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Inflatable hot tub maintenance tips Maintain the proper water pH. Keep the water clean. Keeping the water clean not only makes it safe, but also helps prolong the life of your tub. Clean the filters regularly. Hot tub filters help keep the water clean and hygienic. Provide a good foundation.
How do you take care of an inflatable hot tub?
Remove and Rinse the Filter It’s best to clean your inflatable hot tub filter once a week to avoid clogging it with debris and dirt. Proper filter cleaning will also help the motor run more efficiently. To clean the filter, turn off the motor, remove the filter and rinse it out with a hose or under the faucet.
How often should you change the water in an inflatable hot tub?
The Lay Z Spa Paris holds 250 gallons of water. Divide that by 3, and you get 84 (rounded up from 83.33). If 2 people use the hot tub regularly every day, then 84 divided by 2 equals 42. This means you need to change the water every 42 days, which is once every 6 weeks.
How do I put chemicals in an inflatable hot tub?
You only need to put one 3-inch chlorine tablet into the plastic chemical floater, and drop the floater into the hot tub water. The tablets are slow dissolving, so the chlorine will gradually spread through the water and start to work. Therefore, you will need to wait at least 2 hours before you get into the hot tub.
Should I leave my inflatable hot tub on all the time?
Keep Your Motor Running To save energy and money you should keep the heater running all the time! Weird, right? But in our experience, if you use your inflatable hot tub regularly – let’s say three times a week or more – it’s much better to leave the heater on all the time.
How do you shock an inflatable hot tub?
Chlorine Fill a bucket with water from your inflatable hot tub. Dissolve 1 oz of granules for each 500 gallons of water your hot tub holds in the bucket (that’s about 1 tablespoon of granules) NEVER add water to chemicals – always add your chemicals to water! Turn on the air bubble jets and add the dissolved chlorine.
Can I use liquid chlorine in my inflatable hot tub?
While it’s safe to use in swimming pools, liquid chlorine should never be applied to hot tubs. These stabilizers will throw off your pH and make it increasingly difficult to balance your hot tub’s water.
How soon can you use hot tub after adding chemicals?
Do not use a hot tub right after you add chemicals. You should wait at least 2 hours before using the hot tub again. The chemicals need time to work their magic and sanitize the water. Also, a higher concentration of chlorine is best because you’ll need to add chemicals less often.
How long do inflatable spas last?
When considering the lifespan of your new hot tub, you can expect to receive around 5 -7 years of use out of an inflatable hot tub compared to 20+ years of use from a hardshell hot tub.
Can you leave inflatable hot tub out in winter?
Don’t leave it un‑used If you leave your Lay‑Z‑Spa out in winter without using it, and the temperature drops below 4°C, the water could freeze within the pump and cause serious damage. Your water quality will also deteriorate and you may find a build‑up of unsightly mold.
How do I keep my hot tub water crystal clear?
Five Tips for Crystal Clear Hot Tub Water Sanitize! We can’t enforce this recommendation (order?) Sanitizer doesn’t have a chance to kill what it needs to and create a residual if you don’t keep your water balanced. Testing your water weekly is key. Clean Filters. Use Clarifier. Replace your silver ion cartridge.
Can you use an inflatable hot tub without chemicals?
While you could use a hot tub without chemicals, you could not soak safely. Water needs to be circulating and treated in order for it to be good for soaking. When you don’t use chemicals in your hot tub or use too little, you are creating the perfect environment for algae, bacteria, and other contaminants to thrive.
How many chlorine tablets go in a hot tub?
How Many Chlorine Tablets? For smaller hot tubs we recommend 1-3 tablets and for larger hot tubs 3-5 tablets.
Can you leave a hot tub on overnight?
The answer is yes! Hot tubs are designed to be left on permanently and this is how they work best. Of course, they’ll need to be drained regularly but for the most part, they are left on 24/7.
Should I turn my hot tub down at night?
Hot tub temperature when not in use Turning off your hot tub isn’t necessary as this can use more energy when reheating it and will be less cost efficient. You will still need to check the chemical balance during this time.
Should I turn my Lay Z spa off at night?
Leave Your Lay‑Z‑Spa Heater Activated Between Uses Depending on the amount you use your Lay‑Z‑Spa, in our experience it is better to leave the heater activated all of the time, if used regularly ‑ say 3 or more times per week.
