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