Wellis
Water Odor / Poor Sanitation
Strong chemical or musty odor from spa water
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Possible Causes
Low sanitizer level, High combined chlorine or bromamines, Biofilm in plumbing, Infrequent filter cleaning
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not use the spa until water is properly sanitized.
- 1. Test sanitizer:
- Check free chlorine or bromine levels and adjust to recommended range.
- 2. Shock treatment:
- Perform a heavy shock to break down organics and combined chlorine.
- 3. Clean filters:
- Remove and deep-clean filters with a filter cleaner solution.
- 4. Biofilm treatment (if recurring):
- Use a spa plumbing cleaner to remove biofilm, then drain and refill.
- 5. Maintain routine:
- Establish a regular schedule for testing, shocking, and filter cleaning.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
Required Part
Filter Cartridge Set
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