I have a hot tub out on my back deck which sees very regular use (nightly). I pay close attention to the water quality and always try to ensure it's optimal.
After each use, I add a dash of chlorine, and use Spa Up (a pH raiser) as needed to balance out the pH and alkalinity. I clean the filter every couple weeks and do partial water replacements a few times a year. I also use Sea-Klear to help dissolve oils and grime that might show up. On occasion I use the scented fragrance salts for some extra flair. Last but not least, I have a black rubber ducky dressed up and tattooed like a pirate.
So up until last night, the water has always been pristine. But last night... when I lifted the spa cover off, this AWFUL stench hit me. It smelled like the raunchiest mildew you can imagine! The smell was apparently coming from the water. I ran the jets for an hour and it was still there. It was below zero last night so I didn't spend too much time troubleshooting it right then and there. But... what the hell happened? It smelled like moldy gym socks. Just the night before, the water was pristine.
I figured it might need Superchlorinating, so I did that... have not checked the filter but will tonight. Any other ideas? Is this a common problem for spas?
After each use, I add a dash of chlorine, and use Spa Up (a pH raiser) as needed to balance out the pH and alkalinity. I clean the filter every couple weeks and do partial water replacements a few times a year. I also use Sea-Klear to help dissolve oils and grime that might show up. On occasion I use the scented fragrance salts for some extra flair. Last but not least, I have a black rubber ducky dressed up and tattooed like a pirate.
So up until last night, the water has always been pristine. But last night... when I lifted the spa cover off, this AWFUL stench hit me. It smelled like the raunchiest mildew you can imagine! The smell was apparently coming from the water. I ran the jets for an hour and it was still there. It was below zero last night so I didn't spend too much time troubleshooting it right then and there. But... what the hell happened? It smelled like moldy gym socks. Just the night before, the water was pristine.
I figured it might need Superchlorinating, so I did that... have not checked the filter but will tonight. Any other ideas? Is this a common problem for spas?
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