How do you empty a Sundance spa?
All Sundance hot tubs are equipped with a drain to remove the water. 680, 780 & Select Series hot tubs have a gravity drain. Simply remove the front panel and attach your garden hose to the drain and your hot tub will begin to empty.
Do I need to turn off hot tub to drain?
Depending on the size of your spa, it should take around an hour to drain using the hot tub’s drainage spigot, or ten minutes to drain with a submersible pump. Turn the power to the spa off at the circuit breaker. You don’t want the pumps or jets to run while there isn’t any water in the spa.
Where is the drain on my Sundance hot tub?
Draining Your Sundance Hot Tub The drain is located at either the front of the side panel or behind the front panel. To operate, remove the drain cover, attach your garden hose and pull softly to open or simply attach your hose to the interior drain line to allow the water to flow out.
How do you completely drain a spa?
How to Drain a Hot Tub with a Submersible Pump
- Follow the Pipe Flush process prior to draining.
- Turn the power to the spa off at the circuit breaker.
- Place your submersible pump in the hot tub footwell or deepest point.
- Run the hose to your drain.
- Turn the pump on and let the spa drain.
What’s the fastest way to drain a Sundance Hot Tub?
In addition to these drains, there are other options available to you. The Quick Drain, Available at all 5 locations of The Sundance Spa Store ( Burlington, Mississauga, Oakville, St. Catharines & Vaughan) is up to 5 times faster than the gravity drain, removing 10-12 gallons of water per minute and there is no extension cord required!
Can you drain a hot tub and leave it empty?
Yes, you can drain your hot tub and leave it empty. But it is important to turn off the power first & then fully drain the tub, including using a wet/dry vacuum to remove any standing water after draining. Remove the filter & store it in a cool dry place.
Can a shop vac be used to drain a hot tub?
Note: The Shop-Vac works like a vacuum cleaner and cannot be used to drain all the water from the hot tub. It is good for removing excess water. To drain the water quickly, use a sump pump. Follow 5 easy steps to drain water with a garden hose: Find the main hot tub drain plug. It is located at the bottom or at the corner of a hot tub.
How can I get my hot tub to stop running?
This can be done by turning off the heater and turning the electricity back on to run the blower for approximately 30 seconds to remove any leftover water drops. Once you are finished, shut off the water again.
In addition to these drains, there are other options available to you. The Quick Drain, Available at all 5 locations of The Sundance Spa Store ( Burlington, Mississauga, Oakville, St. Catharines & Vaughan) is up to 5 times faster than the gravity drain, removing 10-12 gallons of water per minute and there is no extension cord required!
Yes, you can drain your hot tub and leave it empty. But it is important to turn off the power first & then fully drain the tub, including using a wet/dry vacuum to remove any standing water after draining. Remove the filter & store it in a cool dry place.
Where is the drain valve on a hot tub?
When draining your tub, there are a number of ways to proceed. You can open the drain/fill valve that’s located at the bottom of most tubs in the equipment area.
This can be done by turning off the heater and turning the electricity back on to run the blower for approximately 30 seconds to remove any leftover water drops. Once you are finished, shut off the water again.
