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Yes, this. Just build the deck so you have access to the tub.

I would advise to not eat hot tub chemicals.

Those bottles contain chemicals that are corrosive. Once diluted in an 800gal tub, no problem. Got it?

Pools and hot tubs are not the same thing. While saltwater systems may have worked for your swimming pool, they may not be a viable option for your hot tub. With a hot tub saltwater system, you risk under and over-chlorinating your water, damaging the hot tub components and shell, and a much higher maintenance cost.

I didn't get it either.

I've learned more since making this video! Here's what I found: -I'm from Canada, I didn't realize we were the only country to ban Bromine generators due to them being carcinogenic. -I also, found out that they did not ban them because they, themselves, were carcinogenic, but if the client put in the wrong mix of chemicals into a salt-bromine hot tub, that then it could become carcinogenic. Because bromine-salt generators are not a part of my daily work life, I can't give an opinion on whether I think they're a good idea. However, because they still use salt, I can't imagine, they would be less corrosive. Cheers!

Bromine is NOT carcinogenic. Give me a break. So dumb.....are you MAGA too?

Oh, I see the confusion. What I'm referring to, is a loss of power to the hot tub. Quite often, if you have an issue with your hot tub, your GFCI breaker will trip, and you will no longer be able to power your hot tub. In the event of a total power loss to your property that will not resolve itself for a day or more, you will need to winterize your spa. Hope this helps!

I have a portable generator that runs my house lights. I'll use my generator to run the space heater

Really appreciate the comment!! I'm glad that you listened to your friend! Unfortunately, most salesmen are just repeating what they have been trained to say, and I doubt most of them know that they are teaching incorrect information. I learned more in the first 6 months of repairing hot tubs, than I did the first 6 years of selling them. Cheers

I ended up buying a Caribbean 3 hot tub from Four Winds. I know it’s not built quite like a comparable Jacuzzi brand but it was half the price. Saved close to 10k.

Hey there, I'm sorry to hear that, hot tub rash sucks. Do you know what kind of hot tub rash you're getting? #1 Sensitive skin paired with too much chlorine, or bromine. #2 Pseudomonas folliculitis (a bacteria infection) likely from having too little chlorine or bromine If you just have sensitive skin you'll likely have itchiness, chapped or dry skin, and redness If you are getting Pseudomonas folliculitis you'll likely have itchiness, red bumps, and swelling When it comes to salt systems, it's important to remember it's still chlorine, so may not help, but I do find most people use WAY too much chemical in their hot tub. So having a salt system regulate their hot tub chemical level may help them. I also have sensitive skin, yet I never shower after using my hot tub, and don't dry out because I use the proper amount of sanitizer. Try to keep your sanitizer level on the low end of your “okay level” on your strip, especially if it's a minimum amount of people using the spa.

​@@thehottubman1893You are very Nice to go out of your very Busy day to give such a Thorough reply to this individual.

If you're only using epsom salt in your hot tub, proceed with caution. Epsom salts, being mildly acidic, can disrupt the pH balance and alkalinity of the water. This misalignment can trigger various problems, potentially compromising the cleanliness and longevity of your hot tub. There is safe epsom salts for hot tubs, mostly for scent, that you use in very small douses. Unfortunately epsom salts have a knack for causing corrosion in your hot tub, affecting seals, gaskets, metal, and plastic components. The spa pump and spa heater are especially vulnerable, not to mention, they're just not strong enough to kill the bacteria that grows off of all the sweat your body gives off while your soaking. Please reach out if you have any questions

If you're referring to the brand Softub, I would say this is especially true. I sold Softubs for some time, and I found that the liners are extremely sensitive to chemicals. They tend to dry out and eventually crack if your sanitizer gets too high. Where I am, a Softub re-lining costs about $2000 and because of the lack of businesses that offer the service, there is a 6-month wait period. Stick with bromine, and be careful about using too much. Leave the lid off for 20 minutes after adding any shock or bromine granules to let it gas off. Hope this helps!

Like comparing a go kart to a corvette.

You absolutely can! Simply start with fresh water, don't add the salt solution, and start using your bromine, just like before. :) You likely will not need to remove the salt system from your hot tub, without salt it won't be able to create chlorine.

& so what are you going to do now? I am researching a system called"Clear Comfort"which is plumbed into the spa. A combination of hydrogen peroxide & UVC disinfection.Clear Comfort is currently being used in a few University swimming pools to date with successful scientifically backed test results & there is a hot tub application available for $1,500 up front $300 annually for replacement cartridge only other chemical needed & very seldom at that is pH-ing nothing else is required. I'm highly thinking of this latest option.

Good question! Most air valves are dials and turning them to the right typically turns them off. The best indicator if it's "on" or "off" is if the bubbles stop coming out of the jets. You may have multiple air valves on your hot tub, each controlling a different part of your spa. If the bubbles don't stop no matter what direction you turn it, the air valve may need to be replaced. Hope this helped!

P.S. the air controls are not hooked up to the electrical system.

@@thehottubman1893 great -- thanks for the helpful response!

I do not recommend hydrogen peroxide for use in hot tubs for a couple of reasons, Unlike the 3% drugstore variety, commercial-grade peroxide strong enough to be effective in pools or hot tubs ranges from 25% to 35% concentration. It can be dangerous to store, transport, and handle. It does an ok job of killing bacteria at 30-40 PPM, but you've got to watch it very closely. At very high levels, it can burn lungs and eyes. It can also cost more to use than other systems. Often when people have had a bad reaction to chlorine or bromine, it's often that there was way too much of one of them in the water, or that there was bacteria in the water. I've even seen people have reactions to descaling agents, so I would try to eliminate each chemical individually. And always wait 24 hours after adding any chemical before using the hot tub to give it time to dissipate. Hope this helps!

If you want to do your own research there is a company that has come out with a sanitization unit which uses hydrogen peroxide/UVC disinfection. Clear Comfort system is being used in a few college campus swimming pools/therapy recovery(hot tubs) also has been scientifically tested backed for it's complete effectiveness(Google it) Clear Comfort has a hot tub unit available, the problem I have with Clear Comfort is the upfront & annual cost $1,500 then $300.00 annually for a replacement cartridge but all other chemicals are discarded no longer needed other than having to ph your water every so often but that's it.

How do you test peroxide in a spa? It’s dangerous and there’s far better options out there.

These are strictly bromine handlebars, thank you very much.