Problem
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Cause
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Solution
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Cloudy Water
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Insufficient Filtration
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Check Filters, Power Supply, and Filtration Settings
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Organic Matter
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Shock Dose or replace some of the water
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Insufficient Sanitiser
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Test and correct sanitiser level as required
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High pH or TA
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Test and correct pH and TA as required
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Too Much Dissolved Solids
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Drain and refill some or all of the water
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Water Odour
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Organic Matter
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Shock Dose or replace some of the water
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Low Sanitiser
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Test and correct sanitiser level as required
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Low pH
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Test and correct pH as required
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Musty Smell
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Bacteria or Algae in water
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Shock Dose or replace some of the water
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Organic Matter
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Shock Dose or replace some of the water
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Too Much Dissolved Solids
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Drain and refill some or all of the water
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Scum on waterline
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Not washing before use
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Always shower and rinse before use
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Fake Tan
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Do not use hot tubs if wearing fake tan
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Foam
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Re-rinse bathing costumes after machine washing
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Skin or Eye Irritation
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Organic Matter Build-up
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Shock Dose, Drain and refill some/all of the water
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Sanitiser is "combined"
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Shock Dose, Drain and refill some/all of the water
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Erratic pH
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Low TA Levels
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Increase TA levels (consider adding Buffer)
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pH Resists Change
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High TA Levels
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Decrease TA with "Slug Dose" of pH Reducer
(Add three capfuls of dry acid (6 heaped teaspoons) to a large plastic test tube already full of water. Shake/stir until dissolved. Turn off all pumps etc, place in middle of spa at elbow depth and empty avoiding disturbance to water. This is called a Slug Dose)
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Only use this guide if you are an aware of how to safely do so, ensuring safety precautions are taken and suitable eye protection and clothing are worn at all times. Cotswold Hot Tubs accepts no liability whatsoever for circumstances arising from its use.
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