When should I turn off my hot tub?
A hot tub should only be turned off when it will not be used for 4 or more weeks. And even then, you should not just cut the power. Instead, it’s best to drain it, wipe it down, and leave it clean and empty with the cover on until you return.
How to bring a neglected hot tub back to life?
If it’s been a while since you used your hot tub or spa, there are some things that need to happen before you can get back to enjoying the water in your hot tub. IMPORTANT: Before you use these tips, make sure that you have turned OFF the power to your hot tub.
Is it OK to leave the spa cover off?
Our recommendation is to leave the cover off for a period of time to allow the shell to dry. (As per warning instructions on the shell, do not expose the acrylic shell to direct sunlight for extended periods of time). Clean the cover and use a good vinyl cleaner to clean your spa cover.
Can a spa be shut down for 2 weeks?
In most cases you are better off turning the spa temperature down to the minimum setting and maintaining your PH & Alkalinity levels to ensure they stay within recommended readings. If for some reason you need to empty your spa for a period longer than 2 weeks we recommend the following.
What should I do if I need to empty my spa?
In most cases you are better off turning the spa temperature down to the minimum setting and maintaining your PH & Alkalinity levels to ensure they stay within recommended readings. If for some reason you need to empty your spa for a period longer than 2 weeks we recommend the following. 1. Pipe Degreaser / Cleaner 2. Filter Cleaner 3.
If it’s been a while since you used your hot tub or spa, there are some things that need to happen before you can get back to enjoying the water in your hot tub. IMPORTANT: Before you use these tips, make sure that you have turned OFF the power to your hot tub.
How to get rid of an empty hot tub?
1 Turn off the power 2 Put the pump inside the hot tub 3 Connect to water hose if the pump’s hose is too short 4 Drain the hot tub by turning on the pump 5 When the hot tub is drained, turn the pump off, remove it and the hose, and your hot tub has been drained
What happens if you turn off the power to a hot tub?
Turn off power to your hot tub. Forgetting to cut power to your tub could result in its pump kicking on when there’s not enough water, which could do damage to the motor of your hot tub pump and filter mechanism.
Our recommendation is to leave the cover off for a period of time to allow the shell to dry. (As per warning instructions on the shell, do not expose the acrylic shell to direct sunlight for extended periods of time). Clean the cover and use a good vinyl cleaner to clean your spa cover.
