Thank you for your detailed videos! I bought a Lay Z Spa Hollywood, and I don't think I'd have been able to set it up by myself without watching your video several times. I'm a 71 year old woman. With your help, I was able to wrestle with this thing and make it work. The Hollywood has the rope lights, and in a previous video, you mentioned how difficult they were to install. I found that leaving the lights in the sun made them more flexible, although still quite a challenge. The instructions that came with the hot tub were nearly useless. I've subscribed and will follow along for updates. Once again, Thank You!
Hi Bramble, Sorry for the delay in our reply but we have a lot going on at the moment. Thanks for you comments, we are so glad we were able to help you. Your idea of leaving the rope LEDs in the sun to soften them is a great idea and should help a bit. Thank you for subscribing we do have more Lay-Z-Spa videos in the making so you will get to see them when they come out. We have a New Sponsor SwitchBot so we are in the middle of making videos for them and with what the medical problems we have here we are now behind on editing and filming the Lay-Z-Spa videos. So do keep subscribed as we will get back to more Lay-Z-Spa helpful videos. One which can get the Lay-Z-Spa heated for free! Kind regards and thanks again for subscribing and your comments, All the best Dave
Thank you so much for the helpful video - the provided paper instructions were vague to say the least, but following this I was up and running very quickly.
Hi JM, You are very welcome I am glad our video helped get you Lay-Z-Spa setup. Thank you for you comments we really do appreciate it. We will be doing a video on how to heat your Spa for free so hope you subscribe. All the best Dave
Hi Joseph, I am glad you found our Lay-Z-Spa video helpful and thanks for the comment we really do appreciate it. We are doing a video on how to run it for FREE so I hope you subscribed. All the best Dave
Hi Iainbramald, Glad we could save you from the screaming. Hope you subscribed as we will be doing a video on how to heat the Lay-Z-Spa for free using solar panels and automation. All the best Dave
Thanks so much for uploading! I just bought the Lay-Z-Spa Milano Airjet Plus. It will be delivered in a couple days! Your video is really helpful and I’m looking forward to watching your video on how to use it with solar panels!
Hi Alpha, When setting up the Wi-Fi if you want to automat it do not use the Lay-Z-Spa app, instead use the Bestway one. I will be explain this in the new video. Don't ask why they made two different apps with different API's but they did. All the best Dave
great video - very clear - also appreciate leaving in the actual noise these things make. Usually people feel the need to cover up with music, but I like to know how noisy it actually is!
Hi R Magic, Thank you for you comments, I feel the same about wanting to know how much noise it would make. I find the new Milan to be quieter then the old Paris and that did not disturb any one when using it at night so it is very quiet. Thanks again I do hope you subscribed all the best. David
@@Albedo00.39 Hi Antal, Yes the new pump is more squared compared to the old egg shape ones. Sorry for the delay in my reply just busy making more, and more videos. I hope you subscribed as we have more Lay-Z-Spa videos in the making including how to run it for free and even get paid to heat it. All the best. Dave
Hi Rosslee, thanks for your support it really means a lot to us. I will be doing a how to run the Lay-Z-Spa for free video soon so hope you subscribed. All the best Dave
Hi Nakedangle, Wow thank you so much for you generous support we really do appreciate it. We have so many videos in production at the moment getting the time to edit them all is our major challenge. Support like this makes the work feel so worth while. Thanks again :) Kind regards and all the best. Dave
Hi Shanna, There is an update about recommendations to this video best to get the Lay-z-spa cover bit.ly/hottutbthermalcovers check this out czcams.com/video/v4W2DxbM1-s/video.html as to why. I hope you have subscribed as we have more Lay-z-spa videos on the way All the best Dave
Hi Megan, Glade you found our Lay-Z-Spa setup video helpful, I hope you have subscribed as we have some more Lay-Z-Spa videos on the way. All the best Dave
Hi Martella, I am glad you found it clear and enjoyable :). I do really appreciate your comments and hope that you subscribed and used our link to get one for yourself as well this would really help us out :) Have fun in your spa and all the best. David
Thanks so much for your video on the Milan Airjet Plus. I'm not a practical person at all, but you made it so easy to understand, in contrast to Bestway's ghastly manual, that I assembled it with no trouble at all. But now, with summer (?) over, it's time to put it away. I can see how to drain it, but my question is how to deflate it. I'm looking at the tiny diagrams in the manual and trying to figure out what the hell they mean. I'm sure it''s not as challenging as it looks. Can you help. Please.
Hi Nakedangel, I have a new video recorded for the Milan but still needs editing. For now here is my old Paris pack up and deflate video which should help. czcams.com/video/bK4myVcu3WI/video.htmlsi=yFnWzpNWpVU0sUBz Thanks again for you support we really do appreciate it. Hope this helps and all the best Dave
Hi Nakedangel, you reminded me to finish and publish the pack up video for the Lay-Z-Spa Mailan so here it is for you. czcams.com/video/fe8A8igoLfs/video.html Thanks again for you support. Kind regards Dave
The instructions aren’t just bad, they’re nonexistent. It’s appalling, infuriating. If it hadn’t been for CZcams I, never would have figured it out, and I still have a wifi light blinking on and off for no reason I can see. Anyway, thanks for your great video. A life-saver!
Hi Gregorsamsa, Glad we could help with our Lay-Z-Spa setup video, If the WiFi light is flashing it has not connected to your WiFi I suggest having a seprate 2.5 Ghz network instead of a dual 2.5+5 Ghz network. Setting up a 2.5 Ghz network may fix this. Also are you using the Lay-Z-Spa or Bestway app? I use the Bestway app as it allows for Home Assistant integration. czcams.com/video/fow2Kaj3FRg/video.html is the part I run through the WiFi setup Hope this helps All the best Dave
Hi Clarence, I use the Bestway app as it also allows for API integration there is an EU and USA server so if one does not work try the other. All the best and kind regards Dave
Hi Georgina, Yes it's on 24/7. Not heating but on standby especially in winter for frost protect to work. We have ours automated with our solar panels so excess energy is put in there so it heats up for free. I am doing a video on how to automate it so I hope you subscribed. All the best Dave
Hi Broady, glad you found our lay-z-spa set up video helpful. Here is the link you are looking for; Portable Bluetooth Speakers Floating LED Lights amzn.to/3k0DTJp Have a look at these as well Ruyilam Submersible LED lights czcams.com/video/W2V2Qont2bE/video.html I hope you subscribe as we have more lay-z-spa videos in the making All the best Dave
Hi FudgeyButter, In the past with the old units the bubbles had just outside air pumped into the water cooling it down much quicker than the new ones heat the air so it looses heat slower than before. I was not saying you use the bubbles to heat you Spa as this would be very inefficient and noisy. If you are wanting to heat the Spa just run the heat mode, it will stop when the target temperature is reached. I hope this helps all the best Dave
Hi Jason, I am glad you found our Lay-Z-Spa Milan setup video really interesting (Fascinada) :) Please remember to like, share and subscribe. All the best Dave
Hi Tyrre, Yes the pump can be left out in the rain. In fact as long as you keep it plugged in and powered on, with Freeze Shield you can leave it out all year. The pump is splash proof, it has to be as it is next to the Spa. Just don't submerge the pump in the Spa, run a hose pipe over it or presser wash it and you will be fine. Rain is no problem at all. All the best, hope you subscribed as we have more Lay-Z-Spa videos in the making. Dave
Hi Lucbessonium, The sponge filters are easier to clean which is why I used to like them more. However they do not filter as well, so you have to change the water more often. The AbsorbaBalls suck out oil that leeks from your skin helping to keep the water and filter cleaner. czcams.com/video/EDzKCl-l05A/video.html Hope this helps All the best Dave
Hi Vidda, Do you have a seprate 2.5 Ghz network or a dual 2.5+5 Ghz network. Setting up a 2.5 Ghz network may fix this. Also are you using the Lay-Z-Spa or Bestway app? I use the Bestway app as it allows for Home Assistant integration. czcams.com/video/fow2Kaj3FRg/video.html is the part I run through the WiFi setup I hope this helps Kind regards Dave
Hi LM Plays, defiantly the Milan amzn.to/3ysPNU9 as it has better drainage, Freeze protect and WIFI if you want lights get the Ruyilam Submersible LED lights amzn.to/3ysPNU9 amzn.to/39oFGGk I will be doing more videos about the Lay-z-spa WiFi so subscribe and click the bell notification icon. :) It will be worth it. Dave
Hey, I bought my Lay-z spa Paris based on your last Hot tub video a few years ago. Love using it during lockdown. However, because of the cost of energy going up how did you justify getting another one (if you don’t mind me asking) I feel like I can no longer use mine due to the price increase. Have you looked in at all to seeing how to run it off grid. It would make for an interesting video to watch. Keep up the good work.
Hi Arktic, We lent our Paris to a family last year and never got it back, so we were in the market for a replacement. The new lay z spa Milan has WiFi so I am planning to get it to work with HomeAsistant as others have already done and our solar panels so when we have any excess electricity instead of selling it to the grid for next to nothing we will put it into heating the hot tub. czcams.com/video/9npLjYp79qI/video.html with the number of solar panels and battery storage we have we can run the lay-z-spa for free on a reasonably sunny day. so for us, it is well worth having, with the spa late into the evening. It loses about 4 degrees overnight with the thermal jacket on amzn.to/3jYFxeu Our house uses an average of 850w without the Spa and with the Lay z Spa on and heating our total usage is about 3000w The specifications for the lay-z-spa are 2,050W and so it takes about 1hour to heat 2 degrees. Take your energy price and times it by 2 then times the number of hours heating to get an estimate. At the moment (price per Kw 0.25*2 Kw)*10 Hours = £5 for heating the spa that day roughy. you can use www.sust-it.net/energy-calculator.php to calculate the cost easily I hope this helps all the best David
Hi S J, The floor has a foam pad inside so the floor does not inflate. I strongly recommend the Lay-Z-Spa Floor Protector amzn.to/3K0UEyp it will help insulate, protect and give extra comfort to your spa. I will be doing more videos about the Lay-z-spa WiFi so subscribe and click the bell notification icon. :) It will be worth it. Dave
@@sj6127 Hi S J, If you are struggling getting the WiFi connected watch this part again 17:39 - WiFi Setup czcams.com/video/fow2Kaj3FRg/video.html Be very patient it takes a long time for it to respond during setup Have a cup of tea or a Beer to hand! Kind regards Dave
Im not sure if I should buy the Palm Springs or the Milan? I can get both for the same price. Other than the wifi which i wont really use i think, are there other differences? What do you suggest?
Hi Michiel, Easy get the the Milan. The only difference is the colour and WIFI as the Milan has WIFI and if you can get it at the same price get it! I will be doing a vide abut the benefits of WIFI spa in the near future so subscribe and don't miss out. It can save a lot of money. All the best Dave
Ok thank you. Btw you mentioned that you will have to inflate it several times. Does this mean that you have to disconnect the unit every time to put extra air into the jacuzzi? Since you have to put the inflater onto the unit.
@@michiel3g Hi Michiel, yes you are very right. Before you disconnect the pump from the spa cover the in and outlets with the black rubber caps, then disconnect, reinflate and then reattach the pump. Make sure you remove the black caps before turning on the pump as it will run dry and give an error code, it will self reset once water can be detected. All easy enough to do but I might make a video of this next time I need to re-inflate it. I hope you subscribed as we have the smart automation working now to heat the spa for free so going to start recording the how-to video soon. All the best Dave
Hi Edsmith, yes it works absolutely fine without Wi-Fi you just can’t control it remotely or automate it without Wi-Fi. I love the Wi-Fi control from my HomeAssistant server as it sends spare solar power to the Sap and heats it for free. Hope this helps kind regards Dave
Hi Fleur, First off we are not talking about mobile phone 5g this is a different thing, just in case you are getting confused between the two. You should be able to check this in your router settings. Some cheaper / Free ISP routers may not show you these options and may only offer a combined WiFi SSID if so just use your WiFi like normal and hope it works. If not you may need to upgrade your router and possibly get a modem. Have a look at our Ausu AX88U setup video this is where you can set up the WiFi settings czcams.com/video/kLBCAhgGefc/video.html your router may vary but you should be able to access it from something like 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 in your web browser. If that address does not work you can open a command prompt. Win 10&11 Click Start, type cmd Press enter and type ipconfig /all Press enter and look for your default gateway. This will be your router's IP address. Enter this into your web browser and you can see your WiFi settings from there. I hope this helps. It is best practice to have a separate 2g network for smart home tech as this improves reliability and security. But sometimes you can get away with just having a combined network. I hope you have subscribed as we are working on a new video showing how to automate the Lay-Z-Spa to make it cheaper and posable generate an income from running it. All the best and if you need any more help just ask. Dave
are you sure the bubbles are heated? pretty sure the heater is still in the same place as always which is through the filter system. the airjet plus does not mention this that there is another heating element that goes in the bubble airways. ? where did you find this information, thank you.
Hi Unlimited, it does not state that it has heated bubbles anywhere. When I hold the tube on the inside of the spa where the air goes to the centre ring it is warm to the touch. If the ambient colder air was going through it would feel colder so I am assuming the air is being heated somehow. The pump and heater for the water were on at the same time so it could be the ambient air temp in the pump unit is hotter than the outside air. The exhaust air for the pumps which will be warmer could be fed into the airflow of the bubbles? Also, the temperature of the spa does not seem to drop as quickly when the bubbles are on. The new Lay-z-spa's have gotten a more efficient heater for the water so that could be the reason for the temperature being more stable when in use. This is all just my speculation and feelings when using it, but I am convinced that the bubbles are warmer than the previous one we had. I hope this clears up my feeling sorry for the confusion. Just so glad we got it. I will be releasing a video on how to automate the spa so it heats for free using our solar panels and Home Assistant, so hope you have subscribed and clicked the bell notification button. All the best Dave
@@BrenTeckITSupport okay so I made a reply to this but now it's gone. The airjet plus I saw in a pic from lay-z spa said Warm Air, so I assume they got the cooling closer to the heating element on the newer pump which has wifi and 2x bubble speed. thanks for your answer, quick reply is really great. bought the 180cm thermal cover for my helsinki, it does say on their site that it doesn't really fit perfectly even tho its a 180cm pool from them but wouldn't fully touch the bottom.
@@unlimiteduploads2971 Hi, I have just found it in the instructions www.lay-z-spa.co.uk/find-your-manual/2021/milan-airJet-plus.pdf page 20-21 MASSAGE SYSTEM BUTTON: "NOTE: Heat and massage system work together to create a warm massage experience." I could not remember reading it when replying to you first but I used it a couple of days ago and it definitely is warm to hold the tube. Odd that they do not make a big deal on this in their marketing as it is definitely a selling point and extra feature that others products might not have. Yes, they do state "Please note that the 180cm round thermal cover does not give a complete fit to the Helsinki and Napa leaving a few cm uncovered at the bottom. You may want to consider the 196cm but this will have a more loose fit." You could get some pool noodles or Pipe Insulation Foam amzn.to/3N90EKt bout 6 or 7 of them and zip tie amzn.to/42hdNoZ them together for the bottom? All the best Dave
@@BrenTeckITSupport Okay so my comment gets deleted cause I say a word youtube doesn't like which is a d v yeah u know the rest. So, this is said on every pump, 3rd old one, 2nd old one and the new airjet plus pumps, says the exact same thing. page 27 www.lay-z-spa.co.uk/find-your-manual/2021/hollywood-airjet.pdf and older pump www.lay-z-spa.co.uk/find-your-manual/2020/helsinki.pdf So sadly, there is definitely nothing new with the airjet plus pump, bubbles comes in from the same big connector into the pool and right out of the pool. there are 2 heating elements in the pump for the water each 1kw each, so 2kw normal operation and 1kw + 800w (pump) when running bubbles so it doesn't exceed the power limit they set at 2050w ish and 10amp fuse. Had a longer comment but youtube removes it, but yeah, cool that you work so hard for your followers, great to see! but I think we solved this. Hence why layz spa never spoke about this cause it was nothing new, if they did make a new version with hotter bubbles they would definitely brought it up.
@@unlimiteduploads2971 Hi, Thanks for all of this really interesting and useful info much appreciated. Having to watch what ones posts online is really starting to become a pain. Most people don't want to deliberately offend others but it can not be avoided in its entirety as everyone finds different things offensive. Censoring everyone because of this is rediculous. Thanks again and all the best Dave
Hi Adelia, thank you for pointing this out to us. However, we have never and will never use any automated view, like or comment generation tactics as we work hard to get to where we are and I don't want to risk upsetting the algorithm. If you what to help us grow please like, comment, share and subscribe. We also have our own patreon page www.patreon.com/BrenTeck also using our affiliate links gives us a kickback at no cost to you :) All the best David
Hi Drew Walker, Sorry for the delay in our reply but we have a lot going on at the moment. Thanks for you comments it really means a lot to us and glad we could help you out. Hope you subscribed as we do have more Lay-Z-Spa videos in the making so you will get to see them when they come out. One which can get the Lay-Z-Spa heated for free! Thanks for you comments All the best Dave
Thank you for your detailed videos! I bought a Lay Z Spa Hollywood, and I don't think I'd have been able to set it up by myself without watching your video several times. I'm a 71 year old woman. With your help, I was able to wrestle with this thing and make it work. The Hollywood has the rope lights, and in a previous video, you mentioned how difficult they were to install. I found that leaving the lights in the sun made them more flexible, although still quite a challenge. The instructions that came with the hot tub were nearly useless. I've subscribed and will follow along for updates. Once again, Thank You!
Hi Bramble, Sorry for the delay in our reply but we have a lot going on at the moment.
Thanks for you comments, we are so glad we were able to help you. Your idea of leaving the rope LEDs in the sun to soften them is a great idea and should help a bit.
Thank you for subscribing we do have more Lay-Z-Spa videos in the making so you will get to see them when they come out. We have a New Sponsor SwitchBot so we are in the middle of making videos for them and with what the medical problems we have here we are now behind on editing and filming the Lay-Z-Spa videos. So do keep subscribed as we will get back to more Lay-Z-Spa helpful videos. One which can get the Lay-Z-Spa heated for free!
Kind regards and thanks again for subscribing and your comments,
All the best Dave
Thank you so much for the helpful video - the provided paper instructions were vague to say the least, but following this I was up and running very quickly.
Hi JM, You are very welcome I am glad our video helped get you Lay-Z-Spa setup. Thank you for you comments we really do appreciate it. We will be doing a video on how to heat your Spa for free so hope you subscribe.
All the best Dave
Genuinely very helpful. Thank you.
Hi Joseph, I am glad you found our Lay-Z-Spa video helpful and thanks for the comment we really do appreciate it.
We are doing a video on how to run it for FREE so I hope you subscribed.
All the best Dave
Brilliant video and thank you! Just bought a milan and the instructions are diabolical!!!😂 this saved the kids screaming at me!👌👌👍🙏
Hi Iainbramald, Glad we could save you from the screaming. Hope you subscribed as we will be doing a video on how to heat the Lay-Z-Spa for free using solar panels and automation.
All the best Dave
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Thanks so much for uploading! I just bought the Lay-Z-Spa Milano Airjet Plus. It will be delivered in a couple days! Your video is really helpful and I’m looking forward to watching your video on how to use it with solar panels!
Hi Alpha, When setting up the Wi-Fi if you want to automat it do not use the Lay-Z-Spa app, instead use the Bestway one. I will be explain this in the new video. Don't ask why they made two different apps with different API's but they did.
All the best Dave
Great demo. Thanks
Hi Chris, Glad you liked our Lay-Z-Spa video hope you subscribed as we are working on a video showing you how to heat it for free.
All the best Dave
great video - very clear - also appreciate leaving in the actual noise these things make. Usually people feel the need to cover up with music, but I like to know how noisy it actually is!
Hi R Magic,
Thank you for you comments, I feel the same about wanting to know how much noise it would make. I find the new Milan to be quieter then the old Paris and that did not disturb any one when using it at night so it is very quiet.
Thanks again I do hope you subscribed all the best.
David
@@BrenTeckITSupport Hi! And this is the new model/version with the square pump..Yes? Thanks!
@@Albedo00.39 Hi Antal, Yes the new pump is more squared compared to the old egg shape ones.
Sorry for the delay in my reply just busy making more, and more videos. I hope you subscribed as we have more Lay-Z-Spa videos in the making including how to run it for free and even get paid to heat it.
All the best.
Dave
Thank you buddy! This has been a great guide
Hi Rosslee, thanks for your support it really means a lot to us. I will be doing a how to run the Lay-Z-Spa for free video soon so hope you subscribed.
All the best
Dave
Thanks
Hi Nakedangle, Wow thank you so much for you generous support we really do appreciate it. We have so many videos in production at the moment getting the time to edit them all is our major challenge. Support like this makes the work feel so worth while. Thanks again :)
Kind regards and all the best.
Dave
Great review just brought mines because I needed a second opinion 😀💕 thank you for a fantastic review
Hi Shanna,
There is an update about recommendations to this video best to get the Lay-z-spa cover bit.ly/hottutbthermalcovers
check this out czcams.com/video/v4W2DxbM1-s/video.html as to why.
I hope you have subscribed as we have more Lay-z-spa videos on the way
All the best
Dave
This video is so helpful. Thank you.
Hi Megan, Glade you found our Lay-Z-Spa setup video helpful, I hope you have subscribed as we have some more Lay-Z-Spa videos on the way.
All the best
Dave
Very clear enjoyable video. Thank you
Hi Martella, I am glad you found it clear and enjoyable :). I do really appreciate your comments and hope that you subscribed and used our link to get one for yourself as well this would really help us out :)
Have fun in your spa and all the best.
David
Thanks so much for your video on the Milan Airjet Plus. I'm not a practical person at all, but you made it so easy to understand, in contrast to Bestway's ghastly manual, that I assembled it with no trouble at all. But now, with summer (?) over, it's time to put it away. I can see how to drain it, but my question is how to deflate it. I'm looking at the tiny diagrams in the manual and trying to figure out what the hell they mean. I'm sure it''s not as challenging as it looks. Can you help. Please.
Hi Nakedangel, I have a new video recorded for the Milan but still needs editing. For now here is my old Paris pack up and deflate video which should help. czcams.com/video/bK4myVcu3WI/video.htmlsi=yFnWzpNWpVU0sUBz
Thanks again for you support we really do appreciate it.
Hope this helps and all the best
Dave
Hi Nakedangel, you reminded me to finish and publish the pack up video for the Lay-Z-Spa Mailan so here it is for you. czcams.com/video/fe8A8igoLfs/video.html
Thanks again for you support.
Kind regards
Dave
The instructions aren’t just bad, they’re nonexistent. It’s appalling, infuriating. If it hadn’t been for CZcams I, never would have figured it out, and I still have a wifi light blinking on and off for no reason I can see. Anyway, thanks for your great video. A life-saver!
Hi Gregorsamsa,
Glad we could help with our Lay-Z-Spa setup video, If the WiFi light is flashing it has not connected to your WiFi I suggest having a seprate 2.5 Ghz network instead of a dual 2.5+5 Ghz network. Setting up a 2.5 Ghz network may fix this. Also are you using the Lay-Z-Spa or Bestway app? I use the Bestway app as it allows for Home Assistant integration.
czcams.com/video/fow2Kaj3FRg/video.html is the part I run through the WiFi setup
Hope this helps
All the best Dave
Very helpful. But I get the app to talk the pump
Hi Clarence, I use the Bestway app as it also allows for API integration there is an EU and USA server so if one does not work try the other.
All the best and kind regards Dave
I cant get spa working as I have 5g wifi not 2g what do I do now grrrr some please help me
Brilliant video, just bought this one and will be putting it up next weekend.
Do you keep it turned on all the time? Heating anf filter?
Hi Georgina, Yes it's on 24/7. Not heating but on standby especially in winter for frost protect to work. We have ours automated with our solar panels so excess energy is put in there so it heats up for free. I am doing a video on how to automate it so I hope you subscribed.
All the best Dave
Hi excellent video. I used it to set up my Milan. So helpful! I can’t seem to find a link to the speaker light. Do you have one please.
Hi Broady, glad you found our lay-z-spa set up video helpful.
Here is the link you are looking for; Portable Bluetooth Speakers Floating LED Lights amzn.to/3k0DTJp
Have a look at these as well Ruyilam Submersible LED lights czcams.com/video/W2V2Qont2bE/video.html
I hope you subscribe as we have more lay-z-spa videos in the making
All the best
Dave
what do you mean by bubbles = heated ?
i started at 22c - 6 hours later its gone to 27c = / all covers are on
Hi FudgeyButter, In the past with the old units the bubbles had just outside air pumped into the water cooling it down much quicker than the new ones heat the air so it looses heat slower than before.
I was not saying you use the bubbles to heat you Spa as this would be very inefficient and noisy. If you are wanting to heat the Spa just run the heat mode, it will stop when the target temperature is reached.
I hope this helps all the best Dave
Fascinada
Hi Jason, I am glad you found our Lay-Z-Spa Milan setup video really interesting (Fascinada) :)
Please remember to like, share and subscribe.
All the best Dave
Very nice video. I've got a question about the pump.
If it is raining on it, will ot be ok?
Hi Tyrre,
Yes the pump can be left out in the rain. In fact as long as you keep it plugged in and powered on, with Freeze Shield you can leave it out all year.
The pump is splash proof, it has to be as it is next to the Spa. Just don't submerge the pump in the Spa, run a hose pipe over it or presser wash it and you will be fine.
Rain is no problem at all.
All the best, hope you subscribed as we have more Lay-Z-Spa videos in the making.
Dave
What are the sponge filters you mention? Not the same as filterballs?
Hi Lucbessonium, The sponge filters are easier to clean which is why I used to like them more. However they do not filter as well, so you have to change the water more often. The AbsorbaBalls suck out oil that leeks from your skin helping to keep the water and filter cleaner.
czcams.com/video/EDzKCl-l05A/video.html
Hope this helps
All the best
Dave
Mine won’t connect to the wifi. Have tried everything
Hi Vidda,
Do you have a seprate 2.5 Ghz network or a dual 2.5+5 Ghz network. Setting up a 2.5 Ghz network may fix this. Also are you using the Lay-Z-Spa or Bestway app? I use the Bestway app as it allows for Home Assistant integration.
czcams.com/video/fow2Kaj3FRg/video.html is the part I run through the WiFi setup
I hope this helps
Kind regards Dave
@@BrenTeckITSupporthuh?
Which would you recommend more? The Milan or Pairs?
Hi LM Plays, defiantly the Milan amzn.to/3ysPNU9 as it has better drainage, Freeze protect and WIFI if you want lights get the Ruyilam Submersible LED lights amzn.to/3ysPNU9 amzn.to/39oFGGk
I will be doing more videos about the Lay-z-spa WiFi so subscribe and click the bell notification icon. :) It will be worth it.
Dave
Hey, I bought my Lay-z spa Paris based on your last Hot tub video a few years ago. Love using it during lockdown. However, because of the cost of energy going up how did you justify getting another one (if you don’t mind me asking) I feel like I can no longer use mine due to the price increase. Have you looked in at all to seeing how to run it off grid. It would make for an interesting video to watch. Keep up the good work.
Hi Arktic, We lent our Paris to a family last year and never got it back, so we were in the market for a replacement. The new lay z spa Milan has WiFi so I am planning to get it to work with HomeAsistant as others have already done and our solar panels so when we have any excess electricity instead of selling it to the grid for next to nothing we will put it into heating the hot tub. czcams.com/video/9npLjYp79qI/video.html with the number of solar panels and battery storage we have we can run the lay-z-spa for free on a reasonably sunny day.
so for us, it is well worth having, with the spa late into the evening. It loses about 4 degrees overnight with the thermal jacket on amzn.to/3jYFxeu
Our house uses an average of 850w without the Spa and with the Lay z Spa on and heating our total usage is about 3000w
The specifications for the lay-z-spa are 2,050W and so it takes about 1hour to heat 2 degrees.
Take your energy price and times it by 2 then times the number of hours heating to get an estimate. At the moment (price per Kw 0.25*2 Kw)*10 Hours = £5 for heating the spa that day roughy.
you can use www.sust-it.net/energy-calculator.php to calculate the cost easily
I hope this helps all the best David
Is the floor supposed to be flat or is there a separate outlet to inflate the base? Thanks
Hi S J, The floor has a foam pad inside so the floor does not inflate. I strongly recommend the Lay-Z-Spa Floor Protector amzn.to/3K0UEyp it will help insulate, protect and give extra comfort to your spa.
I will be doing more videos about the Lay-z-spa WiFi so subscribe and click the bell notification icon. :) It will be worth it.
Dave
@@BrenTeckITSupport that would be great, I'm struggling to get the WiFi connected on mine at all.
@@sj6127 Hi S J,
If you are struggling getting the WiFi connected watch this part again 17:39 - WiFi Setup czcams.com/video/fow2Kaj3FRg/video.html
Be very patient it takes a long time for it to respond during setup Have a cup of tea or a Beer to hand!
Kind regards
Dave
Im not sure if I should buy the Palm Springs or the Milan? I can get both for the same price. Other than the wifi which i wont really use i think, are there other differences? What do you suggest?
Hi Michiel, Easy get the the Milan.
The only difference is the colour and WIFI as the Milan has WIFI and if you can get it at the same price get it!
I will be doing a vide abut the benefits of WIFI spa in the near future so subscribe and don't miss out. It can save a lot of money.
All the best
Dave
Ok thank you. Btw you mentioned that you will have to inflate it several times. Does this mean that you have to disconnect the unit every time to put extra air into the jacuzzi? Since you have to put the inflater onto the unit.
@@michiel3g Hi Michiel, yes you are very right. Before you disconnect the pump from the spa cover the in and outlets with the black rubber caps, then disconnect, reinflate and then reattach the pump. Make sure you remove the black caps before turning on the pump as it will run dry and give an error code, it will self reset once water can be detected. All easy enough to do but I might make a video of this next time I need to re-inflate it.
I hope you subscribed as we have the smart automation working now to heat the spa for free so going to start recording the how-to video soon.
All the best Dave
Does it work without wifi?
Hi Edsmith, yes it works absolutely fine without Wi-Fi you just can’t control it remotely or automate it without Wi-Fi.
I love the Wi-Fi control from my HomeAssistant server as it sends spare solar power to the Sap and heats it for free.
Hope this helps kind regards
Dave
What is 2g house WiFi I don't get it. I have 5g I think x
Hi Fleur,
First off we are not talking about mobile phone 5g this is a different thing, just in case you are getting confused between the two.
You should be able to check this in your router settings. Some cheaper / Free ISP routers may not show you these options and may only offer a combined WiFi SSID if so just use your WiFi like normal and hope it works. If not you may need to upgrade your router and possibly get a modem. Have a look at our Ausu AX88U setup video this is where you can set up the WiFi settings czcams.com/video/kLBCAhgGefc/video.html your router may vary but you should be able to access it from something like 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 in your web browser.
If that address does not work you can open a command prompt.
Win 10&11 Click Start,
type cmd
Press enter and type
ipconfig /all
Press enter and look for your default gateway. This will be your router's IP address. Enter this into your web browser and you can see your WiFi settings from there.
I hope this helps.
It is best practice to have a separate 2g network for smart home tech as this improves reliability and security. But sometimes you can get away with just having a combined network.
I hope you have subscribed as we are working on a new video showing how to automate the Lay-Z-Spa to make it cheaper and posable generate an income from running it.
All the best and if you need any more help just ask.
Dave
are you sure the bubbles are heated? pretty sure the heater is still in the same place as always which is through the filter system.
the airjet plus does not mention this that there is another heating element that goes in the bubble airways. ? where did you find this information, thank you.
Hi Unlimited, it does not state that it has heated bubbles anywhere. When I hold the tube on the inside of the spa where the air goes to the centre ring it is warm to the touch. If the ambient colder air was going through it would feel colder so I am assuming the air is being heated somehow. The pump and heater for the water were on at the same time so it could be the ambient air temp in the pump unit is hotter than the outside air. The exhaust air for the pumps which will be warmer could be fed into the airflow of the bubbles? Also, the temperature of the spa does not seem to drop as quickly when the bubbles are on. The new Lay-z-spa's have gotten a more efficient heater for the water so that could be the reason for the temperature being more stable when in use. This is all just my speculation and feelings when using it, but I am convinced that the bubbles are warmer than the previous one we had. I hope this clears up my feeling sorry for the confusion.
Just so glad we got it. I will be releasing a video on how to automate the spa so it heats for free using our solar panels and Home Assistant, so hope you have subscribed and clicked the bell notification button.
All the best Dave
@@BrenTeckITSupport okay so I made a reply to this but now it's gone.
The airjet plus I saw in a pic from lay-z spa said Warm Air, so I assume they got the cooling closer to the heating element on the newer pump which has wifi and 2x bubble speed.
thanks for your answer, quick reply is really great.
bought the 180cm thermal cover for my helsinki, it does say on their site that it doesn't really fit perfectly even tho its a 180cm pool from them but wouldn't fully touch the bottom.
@@unlimiteduploads2971 Hi, I have just found it in the instructions www.lay-z-spa.co.uk/find-your-manual/2021/milan-airJet-plus.pdf page 20-21 MASSAGE SYSTEM BUTTON: "NOTE: Heat and massage system work together to create a warm massage experience." I could not remember reading it when replying to you first but I used it a couple of days ago and it definitely is warm to hold the tube. Odd that they do not make a big deal on this in their marketing as it is definitely a selling point and extra feature that others products might not have.
Yes, they do state "Please note that the 180cm round thermal cover does not give a complete fit to the Helsinki and Napa leaving a few cm uncovered at the bottom. You may want to consider the 196cm but this will have a more loose fit." You could get some pool noodles or Pipe Insulation Foam amzn.to/3N90EKt bout 6 or 7 of them and zip tie amzn.to/42hdNoZ them together for the bottom?
All the best Dave
@@BrenTeckITSupport Okay so my comment gets deleted cause I say a word youtube doesn't like which is a d v yeah u know the rest.
So, this is said on every pump, 3rd old one, 2nd old one and the new airjet plus pumps, says the exact same thing.
page 27
www.lay-z-spa.co.uk/find-your-manual/2021/hollywood-airjet.pdf
and older pump www.lay-z-spa.co.uk/find-your-manual/2020/helsinki.pdf
So sadly, there is definitely nothing new with the airjet plus pump, bubbles comes in from the same big connector into the pool and right out of the pool.
there are 2 heating elements in the pump for the water each 1kw each, so 2kw normal operation and 1kw + 800w (pump) when running bubbles so it doesn't exceed the power limit they set at 2050w ish and 10amp fuse.
Had a longer comment but youtube removes it, but yeah, cool that you work so hard for your followers, great to see! but I think we solved this.
Hence why layz spa never spoke about this cause it was nothing new, if they did make a new version with hotter bubbles they would definitely brought it up.
@@unlimiteduploads2971 Hi, Thanks for all of this really interesting and useful info much appreciated.
Having to watch what ones posts online is really starting to become a pain. Most people don't want to deliberately offend others but it can not be avoided in its entirety as everyone finds different things offensive. Censoring everyone because of this is rediculous.
Thanks again and all the best
Dave
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Hi Adelia, thank you for pointing this out to us. However, we have never and will never use any automated view, like or comment generation tactics as we work hard to get to where we are and I don't want to risk upsetting the algorithm.
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All the best
David
This video was a huge help, thank you so much!
Hi Drew Walker, Sorry for the delay in our reply but we have a lot going on at the moment.
Thanks for you comments it really means a lot to us and glad we could help you out.
Hope you subscribed as we do have more Lay-Z-Spa videos in the making so you will get to see them when they come out. One which can get the Lay-Z-Spa heated for free!
Thanks for you comments
All the best Dave