Beginner’s Guide to Spa & Hot Tub Care
- Test and adjust your spa water balance 2-4 times per week.
- Clean the spa filter every 1-2 weeks, and replace annually.
- Keep the spa clean; drain and refill every 3-4 months.
- Air out the spa cover twice per week.
- Add water as needed to keep the spa full.
Just so, how often should I add chlorine to my hot tub?
You should put chlorine in your hot tub at least once a week. However, some people prefer to add a small amount after each use. Finding the best water care routine will depend on how often and how many people use it. Chlorine levels should be between 1.5 and 3.0 ppm.
Keeping this in consideration, what is easier to maintain a pool or hot tub?
Like a swim spa, a hot tub does take more work to maintain than a pool. Weekly testing and water maintenance, monthly filter cleaning and draining, and cleaning your spa every three months are pretty standard.
What is the monthly cost to run a hot tub?
Modern manufacturers advertise the cost to run their hot tubs at about one dollar per day, with $50 per month at the high end. The energy cost of a hot tub varies based mainly on the heater, which usually draws between 1,500 watts or 6,000 watts.
How do I keep my hot tub water clean?
How can I prevent getting cloudy water in my hot tub?
- Shower before using hot tub (don’t use any soap, just rinse off in the water)
- Don’t wash swimming costumes in detergent. Just rinse them in warm water after use.
- Clean filters regularly.
- Make sure your water chemistry is correct.
What’s the difference between a hot tub and a swim spa?
That’s because hot tubs offer an inclusive seating area, perfect for rest, relaxation and socialization. Swim spas, on the other hand, have the same inclusive seating, but with a large tank area that’s geared toward exercise and recreation.
Can I drain my hot tub into the grass?
Saltwater spas and hot tubs should never be drained on a lawn. However, more traditional chlorine-treated hot tubs can be drained safely if the cover is left off and the chlorine and bromine levels are allowed to dip below 1 ppm or, even better, below detectable levels.
Are hot tubs dirtier than pools?
Hot tubs also make for a greater maintenance challenge than pools. “The warm water increases bacteria and uses up chlorine quicker,” says Michele Hlavsa, an epidemiologist and head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Healthy Swimming and Cryptosporidiosis program.
Do hot tubs take a lot of maintenance?
In order to keep your hot tub in top-condition all throughout the year, you will need to maintain your tub properly. You will need to regularly balance your water, clean and replace filters, clean/drain/refill your tub, and make sure it stays protected in harsh winter months.
Can you use a hot tub as a swimming pool?
Hot tubs can be used the same as a pool for this activity and are perfect for taking a soak and relaxing under the stars. Bring out some warm towels, a cup of herbal tea or lemonade and enjoy a sunset hydrotherapy session or watching the full moon from the comfortable warm waters of your hot tub.
Should I leave my hot tub on all the time?
One question we sometimes get asked is should I leave my hot tub on all the time? The answer is yes! Hot tubs are designed to be left on permanently and this is how they work best. Of course, they’ll need to be drained regularly but for the most part, they are left on 24/7.
How often should you change the water in a hot tub?
Why does my hot tub go slimy?
Your water could appear greenish or cloudy, or the sides of your hot tub shell could feel slippery and slimy to the touch. Algae will generally form in a hot tub when the pH levels in the water are imbalanced or when not enough sanitization chemicals, such as bromine or chlorine, have been added.
Should I shock my hot tub after every use?
Dead skin and other elements like hair may end up dropping in the hot tub, leaving the tub in a mess. It is essential to shock the hot tub frequently – at least once every week. It is important to use Chlorine shocks as well as non-Chlorine shocks.