How to drain a hot tub and refill it?
Soak your filter in a degreaser, such as FRESHWATER ® spa filter cleaner, according to package instructions. Rinse the filter clean with a garden hose, spraying from all angles to ensure you’ve washed away all debris. Replace the filter and lock the handle. Do not overtighten. Refill your hot tub.
What to do when your hot tub is not in use?
Always keep your hot tub covered when not in use to keep debris out and to more efficiently maintain water temperature. Keep detergents and soaps out of your spa by showering with water only before getting into the hot tub.
Why does my water pump not work after I refill the tub?
The pump won’t work if you forget to open those valves before restarting the pump. And check that the jets of the pump are clear. Turning off the pump while you drain and refill the tub may have loosened debris from a deteriorated internal pump part and this may clog the jets.
How to troubleshoot an issue with your spa?
To troubleshoot an issue with your spa, locate your specific problem in the chart below to help determine a probable cause, and then apply the right solution. Do you need to call a professional technician? Do you need to call a professional technician? Adjust the total alkalinity and pH.
Soak your filter in a degreaser, such as FRESHWATER ® spa filter cleaner, according to package instructions. Rinse the filter clean with a garden hose, spraying from all angles to ensure you’ve washed away all debris. Replace the filter and lock the handle. Do not overtighten. Refill your hot tub.
How often should I refill my hot tub?
Your hot tub should be drained and refilled every three to four months. Clean your hot tub with a sponge and bleach mixed with water, rinse with a hose, and dry with clean towels. When you refill the hot tub with fresh water, it must be treated with a balanced mixture of chemicals.
What kind of chemicals should I use to refill my hot tub?
Pool and spa chemicals come in complete kits that are used for refilling your spa and it will take a lot of guesswork out of using the correct amount of chemicals. When maintaining your spa, most home repair stores provide a water tester in the pool and spa chemical aisle.
What’s the best way to clean an empty spa?
Clean your empty spa. Once the water is drained, you can easily inspect and wash the shell’s interior, and remove and clean your spa filters before refilling it. Fortunately, your spa’s shell is designed to resist dirt and stains, and cleaning it requires no more than a soft, damp rag.
Your hot tub should be drained and refilled every three to four months. Clean your hot tub with a sponge and bleach mixed with water, rinse with a hose, and dry with clean towels. When you refill the hot tub with fresh water, it must be treated with a balanced mixture of chemicals.
Clean your empty spa. Once the water is drained, you can easily inspect and wash the shell’s interior, and remove and clean your spa filters before refilling it. Fortunately, your spa’s shell is designed to resist dirt and stains, and cleaning it requires no more than a soft, damp rag.
Pool and spa chemicals come in complete kits that are used for refilling your spa and it will take a lot of guesswork out of using the correct amount of chemicals. When maintaining your spa, most home repair stores provide a water tester in the pool and spa chemical aisle.
Do you have to refill your hot tub?
A refill is a great way to get your hot tub clean and reset your system if it has become chemical rich or difficult to keep balanced. Here’s HTW’s step-by-step guide to draining and refilling your hot tub. 1) Before you drain the hot tub, take this time to purge your system.
What to do when your hot tub is empty?
When the hot tub is empty, turn off the pump, remove it from the spa, detach the hose, and return it to storage. Clean your empty spa. Once the water is drained, you can easily inspect and wash the shell’s interior, and remove and clean your spa filters before refilling it.
What should I put in my hot tub before I drain it?
1) Before you drain the hot tub, take this time to purge your system. Adding a product like SeaKlear Spa Safety Flush will get any accumulated organic matter out of the plumbing and prevent you from having any persisting water chemistry issues. Add SeaKlear to water, about 8 oz. per 400 gallons of water (or 4 T per 1—gallons).
How do you clean an empty hot tub?
Turn the pump on and let the spa drain. When the hot tub is empty, turn off the pump, remove it from the spa, detach the hose, and return it to storage. Clean your empty spa. Once the water is drained, you can easily inspect and wash the shell’s interior, and remove and clean your spa filters before refilling it.
Why is my hot tub foaming after a refill?
Harsh cleaners can potentially take the finish off the acrylic, leaving them porous and susceptible to allowing dirty, film, and girls to penetrate the once-solid surface. Household cleaners also increase the likelihood that your hot tub will have a foaming problem upon refill. If you have calcium build up, scrub with a nylon brush.
What happens if I refill my hot tub?
NEVER refill your hot tub with hot water—this will affect your sensors and send your electrical system on the fritz. 10) Turn the equipment back on once the spa is full (about 1 ½ inches above the highest jet). Turn on the power, heater, and jets to purge any lingering air from the plumbing.
What happens when you drain the water from a hot tub?
Having drained the water from your hot tub, you have an opportunity to clean the shell and soak the filter in chemicals. The hot tub shell may look clean but once the water is drained, you can be surprised how much dirt is accumulated in hard-to-reach places such as the footwell and the jets.
How long does it take to drain and refill a hot tub?
Draining, cleaning, and refilling your hot tub before you go on vacation or after seasonal use is simple and pretty fast, depending on the size of your spa. The entire step-by-step process should take only about two and a half hours.
What’s the reset button on an old spa?
Older spas used mechanical Temperature and Hi-Limit switches. This type of Hi-Limit can usually be reset by pushing in its reset button, a red or black button located on the heater or equipment pack (see your spa manufacturer’s instruction manual for exact location on your spa).
Why does my spa water pump have to be removed?
Pump may have to be removed for access to suction end. My spa is overheating. Your spa’s water passes through the filter before it moves on to the heater. If water flow is restricted by a dirty filter or debris in the Filter Housing, the heater may not operate.
What should I do if my spa jets are not working?
Open this valve and there should be the sound of hissing air: keep open until water starts to come out, then close the valve. Force water directly into your spa’s jets with a garden hose, holding the hose directly but gently up against each jet for 20-30 seconds.
How often do you need a hot tub refill?
— Hot Tub Warehouse As a hot tub owner, you should be able to perform a standard hot tub drain and refill. It’s typically required anywhere from every 3-4 months, less frequently if you’re able to keep your hot tub chemistry balanced at all times.
What to do if your hot tub pump has worn out?
If troubleshooting your hot tub pump doesn’t fix the issue, contact your local spa dealer for support. A hot tub service professional can perform a thorough hot tub pump check-up and diagnose each component of your spa. If your hot tub pump has worn out or has become damaged, a trained technician can replace it.
Older spas used mechanical Temperature and Hi-Limit switches. This type of Hi-Limit can usually be reset by pushing in its reset button, a red or black button located on the heater or equipment pack (see your spa manufacturer’s instruction manual for exact location on your spa).
