I own a 200 Model year vita spa everything works fine, but I am finding some type of white flaking in the water,i think its the gasketing material degenerating over time, do they do this? Replacement gaskets are generic or do they have to come from manufacturer? Is this alotta labor?
Can they be replaced from tub side of shell? Thanks

HIGHLY unlikely it's gasketing material. Given 2 choices, would you describe the flakes as chalky, or more like pasta consistency? How old is the spa, and do you have an ozonator on it?

I agree with the Doc. Does it look like wet tissue paper?---If so, that's white water mold.

Maybe water mold, the tub stunk and I just drained and refilled it, hope I'm not wasting all this good fresh water and your gonna tell me I should do something. Thanks
and yes I have a cd ozonator that is probabl 3-4 years old.
Tub is 8 years old

I'll repeat my first question..........

Given 2 choices, would you describe the flakes as chalky, or more like pasta consistency?

The flakes are so tiny but I would say pasta! Could you tell me the answer to both just in case.

"Chalky" would be mineral deposits dislodging from inside the plumbing. Pasta or tissue paper like would be a mold, or possible a bio film breaking off from inside the plumbing.

If you can capture some of the flakes (an aquarium net?) put them in a very small glass of water, add a tiny amount of chlorine, if they disappear in about 20-30 minutes, it's probably mold or bio film. If not, drop a few drops of vinegar on some flakes, if there's any bubbling, it's mineral deposits.

Well I drained and refilled and a good dose of spa chlorine. Hopefully it will be good. Im thinking mold now because it sure did stink. And Thank you for your help and patience.