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Best Hot tub videos on youtube hands down . the dude from indiana/Illinois is good to but damn Patti you are a pro. Interestingly enough my gm is named Patti and she is a Pro she is truly impressive 27 yrs selling hotspring you remind me of her. Im 1 month in .25 yr seasoned salesperson. I love this business after 1 week of being open at brand new showroom i am in love with this business
Hello Hot tub Lady, thanks for your channel. I just got a new jacuzzi hot tub and have a question, I only have it a week and so I'm learning things or trying lol. I only went 3x this week and my hot tub dealer when I first filled my tub said to add 1oz of amerese granuals and 2 oz of shock which I'm not sure if that's the right thing to do? Now I just went and checked it after one week and seen zero chlorine and so I went in and after getting out added shock then checked it 25 min after and same results no chlorine. I think I made the mistake in not adding chlorine first? is that correct? I then decided to add the 2 oz of chlorine in hopes of rasing my chlorine levels. any help is much appreciated.
Hey Joe. congratulations on you new hot tub. You will love it. Yes it sounds like you are negatie chlorine at this point. Are you using ozone or a mineral cartrige at all? These will give you a back up as a sanitizer. i would recomend that you add 2 tsp of chlorine after every use but never go more than 3 days wiothout adding chlorine. For your current situation. I would suggest adding 3TBS of chlorine I would wait 10 minutes and test. if it is not a solid 10ppm or higher I would repeat. The goal is to get to a solid 10ppm. you do not have to be there long but you have to get there. Once you get to the 10ppm you have now reached break point chlorine and what that does is truns the bad chlorine back into good chlorine. If you do not get to 10ppm you will just be adding to the problem. When doing this make sure that the cover is completely off and the jets are running for at least a half hour. I hope this helps and you love your hot tub.
@@TheHotTubLady Thanks so much for your quick reply. yes that's exactly what I did and got it up to 10 ppm did not know that I should add chlorine every few days even when not using it but will do so now, thank you! it does have an ozinator that I think from what I read it comes on whenever heat is on. being that I added cholrine today and it was 10 ppm next time I go in shouldn't I be using the shock to revive the chorine that I added today? thanks again for your help and love your channel!
On a refill of a hot tub, which uses the freshwater salt system, is it okay to sanitize the fill water (trying to get it to 5ppm of chlorine), before the water is perfectly balanced? My Alkalinity and pH are high, and it will likely take awhile (probably a week) especially for the alkalinity to come down? I've already added 1/2 the salt, new salt cartridge and silver ion cartridge...if that makes any difference.
Question - I plan to submerge the flare model into my deck my question is the indicator logo that displays red green and blue can we submerge that and get all the messages we need from the control panel or do we need to elevate the spa above the deck for the message indicator?
Great questions you can get all the info from the control panel... however I would recommend raising high enough to see the indicator light cause of you sink it flush it is very difficult to get in to it. It is a giant step down from that level. Also keep in mind that is where the equipment is as well and you will need access to the equipment compartment. Your sales person should have some good insight on this for you.
Thank You !! My deck is 6 feet high so there will be enough room underneath to go under and remove the panel. My dilemma was do I just make it flush to make it look sleeker and easier to get into but I was nervous that if I do this that the Control Panel won’t let me know what the Color Logo indicator. So, you are saying the Control Panel LCD will let me know everything the color logo would correct ?
@@TheHotTubLady - Just to clarify, There will be some indicator on the Control Panel letting me know there is an issue ( Letting me know what the Logo would tell me like a check engine light on a care ) do you know what that is symbol is ? Then I would just have to go through a few screens to find out what the issue is? Are there different indicators or just one Thanks for your patience I’m having a machine delivered today so we can drop the tub into the deck that’s why this has become such an important question and my store I bought it from isn’t open till 11:00 to talk too. I had the Hot Springs Flair delivered just yesterday.
@@GM-5515 yes. But they won’t tell you as soon as the ready lights will.....I would have you do me a favor and stand on your kitchen table and step down to the chair with no one giving you a hand. That is about the same difference from the deck to the first seat in the hot tub.... it is a very big step down. If you are comfortable with that you can sink it. I recommend my customer leave about 16” above the deck for was of entry and that also keeps the ready light visible. I hope this is helpful.. also I have had people put a nest or some sort of wireless outdoor camera (very inexpensive) just focused on their ready lights and that has been helpful to them As well. 😀😀
Absolutely is it a salt water system? What is you pH alkalinity and hardness? Once I have those I can give you recommendations. You can also check out this blog. hotspringspasofsiouxfalls.com/new-hot-tub-owner/freshwater-salt-water-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-started/
Any submersible pump will work. It is best if you have one that will shut off on it's own when the water runs out. My favorite one to use is an in ground cover pool pump. Your favorite pool and spa store should have one. I recently discovered a pump free system called "quick drain" very quick and efficent way to drain a hot tub. I'll attach a link, but for us old Nebraska farm girls very easy to use. www.amazon.com/Backyard-Innovations-Quick-Spa-Drain/dp/B002NHFMOW/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=quick+drain+hot+tub&qid=1593635403&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-2
Actually, for the filter cleaning it is better to have a spare filter and interchange with the filter from the spa when you are due to clean, this means that each time you take the filter out you are going to clean that filter and let it dry and add the spare directly to the pool without downtime. This will increase the lifespan of the filters and for the presenter here it is a way for her to make a little extra more money to.
Here's a quick drain by siphon - take a 2" diameter piece of flex hose about 12' long. Submerge it and fill the tube with water. Hold one end in the spa and lift the other one out and below the waterline. Will siphon a 350 gallon spa in less than 10 minutes
@@TheHotTubLady I should have clarified - if you use the method I specified... with a hose... it will take quite a while. BUY, if you use a 2" flex hose it takes about 10 minutes.
@@TheHotTubLady thank you for replying so fast. We have an ozone Hot Springs. Our bubbles stop, so my husband watched a video how to fix it by by cleaning the crud out. It has bubbles but how do I know if it’s working.
@@Maryellengray if you have bubbles it is probably working. However ozone’s do have a life span. If it is over 3-4 years it is probably time to replace it
Sam Tucker it’s good to know your limits. I’d you did have one I am positive that you would find the benefits far outweigh the cleaning of the filters, Cut filter maintenance is important in hot tub ownership. 😀
I just cleaned mine for the first time. It wasn’t that bad. I have a bad back with screws and rods, arthritis, degenerative disc disease and nerve issues. It’s been worth it to have a hot tub. The saltwater, so far, is seeming like very little maintenance. I didn’t even want to buy one originally.
@@TheHotTubLady I wasn't trying to give you negative feedback honestly I was just disappointed because i expected things like a tennis ball in water to catch skum or things of that nature. all you said were definitely things you should do, just to me that was all things I believe to just be required to owning a tub. I apreciate you not taking it as im sure it sounded but with grace
@@drathmor1401 I didn’t take it negatively. I do appreciate your opinion and the feedback. Most people do enjoy this video as no one has explained this to them. I took your comments as an idea to make a “more hacks” video.
I can hear you loud and clear ,your Chanel and info is brilliant thankyou lovely charming lady from the uk .in the process of moving to Spain have spoken to one of you team in fengarola hot spa. Think she is called Gitte Spanish lady .
Don't forget to check out part 2 of this video. It will give you lots more tips and tricks. th-cam.com/video/7aFRU7cOUGs/w-d-xo.html Don't forget to subscribe.
Best Hot tub videos on youtube hands down . the dude from indiana/Illinois is good to but damn Patti you are a pro. Interestingly enough my gm is named Patti and she is a Pro she is truly impressive 27 yrs selling hotspring you remind me of her. Im 1 month in .25 yr seasoned salesperson. I love this business after 1 week of being open at brand new showroom i am in love with this business
I’m super excited for you it is a great business to be in…. Wait til you get to go to a live training.
Thank you for this channel very helpful.
Thank for watching I appreciate you
Thank you for all the tips
You bet
Just purchased the Two RIvers “devotion” hot tub. So excited! Thanks for the filling info.
Congrats you will
Love ❤️ it
Hello Hot tub Lady, thanks for your channel. I just got a new jacuzzi hot tub and have a question, I only have it a week and so I'm learning things or trying lol. I only went 3x this week and my hot tub dealer when I first filled my tub said to add 1oz of amerese granuals and 2 oz of shock which I'm not sure if that's the right thing to do? Now I just went and checked it after one week and seen zero chlorine and so I went in and after getting out added shock then checked it 25 min after and same results no chlorine. I think I made the mistake in not adding chlorine first? is that correct? I then decided to add the 2 oz of chlorine in hopes of rasing my chlorine levels. any help is much appreciated.
Hey Joe. congratulations on you new hot tub. You will love it. Yes it sounds like you are negatie chlorine at this point. Are you using ozone or a mineral cartrige at all? These will give you a back up as a sanitizer.
i would recomend that you add 2 tsp of chlorine after every use but never go more than 3 days wiothout adding chlorine.
For your current situation. I would suggest adding 3TBS of chlorine I would wait 10 minutes and test. if it is not a solid 10ppm or higher I would repeat. The goal is to get to a solid 10ppm. you do not have to be there long but you have to get there. Once you get to the 10ppm you have now reached break point chlorine and what that does is truns the bad chlorine back into good chlorine. If you do not get to 10ppm you will just be adding to the problem. When doing this make sure that the cover is completely off and the jets are running for at least a half hour. I hope this helps and you love your hot tub.
@@TheHotTubLady Thanks so much for your quick reply. yes that's exactly what I did and got it up to 10 ppm did not know that I should add chlorine every few days even when not using it but will do so now, thank you! it does have an ozinator that I think from what I read it comes on whenever heat is on.
being that I added cholrine today and it was 10 ppm next time I go in shouldn't I be using the shock to revive the chorine that I added today? thanks again for your help and love your channel!
Can you do a video for using hot tub in summer in Texas.
I can definitely come up with some summer tips
We just ordered a hot tub online so this was helpful. Thank you so much!! 🤩👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
In super excited for you. Hot tubs are the best
Good explanation
Thank you so much!!! Totally appreciate yhat
What if I filled up tub from middle area 🤔 my jets don't have same pressure 🤔
Are all your jets running?
Did you turn the outside of your jets when you whipped it down. th-cam.com/video/28ekKzyZ_EY/w-d-xo.html
On a refill of a hot tub, which uses the freshwater salt system, is it okay to sanitize the fill water (trying to get it to 5ppm of chlorine), before the water is perfectly balanced? My Alkalinity and pH are high, and it will likely take awhile (probably a week) especially for the alkalinity to come down? I've already added 1/2 the salt, new salt cartridge and silver ion cartridge...if that makes any difference.
Yes I recommend to my customers to add 2 TBS of chlorine for the first 3 days of a fresh fill to make sure the salt system gets off to a good start.
Question. For some reason why hot tub won’t hold its chlorine. I add the right amount of shock but next day either very low or no chlorine. Any tips?
When you add chlorine how high is it right afterwards?
@@TheHotTubLady 10 ppm. Usually the highest purple on the strip. I keep the cover off for 1/2 hour after shocking and run the jets.
@@PatriciaCaterino how many gallons is the hot tub and how much do you put in
@@TheHotTubLady 290 gallons and I put 2 tablespoons of enhanced shock
Any tips?
Question - I plan to submerge the flare model into my deck my question is the indicator logo that displays red green and blue can we submerge that and get all the messages we need from the control panel or do we need to elevate the spa above the deck for the message indicator?
Great questions you can get all the info from the control panel... however I would recommend raising high enough to see the indicator light cause of you sink it flush it is very difficult to get in to it. It is a giant step down from that level. Also keep in mind that is where the equipment is as well and you will need access to the equipment compartment. Your sales person should have some good insight on this for you.
Thank You !! My deck is 6 feet high so there will be enough room underneath to go under and remove the panel. My dilemma was do I just make it flush to make it look sleeker and easier to get into but I was nervous that if I do this that the Control Panel won’t let me know what the Color Logo indicator. So, you are saying the Control Panel LCD will let me know everything the color logo would correct ?
@@GM-5515 yes not as easily you sometimes have to dig through a screen or too but it will tell you the same informative
@@TheHotTubLady - Just to clarify, There will be some indicator on the Control Panel letting me know there is an issue ( Letting me know what the Logo would tell me like a check engine light on a care ) do you know what that is symbol is ? Then I would just have to go through a few screens to find out what the issue is? Are there different indicators or just one Thanks for your patience I’m having a machine delivered today so we can drop the tub into the deck that’s why this has become such an important question and my store I bought it from isn’t open till 11:00 to talk too. I had the Hot Springs Flair delivered just yesterday.
@@GM-5515 yes. But they won’t tell you as soon as the ready lights will.....I would have you do me a favor and stand on your kitchen table and step down to the chair with no one giving you a hand. That is about the same difference from the deck to the first seat in the hot tub.... it is a very big step down. If you are comfortable with that you can sink it. I recommend my customer leave about 16” above the deck for was of entry and that also keeps the ready light visible. I hope this is helpful.. also I have had people put a nest or some sort of wireless outdoor camera (very inexpensive) just focused on their ready lights and that has been helpful to them
As well. 😀😀
I just got a Hot Spring Jet-setter LX, and I need to know when to add chemicals and how much to add.
Absolutely is it a salt water system? What is you pH alkalinity and hardness? Once I have those I can give you recommendations. You can also check out this blog. hotspringspasofsiouxfalls.com/new-hot-tub-owner/freshwater-salt-water-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-started/
I’m a first time buyer. Seriously considering the Jetsetter LX. How you like it?
Such a helpful video! Thank you!
I am very glad it was helpful for you.
Nice job. Thanks!
Thank you
What type of pump do I need to drain a tub?
Any submersible pump will work. It is best if you have one that will shut off on it's own when the water runs out. My favorite one to use is an in ground cover pool pump. Your favorite pool and spa store should have one. I recently discovered a pump free system called "quick drain" very quick and efficent way to drain a hot tub. I'll attach a link, but for us old Nebraska farm girls very easy to use. www.amazon.com/Backyard-Innovations-Quick-Spa-Drain/dp/B002NHFMOW/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=quick+drain+hot+tub&qid=1593635403&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-2
video time not bad 😁😉
Awesome thank you uploading a longer one today. Hot Tub Tips & Tricks part 2. Let me know your thoughts on that one as well. :-)
Some great info...Thanks...
Thanks for the support.
Actually, for the filter cleaning it is better to have a spare filter and interchange with the filter from the spa when you are due to clean, this means that each time you take the filter out you are going to clean that filter and let it dry and add the spare directly to the pool without downtime. This will increase the lifespan of the filters and for the presenter here it is a way for her to make a little extra more money to.
ZERO smell proof bags and backpacks This is good advise. I do this at home
thank you all good advise.
Thank you
Here's a quick drain by siphon - take a 2" diameter piece of flex hose about 12' long. Submerge it and fill the tube with water. Hold one end in the spa and lift the other one out and below the waterline. Will siphon a 350 gallon spa in less than 10 minutes
Steve Goldstein Thanks Steve great advise and it works really well.
@@TheHotTubLady I should have clarified - if you use the method I specified... with a hose... it will take quite a while. BUY, if you use a 2" flex hose it takes about 10 minutes.
I don't bother with a pump. I just siphon the water out. It takes a few hours, but it is not like I have to watch it.
Ian Butler That absolutely works as well! I have done that many times
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Thanks!!
Thank you
Our cover is so heavy. Probably filled with water.
covers do get waterlogged from time to time. Typically covers have to be replaced every 4-7 years. I appreciate your support.
@@TheHotTubLady thank you for replying so fast. We have an ozone Hot Springs. Our bubbles stop, so my husband watched a video how to fix it by by cleaning the crud out. It has bubbles but how do I know if it’s working.
@@Maryellengray if you have bubbles it is probably working. However ozone’s do have a life span. If it is over 3-4 years it is probably time to replace it
@@TheHotTubLady thank you so much. Do we use Spa Guard Chlorinating concentrate to start up and MPS every time we get out? Or do we not need MPS.
@@Maryellengray This is a very effective way to sanitize your hot tub especially if you are using a nature 2 cartridge (silver) along with it.
It never gets -40 in California 🤣🤣
Lucky 🍀 you! 😀
This is exactly why I don't have one..I don't do filters.
Sam Tucker it’s good to know your limits. I’d you did have one I am positive that you would find the benefits far outweigh the cleaning of the filters, Cut filter maintenance is important in hot tub ownership. 😀
I just cleaned mine for the first time. It wasn’t that bad. I have a bad back with screws and rods, arthritis, degenerative disc disease and nerve issues. It’s been worth it to have a hot tub. The saltwater, so far, is seeming like very little maintenance. I didn’t even want to buy one originally.
none of these are tips and tricks this is just general maintenance
Thank you for your opinion I appreciate it
@@TheHotTubLady I wasn't trying to give you negative feedback honestly I was just disappointed because i expected things like a tennis ball in water to catch skum or things of that nature. all you said were definitely things you should do, just to me that was all things I believe to just be required to owning a tub. I apreciate you not taking it as im sure it sounded but with grace
@@drathmor1401 I didn’t take it negatively. I do appreciate your opinion and the feedback. Most people do enjoy this video as no one has explained this to them. I took your comments as an idea to make a “more hacks” video.
❤️
Thank you
You are difficult to hear.
Bunny Woods thank you for that feedback. We have worked on improving that. Sound quality is important
I didn’t think you were difficult to hear. Maybe bunny needs to clean their ears out.
I can hear you loud and clear ,your Chanel and info is brilliant thankyou lovely charming lady from the uk .in the process of moving to Spain have spoken to one of you team in fengarola hot spa. Think she is called Gitte Spanish lady .
Don't send me a reply
I apologize I did not see the question
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Thank you for watching