The Hot Tub Flush

Posted by Brad Tatum in Hot Tub and Spa Maintenance, Water Care on May 17th, 2010 | no responses

As a society, we have grown very accustomed to things needing less and less maintenance.

Everything from appliances that offer self cleaning features to cars that can go 15,000 miles without an oil change; we want our ownership experience to be as effortless as possible. Spa ownership is no different.

So, How Often Should I Change The Spa Water?

The real answer lies in the bather load. This is defined by the amount of people using the hot tub, the number of times it is used and the manner in which the spa is used.

A single bather who swims once a week in a giant swim spa may never need to change the water. On the other hand, a hot tub with daily usage by 4-6 people should change the water monthly.

A general rule of thumb is to drain the spa every 1 – 3 months depending on usage.

Why Change The Spa Water At All?

Changing the water is important because it can affect the soaking experience, the amount of spa chemicals needed, and in the long run the cost of spa ownership.

Without changing the water, the water can become “heavy”. The water will lose any silkiness to it and overall create a harsh environment for your skin, leaving bathers with dry itchy skin.

“Overdosing” is a term used in the industry when an excessive amount of chemicals are used to balance the water.

Often, when the water in a spa is no longer manageable, homeowners are forced to add excessive amounts of spa chemicals to keep the water balanced. If your spa requires more than a usual amount of chemicals to reach the sweet spot, change the water. It will reduce the risk of corrosion to your spa parts and keep you from wasting expensive spa chemicals.

Another reason to change the water is because every person who enters a spa will leave behind sweat, dead skin and body oils. Aside from the gross factor, changing the spa water will keep vital spa parts from building this type of gunk.

Someone close to me once said, “It’s a great life, if you don’t weaken.” Stay ahead of the game, drain your water regularly. You will be glad you did!