| Problem |
Probable causes |
| Water is cloudy |
- Dirty filters
- Excessive oils
- Improper sanitization
- Suspended particles / organic matter
- Overused old water
|
| Water has an odour |
- Excessive organic matter in the water
- Insuffiecient sanitization
- Low pH
|
| Chlorine Odour |
- Chlorine level too high
- Low pH
|
| Musty Odour |
|
| Algae Growth |
- High pH
- Low sanitizer level
|
| Eye Irritation |
- Low pH
- Low sanitizer level
|
| Skin irritation or rash |
- Unsanitary water
- Free chlorine level above 5 ppm
|
| Staining on the Spa Shell |
- Total alkalinity and/or pH too low
- High iron or copper in source water
|
| Scum ring around Spa |
- Build up of oils and dirt
|
| Scale on the Spa Shell |
- High calcium content in water - total alkalinity and pH too high
|
