Updated 3-7-24
‘Spring Ahead’ this weekend
This weekend, the clocks spring ahead an hour for daylight savings. And while we may lose an hour of sleep, the upside is: Spring is around the corner.
So? How does a hot tubber get ready for spring? By giving your spa a full cleaning, inside and out. (Note: If you don’t have the time yourself, you can always call on Best Hot Tubs to get your spa ready for spring.)
Hot Tub Seasonal Maintenance (Greater NYC/Long Island/NY):
“Even if you have closed your spa down for the winter, build up in the plumbing still occurs because of the anti-freeze,” says our own Bill Renter. “So it’s a good time for a purge cleaning.”
Bill adds that any time you change your water, even for routine maintenance, it’s a good idea to do a purge cleaning.
TIP: In the case of closed down hot tubs, the spa will have to be filled with water before adding the purge.
For all you DIY-ers, here are Bill’s 11 Steps for purging and cleaning your spa:
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- If empty, fill hot tub with water
- Remove the filters and let them float in the water.
- Put your spa jets on high
- Add a purging gel.
- Let the serum run through the plumbing for 30 minutes with the hot tub jets on.
Serum Water Care Purge at Work
TIP: A build-up of foam is a natural part of the purge process. If the foam gets too much and begins to spill over edges of the hot tub, just turn off the jets for 10-15 minutes. Then restart again until you have completed 30 minutes of the purging.
Hot Tub Installation and Maintenance:
6. Drain the spa, wiping/cleaning the interior down as you drain it. This will ensure no sticky residue from purged contaminants adheres to the shell.
7. Hose off filters (or change them, if it’s time). Reinstall them.
8. Remove the JetPaks (for Bullfrog Spas), drain them, and wipe them clean.
9. Refill the spa with clean water
10. Check the cover to make sure it’s in good condition and not retaining water.
11. Add the necessary chemicals and check they are in proper balance
12. Check the spa again over the next 24 hours to be sure it’s operating properly.
Now, you’re set to get your hot tub ready for those many hours you’ll be spending in your hot tub. And of course, if you’d like Best Hot Tubs to do your maintenance, give us a call or contact us:
FARMINGDALE, NY: 1911 Broadhollow Rd | Farmingdale, NY 11735
Email: farmingdale@besthottubs.com | Phone: (631) 465-0175
WINDHAM, NY:
275 CR 65 -(Corner of Route 23 & CR 65) | Windham, NY 12496
Email: windham@besthottubs.com | Phone: (518) 734-9100
