How do I start my hot tub?
I just bought this house a few months back. It came with a hot tub and I want to get it running, but I know nothing about hot tubs. What do I do and where do I start?
First, make certain it is plugged in. Some spas can plug directly into a regular GFCI outlet and others, like mine, are connected to their own fuse box. Make sure if it is plugged into a GFCI that the switch (the little red one in the middle) is sending power to the unit. If it is plugged into a fuse box, check that the breaker switch is on and sending power to the tub. Look at the spa and find the control panel. Mine is digital and under a cover in the front and inside the spa. If the spa is empty, you will need to fill it with water and treat it with chemicals. To do this, bring a container to the pool/spa supplier in your area so they can test your water and set you up with a treatment system. I use Bacquacil which is neither chlorine or bromide based because I like the feel of soft water. Check your filters to see whether they are dirty or need to be replaced. You may want to bring one with you to the supply house because there is a special cleaner just for the filters. If the tub is too dirty to fill from the start you will need to clean it out before you fill it with water. Once you fill it with water, you will add the chemicals in the proper amounts determined by the test and circulate them. Watch the jets to make certain that they are free flowing and not clogged with debris. Most of the jets in mine can be removed for cleaning simply by twisting them out. You can use a soft toothbrush to remove any debris from the jets. Then you can set the temperature (right now mine is around 100, but I’m in CA where is doesn’t get too cold). Mine takes about 6-8 hours to heat up before it is comfortable enough to use.
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