We hope this helps you clean your hot tub! Remember, simple weekly cleaning and a full drain every 3-4 months will keep your hot tub in great working order. And if you need more help, check out our Hot Tub Care Video Course at www.swimuniversity.com/spa
I bought a used hot tub from someone and did all the hardwiring and electrical myself with the helo of some family members. City inspections are passed and now and the tub has been empty until now. It's been 9 months now it's been empty and the owner had it empty for about a year prior. Should I fill it up then use a shock treatment to purge out the drains and everything and then refill and add chemicals? All of the videos I've seen start with a hot tub filled and add chemicals.
Mixing bleach with anything is usually bad, but there is non-chlorine bleach products. High concentrated chlorine products like toilet bowl cleaners will be happy to send you to the hospital.
This is an excellent video. It sounds like a lot of steps but it’s not that bad. Takes about 2 hrs (minus the line flush). I did use a sump pump and it was amazing how quickly my 250-gal hot tub drained.
I am a new hot tub owner and know NOTHING! Your videos are super helpful. I'm already feeling more confident and knowledgeable just from watching your videos. Thank you soooo much.
Any tips for lowering alkalinity and PH? PH down isn’t working. Have had it for a week and have gone through almost an entire bottle of PH down and it hasn’t budged.
I just emptied and cleaned mine. I left about 2 cups of tub of bleach/water solution in a dish and covered the tub. Hopefully this keeps mold and insects away while it's empty.
Thoughts on slimy hot tub. Little over 1 month or use. Alkalinity, PH and Bromine are in check. Do I need to drain and refill? I am thinking it is biofilm.
We have a scum line that is not visable but we can can feel it with our fingertips. When you suggest cleaning the scum line with white vinegar, are you suggesting that you would allow the white vinegar to mix with the hot tub water? Doesn't seem it should be introduced into such a delicately balanced environment.
Thanks for info, if on vacations what are tips to look for before go in post covid world or per covid hotel pool or hotel hot tub seen web site cleaning hot tub. I seen little info. test PH level, Test Total Alkalinity, then your calcium harness
My hot tub pipe cleaning Flush product says to run the tub on high for one hour. I don't really want to do that...can I put it in, run for 15 minutes on high and then leave it overnight to circulate instead? Just seems like a waste running on high for an hour when I can't be in it.
I am a commercial CPO. this is a very good example of regular maintenance on a residential level. this is an extremely thorough process, but definitely demonstrates an effective way to keep your hot tub absolutely spotless. However, it might be a tad Overkill. Simply draining the water on a regular basis should work Wonders on its own.
My custom built spas don’t need the water changed but once a year. Even then it’s not aways necessary as I have a special ozone jet and high output ozonator and unless someone unsavory uses the spa and turns it funky the ozone keeps it very clean.
My hot tub kept getting air in the second pump so half the jets were only working periodically but the other half were running regularly. When I turn the jets on high on the half that weren't regularly ran I'm getting scum bubbles and a brown ring that is much more prominent on that side. Is there a chemical imbalance I could fix or do I just need to purge drain and start over?
I need some advice. I have an above ground pool. I moved into my house and it was in bad shape when I moved here. I followed all of the directions to get it clean. Nothing was working. I ended up draining it and washed the liner and filled it back up following the directions again. It was finally clean. I kept up with maintenance. I was vacuuming 2x a week. And I still started getting algae on the pool wall/floor. So I added chemicals to kill it and vacuumed and scrubbed. Nothing was stopping it. It slowly turned green despite me following exact directions to stop the growth, kill the algae and vacuumed. All the leaves started falling and I couldn’t keep the leaves out fast enough. We have a lot of trees with large leaves in the yard above the pool. It was obvious I needed to start over AGAIN. I drained the water, cleaned out the leaves, sprayed it down and emptied again. Now what? Do I need a new liner? If not what do I clean it with? I can’t keep going through this process. I understand pools ARE hard work but I feel like this is beyond typical pool upkeep. Please help me!
I am a commercial CPO. This is actually a very common occurrence, where chlorine alone will not kill algae. There are many things ranging from phosphates to organic material that can cause algae blooms. You may want to try something called algaecide, and keeping your pH levels slightly acidic. Be sure to remove all organic material from your pool every week, and make sure to brush the sides and bottom of your liner, and regularly backwash your filter. Make sure that when you shock the pool, you premix your shock with water in a bucket, this helps with even distribution and prevents holes from forming in your liner. You also may want to try moving your pool to a more shady spot, or at least somewhere where it doesn't get as much sunlight during the day. I hope this helps, and if you have any further questions, feel free to contact me at (252)-722-6370
With regular maintenance and cleaning, a saltwater system should stay sanitized longer and you may be able to go longer between changing your water out. However it all depends how often you use it, how many people use it, etc.
Saltwater tubs are a bad idea to begin with, but the reason he said that, was because salt systems usually generate their own chlorine by transforming NaCl into CL. Or salt into chlorine. You should still perform regular maintenance on your hot tub to keep it clean and free of any contamination or debris. Keeping your chemical levels balanced is still necessary.
It depends on how often you use your spa. For example, if you use it everyday, and it sees heavy use and contamination levels, you will need to clean and perform maintenance on your hot tub far more frequently than if you use it, say, once a week.
We hope this helps you clean your hot tub! Remember, simple weekly cleaning and a full drain every 3-4 months will keep your hot tub in great working order. And if you need more help, check out our Hot Tub Care Video Course at www.swimuniversity.com/spa
Understood! Don't get a hot tub!
For the use you get out of it, it’s a TON of work and very expensive to run. I bought a house with it already here otherwise I’d say don’t do it!! 🤣
I bought a used hot tub from someone and did all the hardwiring and electrical myself with the helo of some family members. City inspections are passed and now and the tub has been empty until now. It's been 9 months now it's been empty and the owner had it empty for about a year prior. Should I fill it up then use a shock treatment to purge out the drains and everything and then refill and add chemicals? All of the videos I've seen start with a hot tub filled and add chemicals.
He didn't say about not Blending Bleach& Vinegar ...its DEADLY !!!
Mixing bleach with anything is usually bad, but there is non-chlorine bleach products. High concentrated chlorine products like toilet bowl cleaners will be happy to send you to the hospital.
This is an excellent video. It sounds like a lot of steps but it’s not that bad. Takes about 2 hrs (minus the line flush). I did use a sump pump and it was amazing how quickly my 250-gal hot tub drained.
Further clarification on what you mean by "let your chemicals dissipate before draining tub into yard" would help a lot.
I am a new hot tub owner and know NOTHING! Your videos are super helpful. I'm already feeling more confident and knowledgeable just from watching your videos. Thank you soooo much.
Thanks for the great info. We recommend our customers to your website all the time : )
Bro said beginners guide then listed 20 different things nobody has in their house
Mate it's right ain't it. I turned it off after that list
"When the tub gets out of control just use some of this Spa Down to calm it down."
Any tips for lowering alkalinity and PH? PH down isn’t working. Have had it for a week and have gone through almost an entire bottle of PH down and it hasn’t budged.
Where do you purchase all your spa materials?
I just emptied and cleaned mine. I left about 2 cups of tub of bleach/water solution in a dish and covered the tub. Hopefully this keeps mold and insects away while it's empty.
Thoughts on slimy hot tub. Little over 1 month or use. Alkalinity, PH and Bromine are in check. Do I need to drain and refill? I am thinking it is biofilm.
We have a scum line that is not visable but we can can feel it with our fingertips. When you suggest cleaning the scum line with white vinegar, are you suggesting that you would allow the white vinegar to mix with the hot tub water? Doesn't seem it should be introduced into such a delicately balanced environment.
Wow so I need 3 full days to do this? I guess I can't use my hot tub tonight......
If you're needing to do a full drain and clean, then yes. It takes time. But just schedule it every 3-4 months so you know when you can/can't use it!
Yeah god forbid you had to take a day off soaking to maintain your hot tub lol
How much trouble am I in if I let my hot tub sit, fully drained, for the past 3 months without using the pipe cleaner before draining it?
Did you figure it out? Lolll
Yeah. What do you do if you forget to do the pipe cleaning before draining?
Just seems you should fill the hot tub with water, add the pipe clearner, allow it to circulate overnight, drain and clean the hot tub and refill.
Thanks for info, if on vacations what are tips to look for before go in post covid world or per covid hotel pool or hotel hot tub seen web site cleaning hot tub. I seen little info. test PH level, Test Total Alkalinity, then your calcium harness
My hot tub pipe cleaning Flush product says to run the tub on high for one hour. I don't really want to do that...can I put it in, run for 15 minutes on high and then leave it overnight to circulate instead? Just seems like a waste running on high for an hour when I can't be in it.
Why don’t you just follow the directions the mfr suggests?? Not that difficult. If you don’t want to run it for an hour don’t buy the product.
When do you put the filters back in the hot tub?
I am a commercial CPO.
this is a very good example of regular maintenance on a residential level. this is an extremely thorough process, but definitely demonstrates an effective way to keep your hot tub absolutely spotless. However, it might be a tad Overkill. Simply draining the water on a regular basis should work Wonders on its own.
My custom built spas don’t need the water changed but once a year. Even then it’s not aways necessary as I have a special ozone jet and high output ozonator and unless someone unsavory uses the spa and turns it funky the ozone keeps it very clean.
what do you mean by sanitizer?
Please help!! See previous post!
too much work i rather not own one
Great video. Detailed information
Whats a good cleaner for the inside of the hot tub . Thanks in advance 😊
Simple Green
Off the Wall
Dude. People just want to know what chemicals to dump in.
Should I take the filter out before using the pipe cleaner?
yes, remove filter and run pipe cleaner for 24 hours minimum and then flush water ,
clean filter separate then put filter back in and add fresh water
Most brands would instruct you to do this on their directions.
great video
My hot tub kept getting air in the second pump so half the jets were only working periodically but the other half were running regularly. When I turn the jets on high on the half that weren't regularly ran I'm getting scum bubbles and a brown ring that is much more prominent on that side. Is there a chemical imbalance I could fix or do I just need to purge drain and start over?
And sometimes the jets run...sometimes they dont..but just half
I need some advice. I have an above ground pool. I moved into my house and it was in bad shape when I moved here. I followed all of the directions to get it clean. Nothing was working. I ended up draining it and washed the liner and filled it back up following the directions again. It was finally clean. I kept up with maintenance. I was vacuuming 2x a week. And I still started getting algae on the pool wall/floor. So I added chemicals to kill it and vacuumed and scrubbed. Nothing was stopping it. It slowly turned green despite me following exact directions to stop the growth, kill the algae and vacuumed. All the leaves started falling and I couldn’t keep the leaves out fast enough. We have a lot of trees with large leaves in the yard above the pool. It was obvious I needed to start over AGAIN. I drained the water, cleaned out the leaves, sprayed it down and emptied again.
Now what? Do I need a new liner? If not what do I clean it with? I can’t keep going through this process. I understand pools ARE hard work but I feel like this is beyond typical pool upkeep. Please help me!
I am a commercial CPO.
This is actually a very common occurrence, where chlorine alone will not kill algae. There are many things ranging from phosphates to organic material that can cause algae blooms. You may want to try something called algaecide, and keeping your pH levels slightly acidic. Be sure to remove all organic material from your pool every week, and make sure to brush the sides and bottom of your liner, and regularly backwash your filter. Make sure that when you shock the pool, you premix your shock with water in a bucket, this helps with even distribution and prevents holes from forming in your liner. You also may want to try moving your pool to a more shady spot, or at least somewhere where it doesn't get as much sunlight during the day. I hope this helps, and if you have any further questions, feel free to contact me at (252)-722-6370
@@samsquid9138 thank you so much for your advice! I appreciate it so much! 😊
My hot tub salesman said because I would be using saltwater, I could keep my water for up to 1 year. Is that true?
With regular maintenance and cleaning, a saltwater system should stay sanitized longer and you may be able to go longer between changing your water out. However it all depends how often you use it, how many people use it, etc.
Saltwater tubs are a bad idea to begin with, but the reason he said that, was because salt systems usually generate their own chlorine by transforming NaCl into CL. Or salt into chlorine. You should still perform regular maintenance on your hot tub to keep it clean and free of any contamination or debris. Keeping your chemical levels balanced is still necessary.
It depends on how often you use your spa. For example, if you use it everyday, and it sees heavy use and contamination levels, you will need to clean and perform maintenance on your hot tub far more frequently than if you use it, say, once a week.
@@samsquid9138 thanks. I am a once or twice a week user. I feel 6 months is about the longest.
@@spankdaddy224 with regular filter cleaning, and proper sanitation, it shouldn't be a problem to wait 3-6 months between when you change the water.