HOT TUB Start Up For Beginners [Step-By-Step Guide] | Swim University

[@SwimUniversity]

We hope this helps you start up your hot tub! If you want more help with hot tub maintenance, check out our Hot Tub Video Course: swimuniversity.com/spa And use the promo code VIDEO to get 10% off!

[@marcq3921]

Thank you for such a thorough video!

[@drdrew3]

Just fill it and turn it on. The pumps are self priming and empty hot tubs don’t need antifreeze

[@beyjack77]

When do I put the power back on? As I start refilling or after it is full

[@almostben]

What if we have floating mineral/bromine system (I used product link you recommended, the yellow and green cylinders that screw into a disk) - how long do we wait for chemicals to get to right level?

[@jimmueller9225]

Great job on this! Great animation. Very clear. Very helpful. You deserve more views!

[@kathykaiser3827]

What do I do now that my new hot tub is filled but I didn’t rinse out the antifreeze first. Do I start over? Thx

[@irenethompson3137]

Super Easy Install & Usage

[@trooper5157]

All of that info, but no specific mention of what chemicals to use? Brom start or no? Shock chemicals? What order? How much to add? Lots of questions left wondering on.

[@camarogs1]

I agree, that was common sense stuff, I wanted to know what chemicals to use first and how long to wait, etc. To me, that is the main start-up information needed to know.

[@jimkessler3507]

Hi Matt and SwimUniversity, I would like to add an inline salt generator to my new hot tub. It seems that you generally don’t recommend this vs. the drop in type. However, my spa will be used in a vacation rental setting and I would like less things for guests to worry about and/or damage. I am an experienced plumber/electrician, so installation is not a problem for me. Is there one that you would might recommend for this situation? Thanks!

[@ruthaer4213]

Thanks! I was definitely impatient and skipped half those steps 🙃 oops

[@zep4426]

Tomorrow we start living with our new Island Spa Barbados.

[@kathykaiser3827]

I filled my new hot tub before rinsing out the antifreeze. Do I need to drain and start over? Thx

[@billnipp2309]

Why would a brand new hot tub have antifreeze in it if you havent introduced water to it yet? ty

[@camarogs1]

They usually are tested for leaks so will have water introduced to them.:)

[@billnipp2309]

@@camarogs1 oh.

[@nurseathomeasmr]

Is the plumbing cleaner mentioned on your website the same as the jet and drain cleaner?

[@usmell6308]

Yup

[@usmell6308]

Think so

[@Shaddow88664]

I'm confused..step 1 : clean and drain hot tub...but step 2: turn off hot tube before cleaning and draining ?

[@clarawong9358]

Where is your company located? Do you come out to clean and maintain hot tub for customers? If yes, how much is it?

[@claudetteb5019]

Great video but I am info overload. This is simply because I am overwhelmed by the thought of having to do the job with little knowledge. Thank you.

[@frankkarmanocky8173]

I noticed foam on your video, is that normal? I thought foam meant chemical imbalance or is foam to be expected?

[@SwimUniversity]

Great question. There was a lot of air in the jets for that shot, so that's normal. When you have a serious hot tub foam problem, it'll be REALLY sudsy

[@bennick1041]

If there is too many bubbles it is possible u have a leak somewhere and air is causing bubbles

[@karenhelms2848]

Can I not heat it

[@sacrilegehellterror1491]

Says things like “clean the filter” but doesn’t show where it is most likely to be located or how to access it, or any other stuff.

[@matthwsplayground1600]

That's probably because there are thousands of different hot tubs with different locations. Read your manual and it will tell you.

[@drdrew3]

The filter is revived when the hot tub is drained in the off season or during shipping. You just remove it from storage and reinsert it into the skimmer compartment

[@fuzzygreen3634]

He told me what to buy which was helpful, now going to just follow directions once the stuff gets here