{"id":161,"date":"2019-03-14T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T08:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/?p=161"},"modified":"2021-01-14T19:03:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T19:03:03","slug":"hot-tub-care-made-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/hot-tub-care-made-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Tub Care Made Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chlorine and oxidizer, pH and alkaline. Water balance and shocking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might seem overwhelming when you start reading about how to care for the water in your hot tub. But we promise, no chemistry degree is required to keep your hot tub water clean and clear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to pristine hot tub water is regular maintenance. Small steps each week and month add up to more time in your hot tub and less time taking care of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For beginners new to hot tub maintenance, just remember the word \u201conce.\u201d Check the water once before use, once a week and once a month. You\u2019ll be surprised that these \u201cchecks\u201d require less than five minutes \u2014&nbsp;not much when you consider you will spend 20 to 30 minutes in the therapeutic warm waters of your hot tub.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factors that Affect Hot Tub Water Quality:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Air quality&nbsp;<\/li><li>Placement of the hot tub in your yard<\/li><li>And you \u2014&nbsp;how often you use it and who you use it with<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOW TO ... Balance Hot Tub Water Chemicals\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8L71OoVnJ2g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Every Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend testing the water in your hot tub before every use. Spa chemistry test strips make it easy, and quick, to get a chemical reading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the strip, you\u2019ll want to look for total chlorine or free chlorine levels. You will need to adjust if the free chlorine is below 2.0 ppm or the total chlorine is above 5.0 ppm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not every day or with every use, we recommend testing the pH and total alkalinity of your water three times a week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want the pH to fall between 7.2 and 7.6, and the alkaline should be between 80 and 120 ppm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DO<\/strong> keep in mind that everyone reacts to chemicals differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekly&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain the quality of your hot tub water, it\u2019s important to do a weekly shock. Take a breath. There\u2019s nothing \u201cshocking\u201d or difficult about the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need an oxidizer or chlorine, which you can purchase from your local Master Spas dealer. Follow the guidelines on the bottle and sprinkle the granules across the water while all of the therapy pumps are turned on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spread across water with therapy pumps turned on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using an oxidizer or non-chlorine product, you can get safely enter the hot tub after 15 minutes. If you use chlorine to shock, you must wait until the total chlorine reading is below 5 ppm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a note: Master Spas does recommend shocking the water after every use. Leave the pumps on for about 15 minutes after shocking, with the cover off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DO<\/strong> read the directions on your chemicals to make sure you are using the right amount based on the size of your hot tub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/hot-tub-water-care.jpg\" alt=\"clean hot tub filter\" class=\"wp-image-162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/hot-tub-water-care.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/hot-tub-water-care-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption>Master Spas recommends cleaning your hot tub filter once a month.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monthly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every month, hot tub owners should clean their filters. Select a day that you\u2019ll remember each month. Maybe, it\u2019s the first of the month or the 15th \u2014&nbsp;or something with personal significance. If you think you will have trouble, set a reminder in an online calendar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To clean the filter. Turn off the pumps, including the circulation pump. Remove the filter and soak it overnight in a container with spa Filter Cleaner. When you wake up, rinse it with clean water and allow the filter to dry before re-inserting.&nbsp;&nbsp;When you get home from work, the filter should be ready to be re-inserted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DO<\/strong> be sure to turn off the pumps as it could cause debris to circulate and get stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chemicals for Hot Tub Start Up - Step-by-Step Instructions\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1nyC51DSqqA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Every Six Months<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Twice a year, you should give your hot tub a fresh start. We like to perform the maintenance in the fall and spring when the weather is better. Plus, when it\u2019s winter in Fort Wayne, Indiana \u2014&nbsp;hometown of Master Spas \u2014&nbsp;we\u2019d much rather be in the hot water of a hot tub than draining it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drain and refill your spa with fresh water, install a new EcoPur\u00ae element, clean the regular filter and repeat the start-up procedure. The regular filter should be replaced at least once every year. Refer to your owner\u2019s manual for step-by-step instructions (you\u2019ll find it under the skirting panel or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/hot-tub-owners-manuals\/\">download it here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process will take a little bit longer but it\u2019s well worth it over the life of your hot tub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DO<\/strong> check out our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"how-to videos, (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLSmLfLI_pGB2fNe0ZjnV28TCrmOoNXCW1\" target=\"_blank\">how-to videos,<\/a> which break down hot tub care, on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"MasterSpas.com (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\" target=\"_blank\">MasterSpas.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chlorine and oxidizer, pH and alkaline. Water balance and shocking. It might seem overwhelming when you start reading about how to care for the water in your hot tub. 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