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HOT TUB START UP 101

POWER OFF YOUR HOT TUB

  • Remove Hot Tub/ Swim Spa Filter – Insert garden hose with pre-hose filter attached
  • Fill your hot tub/swim spa to the proper level at bottom of headrests
  • Power on. Hot tub/swim spa should energize and pumps will start circulating
  • Hit jets on and off to purge air ASAP (about 3 times)
  • After hot tub/swim spa is running, test water for baseline test strip (take a picture for a
    baseline)

TIME TO ADD CHEMICALS

  • Add a half bottle of METAL & STAIN REMOVER.
  • Leave spa filter out for 24 hours
  • Add FROG EASE after 12 hours after being plugged in or when water reaches 80 degrees
  • Adjust up and down as you test water chemistry. Blue portion of the ball with last about 4
    months.
  • Gray portion will last 4 to 5 weeks (watch for the flip!)
  • Test water after 24 hour at temperature
  • Add chemicals as needed 2 to 3 times weekly minimum.

ROUTINE SPA CARE

EVERY USE – Add Chlorine/Bromine. 1 tablespoon per person
WEEKLY – Add Shock 1-2 times a week or as needed. 1 tablespoon/person average use
WEEKLY – Test water 2 times per week minimum.
Test water multiple times weekly until you feel comfortable with your tub water chemistry
QUARTERLY – Drain every 90 days or every 6 months depending on usage

You can call Country Homes Power for water chemistry tips and help
509-466-9100