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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Mocha Bella on August 11, 2006, 03:36:51 pm

Title: Mild Slick on Jacuzzi Water
Post by: Mocha Bella on August 11, 2006, 03:36:51 pm

I apologize for such a basic question, but as a new spa owner I would like your opinion....  There's a slight bubbly oil slick on the surface (not everywhere).  I'm floating Bromine and all my levels look great.  How's the best way to say goodbye to the slight slick?  Many thanks. 8-)

Title: Re: Mild Slick on Jacuzzi Water
Post by: NE-Phil on August 11, 2006, 03:47:58 pm

Immediately remove the Exxon Valdeez oil tanker from your tub.  ;D  :D  ;D

Phil

Title: Re: Mild Slick on Jacuzzi Water
Post by: Mocha Bella on August 11, 2006, 05:38:48 pm

Guess I should just light it up?

Title: Re: Mild Slick on Jacuzzi Water
Post by: Tatooed_Lady on August 11, 2006, 10:57:56 pm

oh, boy.....no answers for this one, huh? maybe if I throw something out there that's WRONG, someone SMART will correct it for ya. ;)
Okay....I guess I'd try a couple different things.....
1) pick up one of those little floating faces/flowers/balls, scum balls, whatever....they absorb surface impurities, oils, etc.
2) clean your filter(s)....if you've been spraying them with a hose, try a chemical filter cleaner designed to remove oils, etc...then run your tub's jets for awhile to let the filters collect the 'stuff'.
3) try adding a little clarifier and running jets.
I'm sure I'm off base by at least a little, but hopefully someone good will chime in soon.  :)
Good luck!

Title: Re: Mild Slick on Jacuzzi Water
Post by: Mocha Bella on August 12, 2006, 06:37:13 am

Thanks ;)

Title: Re: Mild Slick on Jacuzzi Water
Post by: The_real_Clown_Shoes on August 12, 2006, 01:20:39 pm

Try a tennis ball.

Title: Re: Mild Slick on Jacuzzi Water
Post by: Mark_Vee on August 12, 2006, 03:52:09 pm

I would also recommend using an enzyme like Spa Perfect or Natural Spa Enzyme from Spaguard

Title: Re: Mild Slick on Jacuzzi Water
Post by: cooltoy2000 on August 12, 2006, 05:19:20 pm

Switch the Jacuzzi water to Hotspring water.























Sorry, couldn't resist.

Title: Re: Mild Slick on Jacuzzi Water
Post by: Bonibelle on August 12, 2006, 06:35:15 pm

I agree that spa perfect may be your answer..I am guessing that you are seeing a bit of body oils or suntan lotion ;)

Title: Re: Mild Slick on Jacuzzi Water
Post by: Mocha Bella on August 18, 2006, 03:20:19 pm

Thanks! 8-)

Title: Re: Mild Slick on Jacuzzi Water
Post by: Mocha Bella on August 22, 2006, 06:56:36 am

No problem now, thanks. :)