Problem Possible Cause Solution
Cloudy Water A) Organic Contaminants Build-up

B) Suspended Particels

C) pH High

D) Total Alkalinity High

E) Poor Filter

F) High Dissolved Solids
A) Shock Treatment

B) Add Water Clarifier

C) Add pH Decreaser until Level reads 7.2-7.6

D)Add pH Decreaser until T.A. level  reads 120-150 ppm

E) Dirty Filter, clean if Pleated or replace if Disposable

F) Empty spa and refill              
Colored Water A) Dissolved metals from equipment or water source

B) Low chlorine / bromine levels

C) Fragrance
A) Use metal & scale and have your Dealer check your Water

B) Add sodium bromide treatment and test levels

C) Stop use of Fragrance
Foaming A) High concentration of oils and organics being agitated by jets A) Squirt  Foam Disperser on the foam
Scale Deposits A) High calcium level, high pH, high alkalinity A) drain partially, add metal control, correct pH level and alkalinity
Odor A) High levels of organic contaminants, combined with chlorine A) Shock the system
Eye / Skin Irritation A) ph Low

B) Combined chlorine due to
high levels of organic contaminants
A) Add pH increser

B) Add Shock and sanitizer Drain and refill spa if necessary
No Chlorine / Bromine Reading A) High levels of organic contaminants using up sanitizer

B) Test reagents ineffective

C) Test strips expired or exposed to moisture
A) Add sanitizers untill levels are up to the recommended levels

B) Replace at least once a year

C) Replace at least once a year.
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