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Doyle

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We just got a new hot tub in July. After getting it set up and going, we started using it every nite, every thing was in check , After a one week of no use and still keeping it maintained, we went back in it, started the jets up and it was like we were in a bubble bath. We used the chemicals provided to us and the next day found a line of scum around the water level. When the jets are running the water does not seem clear, it gets very cloudy and when the jets are turned off, it seems to become crystal clear with a film on the top of the water. We have checked the PH, bromine, etc.... and everything is right where it should be.

Just can't seem to get rid of the bubbles and scum around the tub. It has been shocked and used a defoamer, metal gone and nothing seems to take care of this.......thanks, Doyle

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We just got a new hot tub in July. After getting it set up and going, we started using it every nite, every thing was in check , After a one week of no use and still keeping it maintained, we went back in it, started the jets up and it was like we were in a bubble bath. We used the chemicals provided to us and the next day found a line of scum around the water level. When the jets are running the water does not seem clear, it gets very cloudy and when the jets are turned off, it seems to become crystal clear with a film on the top of the water. We have checked the PH, bromine, etc.... and everything is right where it should be.

Just can't seem to get rid of the bubbles and scum around the tub. It has been shocked and used a defoamer, metal gone and nothing seems to take care of this.......thanks, Doyle

What brand of spa do you have?

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Hello not a expert, but IMO it's soap from cloths, makeup, etc. We don't use defoamers because they usely leave a scum line on the surface of the water or what appears to be a oil slick type look. A couple of things that we have tried with great results. First we scoop as much of the foam off as we can. Clean the water line of the tub. If you have a rinsable filter we do that twice aday till tub is cleared up. Also a scum ball does work wonders after you have the problem under control. Second and again IMO if our chemicals are off ph/alky we have notice a foam on top of the water, but no scum line. FYI We used defoamers . They made the water cloudy/milky with the jets running, oil slick on the surface and IMO just cover up a problem and not fix it. You might contact waterbear he has some great advice for all. steve

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