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Troubleshooting Tips
Your best source for help is always Pools Plus. Bring a water sample of your spa water to one of our three locations for a free analysis and treatment plan. Here are a few common problems you should become familiar with.

Colored Water/Metals
Copper may erode or corrode from the spa's heating system and dissolve into the water due to high velocity and/or low pH, low total alkalinity and low calcium hardness. This can show up as green or greenish-blue water.

Stains
Stains are usually caused by metal in the water such as iron, copper or manganese, which can be introduced from a variety of sources including "fill water."


Scale
Rough, sandpaper-like deposits can coat spa walls, clog circulation and filtration systems and plug heaters. Scale is a result of excess dissolved calcium in the water.

Foaming
Foaming is fairly common due to agitation and the presence of lotions, body oils, cosmetics and other substances.