Author Topic: Cloudy Water--low ph and Alklaine (Read 2282 times)

vwbuff · « **on:** July 10, 2005, 10:02:20 pm »

Newer tub owner here. Everything has been going great. Except today. haven't used tub for 2 days opened up cover and cloudy water. Tested with test strip and wife and I noticed very low ph and alklaine. Would this cause this and if so what to use to bring those 2 things back up. Any and all info appreciated greatly. Thanks. Chris

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Soakin · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2005, 10:20:50 pm »

How low are the pH and alkalinity readings? �If both are low, add sodium bicarb (baking soda, or pH up) if just pH is low -- sodium carbonate (soda ash).

How about the sanitizer levels? �Sanitation is the first place to look with cloudy water.

Mark_Vee · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2005, 10:48:55 am »

The other item that I recommend doing is making sure that the filter is clean. Definately raise the Alkalinity and PH as well.

fletch49 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2005, 11:10:42 am »

When my pH & TA are low, I get the same problem. A bit of pH up and TA balance, and the problem goes away 100% of the time.

I posted about this problem before, and didn't get a response, so I'm not sure if this is common.

What is your Ca Hardness at?

Hot Tub Forum · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2005, 11:10:42 am »

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