Hot Tub Start Up Chemical Instructions w Lay Z Spa Chemicals Starter Kit

[@AbouttheHouse0]

🎥 How to empty a Lay Z Spa: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqLVYX56iMR1m9U

[@romancartwright5971]

You are brilliant thanks so much for this you had me and my husband in stitches

[@AbouttheHouse0]

@@romancartwright5971 here to entertain the troops!

[@clairesouthgate7552]

Thank you for this. I have just set up my lazy spa for the first time. 👍 very helpful

[@lewissimmons2749]

Hi so I've shocked mine and after 2 hrs it all high on the strip my question is do I have to wait 24 hrs till I can use pH minus or use it on first test Many thanks .

[@AbouttheHouse0]

@@lewissimmons2749 what the 'proper' procedure is on that I am not sure, but I just use it as needed. Works for me. Go easy with it though, you don't want to put too much in at once and then end up putting in pHplus, lol

[@akwiredtaste]

Absolutely love your videos. Clear, easy to follow, no crappy background music. Good job you don’t live next door; I’d be round every 5 minutes for advice 😀

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Melanie73Essex]

Your Chemical Guide is probably the best instructions I've seen in a long while. These tubs are not cheap and using chemicals, you just don't want to mess it up. Thank you! 😊

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thank you Melanie. It's quite a balancing act really. We want a pleasant experience and no skin problems. At the same time we don't want to ruin the fabric of the tub with the chlorine, nor be wasteful with it.

[@Sausagebaguette7]

This is the first video I found that actually made sense and explained timings and amounts properly! Thank you so much!!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thank you

[@Ann-qp2zj]

I agree!

[@lesleysummerton8244]

Excellent instruction guide! Straight to the point, nice and clear. Thank you! All pros and cons explained simply. Recommend this guys video when you are a hot tub newbie. Went straight out into my garden and everything fell into place after watching this.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thank you for the lovely feedback, Lesley

[@CarolynStewart-x4i]

Best guide to using lazy spa!!So clear!

[@apollopanda8375]

Absolute legend man, watched loads of your videos now, wish everyone on KZbin was as informative as you! Thanks!

[@dazmc12]

Just setup my spa for the the first time this has saved me endless hours…..many thanks. Keep these going!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

You're welcome!

[@Daisymayxxxx]

I bought a hot tub last week and haven't used any of the instructions for it - I've watched your videos instead 😊 They have been so helpful 😊

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Great to hear Gemma, thanks for the feedback.

[@thomasczthomash1859]

I live in a hard water area and after filling my Miami hot tub the pH and total alkalinity were off the chart. I had the chemical starter kit and instructions said to add 1.5 teaspoons of pH minus daily until levels were correct. I added 1.5 teaspoons and nothing happened, later added another 1.5, still no change. I found a guide and calculator online that said I need around 100g (14 teaspoons) to fix the levels. I added this large quantity and bingo! Everything was in the right spot. If I had followed the instructions in the kit it would have taken 10 days to get it right. If you live in an area with chalky hard water and be aware that you may need to add a lot of pH minus to bring down the alkalinity.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks for sharing that, I'm sure others will find it useful.

[@shimabty]

Thank you! Same problem.

[@alistairjobson8668]

Hired a hot tub for the family and the instructions that came were not great…this really helped a lot!!! Thank you so much!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

has hiring given you a taste for one of your own?

[@alistairjobson8668]

@@AbouttheHouse0 it was great, but more of a treat. I think if we purchased one we may not use it as much as we think… we would definitely hire one again in the future.

[@cherrypop8464]

just wanted to say a big thank you for this video, set up a lay-z-spa for the first time last night and this made the whole process so much easier.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks Cherry, glad you found it helpful

[@lornagregory9109]

Thank you so much, this is the first time I got the readings right, with clear and easy-to-follow instructions without the faff. kep them coming mate, you are the best.

[@gailtyrer3982]

Wish I’d seen this a fortnight ago - my little boy got a skin infection from our hot tub! This was much easier to follow than the given instructions. I’m gonna empty our tub and start again - thanks

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Did starting over do the trick? If it didn't, it might be worth switching from chlorine to bromine. Here's a blog that might be helpful if you're considering that www.thecoverguy.com/en-gb/backyard-blast/bromine-vs-chlorine/

[@rebel1052k]

Thanks for this video, helped me massively! My hot tub is now had its initial chlorine shock treatment and waiting 2 hours with a coffee!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Excellent, well done

[@phillippilkington9289]

Got my hot tub today and as a novice found this video a great help. Just waiting for the next video on running costs. Cheers mate.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kathryndalton9867]

Keep putting these same ones on so I remember next spring. Thankyou

[@AbouttheHouse0]

👍

[@lucyp4591]

This has been really helpful for us! We are struggling to maintain chlorine levels - would be great to see follow up video discussed on longer term maintenance and keeping costs low.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

I've done one on costs of running the tub, but "as it comes". I've been looking for a suitable insulation product/cover, but there isn't much available. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJK7noeLetp4n68

[@thenumber5bus]

chlorine levels drop over time so if its on the high side then you will suffer skin complaints if you use it so if its low just add a shock treatment to the water and wait 24hrs and test. we dont bother testing anymore as we have a routine and every other day we use the spa so just pop a shock treatment in after use and then go back to it 2 days later and the levels are ok.water quality may differ for different areas so you need to find what works for you and frequency of your useage

[@SarahBaker-q8t]

I am new to the Lay-z-Spa party this summer but am finding the videos really helpful in learning the basics - thank you!

[@campbelltroup2750]

These are excellent videos. I am a person who like to learn through seeing and doing. Having just bought a Lay-z-Spa I have found it so easy to set up after watching your videos.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Yeah, I like to glean some prior knowledge whenever I can before doing something new.

[@Skilzee31]

I know so many people with these. U can Litrally run it with no problems, just using chlorine floater and chlorine tablets. Adding a couple more every 5 days or so and that’s it.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks for the input, good to know

[@joemcclelland7157]

Can’t thank you enough, for putting these videos together, made the whole process, straight forward!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks, I'm happy about that.

[@jenniferlincoln3263]

Z zx z

[@dafties]

Thank you just got our 1st hot tub spa today for the kids and your instructions have been a great help thank you

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thank you, too. I bet the kids love it, eh?

[@dafties]

@@AbouttheHouse0 aye, i cant keep them out of it and ive missed a week of work due to sunburn lol

[@michaelmcmillan8814]

We should receive ours today or Monday, was actually considering just selling it when it arrived as sounded like more hassle than it was worth. This video has changed my mind, good easy to understand info 👍

[@AbouttheHouse0]

How are you getting on with it now?

[@PyroSarge]

Its really easy. Multi function tablets for your floater. Keep an eye on PH and TA. Done.

[@chefshay81]

Can i run the jets to mix the initial shock when i add it

[@PyroSarge]

@@chefshay81 yeah i stick the bubbles on. If you are using granules dissolve them in a jug of hot water first.

[@chefshay81]

So after 2 hours add the foam remover before i test with the strips?

[@FlyCasual1]

This is by far the single most useful hot tub video I have watched, thank you very much!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@TM-vg4mx]

this is the reason why I am hesitate to get a hot tub, too complicated, great video, thanks

[@guitarlover889]

Thankyou so much , Your right the bestway manual doesn,t explain what we need to know , you have helped me a lot .

[@KMBianca]

Thank you so much! I was so confused how to take care of my spa! You made it so easy! Cheers!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Great to hear!

[@glazierblue573]

I just got the same hot tub. This video has been a god send. Thank you.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Welcome aboard ✔

[@andrewhitchen3848]

Very clear instructions mine due Tuesday thanks a lot better than reading instructions

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Glad it helped

[@LisaOmelia-k8w]

Thanks

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thank you too. much appreciated.

[@markito_1989_]

Love your Lazy Spa videos! Can we expect anymore in the future?

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Yep, just done a couple

[@nigelworrall7551]

Thanks for your video on how a newbie like me should go about setting up.. thanks again

[@TheMaza83]

Just got our 1st one best video I've watched, thank you xx

[@jakelittle5810]

Thanks for the step by step, the first chlorine video to make sense. 🙂

[@AbouttheHouse0]

That's good, I normally talk gibberish 😂

[@rayb12]

I love your videos. Such a nice guy and easy to follow. Excellent!!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

I appreciate that! Thank you

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Wish I saw this yesterday…. I just installed mine , with horrendous instructions. Asked my sons to help …. Na useless !!! I have just subscribed, you make it very easy to follow , will definitely by the pump to empty it for sure . Thank you 😊 And I agree with all your thoughts about the packaging , it was hard tearing plastic off the main body of tub , with arthritic hands .

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Glad I could help. Well done to you. I might try to put this in front of Bestway soon, see if it initiates any changes.

[@woodspenny3]

Your videos are SO SO much helpful. Thank you

[@emmarobinson2850]

Just filled out new spa and needed a bit of help adding the chemicals. Thanks for such a clear tutorial. Really helpful and I say to follow. Now off to sort out our spa and looking forward to using later on!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks Emma

[@joannechatburn363]

Really useful to me as an absolute spa beginner. Thank you. Looking forward to your maintenance video!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

That'll be a few weeks away, but it is in the planning stage 👍

[@quicknews2452]

ph up and down in a hydroponic shop is in liquid form may be better for the pumps and it would cut down the time of waiting to retest, gardeners use it for consumable food so would be ok for pools i think. and it is very cheap also in these hydroponic stores.

[@ccrundies365]

Thank you for this video and your other Lay Z Spa videos as well. The instructions with the spa would have to be some of the worst I’ve ever encountered! You’re a life saver!

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rumerc3484]

Thank you to a new lazy spa user ! Explained well and easy to follow. Thank you👍🏽😎

[@AbouttheHouse0]

You're welcome!

[@thecraftywitch510]

Fab video ty!! I am ready to start mine ...fingers crossed

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks, good luck

[@claresmith3680]

i have been setting up my hot tub following theses most excellent instructions . it is sited in an open garden and it rained and the lid filled up with water and sagged . I would be interested to know what others have to solve this problem ... suggestions would be most welcome ..thank you

[@claresmith3680]

hello Clare you have probably solved your issue months ago but just in case you havent , i bought an inflatable cushion which when i plonked it on the top of the cover and then put on the thermal cover gave the top a nice convex shape and the rainwater just runs straight off

[@JohnStanworth]

I have an indoor hot tub. Do I use the chlorine 2.5 teaspoons per day after the first day?

[@alzeNL]

Cant wait to set my spa back up in the spring.. first port of call will be this video !

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks, alze. see you in the spring

[@alzeNL]

@@AbouttheHouse0 I'm back, filling up the tub this evening, will be adding the chemicals shortly ! thanks again for this video !

[@UKtilly]

You sir, are an excellent instruction video maker. Thank you very much. Brilliant.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

If I weren't so modest, I'd have to agree 😂

[@deemarieheaslip3530]

This is brilliant thank you,quick question! Should the water be at 40° before adding chlorine shock dose or can it be added while water is heating up

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Use hot water (60C tap temperature) to predissolve granules, but then add it to the water at any stage. That's what I do anyway.

[@samanthahall6356]

So helpful thank you. Does the lay z spa have to be heated before putting The shock dose in And chemicals.thank you

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Use hot water (60C tap temperature) to predissolve granules, but then add it to the water at any stage. That's what I do anyway.

[@lisamussen560]

Great video and so helpful but I'm a bit daft and still unsure. So i have drained my hot tub and refilled with fresh water. Do I add the 25g or 12.5g of stabilised chlorine granules?

[@AbouttheHouse0]

There is no instructions for whether it needs shocking on refill, but I have found a "half shock" seems to do the trick. So add about 17.5g

[@noelquinn5165]

THANKS, Appreciate all three videos 👍👍

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Glad you like them, thanks Noel

[@FrenchyBoss]

Soooooo explanatory ! Hell ! If everybody explained topic the way you do.... Earth could be à better place to be in 🎉🎉🎉 !

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MissM92]

Great video! Clearwater do have a little jug/ measurement kit which you can buy that means you can get the exact doses correct. They are around £8-10

[@davidredmon2027]

Great, very Informative and easy, clear Instruction

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Glad you think so!

[@sambird6886]

Much better than the naf instructions that came with it 👌

[@kerrytoland6442]

Excellent instructions made everything so easy

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks Kerry, glad you found it helpful

[@bntypp]

Thanks explained in a simple to understand way, not jargon, cheers 👍

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks, Munesh. That's what I aim for. I want my videos to be 'accessible' to all, so I try to call things by their proper name, but at the same time keep 'jargonese' down to a minimum. It especially helps those for whom English is a second or even third language (Hispanics in Central America or the US for example who speak Spanish or Portuguese first).

[@EddieSpaghettiFN2]

Hang on a minute... only last month you showed me how to stop the water ingress in the footwell of my Saab 9-3 cabrio, now you’re teaching me how to set up my Spa chemicals!? Heroes don’t wear capes, they make instructional KZbin videos 🦸🏻‍♂️🦸🏻‍♂️🦸🏻‍♂️🦸🏻‍♂️

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Ah ha! So, you've come over to the Dark Side, eh? Yes, I'm a Professional Automotive Engineer by training and trade, but I'm also a qualified Electrician (was SE Spark for 8 years when it looked like JLR was going down the toilet under Ford). I'm an old skool hands on type of Engineer and know loads of people I can get advice of all sorts from.

[@kerrygage47]

Thank you for your videos! Very happy now ❤️

[@AbouttheHouse0]

You are so welcome!

[@lisaschon]

Just filling ours up and this video was very helpful, thank you.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Wonderful!

[@oldskoolraver08]

Great video I'm a newbie to using hot tub chemicals explained them very well, could I ask is it good idea to use them chem connect with tables along with the starter kit to help maintain hot tub I'm using the hawaiian 6-8 person 928ltr

[@Heswall8]

Very helpful and clear. Much better than American alternatives

[@JonP2008]

Thanks for sharing this amazing video that simplifies so much of the vague instructions. Do you have any tips for maintaining the PH levels? I'm using ClearWater's 4 in 1 tablets, which I hoped would simplify things even further, but whilst the chlorine levels tend to read on the high end of the scale the ph levels always seem to ready on the low - not sure if there's a simple way to get them all balanced, I'm adding ph+ fairly frequently at the moment.

[@michellegraham3657]

I'm a newbie and this is the best video I've come across. ive really struggled to balance the water. my question is once the water is balanced do I put in multi function tablets in the float dispenser ?? wont this just send the chlorine levels too high

[@AbouttheHouse0]

The chlorine will get used up, quite quickly when the tub is new hence the need to 'shock' load it. if your dispenser has a variable output start it off at minimum and increase it if the levels drop too low. It might be worth testing at least twice a day for the first few days as you juggle the output of the float to find that equilibrium.

[@chipsmcgee]

Hi, great video !! Beings that you know what you are talking about I’m hoping you can help me. Basically I have the ph smack in the middle but my chlorine level is low and my alkalinity level is high. Do you have any idea how to level them up? Thanks in advance.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Be a bit more 'generous' with the chlorine, maybe shock it for 24hr. I've stopped getting hung up on 'the numbers' as long as the water is clear and clean. Just be careful not to be too generous with the chlorine - we managed to bleach one of the wife's swimsuits, lol

[@user-fl8kc9hs1x]

In a word: Brilliant!! Thanks and Great Job!

[@bmsfx]

i did 2½ teespoon Chlorine for 677L spa, and the PH and Chlorine level was off the chart lol i just added some 32g PH minus to see if i can get it lowered a bit, its over 8.0, so probably have to add another 32g or fill little more water

[@jonathansmith8521]

This video was really helpful. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Glad it was helpful, thanks Jonathon

[@danyul2thag171]

Very informative video, I will be treating my 10ft easy set pool as opposed to spa. I have been searching for simple videos which was relatively difficult to find. From this I have managed to get the foundations of water treatment but will double check the differences between pools and spas

[@AbouttheHouse0]

The biggest and obvious difference is that pools do not need quite as much chlorine. Please let us know how you get on and what you find.

[@markding4857]

Mine was set up today this is a god send this video……swap out a turbo on a Mini Cooper s next please! Lol

[@AbouttheHouse0]

That's easy. It's only six bolts 😂😆😂😆😂 Have you visited my other channel kzbin.info

[@natashacouves3548]

Honestly, thanks so much. We are so grateful to you. You explained everything so idiot proof. Well done x

[@tanyasmith2898]

Just ordered a hot tub, this is so helpful thanks.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Excellent, do let us know how you get on

[@discjockey764]

Thank you for your clear guide. Much appreciated.

[@helenround1249]

Love this man…. Can’t go wrong

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thank you, Helen.

[@arjanbruygoms5730]

Great videos. Very helpful. You wouldn't happen to know anything about the LED strip light remote when it no longer responds. It was working at first for about a week on it stopped responding. A pairing issue?

[@garyallen8]

Good video more info from you than on Lay z Spa Web site and users manual Am I right thinking 0.1 is 1gr

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Thanks. 0.1 what?

[@AK-mc2xk]

Hi, watch this video everyime I set up my hot tub! but I have a question I've never had this before.... my alkalinity is low literally the lowest on the clearwater test strip my Ph is fine also chlorine level, what would you suggest to raise the alkalinity?

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Interested to see your maintenance vid and keeping costs down, I've done one on mine please take a look, very impressive heat saving

[@NatesToolbox]

Technically you could set it up and have a spa in the fresh tap water (but it will be cold lol) however I’ve used the warm tap to fill it before and just chemical it later and before your next one ☝🏻

[@tracey566able]

Great video just set my new spa up with your help

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Excellent, good job!

[@Itjustis123]

You made this look easy! Im on my 3rd day of trying to get the god damn thing usable! High ph low alks,so i add the right amount (i think) of ph up stuff,leave it for hours,then its too high!! Ive followed the directions to the t!

[@benjones1180]

Great video just wondering how long after the initial shock is it safe to use it

[@soulsoul67]

Great instructions. Thanks .

[@AbouttheHouse0]

You are welcome Chris.

[@GavM]

Thanks for the vid. If I plan to use it for the wknd only, do I need to worry about PH or can I get away with the chlorine tabs only?

[@chriscooke2789]

Great videos they have helped me out lots as i have never used a hot tub and as you say i agree instructions included by Lay Z Spa are rubbish. I would like to ask, what do you do with the heating jet unit, is there such thing as a Lay Z Spa cover to protect it? Also, second question, you said testing and adding chlorine everyday, what if you not using it or away on holiday? Would you add an additional dump of chlorine if you away for a week?

[@AbouttheHouse0]

I'd give it a generous dose and leave the circulation on. Get a thermal cover (see my other videos).

[@kiribrown293]

Mine is 650L.. it’s the St Lucia lazy spa. What would the measurements be for that?

[@coraldodd3201]

Mines the same 🙈

[@AbouttheHouse0]

It should be pro-rated, so start off with half the amount for 1200 litres and as the days pass adjust up or down according to the readings you get from the test strips.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

as above 👆

[@richardfryer5405]

Thank you for the videos, they are so useful. As you mentioned the manual is not very clear! many thanks!

[@darrenboyd4293]

Thanks for these videos been a fantastic help and instructions where useless

[@AbouttheHouse0]

awesome, thanks

[@freespiritnufc5661]

Best review and demonstration out there Simples🌈👍

[@AbouttheHouse0]

I appreciate that!

[@jayrichardson5474]

Cheers lad mine should be here next week shame it takes ages for chemicals

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Speed the process up by filling with hot water. Predissolve your granules in hot tap water and add once the water level is above the pump inlet (the top one) and turn on the circulation pump. 👍

[@jonwilliams3664]

My hot tub is so easy to maintain now with much thanks to you and your excellent video (no black mark😁)

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Awesome, thanks Jon.

[@SebFirth]

Hi just bought one filled it left ot 24 hrs just about to start this process does it havto be heated or cold when doing this proces and if so what temperature do i set ot at . Kind regards Seb

[@stevecavell1943]

Brilliant couple of videos. If the product has a flaw it is the instruction manual!!! A question, well two questions. If you do the various treatments in this vid, chlorine etc, do you need to put anything in the chemical dispenser that screws above the filter. And on that dispenser, the manual(??) says to (page 30) “remove the chemical dispenser when the spa is in use”. What does this mean, I can’t visualise it yet, does it unscrew and nothing there or does one of the caps go back on but surely this blocks the pump ? Confused

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Hi Steve, you're quite right, the instructions are diabolical. Not exactly comprehensive (❗), in tiny print and written in Chinglish. The dispenser is for using tablets. There's a 'mesh' outlet behind it. I don't use it myself because I'm using granules at the moment. I don't see the logic of taking it off when using the tub. It's likely to get forgotten and not put back on afterwards - then you end up with no chlorine and dirty water.

[@woodencanoes9362]

Very enjoyable series!

[@JenFish_1]

Thankyou for all your hot tub videos. They've been a life saver for me while setting my new one up yesterday. 🙏

[@UniversalAngelStarRachelMoore]

This helped me so much , Thankyou xx

[@fatal_bull]

Very handy guide.. pity the only place in Australia that seems to have it - They charge almost as much in delivery, as the product! :(

[@AbouttheHouse0]

$ouch❗ That's just not cricket!

[@philiplong5531]

Thanks for making this video you explained things so clearly followed ur video my spa is all sorted .keep up the good work

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Most welcome 😊

[@thecraftywitch510]

Are we leaving the pump on fir 2 full hours before we come bk and check?

[@AbouttheHouse0]

YES 👍