What happens if the spa water is not correct?
Plus hot water opens pores, making bathers much more susceptible to skin infections. When not properly cared for, spa water can be responsible for common ailments like rashes and urinary tract infections. It can also cause cloudy water and damage the spa surface and equipment.
How long does it take for spa water to clear?
Run the tub with all the jets on as often as possible. Wait 24 hours and the water should be clear.
How do I balance the pH in my hot tub?
Add a pH increaser to raise both the TA and pH levels. Retest the water to make sure both have been brought into normal range. If both levels are too high, add a pH decreaser to the water to bring both the levels down. Retest the water to make sure both the TA and pH are in normal range.
How do I get rid of the yellow in my hot tub?
Treatment for yellow algae is to use a very high level of chlorine spa shock. Balance the water first, and turn off the heater before shocking the spa. Allow the water to circulate for several hours, with the cover removed.
Why did my spa turn yellow?
Spa water that is tinted clear yellow usually indicates a high bromine residual and a low pH. This is fairly common with bromine spa systems, because the bromine can discolor the Phenol Red used to test pH. The pH reading looks higher than it actually is, which often causes the mistaken addition of more acid.
What makes a hot tub turn yellow?
YELLOW HOT TUB WATER Yellow-tinted water may be an indication of low total alkalinity. Test and balance the water as usual and, if necessary, add sanitizer as noted on the test strip.
Can I use my hot tub if the water is cloudy?
The short answer to this question is no, cloudy water in your hot tub is not safe. Your hot tub should be crystal clear when you go to use it and not full of cloudy water you can hardly see through. When the water in your hot tub is cloudy, it points to the presence of a problem.
