lotions, and detergents from bathers have caused build-up Use Enzyme was (Scum Gon)on a weekly basis.  Excessive Foaming  POSSIBLE CAUSE  SOLUTION Oils, lotions, and detergents from bathers have caused build-up Use Spa Foam Down. Shock treat with Renew or Renew Tabs, 1.75 lb. was OZ. Calcium hardness is too low Add Calcium Booster to obtain 150-400 ppm calcium level in water.