Spa owners will at some point experience water that is cloudy or milky. Whilst this may seem like a big problem, these are small problems that can be easily solved with a few steps.
Cloudy Water
Cloudy water often looks as though there are air particles in your spa water; whilst there can be many reasons for this to happen, it may have been caused by dead algae, organic debris, dirty filters, heavy usage, poor water chemistry or suspended insoluble particles.
Solving the problem:
• Clean your filters. Often when there are clarity issues, filters is usually the first port of call. Rinse your filters thoroughly or use a filter cleaner and soak your filters overnight.
• Check your water balance levels. Be sure to check that the PH levels are correct and adjust them accordingly. Clarity can often be affected by too much sanitiser!
• Shock your spa. Once you have cleaned your filters, it is a great idea to use a non-chlorine shock, as this will usually clear any water problems quite quickly.
• Clarify. Using a clarifier clumps all the small particles to allow them to be filtered, and allow the water to clear.
• Lastly, empty the spa. This is a last resort option. If all of the above fails, it may be best to drain the water and start fresh!
Milky Spa Water
Milky spa water is exactly as the name would suggest, milky. The water will have a white tint, and it will be difficult to see the bottom of the spa. Again there is no one cause of this, however it may be caused by dead algae, organic debris, dirty filters, heavy usage, poor water chemistry or suspended insoluble particles.
Solving the problem:
• Clean your filters. Often when there are clarity issues, filters is usually the first port of call. Rinse your filters thoroughly or use a filter cleaner and soak your filters overnight.
• Check your water balance levels. Be sure to check that the PH levels are correct and adjust them accordingly. Clarity can often be affected by too much sanitiser!
• Shock your spa. Once you have cleaned your filters, it is a great idea to use a non-chlorine shock, as this will usually clear any water problems quite quickly.
• Lastly, empty the spa. This is a last resort option. If all of the above fails, it may be best to drain the water and start fresh!
