I'm losing my mind!

[welovethebeach]

Alright, I can't deal anymore! New tub, 2 weeks ago. Chemicals are all over the place. Hear me out. 1st time filling, we ran the jets and an orange (antifreeze?) comes out of the jets.

Took forever to get the PH and alkalinity down, shocked it, etc. First time sitting in it, we notice a slimy film all over and a chalkiness. I scrub that out with water still in tub, the next day it looks murky and smells "off".

We drain it, clean it, soaked and cleaned filter, ran a cleaner through the plumbing and start over.

Refilled last night with a special filter attached to our hose, shocked it before balancing, oops.

This morning, PH and alkalinity, super high. Have given three rounds of chemical to bring it down, so far nothing. Once again, the inside feels chalky!! Feeling defeated here. What am I doing wrong?

[RDspaguy]

I have never seen orange ATV antifreeze. You cannot use automotive antifreeze in a spa, and I am sure the manufacturer did not. At least, I would hope they did not.

Chalky, sandpaper buildup is calcium coming out of solution due to high ph/alk. It will continue until you get your ph in line.

There are many threads on the topic of high ph, I suggest you read them, and return with specific questions. Provide details on chemicals used, testing method, and test results. Here are a few to get you started.

https://www.poolspaforum.com/forum/index.php?/topic/52522-some-truths-about-ph-and-ta/

https://www.poolspaforum.com/forum/index.php?/topic/19149-lowering-total-alkalinity/

https://www.poolspaforum.com/forum/index.php?/topic/36290-lowering-total-akalinity-howto-not-just-for-pools/