What to do if alkalinity is low in hot tub?

There are two ways to increase your hot tub’s alkalinity level: sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or any type of alkalinity increaser product. If you choose to purchase an alkalinity increaser product be sure the product is made from sodium bicarbonate, which is the main substance used to raise pH.

How to refill a spa with fresh water?

Refilling your spa with fresh water. 1 Remove the cartridge from filter canister. Unscrew the cartridge and remove it. While the spa is filling up, this is a good time to prepare the filter. 2 Fill the spa. 3 Turn on power to the spa. 4 Prime the pump. 5 Install the filter into the filter cannister.

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.

Can a dry filter cause a spa pump to fail?

A dry filter can allow air into the filtration system which can cause the pump to fail to prime. Fill the spa. Place a garden hose in the filter canister and fill your spa with regular tap water about six inches from the top. If the water level is too low or too high, your spa will not operate properly.

Do you have to keep refilling your hot tub?

Because your spa takes care of you, it’s only fair that you give it a little TLC in return. It doesn’t take much to maintain your spa on a regular basis —just keep the water clean, and periodically drain it, clean it, and refill it.

Is there a troubleshooting guide for a spa?

There are many problems spa owners can identify and resolve themselves. This troubleshooting guide will help you with many common problems and may save you a service call. We don’t expect spa owners to be technicians, so everything contained in this guide is non-technical and does not involve tools.

Why is my spa water not turning on?

The spa isn’t heating, or the water is a lot cooler than it used to be, but everything else seems operational. The water got very hot but then everything just shut down…now the spa won’t turn on, although power seems to be getting to it.