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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