| Problem: |
Cause: |
Solution: |
| Cloudy Water |
Excessive organic contaminants or lack of sanitizer |
Shock with Renew. Check and adjust sanitizer level. |
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Buildup of unfilterable material |
Use Bright & Clear. |
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pH or total alkalinity out of balance |
Test water and adjust pH and total alkalinity as necessary using Spa Up, Spa Down or Alkalinity Increaser. |
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Dirty filter |
Use Instant Cartridge Clean on a monthly basis. |
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Calcium too high |
Use Defender on a weekly basis. |
| Chalky, white scale deposits (Calcium buildup) |
High mineral content in water |
Use Defender on a weekly basis. |
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Water out of balance |
Check water balance and adjust as necessary. |
| Cloudy green water |
Low sanitizer level |
Shock with Renew. Check and adjust sanitizer level. |
| Odor |
Excessive organic contaminants |
Shock with Renew. Check and adjust sanitizer level. |
| Eye/Skin irritation |
Chloramines or excessive organic contaminants |
Shock with Renew. |
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PH or total alkalinity out of balance |
Test and adjust pH and total alkalinity as necessary. |
| Excessive foaming |
Buildup of body oils, cosmetics and detergents from bathers |
Add Foam Down. Shock with Renew. |
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Large amount of Total Dissolved Solids |
Change water. |
