Vita Spa Biofilm and Contamination in Plumbing

Spa water has a persistent musty or foul odor even after shocking.

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Possible Causes

Biofilm buildup in plumbing lines and jets, Infrequent water changes, Low sanitizer levels over time, Dirty filters

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Use spa system flush products according to manufacturer instructions and ventilate the area.

  • Step 1 – System flush: Add a spa plumbing flush product to the water and run all pumps and jets per product directions to break down biofilm.
  • Step 2 – Drain and clean: Drain the Vita Spa completely, wipe down the shell, and clean or replace filters.
  • Step 3 – Refill and balance: Refill with fresh water, balance pH and alkalinity, and establish proper sanitizer levels.
  • Step 4 – Maintenance: Maintain regular shocking and filter cleaning schedule to prevent recurrence.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Spa System Flush Cleaner
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