Filtering Question

[m3722]

Just got a new tub and love it. I am amazed at how clear the water is, but there are a few flakes of something, floating around in the tub. As I said, very few, but it appears to be flakes of skin. Has anyone else ever noticed that? I am filtering for 2 hours, twice a day, plus the time we are in the tub, which is daily for about 30 minutes. Should I be filtering longer. My filter is a 50 sq.ft.

Thanks

[Roger]

Just got a new tub and love it. I am amazed at how clear the water is, but there are a few flakes of something, floating around in the tub. As I said, very few, but it appears to be flakes of skin. Has anyone else ever noticed that? I am filtering for 2 hours, twice a day, plus the time we are in the tub, which is daily for about 30 minutes. Should I be filtering longer. My filter is a 50 sq.ft.

Thanks

For a new owner with daily use I would sugjest a bit more fiiltering for a while until your use drops a bit. 4 hours for 3 times a week or less, 6-8 for every day use.

[Brulan1]

For a new owner with daily use I would sugjest a bit more fiiltering for a while until your use drops a bit. 4 hours for 3 times a week or less, 6-8 for every day use.

The flakes sound like the back of the jets are delaminating or something. Pull a jet out and see if that is the problem.

[Rika]

If it is rubbery it could be excess silicone from construction flaking off.

[kargrego]

Just got a new tub and love it. I am amazed at how clear the water is, but there are a few flakes of something, floating around in the tub. As I said, very few, but it appears to be flakes of skin. Has anyone else ever noticed that? I am filtering for 2 hours, twice a day, plus the time we are in the tub, which is daily for about 30 minutes. Should I be filtering longer. My filter is a 50 sq.ft.

Thanks

Hi! This is what they call "Scale" and has to do with minerals in your water.

We have this problems as well, IF we don't regularly add a "Stain and Scale" prevention solution. (follow the directions on the bottle, but we add 1 ounce- once per week) It helps prevent scale formation on spa surfaces, heaters, and piping. It also prevents stains caused by iron, copper and manganese in your water.

Just ask a dealer near you about it .. they'll steer you in the right direction. Good luck!

[Brulan1]

Hi! This is what they call "Scale" and has to do with minerals in your water.

We have this problems as well, IF we don't regularly add a "Stain and Scale" prevention solution. (follow the directions on the bottle, but we add 1 ounce- once per week) It helps prevent scale formation on spa surfaces, heaters, and piping. It also prevents stains caused by iron, copper and manganese in your water.

Just ask a dealer near you about it .. they'll steer you in the right direction. Good luck!

Some mineral and scale preventers include: Spa Metal X by Robarb spa specialty, Minquest, sparkalizer plus(not sure if that is still around).