What do you clean an empty hot tub with?
Clean the Spa Shell Once it’s empty and you’ve removed the sump pump, your spa is ready for surface cleaning. Spray your hot tub shell with hot tub cleaner, diluted white vinegar, or diluted bleach. Pay special attention to nooks and crannies where mildew, algae, or bacteria could be hiding.
How do you drain and refill a hot tub?
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. When the hot tub is empty, turn off the pump, remove it from the spa, detach the hose, and return it to storage.
How to drain, clean and re-fill your Sundance Hot Tub?
If your hot tub has Diverter Valves, turn them to the centre position. If your hot tub has air controls, turn them to the off position. Run Jet pumps for 2 hours (make sure all jets are running and have not been manually turned off). You will need to turn the jets back on every 20 minutes. You are ready to begin draining your Sundance Hot Tub.
Where is the drain valve on a hot tub?
Follow the Pipe Flush process prior to draining. Turn the power to your hot tub off at the circuit breaker. Pumps and jets should not run while there isn’t any water in the spa as this can cause damage to components. Next, find your drain valve, usually situated at the bottom of the main panel on your hot tub but also sometimes on a corner.
Why do I need to drain my hot tub?
Another reason you need to drain your hot tub is to flush out the pipework and ensure a good deep clean. This will be explained below. There are two main ways to drain your hot tub – using your hot tub drain valve or using a submersible pump.
How to drain, clean and re-fill your hot tub?
Simply add 250ml of Whirlpool Rinse to your hot tub water, Remove your filters & headrests (pillows) before adding Whirlpool Rinse, Run the jets (pumps) for up to 1 hour before draining the hot tub. Whirlpool Rinse is recommended once a year, Not with every water change. Once you are ready to drain your hot tub, switch the power to the hot tub off.
Why does my spa drain when I Turn Off the water?
Finally, you could have an air leak. Normally if a pool system is perfect, it’s sealed so that the water won’t drain out from the pump or anywhere else when it shuts off, but if there’s an air leak, it loses that seal and everything floods back to the pool. That’s another reason why your spa could drain out.
How often should I drain and re-fill my Sundance Hot Tub?
Draining, cleaning and re-filling your Sundance hot tub3 or 4 times a year will ensure you are soaking in clean, clear water and minimize the amount of time and effort spent on keeping your Sundance hot tub water in great shape. Here are some tips for you to make the process as quick and easy as possible! Before Draining Your Sundance Hot Tub
What to do if your hot tub does not have a fill valve?
Hook the hose up to the water system in your house and run it to the “fill” valve in your hot tub. If you do not have a fill valve you can simply close the spigots and place the other end of the hose in the hot tub itself. Filling your hot tub without a fill valve could create air bubbles, however.
