Water Chemistry

Problem	Cause	Fix
Cloudy Water	High bacteria level	Check sanitizer level, add more of your sanitizer
	Dirty Filter	Clean filter, replace with new filter, or soak filter overnight in filter cleaning solution, rinse well
	High TDS levels	Water is saturated and needs drained, fill with fresh water (this should be done every 3-4 months)
Brown Water	Mineral count is high	Add a stain & scale preventer
	Low Alkalinity	Balance pH & Alkalinity
Green Water	Algae growth	Drain, clean and refill spa, flush out the lines (we recommend with Bath & Spa Cleaner)
Yellow Water	Low pH	Balance pH & Alkalinity
Foaming Water	Soft water	Test water, if needed add a liquid calcium
	High TDS levels	Water is saturated and needs drained, fill with fresh water (this should be done every 3-4 months)
Musty Odor	High bacteria level	Check sanitizer level, add more of your sanitizer
	Algae growth	Drain, clean and refill spa, flush out the lines (we recommend with Bath & Spa Cleaner)

Chlorine Chemical Usage Instructions

Spa Start Up
Step 1	Start filling hot tub with fresh water
Step 2	Add 3oz. Stain & Scale while filling spa with cold water.
Step 3	Once water is above 80 degrees balance pH & Alkalinity (this may take several adjustments, see below)
Step 4	Add 1oz. Chlorine to water
Step 5	After 3 hours from adding Stain & Scale, or the next day add 1/2 oz Natural & Clear
	* Note Stain & Scale and Natural & Clear should not be added together, make sure at least 3 hours is in between adding, as they will work against each other if added too close together
After Each Use
Step 1	Monitor Chlorine levels with test strip (Dip test strip in water and match colors with bottle)
Step 2	If spa is getting heavy usage add 1/2 oz chlorine.
Weekly Maintenance
Step 1	Monitor Chlorine, pH & Alkalinity levels with test strip(Dip test strip in water and match colors with bottle)
Step 2	Add 1 oz. chlorine.
Step 3	Add 1/2 oz. Natural & Clear
Step 4	3 hours later add 1 oz. Stain & Scale
Step 5	Clean Filters, or replace with alternating set
Balancing pH & Alkalinity
Step 1	Dip test strip in water, match to color codes on bottle
	*Note water should be 80 degrees or higher before adjusting water.
Step 2	If pH/or alkalinity is low:
	→add 1/2 oz of pH/alkalinity Up (+) to water, make sure water is circulating
	→ Check water in 30 minutes, repeat if necessary until water is balanced

	If pH/alkalinity is high:
	→ add 1/2 oz of pH/alkalinity Down (-) to water, make sure water is circulating
	→ Check water in 30 minutes, repeat if necessary until water is balanced

Bromine Float Chemical Usage Instructions

Spa Start Up
Step 1	Start filling hot tub with fresh water
Step 2	Add 3oz. Stain & Scale while filling spa with cold water.
Step 3	Once water is above 80 degrees balance pH & Alkalinity (this may take several adjustments, see below)
Step 4	Fill Float with 2 Bromine Tablets. Add float to water.
Step 5	After 3 hours from adding Stain & Scale, or the next day add 1/2 oz Natural & Clear
	* Note Stain & Scale and Natural & Clear should not be added together, make sure at least 3 hours is in between adding, as they will work against each other if added too close together
After Each Use
Step 1	Monitor Bromine levels
Step 2	If spa is getting heavy usage add 1/2 oz spa shock to water
Weekly Maintenance
Step 1	Monitor Bromine, pH & Alkalinity levels
Step 2	Make sure float dispenser is full.
Step 3	Add 1/2 oz. Spa Shock
Step 4	Add 1/2 oz. Natural & Clear
Step 5	3 hours later add 1 oz. Stain & Scale
Step 6	Clean Filters, or replace with alternating set
Balancing pH & Alkalinity
Step 1	Dip test strip in water, match to color codes on bottle
	*Note water should be 80 degrees or higher before adjusting water.
Step 2	If pH/or alkalinity is low:
	→add 1/2 oz of pH/alkalinity Up (+) to water, make sure water is circulating
	→ Check water in 30 minutes, repeat if necessary until water is balanced

	If pH/alkalinity is high:
	→ add 1/2 oz of pH/alkalinity Down (-) to water, make sure water is circulating
	→ Check water in 30 minutes, repeat if necessary until water is balanced

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