Thanks 2nd hand no manual, same issues good to know I did exactly same and same leak. Curious about the other parts peices like the washers valves and how the chemicals are dealt with ! How often do you drain yours? All the extras. And why or how do you find leak cause I need to refill air everyday. Slow air loss
Hey Tim, just got one for an early Christmas present. Watched your video- super helpful. Thanks! One question before I set mine up (it may have been asked before)… is seems like it’s pretty loud when it’s running the bubbles. Is it as loud as it seems on the video? TIA
Hey Tim, I’ve set mine up and used it a couple times. About 3 days ago I noticed it had shut off and it had an E90 error. I didn’t think they needed it, but I went ahead and changed the filters out. It runs for about 4-5 mins and then shuts off with the E90 message. Any tips?
I had the same problem changed filters ran for a couple mins, I even took all the filters off at one point. I found a video of opening the actual big blue pump and cleaned a few things and mine has been working let me try to find the video
GOOD VIDEO. I'VE HAD MINE 3 SEASONS NOW AND I LOVE IT. PLEASE DEFLATE USING THE AIR VALVE (DO NOT WALK ON IT TO GET THE AIR OUT). THIS WILL SUCK ENOUGH OUT TO PUT IT IN THE STORAGE BAG.
Hello, my son just bought this hot tub for me as a gift. I wanted to know if you should keep it plugged into to heat 24/7 or how does that work? Thanks!
Yeah if you wanna get in it daily , it takes like 20hrs to go from hose water to 104 degrees. I usually turn the heat on the night before I get in and by noon the next day it’s hot… I haven’t noticed any kind of increase in the electric bill and I did have it on 24/7 for the first couple weeks, but didn’t use it daily and felt that hot water was going to waste . Make sure you add plenty of chemicals hot water gets dirty fast
Still using it, the water over time has stained it a little and I had an issue with a pump error and had to buy a part online. But it’s still working for me
This is my second Intex Spa and I like them a lot. I've noticed something that I dont know if its because mine is defective or if its supposed to happen like this. I needed to put some more air in my cover part and when I took the top of the part where you connect the air hose, water started coming out. Is this normal?
Hey Tim we have one I just watched your video our power went out and it doesn't want to seem to run it just beeps what can we do I sure would appreciate it if you get back to us and let us know what's going on Thank
Sometimes it confuses the built in electronics and it thinks the filters are blocked. So I would remove the filters and try to reset it and the plug, if it runs just put the filters back on. You can also try disconnecting the hoses on the out side and try to run it hose by hose, if it runs just connect it back. It has to be something simple, might just need to reset the breaker that goes to that hot tub. This is we’re I would start, then can move on to a few electrical things
Do you know how to install a new hot tub control unit without draining the water I just got a replacement from Intex they told me you don't have to drain the water but I can't figure out how to take it off without having the water come out
I got rid of old water and refilled but now when I tried to put the heat on it says E90 does anyone know what this means? Ill see if I can find it in google
Its an error code... If alarm code E90 is displayed on the control panel, it means no water is flowing through the system. Check and make sure of the following: Water is filled to the recommended level. cartridge if necessary.)
My husband will be getting me one soon I cant wait do you think the 4 person is big enough or should I get the six person thank you so much have a beautiful day God bless you always
I just want to ask, where it says the spy may be installed within 5 feet if it's permanently connected by a minimum solid copper conductor to the wire connector on the terminal box. Is anyone else doing that?
In the beginning of the video what is the brown thing next to the test strips and where does it go. Also there is a tool for something whats it for and where do the caps go?
Honestly everything you mentioned is in a drawer, I didn’t use any of it because it never showed in the instructions to use them. The caps I have no idea there is only 2, the tool I tried to use on the Air hole to tighten and it didn’t fit but it’s a tool for something sorry but I honestly didn’t use any of it
@@elitesportsmedia Thanks i appreciate the honesty. We got ours last week and i brought it to our place up north. Started to unpack it and had to leave because of an emergency. Saw the parts and had no idea where they go. Oring washers must be extras
Yeah that’s what I’m thinking maybe for storage when storing the heater unit so nothing gets inside, I guess I did the bare minimum and if it didn’t show me I didn’t see them useful haha .
I bought an Intex 6 person hot tub. Filled it last night and did first shock per directions. I went out today and it's yellow/green 🤢 I put bromine tablets in the floatie, algae remover and clarity liquid. I turned it on so the Jets are going now. We have well water so that might be part of it. Any suggestions?
Wow yellowush green after 1 night, I mean maybe you had some build up in your hose but usually that comes out first. If it’s still yellow I would drain it and start over. I did notice one time I used a certain shock and it turned the water a little yellow I try just sticking to chlorine tabs. You don’t wanna over do the chemicals in such a small tub and I know you said yours was a 6, I wish I could tell you more but I honestly would drain it and try again with maybe not using that shock maybe it was a bad shock. Sorry couldn’t be more help but haven’t had that issue
@@elitesportsmedia I personally would not be inclined to do a Shock immediately. Wait a day or two with the heater and bubbles on and test the water, IMO. 🤔
@@sevenwonders1717 it didn't matter. A few days after this post I got the E90 error code on the pump and the water was leaking out 😢 I sent it back and luckily got a full refund. Going to save up and buy a real hot tub eventually, it's going to take a while but it's better than the alternative of getting that code and not being able to return it and get a refund. I miss it so much already 💔
hi, i have my spa for 3 years, the old model filter heater broke, i bought the new one. there is no port for the air hose to go in to fill the spa with air. i use the old filter to fill it with air almost daily as i have a pinhole i cannot locate. how do i fill the air into the spa? i see your video , i see a long hose. this hose did not come with my new filter. mine is hooked up to the spa and running. i see a clamp thing on the botton port...i assume this has something to do with it. water will definitely run out if i open that clamp ? i use gmail can u get me there please ? jrod77
I have those same washers I never used them. I think they are spares for those three hoses on the side of it starts leaking but I have not used them either
@@bigdozie93 Tim stated " I have those same washers I never used them. I think they are spares for those three hoses on the side of it starts leaking but I have not used them either". That's the issue if he didn't use them.
Is the bottom inflated at all? We just bought one and it seemed odd that the bottom was not inflated/hard. Instructions were missing! Thanks so much for the video!
@@elitesportsmedia I don't recall What they are called, but I am thinking about setting it up on 1 or 2 layers of those 2x2 Foot "Jigsaw Puzzle" Looking Foot Relief Mats that you can buy for Garages or Shops.
It isn’t louder than a central air unit. It’s surprisingly not as loud as you think. I live in a condo and use it at night and my neighbors have never said a thing.
Did you get an “E-90” warning message after pressing the 🔥 button? I don’t have anything obstructing the outlet grid, and also didn’t have water filled up to the line either. Will this message disappear once water has risen to a higher level? Thanks
@@elitesportsmedia I filled the water up so it would be higher than the filter and that did the trick You can’t heat the hot tub if there is no water to pull in. Thanks for responding
I only added a chlorine tablet and shock to It, it’s not real big so don’t need a lot, and then just use test stripes to check levels. The test stripes that came in box I didn’t like got some other ones from Walmart
@@elitesportsmedia Try the "Bio Guard" chlorine tabs for spas. When we had a pool, we ONLY used their tabs and put liquid chlorine in once weekly. Bio Guard keep "everything" in check and our pool was the easiest maint pool we ever had using the Bio Guard. They are really, really a life saver when it comes to keeping the water "perfect".
@@elitesportsmedia You're very welcome. You can get them from a company out of CT and they have free 2 day shipping if over a $50. Always shipped the same day or very next day (depending on what time I placed order) and always rec'd on time. Not everyone sells Bioguard. Company is Hydropool.com
Also i can not understand how come u have 2 filters and two plugs for filters and i have only one. Once again i have exact same spa for 4 people. I thought yours was for 6 that s why u have two filters. So odd
@@elitesportsmedia yeah I just wondered if the water would go through the hole and mess something up if I need it I’ll buy a spare on Amazon or something thx
My wife just said you do, so it functions or helps with something besides just being a cool light when I get home I’ll check it myself, but she said I needed to have it, I’m not sure why it doesn’t function as a filter but???? I dunno I’ll check it out in a little
Ok !!! My oldest son says the heat comes out of that hole, that all it does is redirect the heat to the sides. He likes to take it off so the heat comes straight out, he said we haven’t been using it lol, the light at night looks kool. He said the little rubber buttons on it get pretty dirty, so might be better without it … just his 2 cents but he is right we have it off at the moment
BY NOW NOW I HOPE YOU HAVE FILTERS IN CORRECT PLACE AS WELL AS LIGHT, FILTERS ONE ABOVE OTHER BY YOUR INLET PIPES , VIDEO NOT SHOWING CORRECT LOCATION.
Seriously? Cuz I put the filters on, like in this video, and the light above connection by hoses, and bubbles came out from light when I turned on filter. Thought to myself, "well now that's odd." You may have a point here Sir!
Thank you for making this video!! It was extremely helpful since we bought ours secondhand and it didn’t have a manual!
I skipped reading instructions after I found this video. You saved me lol thx!!
Brother, your review was solid all the way through. Thanks sir
Thank you! The valve info was extremely helpful. We could not figure out how to stop the air leak. Great advise!
Merci Tim for your very simple setup ! With your video..No instructions required !
Thank you so much for the set up you made it easier than the instructions did.
Lol no lie I would rather watch a short video and do it from memory than read the instructions.
@@elitesportsmedia agreed. Thank you!
Thanks, i have been wanting one for the longest time....its nice to know that there is an inflatable bubble spa 😀
Make sure you use the O-ring I had the same problem
Great video thanks, i ordered one and helps to watch to prep for setup, appreciate the video!
Thank you we have enjoyed it a lot been so hot we haven’t used it lately
THANK YOU so much for this video, you made my life so much easier!! ❤
Thanks. Great video. Nice follow up.
Thanks 2nd hand no manual, same issues good to know I did exactly same and same leak. Curious about the other parts peices like the washers valves and how the chemicals are dealt with ! How often do you drain yours? All the extras. And why or how do you find leak cause I need to refill air everyday. Slow air loss
Thank you very much sir. You saved me hours
Hey Tim, just got one for an early Christmas present. Watched your video- super helpful. Thanks! One question before I set mine up (it may have been asked before)… is seems like it’s pretty loud when it’s running the bubbles. Is it as loud as it seems on the video? TIA
To be honest yes they are kinda loud know that I think
About it
Hey Tim, I’ve set mine up and used it a couple times. About 3 days ago I noticed it had shut off and it had an E90 error. I didn’t think they needed it, but I went ahead and changed the filters out. It runs for about 4-5 mins and then shuts off with the E90 message. Any tips?
I had the same problem changed filters ran for a couple mins, I even took all the filters off at one point. I found a video of opening the actual big blue pump and cleaned a few things and mine has been working let me try to find the video
Thanks! Dumb question ig guessing but how do you install the filter?
GOOD VIDEO. I'VE HAD MINE 3 SEASONS NOW AND I LOVE IT. PLEASE DEFLATE USING THE AIR VALVE (DO NOT WALK ON IT TO GET THE AIR OUT). THIS WILL SUCK ENOUGH OUT TO PUT IT IN THE STORAGE BAG.
Hello, my son just bought this hot tub for me as a gift. I wanted to know if you should keep it plugged into to heat 24/7 or how does that work? Thanks!
Yeah if you wanna get in it daily , it takes like 20hrs to go from hose water to 104 degrees. I usually turn the heat on the night before I get in and by noon the next day it’s hot… I haven’t noticed any kind of increase in the electric bill and I did have it on 24/7 for the first couple weeks, but didn’t use it daily and felt that hot water was going to waste . Make sure you add plenty of chemicals hot water gets dirty fast
Awesome video
Thank you very much !! Really appreciate that
Your video was a game changer thanks
Yeah!!! Thank you
love it works great. just the right size
the info says to keep 5 feet away from metal things. what are the chances of me being electrocuted?
I guess I over looked that? Mine is right next to big metal poles never had any issues 😂 I think pretty good but I I don’t like the sound of that
Is there some way to put on the heat and turn off the filters while heating?
I can't figure out how put air in with that hose?
So you have to connect that hose then twist it to the right and it locks, and will fill up, then when full you must twist to the left
Is a good start on how to put it together thank you!!
I like the locks on the top.
This was very helpful. How has it held up over the year?
Still using it, the water over time has stained it a little and I had an issue with a pump error and had to buy a part online. But it’s still working for me
What is the thing that needs batteries??? An d”light a up”?? What do you do with it!?
Thanks for making this
This is my second Intex Spa and I like them a lot. I've noticed something that I dont know if its because mine is defective or if its supposed to happen like this. I needed to put some more air in my cover part and when I took the top of the part where you connect the air hose, water started coming out. Is this normal?
Nope that is not supposed to happen
Hey Tim we have one I just watched your video our power went out and it doesn't want to seem to run it just beeps what can we do I sure would appreciate it if you get back to us and let us know what's going on Thank
Sometimes it confuses the built in electronics and it thinks the filters are blocked. So I would remove the filters and try to reset it and the plug, if it runs just put the filters back on. You can also try disconnecting the hoses on the out side and try to run it hose by hose, if it runs just connect it back. It has to be something simple, might just need to reset the breaker that goes to that hot tub. This is we’re I would start, then can move on to a few electrical things
Do you know how to install a new hot tub control unit without draining the water I just got a replacement from Intex they told me you don't have to drain the water but I can't figure out how to take it off without having the water come out
I know there Capps you can buy that go over the filters, that would stop the water but other than that I domtn
Did you leave the plug on the inside bottom, OPEN? OR CLOSED????
I got rid of old water and refilled but now when I tried to put the heat on it says E90 does anyone know what this means? Ill see if I can find it in google
Its an error code...
If alarm code E90 is displayed on the control panel, it means no water is flowing through the system. Check and make sure of the following: Water is filled to the recommended level. cartridge if necessary.)
How did you fix the leak? After setting it up ours leaked too and i was wondering how yiu fixed it.
Can you set it to like 75 - 80 Degrees to use as a "Cold Spa" during the Hotter Months? Thanks!
Yes but it still feels hotter lol
@@elitesportsmedia Thanks Tim! 😂 Maybe I'll try 60 degrees.
Lol
That's what I wanna do. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter! 😁
Add ice! The sun will heat it up. We've been way over 100 for days.
Hi , can I use it in summer I mean turn it to cold !
Nope, well kinda but it’s willl just be the water temperature, it’s does not kool the water
My husband will be getting me one soon I cant wait do you think the 4 person is big enough or should I get the six person thank you so much have a beautiful day God bless you always
I would get the 6, 4 is too small in my opinion . The 4 will fit 2 adults comfortably
@@elitesportsmedia thank you
I just want to ask, where it says the spy may be installed within 5 feet if it's permanently connected by a minimum solid copper conductor to the wire connector on the terminal box. Is anyone else doing that?
Spa not spy
In the beginning of the video what is the brown thing next to the test strips and where does it go. Also there is a tool for something whats it for and where do the caps go?
Honestly everything you mentioned is in a drawer, I didn’t use any of it because it never showed in the instructions to use them. The caps I have no idea there is only 2, the tool I tried to use on the Air hole to tighten and it didn’t fit but it’s a tool for something sorry but I honestly didn’t use any of it
@@elitesportsmedia Thanks i appreciate the honesty. We got ours last week and i brought it to our place up north. Started to unpack it and had to leave because of an emergency. Saw the parts and had no idea where they go. Oring washers must be extras
Yeah that’s what I’m thinking maybe for storage when storing the heater unit so nothing gets inside, I guess I did the bare minimum and if it didn’t show me I didn’t see them useful haha .
Brown thing is floating holder for chlorine tabs (or bromine). Tool is to lock the cover clips so kids can't get into it
Thanks Amber
Do you turn on machine to filter while heating up first time?
I usally do espically if I don’t use it for a lil
What about the other circular thing you inflated? What does that do?
It is part of the cover it’s an insulator
Are you doing chlorine or salt?
Chlorine
Are there legs or rubber pads under the motor or does it sit plastic to patio. If no legs does it vibrate around?
Rubber legs
no it does not vibrate
We did not get legs to attach. But there are holes there
Let me double check when I get home and I will see
Mine doesn’t have legs either I’m sorry but it does not vibrate
How da f my hose does not stay lock up there at all. I have exactly the same spa. And for the cover i had to hold it with my hands
I bought an Intex 6 person hot tub. Filled it last night and did first shock per directions. I went out today and it's yellow/green 🤢 I put bromine tablets in the floatie, algae remover and clarity liquid. I turned it on so the Jets are going now. We have well water so that might be part of it. Any suggestions?
Wow yellowush green after 1 night, I mean maybe you had some build up in your hose but usually that comes out first. If it’s still yellow I would drain it and start over. I did notice one time I used a certain shock and it turned the water a little yellow I try just sticking to chlorine tabs. You don’t wanna over do the chemicals in such a small tub and I know you said yours was a 6, I wish I could tell you more but I honestly would drain it and try again with maybe not using that shock maybe it was a bad shock. Sorry couldn’t be more help but haven’t had that issue
@@elitesportsmedia I personally would not be inclined to do a Shock immediately. Wait a day or two with the heater and bubbles on and test the water, IMO. 🤔
@@sevenwonders1717 it didn't matter. A few days after this post I got the E90 error code on the pump and the water was leaking out 😢 I sent it back and luckily got a full refund. Going to save up and buy a real hot tub eventually, it's going to take a while but it's better than the alternative of getting that code and not being able to return it and get a refund. I miss it so much already 💔
@@sevenwonders1717 oh and all we had to do was add Clorox clarifier to it and it immediately turned clear and was blue again... For a few days anyway
@@djajt1 That sux... Glad you got the Refund! 👌
Just watched this, saved me from reading the darn instructions. Lol
11:04
Power? Is it standard 110 household receptacle?
Yes
hi, i have my spa for 3 years, the old model filter heater broke, i bought the new one. there is no port for the air hose to go in to fill the spa with air. i use the old filter to fill it with air almost daily as i have a pinhole i cannot locate. how do i fill the air into the spa? i see your video , i see a long hose. this hose did not come with my new filter. mine is hooked up to the spa and running. i see a clamp thing on the botton port...i assume this has something to do with it. water will definitely run out if i open that clamp ? i use gmail can u get me there please ? jrod77
Gotcha
Sent you an email with pictures
So are u just sitting on the ground? Do u float?
Hey Tim, I have 3 washers that came with the unit. Did you need to install those, or are those spares? Thx!
I have those same washers I never used them. I think they are spares for those three hoses on the side of it starts leaking but I have not used them either
@@elitesportsmedia That's why you had the leak. The washers are to be used with the hoses.
@@kathyswan3600 they had washers on the hoses already. You added more?
@@bigdozie93 Tim stated " I have those same washers I never used them. I think they are spares for those three hoses on the side of it starts leaking but I have not used them either". That's the issue if he didn't use them.
His key words are ""I never used them either".....(talking about the spare washers). Hope this helps.
Thank you!
Is the bottom inflated at all? We just bought one and it seemed odd that the bottom was not inflated/hard. Instructions were missing! Thanks so much for the video!
No the bottom is not inflated it just sits on the Like bubble wrap rug
@@elitesportsmedia I don't recall What they are called, but I am thinking about setting it up on 1 or 2 layers of those 2x2 Foot "Jigsaw Puzzle" Looking Foot Relief Mats that you can buy for Garages or Shops.
That’s a great idea !!!
Do the bubbles massage or just throw water out? What about the noise? Did you compare with the coleman?.. what made you decide? I like the navy color.
Just throw out water, it can be loud when the bubbles are on yes, just read reviews and this one seemed better not as big in person though
It isn’t louder than a central air unit. It’s surprisingly not as loud as you think. I live in a condo and use it at night and my neighbors have never said a thing.
Did you get an “E-90” warning message after pressing the 🔥 button?
I don’t have anything obstructing the outlet grid, and also didn’t have water filled up to the line either. Will this message disappear once water has risen to a higher level?
Thanks
No it’s a clogged filter, the air is not flowing properly, might try new filters ot if worse comes to worse opening your unit to check connections
@@elitesportsmedia I filled the water up so it would be higher than the filter and that did the trick
You can’t heat the hot tub if there is no water to pull in. Thanks for responding
My man !!!! Glad you got it going !!! I got the error and got a new filter and that worked I will try that next time might of saved me a few $ thanks
fill bottom with water or air?
The bottom is just warer
Hello, does anyone know if you can refill the air when the tub is full of water?
I’ve done it before just to add a little air, so yes you can don’t know if it’s recommended but I never had a problem
Yes u can. I have the same hot tub.
You can definitely put air in it when it’s full of water
how do you fill air if water is connected ? without pump devise? can you use compressor? please explain
That bottom right just pushes air threw it , so when you connect that hose only air pushes through so you can air it up when water is in there.
How has it held up over the year ?
Hi , just wondering if you needed to add any chemicals? If so, what?
I only added a chlorine tablet and shock to
It, it’s not real big so don’t need a lot, and then just use test stripes to check levels. The test stripes that came in box I didn’t like got some other ones from Walmart
@@elitesportsmedia Try the "Bio Guard" chlorine tabs for spas. When we had a pool, we ONLY used their tabs and put liquid chlorine in once weekly. Bio Guard keep "everything" in check and our pool was the easiest maint pool we ever had using the Bio Guard. They are really, really a life saver when it comes to keeping the water "perfect".
Thank you so much
@@elitesportsmedia You're very welcome. You can get them from a company out of CT and they have free 2 day shipping if over a $50. Always shipped the same day or very next day (depending on what time I placed order) and always rec'd on time. Not everyone sells Bioguard. Company is Hydropool.com
Your awesome thank you
Where does the filter go?
2 of them both on inside
FYI for the error codes everyone seems to be getting. It is discussed in this video: czcams.com/video/T5HwYLYaW-A/video.html
Maybe it's the "PUMP" Button
😂
Also i can not understand how come u have 2 filters and two plugs for filters and i have only one. Once again i have exact same spa for 4 people. I thought yours was for 6 that s why u have two filters. So odd
That’s really odd, I’m not sure either ? Do you have two spots to connect them to?
8:18 do you need that piece because I’m pretty sure it wasn’t packed with ours
The part that has the light built inside it with batteries?
@@elitesportsmedia yeah I just wondered if the water would go through the hole and mess something up if I need it I’ll buy a spare on Amazon or something thx
My wife just said you do, so it functions or helps with something besides just being a cool light when I get home I’ll check it myself, but she said I needed to have it, I’m not sure why it doesn’t function as a filter but???? I dunno I’ll check it out in a little
Ok !!!
My oldest son says the heat comes out of that hole, that all it does is redirect the heat to the sides. He likes to take it off so the heat comes straight out, he said we haven’t been using it lol, the light at night looks kool. He said the little rubber buttons on it get pretty dirty, so might be better without it … just his 2 cents but he is right we have it off at the moment
@@elitesportsmedia oh ok thank you lol I appreciate that
That very loud. My neighbors would be mad.
Downside it's to loud
To be honest I forgets it’s running most of the time
@@elitesportsmedia still good for the price though
My man !! You are right
Tub
You talk way too much
BY NOW NOW I HOPE YOU HAVE FILTERS IN CORRECT PLACE AS WELL AS LIGHT, FILTERS ONE ABOVE OTHER BY YOUR INLET PIPES , VIDEO NOT SHOWING CORRECT LOCATION.
Seriously? Cuz I put the filters on, like in this video, and the light above connection by hoses, and bubbles came out from light when I turned on filter. Thought to myself, "well now that's odd." You may have a point here Sir!
makes a lot of noise, it's not quiet, hurts😲😫