Hot Tub Maintenance A Beginner’s Guide (Easy 5 Min Every Day)
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- Here's what you need for your daily Hot Tub Maintenance:
- AquaChek 511710 5-in-1 Chlorine Test Strips: amzn.to/2tdEpcz
- CLOROX Pool&Spa pH Down: amzn.to/2TKdWik
- Clorox 6 in 1 Pool&Spa Shock, 12-Pack: amzn.to/2DYUj3t
(about one 6ml measuring spoon full of granular shock per day per 200 gal hot tub .... sorry for the error in the video ...)
- U.S. Pool Supply Professional Swimming Pool Leaf Skimmer Net : amzn.to/2TDrA6Y
Hot Tub Maintenance Basics explained in this video. 3 minutes daily will keep your Jacuzzi or hot-tub clean from dirt and algaes.
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Thank you for sharing I am a new hot tub owner I got an intex inflatable hot tub pure spa plus I haven't set it up yet Because it's winter here in Ontario Canada but once spring comes I will be for sure cant wait too use it thank you for sharing God bless you always
Glad to know, that I was able to help - thanks for the positive feedback! 💖
@@allcheckout thank you I sure need all the help I can get lol have a beautiful day God bless you always
@@milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy Awesome - thanks and same to you 🙏
There are some small errors in the video and some things I did not explain ... sorry guys ... so here a bit more about that:
- I'm just adding three 2.5 ml measuring spoon full of granular shock (Clorox 6 in 1 Pool&Spa Shock, 12-Pack: amzn.to/2I57LnM) per day in this 200 gal hot tub, regardless of the chlorine level (free chlorine will be low anyway every day in the morning with this routine)
- Apart from that I'm only checking the PH value and adjust it (in 99% of the cases if adjustment was needed then I needed the 'down')
- All other chemicals I ignore, because they are 1st thing not so important and 2nd thing sometimes hard to impossible to correct and hence I prefer to dump the water every 2-3 months, clean and dry the hot tub and then refill with fresh water (something which you can't do with a pool ;-))
Hope this helps ... if you have any further question, don't hesitate to ask ;-))
When you say 3x 2.5 granular shock, do you mean 3x a day ? Seems like a lot of work. Could you do 7.5 in one shot or not good results doing it that way?
@@imaguglielmo Sure .. yes, this is what I did - I just had only a 2.5ml spoon. Thanks for asking - I now corrected the wording in the text above
So you meant to say most of the time you will need the PH down vs the PH up?
@@wes3166 yup
Thank you for the tips. Question this is my first portable hot tub I am so afraid of the maintenance part can you plz tell me exactly what I need to be buy to keep it clean as far as pool shock, the amounts, and chlorine, how many tables? The hot tub came with a lil floaty device for the tablets. I just don't want a salesman selling me anything because I am unaware
Your hot tub water is super clear. Mine is always cloudy for some reason.
Oh ... did you follow same procedure as shown?
I will watch again. I'm currently in the process of fixing it. Even got myself a little bottle of shock with the spoon for easy MGMT. 😂
@@richiesun9676 Awesome - it's a beginning ... good luck!
Alright got the water all cleared up with clarifier and shocking. Do you add more powdered chlorine after a soaking session?
Cause I added a teaspoon this morning, was 5ppm, cover on it all day, tested again at 7pm and it was at 1ppm. Wild.
So how many fractions of a teaspoon is 6mg...
I've got the hot tub out again pray for me! just heating up and then in with the chemicals.
I'm wishing you all the luck you deserve ;-))
Is it just chlorine you put in first?
@@ralphthebulldog5163 Sorry can't remember. It's long time since and I don't have this thing any more :-((. Doesn't the video say anything about? Oh - Dr. Google says "Rule of thumb is to do the PH first" ... lol
Do you not have an internal filter? The only way you filter is with that hand filter?
How do you avoid folliculitis? Wife got me one for Christmas think she didn't put the right chemicals in!
Do you really think it's coming from the hot tub? But balancing chemicals in there can be a real challenge ..
@@allcheckout 100% We both had the same rash. I’ll try it again in Spring time 😂
@@ralphthebulldog5163 Oooooooooops - crazy. Please keep us posted here if you find the problem .... thanks and good luck
@@allcheckout apparently I didn’t put the filter on for the first 4 days? 😬😬😬 who knew you had to be a rocket scientist to work these things
@@ralphthebulldog5163 Lol ... it's in the user manual, but 4 days shouldn't be a problem without filer as long as you're not doing any crazy party and maintain healthy ph and chlorine .....
Can you do this method with bromine granules in the same way? but with less/more? appreciate any help, thanks!
Sorry bro I've never tried this
@@allcheckout We went with chlorine in the end! Please could you tell me how many litres/gallons is in your hot tub? Ours is 700 Litres so just trying to work out the daily dose, thank you.
@@teebz5739 max 210 gallons means around 800 liters, but in fact probably same amount you have ....
Getting our Saluspa tomorrow so I'm going with this it seems way easier. Instead of milligrams do you mean milliliters? Because 5ML is 1 Tsp. Otherwise 6Mg would be like 1/100 of a tsp?
Sorry can't remember - too long ago, but I guess it's ml because of the measurement cup ... right .... ;-)))
OK ... hope you're enjoying the hot tub now ... how did it work with the chemicals so far?
Thank you! I have been fighting with this thing! I’m emptying and starting over tomorrow.
How often are you cleaning the filters?
Thanks for the positive feedback. Can't remember exactly regarding the filter. Of course depends mainly on how you're using it, but the thing is, that you can clean lose items out of the filter, but not the very small particles and hence you have to buy new filter anyway every two months anyway. Just to consider. I cleaned my filters about once every two weeks.
@@allcheckout how do you clean your filters?
@@wadevid you can hose it down with water to wash it best you can if not it might need a new one
@@teebz5739 no soaking?
I just jet wash them and it helps a lot
I just ordered these strips and I was wondering will the calcium be measured on the alkalinity strip
Sorry, don't have the strips any more. Had to sell my spa 😭
But I've never heard about measuring calcium in the alkalinity part. I don't think that's working ....
@@allcheckout no what I’m asking is basically is how do you measure calcium on these strips
@@brianschindleredits4520 I've never measured calcium ... lol
Hello you dont add any chlorine tablets or chlorine granules? I thought either of those is the first thing needed. Chlorine shock is just added to boost chlorine levels afterwards
Thanks for asking - no tablets never worked. When I put them in it took way too long to start working and then they released way too much chlorine at the end. Daily shock worked way better for me.
@@raycardenas1651 that's what I did - everything else did not work and of course check at least chlorine and pH levels every day or every other day. If other values are totally off, just dump water and refill, but that's usually very rare.
I am going to try this. I usually use bromine but wanted to try chlorine recently and the chlorine tablets do put way too much chlorine out and burns your eyes.
@@jenlo4559 Yes - true in this small hot tubs
Shock is really chlorine granules. Good for sanitizing like this, and about double for the actual shock.
Never mind how many strips are in one container
Can't remember, but enough for quite some time ... lol
Ok
I have one of these just got it I put my bromine tabs in the dispenser it’s just sitting in the water it’s been sitting for about 4 days but on my test strips it shows no bromine should I get a different dispenser or wait
I never used bromine. If it's not working then maybe try what I'm showing in the video
The strips test for chlorine not bromine! Same issue!
I hear not to use bromine it will cause the interior of the pump to flake out and you will have a deteriorating tub
How often do you change water
When values of things except PH and chlorine are totally off or about every 2 months
Do you ever drain and refill? My intex purespa manual says drain and refill every 3 days. I can't see anyone doing that
Every 3 days? Lol. I did it when the chemicals were totally off or on average maybe after every 2 to 3 months
Is the tub still holding up well I just upgraded to a 6 person?
Good idea. Mine woks great for two and as an exception for 4 good friends, but a bit larger would be nice. Yes, it's holding up nicely if you take care of it. Enjoy
Hi my strips are all over the place, we went away so i shocked the tub before we went , now my chlorine level is purple on the strip, thanks for any advice .
What means purple? Don't have the SPA any more. But free chlorine usually goes down fast and total chlorine is accumulating over time and hard to get rid of ...
I was under the impression chlorine shock liberates the free chlorine from the total chlorine to restore its efficiency?
@@myerg2977 Yes ... in theory shocking the water is supposed to get rid of the combined chlorine, but does not always work .. but still haven't found out why and when ...
@@allcheckout if its purple then I'd assume that you need to let the chlorine levels drop
@@allcheckout Why don't you have the spa anymore?
Thanks for the tips! I just purchased our first inflatable hot tub! If we do not use it every day, does the spa still need to be cleaned daily?
Congrats! Yes it does! I've tried it without just for short time and it turned green pretty fast ... :-(
Great video.... But do you really do this every day all year?
Nope. Buy SpaGuard on Amazon. 1 capful a week and only 2 tablespoons after you actually use it (else the weekly treatment is enough). Change the water every 90 days (takes 30 minutes to drain and less than an hour to fill) and your water will be crystal clear year round with no work and no testing needed.
@@dudleydooright thank you so much!!! I appreciate the tips!
So the filter pump has to be on for at least 8 hours daily?
Yes - that's my recommendation. It's like with a normal in-ground pool. Without circulation and chlorine it will grow algaes
Hey wonder if u can help me ..i foumd ur video intresting thank u im going to be getting a hottub in few weeks ... and have no idea where to start with all this ph levels chlorine tests etc...so if i fill it up and test the water..with strips then itl tell me the levels...i just need to buy chlorine granuals and add??? Like u have everyday?? Then what? Sometimes ill need to add ph..? I just want to know hm ill need to add to start off???
Sorry for the late reply. The hottub will have some instructions. Maybe you try and if it won't work, then follow my instructions. I tried the original recommended way from my manufacturer and did not work at all. Yes, buy test strips and chlorine (shock) and maybe some ph up and ph down and that's it. If other values go wrong over time - renew the water. Hope it helps.
What test strips do you use
Links for all the products I use are in the description of the video, but the test-strips are here: amzn.to/3oWi3Hq
Hi ... my Greywood Intex hot tub is leaking from the drain valve with little water. Is this normal or an issue? I tried opening the drain hole from inside the tub and reclosing it just to make sure it is secure. However, the outside drain valve always has water in it.
Strange. Had this hot tub for around 6 months and it never leaked ... even after having used the drain valve a couple of times.
Would be cool if we could read your comments. The ads cover it every time.
Oh ... wow ... so sorry to hear - didn't think about that - my bad ....
You had the large bottle PH levels but didn't use it. what was that for? Great video btw :)
Thanks - lol ... you seem to see everything ... ;-))
Yes, sometimes I also adjusted PH as well, but very rarely when totally off, or I just dumped the water then and re-filled. Usually PH was not a problem - the biggest problem is really to find a way to adjust chlorine levels. I was going nuts with the tabs. Tried many and never worked, hence I found this solution and thought it could be helpful for others too ;-))
What are you using to measure mgs?
Can't remember exactly, but it's a measuring spoon which you get almost with every kind of powder you buy like vitamin C powder .... I always keep these spoons, but I guess you can also buy them on Amazon: amzn.to/2Az1EVL
Hey man , we’ve just bough a tub . We Put In Bromine tablets and the levels are still 0 after loads of days . What do we do?.?
Sorry - never worked with Bromine, but you're the 2nd guy asking me withing short time ... strange ... Is this a new trend?
@@allcheckout it is and it sucks tbh
@@allcheckout it has a different chemical it need to be rested for
@@ClassierLemonMaybe try my advise and then see after 1 or 2 weeks if it works ...
Bromine will ruin your pump fyi
Is yo electricity bill high?
If you use it every day, It will add up. Maybe $30 per month if it's cold and you use it a lot
Hey thanks for the video, just got a hot tub and am really struggling with the balancing act of chemicals, looking for a daily routine like this to stick to...
Couple of questions:
1. You really run your hot tub for 8 hours a day? Do you keep the cover on for this? Is it killing your electric bill?
2. You defined it in mgs, but in teaspoon terms... You're basically doing 3 teaspoons a day of 6 in 1 Chlorine/Shock, and you're never having to add straight chlorine or do full high dose shocks?
Thanks so much!
1. Yes - I let it run for about 8 to 10 hours a day - otherwise it tends to turn green much faster - it's like in a normal pool. I think it was around $30 per month to let it run during the day and heat it up every now and then. And yes - I kept it covered all the time except when using otherwise it cools down quite fast and heating up will take very long. If you decide for chlorine tabs (which never worked for me) I think you would have to leave the cover open to assure break-down of the chlorine ....
2. No ... I think this is some kind of 'high dose shock' every day if you consider the few amount of water in the SPA. At least it was enough to keep everything in good condition. Much better than with tabs.
Hello
If you only use the tub once every few weeks, how much maintenance would you say is needed?
Thank you!!
Almost same amount of chemicals. Unfortunately water won't stay clean and without algae without regular chemicals added - even when you're not using it ... but maybe when you're not using it, you can use a chlorine tabs swimmer ..... e.g. for a short vacation, but you would need to have the pump running 24/7
Thank you! I am using the Chem
Connect dispenser that attaches to the side pump on the miami spa but the bromine tablets do not seem
To be dissolving? Am I doing something wrong... I’ve made sure the inlet of water can come into the dispenser...
@@craig5768 Sorry, never used bromine, but small SPA's can be a chemical challenge ... maintain a large pool is definitely easier
@@allcheckout thanks mate. stressing out here as dont know what to do as tablets not dissolving. thanks anyway!
@@craig5768 Yeah that's the reason why I only use 'shock' for the SPA
Hey, I’ve had my lay-z spa for a week now, and I was loosing my mind with the chlorine tablets as it constantly showed low, which made the other readings go wild... now I add 2 tea spoons of chrlorine of a night and one of a morning, levels seam to be fine since doing this. Am I doing the right thing?
I also heard about shocking the water once a week, am I doing what you’d call a daily shock? Thanks x
Yeah - you exactly got it. Instead of weekly shock on high dose, we do it on a daily base because for some strange reason the tabs seem not to really work in such SPA's. So for me id worked even for long time and no need to do extra weekly shock - just go with your daily routine.
So if the levels are correct you don't add anything right?
@@jacquefisher5419 the 'shock' powder has to be added every day - no matter how the readings are
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Interesting - thanks for the feedback!
I have a crock pot that is bigger than that hot tub
Yeah it's not huge ... but the larger the more water you have to reheat ... ;-))
Why do you bother with the test strips when you just put the same amount of chemical in every day? No need to test.
There are some corrections possible and when the values are totally off and almost impossible to correct then dump the water - hence testing is still needed