How to Winterize And Close A Hot Tub Spa. First of all, please realize that most damage that occurs to hot tub spas is caused by improper winterization. Also realize that the damage that can be done due to freezing is very costly to repair. Be very careful if you choose to close down your own spa. If you have any doubts, it is much better to contact a local spa professional to do this for you !

How to Open a Hot Tub Spa. First of all, please realize that most damage that occurs to hot tub spas is caused by improper winterization or when the spa is not used for long periods of time. When it comes time to open up your spa, this is when these problems will become evident. While it is strongly recommended to have a pool or spa professional close your spa for the winter, many homeowners do successfully tackle the job of spa opening themselves. It is much less risky!

How To Open, Drain and Clean a Hot Tub Spa – Video. In This How-To Video, Dan Harrison goes through the steps necessary to open, drain and clean a portable hot tub spa. Host Dan Harrison from PoolAndSpa.com also answers common questions about the care of hot tub spas in this episode from Pool And Spa TV.

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This section is presented for the do-it-yourselfer who needs some help either troubleshooting or repairing their own hot tub spa. Here we are assuming that if you have chosen to work on your own unit, you have a basic knowledge of electricity.

Basic Pool or Spa Plumbing Systems. To understand the basic plumbing system of a pool or spa, you must follow the path of the water. The water from the pool or spa, not both at the same time, enters the equipment system through a main drain on the floor, through a surface skimmer, or through a combination of both main drain and skimmer. It travels to a three-port valve (if there is no spa, there will be no such valve) and into the pump, which is driven by the attached motor. From the pump, the water travels through a filter, then to the heater, and back through three-port valves to the pool or spa return lines.

Pool and Spa Basic Electricity. Electricity is responsible for running pumps and motors, ignites gas heaters, and operates controls. When major renovation or installation of electrical circuits is required, call a professional electrician and subcontract the job. When troubleshooting short circuits or other specialized electrical problems, an electrician will solve and repair it faster than you can, so again, call a professional and let him do his job.

What do I need for my Hot Tub Spa ? – So you got yourself a hot tub spa. You love the way it looks. You feel so relaxed lounging in the comfortable seats. Your bones and muscles feel so good when the warm water massages every inch of your tired body. So what next ? What kind of chemicals do you need to keep your water clear and fresh. What should you add to the spa water each week? How do you keep it clean ? How do you care for the cover? On no! Another headache?

How To Use Spa Shock – Many hot tub owners report problems with their water chemistry that could easily be avoided if they used Spa Shock Oxidizer properly. Here we will discuss what Spa Shock does and the correct way to use it.

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