I understand, but you really should go with a heavier guage, like a 12 gauge and shorter cord if you can. The 14 technically will work, but a lot of times, it's considered taboo to use 14 guage cords for larger items or extended periods. On the construction sites i worked, whenever one turned up, the owner would give it away or just cut it up and throw it away because of issues he had had in the past.
@@dmounce5513 thanks for the info. May be the person working at lows suggesting us did not know. Will check it out. Let me pin this comment so others can get this info. Did not understand what the first comment was but now that you explained it, makes sense.
@EclecticIdeas np not trying to worry you just wanted to make sure you're informed. Thanks for the video, btw most detailed one I have found yet. I just bought one of thease and it actully missing the 1 way check valve you screw into port #1 😢. Your video actully showed what it looked like so.i could verify it was missing so thank you.
This is one of the best videos on RUclips for setting up a spa. Thank you so much for the thorough instructions. By the way, you have a very calm and soothing voice. Very pleasant to watch. Thanks again!
Thanks for covering deflation, none of the other videos have so far. Didn't make the same mistake but it's as if the cover isn't even filling up, air's just escaping in several places but mainly at the end of the hose with the vents on the screw cover - still finagling with it though.
We did not have any air escape but we did have to inflate and deflate and again inflate the cover as we did it backwards. 😂😂 . Hope you can get it up and ready and start enjoying your spa.
Excellent video. Thanks! As a retired electrical engineering supervisor I was concerned about your extension cord. The booklet said 12 Amps of load, but when you add a 100’ of cord between the unit and the power supply you are asking for a power drop , especially on a hot day when everyone is c running their A/C system on high and the power company is considering brown-outs. If you truly need a 100’ and are plugging in to a receptacle that is any distance from your breaker box supply you are adding to the concern. If you are plugging into a 20-Amp receptacle that is fed with a #12 copper wire grounded circuit that would be better but if you would be plugging into the normal 15-Amp receptacle then you would be once again dealing with a boarder line supply source to draw from. If that receptacle is one in line with others on the same breaker you would need to consider having an isolated circuit installed and be dedicated to your Spa System alone. Just a thought. I really appreciated the clear, detailed, voice on the excellent videography work showing each step, including mistakes, giving valuable information, so much more help than available from the manufacturer. Thanks again!
@@hyselwatchandclockrepair1874 thank you so much for your input. Yes we have gotten lots of advice about the wiring. For now we have removed the wire and use it the #12 shorter one until we can get an isolated circuit for it. Thank for watching our video. 😊
Thank you so much for this video. Mine is a little different but you covered everything I needed to assemble my spa. The booklet that came with mine was a parts list and cautions in several languages. The assembly instructions were poop. I followed your instructions exactly, now I'm filling my tub 👍 thank you and I subbed. ❤️ Mine came with the app feature and the app won't connect to my Internet.
My SaluSpa Monaco just came yesterday. Thank you for your video, it helped clear up the set up! Do you have a chemical guide “for dummies” lol, that’s been my biggest struggle so far!
The chemical part I just clean the filter every other day and add 1” chlorine tabs. I think after some time no matter what you do you’ll need to drain it. For one thing the cover holds water and gets algae. I make sure I have a chlorine tab in our 320 gallon one. And I make sure that filter is rinsed and clean. If it’s not; I just get a new one. On the pool I wash them out. But here since it’s kinda a bathtub, I’m less frugal on filters with the spa. That filter is all that cleans the circulated water. Other thing is I never get in unless I shower. Any body oil will dirty it. Now, I kinda think of it as watering the grass and don’t worry much about it. 😋 As for the electric bill. Our spa is right out in the elements protected from no wind. So, I quit heating it when temps dropped below 50 degrees. One lady in the UK said about $50 a month for her and I’m not certain; but when outdoor temps are above 50 and heating the spa to 102 degrees I’d allow between $50-$100 a month. 102 was my fave temp! Not too hot; enough to relax muscles. 100 degrees isn’t bad, either! Thanks for watching! Enjoy your SaluSpa Monaco! I use a Kokido 110 spa vacuum to get up the pieces, too. It’s super easy to use, recharges and stands up in the corner like a broom.
@@princesspedew673 we just use the Lylmle light. You can get it with cord or cordless ones that you can just put it inside. Then we remove it after we are done to recharge it. 😊
@@laurafaber9584 approximately 21 inches height and would say give it least 18 inches width with the connectors from the pump to the spa. Hope that helps you decide. 😊
Well … make some snacks and get comfy. It takes time in warm weather. If it’s colder it takes longer! Plan on 24 hours. And if you remove the whole cover when you get in the temperature will drop some. Air bubbles will also drop the temp some so be prepared! It’s great at losing heat! And adding to your electric bill. 😂 I found 102 to be great. It soothes aches but not too hot. I heat at 104 but I set it to hold at 102. Heating takes patience and time. And if it’s on the padded mats I think that bit of insulation helps, too. Get ready to wait every time you wanna heat it! Have fun!
Hi another question lol .. does the chlorine tablet that you have give a powerful smell? I have a kid and I’m hoping it’s not too strong in smell or should I try to bromine tablets instead?
Chlorine tablets have a strong smell before I put them into the dispenser. Once in the dispenser the smell doesn’t seem strong to me; meaning, I can’t smell it in the water. I know nothing about bromine so I’m not qualified to advise on that. I do know that algae forms on the air bladder in the cover because the water pools in the lip that holds the air bladder inside it. For my baby, I want chlorine. That being said, I don’t know it’s the best advice! 😜 I use 1” chlorine tabs for the 320 gallon spa and 1 has been sufficient. When it’s not, I drain the spa!
In the warm summer not really that I noticed. When the temps dropped under 50 degrees I noticed a jump in the bill so now that it’s cold I tuned it off. And it takes a long time to get up to temp so when it’s colder that will cost even more. Now, if your tub is sheltered from the wind or has brick around it (like against the wall) or any kind of insulating; that may help. Notice I said “may.” If you can afford a bit extra, the jump wasn’t a huge issue.
Nice video except for that part: 14 gauge 13amps 100 foot extension cord for a plug and play inflatable hot tub.
Our electric outlet was too far. 😂
I understand, but you really should go with a heavier guage, like a 12 gauge and shorter cord if you can. The 14 technically will work, but a lot of times, it's considered taboo to use 14 guage cords for larger items or extended periods. On the construction sites i worked, whenever one turned up, the owner would give it away or just cut it up and throw it away because of issues he had had in the past.
@@dmounce5513 thanks for the info. May be the person working at lows suggesting us did not know. Will check it out. Let me pin this comment so others can get this info. Did not understand what the first comment was but now that you explained it, makes sense.
@EclecticIdeas np not trying to worry you just wanted to make sure you're informed. Thanks for the video, btw most detailed one I have found yet. I just bought one of thease and it actully missing the 1 way check valve you screw into port #1 😢. Your video actully showed what it looked like so.i could verify it was missing so thank you.
This is one of the best videos on RUclips for setting up a spa. Thank you so much for the thorough instructions. By the way, you have a very calm and soothing voice. Very pleasant to watch. Thanks again!
@@sarahamann4573 appreciate you kind comments. Thank you for watching our video. 😊
Thanks for covering deflation, none of the other videos have so far. Didn't make the same mistake but it's as if the cover isn't even filling up, air's just escaping in several places but mainly at the end of the hose with the vents on the screw cover - still finagling with it though.
We did not have any air escape but we did have to inflate and deflate and again inflate the cover as we did it backwards. 😂😂 . Hope you can get it up and ready and start enjoying your spa.
Girl, your voice is everything ❤❤❤
Awww thank you so much. Appreciate your comment. Made my day. Have a good summer!! 😊😊😊
Incredibly helpful 🎉
@@benzboigaming so glad it helped. Thanks for your comment. Happy spa time. 😊
Omg me too. I filled the top before putting it in the cover hahaha
Was trying to be efficient but figured it out later too. 😂😂😂
Wonderful 🎉
Thanks for watching. 😊
Excellent video. Thanks! As a retired electrical engineering supervisor I was concerned about your extension cord. The booklet said 12 Amps of load, but when you add a 100’ of cord between the unit and the power supply you are asking for a power drop , especially on a hot day when everyone is c running their A/C system on high and the power company is considering brown-outs. If you truly need a 100’ and are plugging in to a receptacle that is any distance from your breaker box supply you are adding to the concern. If you are plugging into a 20-Amp receptacle that is fed with a #12 copper wire grounded circuit that would be better but if you would be plugging into the normal 15-Amp receptacle then you would be once again dealing with a boarder line supply source to draw from. If that receptacle is one in line with others on the same breaker you would need to consider having an isolated circuit installed and be dedicated to your Spa System alone. Just a thought. I really appreciated the clear, detailed, voice on the excellent videography work showing each step, including mistakes, giving valuable information, so much more help than available from the manufacturer. Thanks again!
@@hyselwatchandclockrepair1874 thank you so much for your input. Yes we have gotten lots of advice about the wiring. For now we have removed the wire and use it the #12 shorter one until we can get an isolated circuit for it. Thank for watching our video. 😊
Thanks extremely helpful !!
So glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching our video. 😊
Thank you so much for this video. Mine is a little different but you covered everything I needed to assemble my spa. The booklet that came with mine was a parts list and cautions in several languages. The assembly instructions were poop.
I followed your instructions exactly, now I'm filling my tub 👍 thank you and I subbed. ❤️ Mine came with the app feature and the app won't connect to my Internet.
Thank you so much for the sub and glad it was helpful. 😊 enjoy your spa. 🧘
My SaluSpa Monaco just came yesterday. Thank you for your video, it helped clear up the set up! Do you have a chemical guide “for dummies” lol, that’s been my biggest struggle so far!
Also if you don’t mind me asking, how much has it increased your electric bill per month?
The chemical part I just clean the filter every other day and add 1” chlorine tabs. I think after some time no matter what you do you’ll need to drain it. For one thing the cover holds water and gets algae. I make sure I have a chlorine tab in our 320 gallon one. And I make sure that filter is rinsed and clean. If it’s not; I just get a new one. On the pool I wash them out. But here since it’s kinda a bathtub, I’m less frugal on filters with the spa. That filter is all that cleans the circulated water. Other thing is I never get in unless I shower. Any body oil will dirty it. Now, I kinda think of it as watering the grass and don’t worry much about it. 😋
As for the electric bill. Our spa is right out in the elements protected from no wind. So, I quit heating it when temps dropped below 50 degrees. One lady in the UK said about $50 a month for her and I’m not certain; but when outdoor temps are above 50 and heating the spa to 102 degrees I’d allow between $50-$100 a month. 102 was my fave temp! Not too hot; enough to relax muscles. 100 degrees isn’t bad, either! Thanks for watching! Enjoy your SaluSpa Monaco! I use a Kokido 110 spa vacuum to get up the pieces, too. It’s super easy to use, recharges and stands up in the corner like a broom.
Where did you install your spa lights
@@princesspedew673 we just use the Lylmle light. You can get it with cord or cordless ones that you can just put it inside. Then we remove it after we are done to recharge it. 😊
Does the measurements include the pump or is that additional inches cause I have a cut out in my deck
Pump takes a little more space.
@@EclecticIdeas do you know the pump, height and width?
@@laurafaber9584 will measure it tomorrow and let you know.
@@laurafaber9584 approximately 21 inches height and would say give it least 18 inches width with the connectors from the pump to the spa. Hope that helps you decide. 😊
@@EclecticIdeas thank you. I’ll measure that and see if I can get it to work
How long does it take to reach 104 degrees? It’s been running for like 45 minutes & it’s only gone up one degree
Well … make some snacks and get comfy. It takes time in warm weather. If it’s colder it takes longer! Plan on 24 hours. And if you remove the whole cover when you get in the temperature will drop some. Air bubbles will also drop the temp some so be prepared! It’s great at losing heat! And adding to your electric bill. 😂 I found 102 to be great. It soothes aches but not too hot. I heat at 104 but I set it to hold at 102. Heating takes patience and time. And if it’s on the padded mats I think that bit of insulation helps, too. Get ready to wait every time you wanna heat it! Have fun!
Hi another question lol .. does the chlorine tablet that you have give a powerful smell? I have a kid and I’m hoping it’s not too strong in smell or should I try to bromine tablets instead?
Chlorine tablets have a strong smell before I put them into the dispenser. Once in the dispenser the smell doesn’t seem strong to me; meaning, I can’t smell it in the water. I know nothing about bromine so I’m not qualified to advise on that. I do know that algae forms on the air bladder in the cover because the water pools in the lip that holds the air bladder inside it. For my baby, I want chlorine. That being said, I don’t know it’s the best advice! 😜 I use 1” chlorine tabs for the 320 gallon spa and 1 has been sufficient. When it’s not, I drain the spa!
Hi do you use any other chemicals in your spa for upkeep
We only use the chlorine tablets and keep testing it to make sure it’s in the correct level. No other chemicals.
Hi since you’ve had your sos do you see a big jump in electricity cost? Do you keep yours heating all the time
In the warm summer not really that I noticed. When the temps dropped under 50 degrees I noticed a jump in the bill so now that it’s cold I tuned it off. And it takes a long time to get up to temp so when it’s colder that will cost even more. Now, if your tub is sheltered from the wind or has brick around it (like against the wall) or any kind of insulating; that may help. Notice I said “may.” If you can afford a bit extra, the jump wasn’t a huge issue.
Cool! Installation doesn’t look that complex.
Yesss. it was easier than the pool. 😊
How often do I have to use the chlorine tablets??
Well it depends on your size and how often you use it I guess, but we check it weekly to see if it’s dissolved then we add another one.
Thanks for your answer
Last thing; in order to replace the chlorine tablet, is it necesary to drain some Walter??
@@strattonsolutions2143 no need to drain water to change the chlorine.
One month and heater failed
@@timrivard4185 hope you can still return it. Ours are working so far.