How to Purge your Hot Tub with Ahh-Some

[@LeeRodrigue]

What I love about this product is that when I encountered a problem (I didn't read the instructions and threw my ceramic filters in there), I called the tech support number... and JIM ANSWERED. The buck stops here! He had a solution for me, which worked great... and it wasn't until after my first AHH-SOME purge that my water chemistry became crazy simple - the salt system began working as intended and I spent the last year just enjoying it instead of chasing problems. Definitely changed my ownership experience. I'm back here today because it's time to do it again... and I return to this video every water change as a refresher.

[@ahh-some]

HI Lee. Thank you so very much for the kind words. They are very much appreciated. Anytime you ever need anything, you know where to find me.

[@ruthkerry4841]

Thank you so much for this. Ive just done my first purge after having my small Hottub for three months. I’m always careful to shower before using, but even so, it cleared out some gunk. I’d have never have dared try this without a video run through with clear instructions.

[@ahh-some]

You are very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment and we are thankful for your loyal support. Please let us know if you ever have any questions or need anything.

[@KateRooney-w7h]

I watch this video everytime I'm ready to clean my hot tub and it's always run great and gets clean, thanks

[@ahh-some]

Fantastic. Thank you for watching. Have an Ahh-some day!

[@jekiely]

This is the best instructional video for anything I have ever used. Every time I purge my hot tub I return to this simple, easy to understand, comprehensive video. And I always use Ahh Some, a great product. Thank you!

[@ahh-some]

Thank you very much for your kind words and your continued support.

[@steelcty563]

Thanks man, now I’m able to treat and use my hot tub again cause of you. Learned what I needed here.

[@ahh-some]

My pleasure, Let me know if you ever need anything.

[@wnddyer]

Thank you so much for this video! I have an Envoy Hot Springs hot tub and this was very helpful. I'm now in the process of purging mine for the first time and I decided to use ahh-some! The process is going well so far! I have foam but it's not overflowing. I've only had my hot tub about a month but I decided that I needed to clean the pipes out from where new hot tubs are dirty due to them being tested at the factory where they're made and there is usually water that sits in the pipes that can cause issues from the beginning of use. I have a saltwater tub and the salt cartridge seems to be declining too fast so I decided to start with a very clean tub. Thanks again for this video is extremely helpful!

[@ahh-some]

You are very welcome Olivia. Thank you for the kind words. Don't hesitate to ask any questions. We are here for you.

[@RichardCranium-o2y]

Thanks Jim for talking with me the other day. I was interested in the difference between your 'competitor' and Ahh-Some. I then shot over to Amazon and picked up the gallon. I research just about everything that I buy and talking with the owner was awesome.(See how I did that?) I wanted to subscribe to keep up with more of those tips. Thanks again!!!

[@ahh-some]

You are very welcome Richard. It was a pleasure speaking with you and discussing all things Ahh-some :). Please do not hesitate to reach out to me anytime you have a question.

[@CR-xn5cz]

Thank you! Just used the product. It is awesome. 👍🏼

[@ahh-some]

Ahh-some!!!!! Thanks for the kind words. Please let me know if I can ever be of any assistance.

[@jindarosmann7696]

Thank you sooooooooo much for this step by step video.

[@ahh-some]

You are so very welcome.

[@MattMaldonado-me8lu]

Great video!!! Very educational

[@ahh-some]

Thanks so much Matt. Please let me know if I can ever be of any assistance.

[@jtmelek]

Thanks for the video. Just did my first purge with AhhSome and it was amazing how much gunk came out. Really gross but glad it's gone now

[@ahh-some]

You are very welcome and thanks for using Ahh-some. It is pretty incredible how much gunk comes out. Please let me know if you ever have any questions.

[@chrisweber3657]

Really helpful tutorial! You started with your filters floating in the tub. At what point did you pull them out?

[@ahh-some]

Thank you. I pulled mine out at about the 15 minute mark so I had time to rinse them off before I needed to wipe the tub down. But many leave them in the whole time.

[@billhaney8160]

Great video. Putting your product to work today.

[@ahh-some]

Hi Bill. Great to hear and thank you. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

[@I_Am_Bagman]

If you only replace the water once a year (because it is salt system) do you ever recommend using the product in between fills or must you always drain the water out after you use it.

[@ahh-some]

Great question. Generally and as a rule, I only recommend using when you are going to drain your tub. Can you use it and NOT drain, Yes you can however there are some additional steps that MUST be taken to ensure safety. Ahh-some releases a lot of bacteria into the water. There are only isolated circumstances where I would recommend not draining. If you are only draining once per year, that is fine to do.

[@JujuPig-vz5mq]

You can also apply his newer product in the Ahh-Some line, once a week as I do"Aqua Clarity"

[@samanthamillette3699]

Hi! Thanks so much for this helpful video. Is there a reason why the filters need to be removed before the purge? Isn’t it harmful to run the jets without filters in? Also, isn’t it harmful to run the jets with no water as you did at the end? Sorry if I sound oblivious/ignorant-I truly want to learn why :)

[@ahh-some]

HI there and thank you for leaving the comment/questions. So lets talk about the filter cartridges first. There is absolutely no harm in running your hot tub with the cartridges removed. Generally, we don't want to do this on a normal basis simply because of what the filter is designed to do, filter water but also, we don't want big chunks of things (think leaves, twigs, ect) getting sucked into the system and potentially harming the pumps. That all said, Ahh-some is really strong stuff and if there is biofilm in your plumbing, it will release it all. If you leave your filters in, they will just get gunked up with biofilm and I have seen bad cases where you need to completely toss them and get new ones. So, for the duration of the purge it is completely ok to run without the filters in. If your tub is under a lot of trees and what not, just shut the cover while the tub is purging so you don't run the risk of anything going in the water. Now with regards to the jets and what I did there to cycle them quick. For that quick of a period of time, no harm will be done. If you let it run, Yes, harm will be done but I simply just cycle real quick. Push the button, and then almost instantly push the button again. Hope this all helps and please let me know if you have any other questions. Jim

[@jamiecole6955]

It's ok to run the tub with no filters? Everything I've read said never ever do that. I'm assuming it won't work right with the filters left in.

[@ahh-some]

It is absolutley ok to run your tub without filters. The only reason we like to keep the filters in the tub is to ensure any large particulates such as leaves and what not do not go through the system. That said, the tub will actually run just fine without the filters for the duration of your purge. If you leave them in while purging, you will ruin them and will need to replace them as the amount of gunk that will accumulate in them will be not great for the filters. Some customers will actually shut the cover of their tub while purging, especially if the tub is located under trees just to prevent foreign objects from entering the water while purging. Great question and please let me know if you ever have any others. Jim P

[@JimShieldsphoto]

Great video. Thanks. Going to do this in two days from today.

[@ahh-some]

Thank you very much. Please reach out to me directly at 701-412-1267 or [e-mail] if you have any questions at all.

[@JujuPig-vz5mq]

Jim, I already use your product for my hot tub 5 yrs strong. Can I also use AhhSome/Aqua Clarity in my cold plunge & if so how would I go about that,, same as I do with the hot tub?

[@ahh-some]

Good afternoon and great question. First thank you for your 5 years of Ahh-some use. With regards to your cold plunge tub, you absolutely can use Aqua Clarity on a weekly basis. Use 1 oz for every 200 gallons of water in your cold plunge tub.

[@fakerfake1]

Ok I have a quick question. Can I use Ahh Some if there are no chemicals in the hot tub? We bought a used tub and want to clean it really well before use but we don’t want to waste chemicals balancing it if we’re just going to drain it anyway.

[@ahh-some]

Hello and thanks for the question. You absolutely can purge without the chemicals being balanced. No need to waste them. One thing I would just make sure is somewhat close is your pH. If it is super out of balance, I would balance that a little.

[@jackdawson3276]

I did my first purge with Ahhsome and a tremendous amount of brown clay-like crude came out of my 6 month old Hot Springs Envoy. Since then, I noticed a dramatic improvement in the Hotspring Freshwater Salt System's performance. I was able to turn down the output level and can go many weeks without having to add chlorine granules and only shock (MPS nonchlorine) once a week. I previously had to add chlorine manually weekly and shock (MPS nonchlorine) after each use to supplement the salt system. I used to struggle to keep my chlorine levels up. * I just did another purge yesterday after 10 months. Only saw a mild green ring of film around the waterline. No thick brown clay-like gunk this time.. The water lines near the motor look brand new inside. I wonder if that is a result of the improved salt system performance from the last purge with Ahhsome. Where I really see a difference is with my jetted tub. With other brands, I had to do 3-4 purges to clear out the pipes..I kept seeing black flakes and gunk when trying to bathe...with Ahhsome, one purge gets it done..no black flakes. Clear clean water. I do deviate from the directions which say let system run for 30 minutes...I let my Spa and jetted tub run for closer to 1 and a half hours and let it sit off for 30 minutes before letting it run again for 10 minutes and draining. I find more crude is produced after an hour opposed to 30 minutes.

[@ahh-some]

Thanks for the great information here JD. This is extremely important information for everyone who owns a tub and especially for those with the Freshwater Salt System. Thank you for taking the time to write what you wrote.

[@LeeRodrigue]

@@ahh-some This is the product that made our Freshwater Salt System perform like it is supposed to! I reported our excellent results back to our spa supplier, and encouraged them to advise all new Freshwater users to START their system with Ahh-Some.

[@elissamorris8629]

My tub is older and we cannot run without or filter cap on due to pressure what do u suggest in this case.. or am i worng and can i run it anyway

[@ahh-some]

I would run it with the filter cap in place. There is no harm in doing that at all.

[@ralphlopez3166]

When that cruddy foam is building up on top of the water (while the 30 minute process is happening) should we try to scoop it out?

[@ahh-some]

Hi Ralph and thanks for the question. I would recommend not trying to scoop anything out. This will simply take away what the Ahh-some is working to do. Just let it be and let the purge complete itself then once you turn the jets off, the foam will subside and you can wipe down.

[@wulfen36]

So you just using sump pump for convenience? Can I just open up drain and let it drain than? Also while purge is running can I shop vac the dirty foam as it builds while pumps running ??

[@ahh-some]

Yes I just use the pump because I have them (we live in the upper midwest and everyone needs a sump pump in the spring) so I just use that. You absolutely can use the gravity drain just fine. I do not recommend shop vac'ing the foam. The foam is your active ingredient that does your purge so you start pulling out the foam you are starting to lose active. Just let it run its course. You really should not have that much foam anyways. Use less Ahh-some than you even need to. You can always add to it if you need to add more. Hope this helps and thanks for the comment.

[@rntwins1]

Doing this right now. Not much scum but it hasn’t been that long since I purged with another product and haven’t been able to get my water balanced since. Will Update you

[@ahh-some]

How did the purge go. Glad to hear that not a whole lot came out. The goal is of course to have a completely clean hot tub.

[@LeeRodrigue]

I came back to hear your update!

[@ahh-some]

@@LeeRodrigue Which update are you looking for :)

[@LeeRodrigue]

@@ahh-someI wanted to hear the update from @rntwins1

[@macminn18]

If your tub hasn't been cleaned like this in a while, would you need to fill the tub again to "rinse" things out before the final fill?

[@ahh-some]

Great question. I personally do not do this as any residual is very small. I would fill, and then run the jets for a good 15 to 20 minutes to flush out. Then I would start balancing as soon as your water reaches 80 degrees F. That said, you absolutely can refill, run the jets and then drain again.

[@d.wright3581]

I need to drain my hot tub and refill so I want to run this product through before draining and refilling. My chemicals are not balanced at this time. Can I still run this product and then drain and refill without balancing first? What temperature does the tub need to be at?

[@ahh-some]

Hello and thanks for the question. You absolutely do NOT need to have it balanced to effectively run Ahh-some through the system. You will lose a bit of effectiveness but it will be a very small amount of difference. We prefer the water to be above 80 degrees to run Ahh-some so that way the gel dissolves properly. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any further questions.

[@presidentgeraldp6197]

Very well done. Thanks for the lesson.

[@ahh-some]

My pleasure!

[@stephenschmidt1998]

Used this product yesterday it did blow a lot of crap out. However, it didn't remove it all. Not giving up on the product yet. Would you recommend hyperchlorinating it along with the cleaner?

[@ahh-some]

Thank you for the comment. Yes, you can use some chlorine however don't go overboard. It doesn't really "help" make Ahh-some any more effective. It is good to use some to kill off what does come out however. Also, there are some tubs, that have an excessive amount of biofilm build up. It is 100% ok to go longer on your purges. 30 minutes on, wipe up, let the tub sit for a few hours, 30 minutes purge again, wipe up, let the tub sit. No need to drain the water in between purges. Just keep going. We have many customers who do this for days to absolutely make certain there is nothing left in the pipes. This is not needed all the time, often times, just on the very first use. After that, one 30 minute purge is all you need. Every tub is a little different. Don't hesitate to reach out to me directly also if you have any questions, 701-412-1267 is my cell and I try to answer all calls (unless I am already on a call, then just leave a voicemail). Hope this helps,

[@stephenschmidt1998]

@@ahh-some I also am going to assume when "wiping up" part we need to be getting it physically out of the hot tub. recommend a net? or vacuuming it out?

[@ahh-some]

@@stephenschmidt1998 We want it out for sure but I don't go to any more trouble than to wipe it all out with a rag. I Just let it go and then once the cycle is complete, I just wipe down with a wet rag.

[@JujuPig-vz5mq]

Before using Ahh-Some have you ever done a Purge on your hot tub before? If not, then yes you are going to have a ton of Gunk come out for the 1st time & or this product is much Stronger than any other Purge on the market so if you use a different product beforehand it may not have been powerful enough to actually do a deep removal & left a lot of grossness behind,, now the Superman strength product came in & started doing the Real hard work. If I were you I'd Purge again. I'd also check out his newer product"Aqua Clarity"

[@d.wright3581]

when filling the tub back up, do you leave the jets on open position to help prevent air lock also?

[@ahh-some]

Great question. I do not, I have always filled my tub through the filter hole in the tub to prevent air lock. That has always worked for me and everyone else that I speak with. Hope this helps.

[@cassyhugh740]

I have had my tub empty for a couple months , left it running all winter at 80° unused . So i should fill it with hose water , let water heat up to the 104 ° , get chemicals balanced then purge or can i fill with water, let it heat and purge without wasting the chemicals to empty after purge?

[@ahh-some]

HI Cassy, Don't waste your money on getting everything balanced first. Just fill it up and purge. Then drain, refill and then balance once your tub is clean.

[@cassyhugh740]

Thanks 😊

[@jasond2900]

Should I use this on a brand new hot tub I am getting right off the bat? Or should I wait for a few months of usage?

[@ahh-some]

Hi Jason. My recommendation is to do your purge sooner rather than later. If you or your family is/was like mine, they couldn't wait to get in the tub when we first got it many years ago. Is it absolutely necessary to complete immediately? No, but it is better if you do. The tub is already dirty from the manufacturing process. I would say that most everyone generally either does it right away or within the first 4 to 6 weeks after having the tub in place. When we got our new tub 2 years ago (we had an older one that was just falling apart) I purged it right away and I was very happy I did so. It was quite dirty. If it was me, I would do it right away and just get the first purge done and over with and allow yourself to enjoy a good clean tub right from the beginning. Hope this helps.

[@jasond2900]

@@ahh-someThanks for taking the time to write all this. I’ll take your advice and do it from the start.

[@ahh-some]

@@jasond2900 Our pleasure. Let us know if you ever have any questions.

[@BeboppinBettysDad]

Holey C%$p what was that green goop? Awesome!

[@ahh-some]

That my friend is biofilm in the plumbing of the hot tub.

[@reghinagunzurevscaia6613]

How much product do I have to use for a 6 person hot tub ?

[@ahh-some]

Hi and great question. It is more based on how many gallons are in the tub. A standard 6 person tub is generally around 450 gallons (give or take). I would start off with 3 teaspoons if you are using the gel. If you are using one of our single use pouches, use the entire pouch. If you are using one of our liquids, start off with 8 ounces and bump it up if need be. You can always add a bit more Ahh-some to the water if needed. Hope this helps.

[@deandredickerson6884]

Outstanding video!! Do you recommend wiping the empty hot tub down with white vinegar once the purge is complete? Or is a simple rinse with the hose good enough?

[@ahh-some]

Thank you very much. To answer your question you can absolutely wipe down with a vinegar/water solution. I personally do not, I just use the garden hose but I know many customers who do. Another little trick as well, if you run into a sticky spot on your tub that isn't rubbing off easily, you can take 1 teaspoon of gel and mix with 1 liter of water in a spray bottle and just spray on the sticky spot and let it set for a few minutes. It will then wipe right off.

[@ericka7338]

Hello, I was under the impression that i should never run the jets without water. Is that safe to do? I have a Caldera Cantabria.

[@ahh-some]

Hi @ericka great question. You are referring to the final step of getting the remaining water out of the plumbing after the tub is drained I assume. I have always just cycled the jets. It is literally 1/2 a second. Push button to start and don't even take your finger off and push it again to turn off. Safe to do. Others use a shop vac and others don't even bother and just fill the tub. The amount of water remaining in the plumbing is an extremely small amount.

[@ericka7338]

@@ahh-some thank you!

[@ahh-some]

@@ericka7338 You are very welcome

[@ThePaulsy75]

Can I drain the tub through the drain tube as I dont have a drop in pump ?

[@ahh-some]

Yes, you absolutely can do that. Just takes longer to drain but will do the same thing.

[@jacquelinehall6388]

Just wondering if we have to purge until there is no gunk produced? We have followed the ahh some instructions with a fill, purge, drain 3 times already. Each time we add ahh some to the highly chlorinated water, either green/brown or white/yellow gunk is produced. So we drain, vacuum the lines, refill and start the process again. Do we need to keep doing this until ahh some produces no gunk or have I blown our water bill for no reason 😂

[@ahh-some]

Great question and there are times that additional purges are needed. However, I would not drain the water in between purges. You can continue to purge with the exact same water. This will save time and will save on the amount of Ahh-some used. Here is a good procedure. Purge the tub with the required amount of Ahh-some, and do the purge. After the cycle is completed, wipe the gunk away and let the tub sit for 30 minutes to an hour. This is actually of benefit as it lets the Ahh-some in the water sit in the plumbing. Then go back out and run it for 30 minutes and repeat. You can use the same dose of Ahh-some all day. At least 4 to 6 30 minute purge cycles before needing to add any additional. Once you have everything running clean, now it's good to go ahead and drain the tub. Hope this helps.

[@jacquelinehall6388]

Super helpful! We’ll try this. Thanks for the quick reply and clear instructions!

[@ahh-some]

@@jacquelinehall6388 you are very welcome.

[@jamieberube9076]

Website states 1 TABLESPOON per 100 gallons. Video states 1 tsp per 125 gallons. Which is correct?

[@ahh-some]

If it says Tablespoon on the website that is an error. Can you possibly point me in the direction that you saw that error? You ONLY want to use 1 TEASPOON per 100 gallons.

[@simplisafesecurityandcameras]

Thank you very much for this, i will be getting some of this stuff, will it work if i have little brown stuff floating in there when i turn it on? When i turn it off the bottom has tons and tons of this brown flake stuff everywhere, i just drained it again and i haven't done anything else as i am about done with it all. I can not get rid of this stuff. Thanks

[@ahh-some]

Morning Stephen. Thanks for watching and Yes, Ahh-Some absolutely will purge your tub of everything that isn't supposed to be in the plumbing. Depending on how old your tub is, you may or may not need to either do a 2nd purge back to back or to save some water, do this. Run the Ahh-Some for the full 30 minutes with the jets on high and filters out. Then turn jets off after the 30 minutes. Wipe up everything that comes out. Most often, it accumulates along the water line and the shell of the tub. Then let the tub sit for a few hours. Run the jets again for 20 minutes, no additional Ahh-Some needed. After that 20 minutes, wipe again. Repeat this process until you get more more gunk coming out. If you go longer than 24 hours, you will need to refresh your Ahh-Some. You can use the same water for this. Once you feel you have everything out, drain, refill, balance and enjoy. If you have any further questions don't hesitate to ask.

[@simplisafesecurityandcameras]

@@ahh-some thank you as i was getting ready to give up on all this. I will order some and try it.

[@ahh-some]

@@simplisafesecurityandcameras No problem at all. Again, don't ever hesitate to reach out with any questions.

[@simplisafesecurityandcameras]

@@ahh-some since i got mad and drained it out when i fill it back up do i have to balance water or can I just fill it, then let it heat up and do the purge then drain it back? Just wondering if it has to be balanced to do the cleaning or not.

[@ahh-some]

@@simplisafesecurityandcameras It does not need to be balanced. However, and you can just check this, Ahh-Some does work best with a pH between 7.2 and 7.8...that said, if you were just a little higher or lower than that it will not make any significant difference.

[@mariasawitzki4758]

Which ahhsome product are you using? I see several on the website?

[@ahh-some]

In this video I am using the Hot Tub/Jetted Bath cleaner. This comes in 4 different sizes. 2 oz, 6 oz, 16 oz and a single use packet. They are all the same, just different sizes.

[@brynnsmith6497]

Do you recommend running it with the air vents wide open? And what’s the point of having the water balanced if we’re going to drain the water?

[@ahh-some]

Good morning Brynn. You absolutely should run Ahh-Some with your vents open. With regards to why you would want the water balanced, it is basically to allow the Ahh-Some to work the most efficiently. What we are most wanting to be balanced is your pH. Having your water pH balanced will allow the Ahh-Some to work far better. Can you run Ahh-Some with unbalanced water, sure. It just works better with balanced water.

[@tracie2225]

I just read this response and didn’t realize we should have the air on full! We had the motors on high…but not the air. Shoot! Next time we’ll know!

[@blakebeyett6471]

Would this product be applicable to inground commercial spas with pool sized plumbing (2in./3in.) and equipment?

[@ahh-some]

Morning Blake. Yes, it absolutely would be applicable. Same exact process. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

[@thedudeabides1443]

Nice video. What kind of sump pump do you have 10 minutes to empty 375 gallons is impressive! Mine is 1/4hp and takes 30 min for a tub about the size of yours.

[@ahh-some]

Thank you. I have an Everbilt 1/2 HP pump. Works great. I had an older pump before I got this one that was a 1/4 and it took far longer to drain. Upgraded to the 1/2 HP about 2 years ago.

[@rodengel3110]

Good video. Are this Watkins tri-x ceramic filters? They look like it. Ahhsome's website specifically says it is very important to not put those filters in the tub as they can be damaged.

[@ahh-some]

They are and yup, I absolutely agree. That said, these ceramic filters are just about at the end of their usable life (will be replacing in the fall) so I decided to let them run through. We always recommend that these types of filters be deep cleaned with our Ahh-Some Filter Cleaner which is a great cleaner that only takes 20 minutes. Again, with regards to these particular cartridges, I wasn't overly concerned. Great point though that I should have mentioned on the video.

[@tibz1944]

Unfortunately i was not aware of this until i saw this comment… And it’s not write on the product box.. i just let my 5 tri-x ceramic filter in the tub for maybe 1h with ahh some then i rinse them. Do i have to replace them ? What kind of problem did your custormer encounter with ahh -some and tri-x filters ? Thanks (im a french customer)

[@ahh-some]

@@tibz1944 You shouldn't have any real problems. I run my tri-x's through the tub with Ahh-Some.

[@elizabethavalos7849]

Husband and I used Ahh-Some to clean out out hot tub about 2 months ago. Our jets aren't the most forceful but we got gunk out of the pipes and did all the steps you show in this video. We have been using the hot tub a couple times a week with 2 people for about an hour without any issues. Flash forward 2 months and now we have foam (more foam than we did when we cleaned with the Ahh-Some) with a bit of tinted gunk like when we had used the Ahh-Some. Is there a reason our tub is releasing gunk and lots of foam all of a sudden. Everything is balanced. Any suggestions.

[@ahh-some]

Hi Elizabeth. Has there been anything significant that happened over the 2 months? Anything strange? Any periods of time where you had the cover off for a period of time?

[@jonpriest]

i have a 2000gal swim spa does this expand the purge time? been told to let it soak for 5 hours.

[@ahh-some]

Hi Jon. Great question. No, it does not extend the purge time at all. That said, we do have a lot of customers who do run it for longer in their swim spa. Whatever you feel comfortable with. I was on the phone with a swim spa customer yesterday who ran it for the 30 minutes, then let it rest, he wiped up all the gunk and then ran it for an additional 30 minutes to get the remaining biofilm out. He stated that worked great for him. The choice is really up to you. 30 minutes is the key. As long you have it running for that period of time, you will be good to go. No harm in letting it run longer if you desire. Hope that helps and thanks for the question.

[@jonpriest]

@@ahh-somethank you

[@ahh-some]

@@jonpriest You are very welcome.

[@charlester]

can we run the purge more than 30 minutes for an old tub, or is it better to to drain and purge again with fresh water for a situation like that?

[@ahh-some]

Hi and great question. You can run the purge for longer than 30 minutes however, it is often times best to run the jets for 30 minutes, wipe up any and all gunk that accumulates on the shell of the tub and then let it sit for a few hours. Come back, add an additional 1/2 dose of Ahh-Some and run again for 30 minutes.

[@cassyhugh740]

Sorry me again from yesterday, is it ok to purge with cold hose water (hot tub is empty at the moment )

[@ahh-some]

Hi Cassy. Sure, you will want to dissolve the gel in some hot water first before putting it in the tub. I just microwave a half a coffee cup with water for 90 seconds and then put the required amount of gel in so it dissolves. Takes about 60 seconds, then just pour into your tub.

[@cre8ivjay]

Is it wise to take the filters out while running the tub? I've always been told not to. Seems to me that invites issues with stuff getting into the tub lines. ??

[@ahh-some]

Hi Jay and thanks for your question. Most of the time you are absolutely correct. Not a good idea at all to run the tub without the filters. However, when you are running Ahh-Some through your tub, we release so much biofilm and other contaminants that if you were to leave your filter cartridges in place, they would get so gunked up that they would almost always need to be discarded. In addition, you would see significantly less water pressure coming out of the jets as they became more contaminated. I always recommend to everyone to make sure that there are no leaves or anything of significant size in the water prior to starting the purge. Once the purge is complete, and after refilled, just put the cartridges back in place. Hope this helps.

[@cre8ivjay]

@@ahh-some Thanks for the clarification!

[@ahh-some]

@@cre8ivjay You are very welcome.

[@mjavanshad]

I used the liquid version and followed the dosage recommendation. Didn't really foam up like in your pictures, wasn't much different than running the tub normally. 3 month old new tub, first purge. Didn't have really any scum to clean up. 330 gallons tub. Not enough ahhsome or just not dirty?

[@ahh-some]

Good morning. Which liquid did you use? If you used the liquid that comes in the 16 oz bottle you simply used the wrong product. Let me backup, not necessarily the wrong product but one that is not designed for Hot Tubs. That liquid is for Jetted Bathtubs. If you were to use that liquid in your hot tub, for 330 gallons you would have needed to use approx half to 3/4's of the bottle. If you used the Aqua Clarity, which is our newest product, you would have needed to use right around 10 ounces. Now that said, and this comes up a lot, why didn't anything or very little come out. It could be simply that you have a very clean tub and that is GREAT! More often than not though, the biofilm, mold, fungus, ect, is there, just didn't get released for whatever reason. In your case based on how new your tub is, and if you were using the liquid jetted tub cleaner, you more than likely didn't have enough. The only two purge products we have for hot tubs is the 2, 6 or 16 oz Gel or the Aqua Clarity. The Jetted Tub liquid will work but you need to use a LOT of it so it is not very cost effective. I would follow up again in 6 months, and use the gel or the Aqua Clarity this time. Thank you so much for commenting and don't hesitate to reach out to me directly with any questions. Phone and email are on the website. Have a great day,

[@mjavanshad]

@@ahh-some yep that seems to be the issue, thanks for clarifying!

[@ahh-some]

@@mjavanshad Very welcome. Please reach out if you have any other questions or comments. Happy to help.

[@mjavanshad]

@@ahh-some it's the same product just different concentration? Since I bought the bottle, I'd like to use it next time and not let it go to waste, just will start with half the bottle and increase until it foams to the right amount.

[@wendyodum2552]

Our ahh-some seemed to clump up on everything including our sump. What do we do if it stuck in the plumbing and comes out when we fill and turn on the jets? Do we need to drain again?

[@ahh-some]

Hi Wendy, generally no, you will not need to drain again. 99% of all the gunk and grime that comes out will attach itself to the shell of the hot tub. It looks like a "ring around the collar". That said, there are some tubs that will need to be drained again simply due to the significant amount of gunk and grime that was removed. Generally, anything remaining in the plumbing system that comes out will be killed off by the sanitizer in your hot tub. I hope this helps however if you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to email or call us.

[@JujuPig-vz5mq]

Just let that residual of Ahh-Some that you see left over that did not dissolve- is what you are saying here & let the fresh refill water take care of it, it's okay that the leftover Ahh-Some is still in the tub because it will dissolve,, also provide a beneficial sanitizing effect after the new refill. I also use his newer product called"Aqua Clarity"which you add once a week. This stuff is AhhSome!

[@9wayner]

Great video, but why film it in portrait mode? Over three quarters of the KZbin screen is black. Can I suggest you do a new video, but hold your phone sideways. And it is even worse than that if you watch on your phone holding your phone in portrait mode where you get a narrow vertical rectangle of video with black on the sides and above and below the video.

[@ahh-some]

Hey there and sorry for the late reply. Yes, I messed this one up. I am going to be re doing this video once we get into the spring/summer to do it in the proper format.

[@theresehazen528]

Would love notification when it comes out!

[@jondezan7458]

Hi! Would you allow us to share this to our page (Warehouse Guys) with full credit to you?

[@ahh-some]

Yes, no problem at all.

[@tommullany2693]

Does Ahh-Some work with Baqua spa ?

[@ahh-some]

Yes it absolutely does.

[@peteholmes2295]

Now you've got time to scrap and repaint your house. Dude!

[@ahh-some]

Already done!!! Check out some of the new video's :)

[@islandgirl478]

Purchased off Amazon. Product is orange not blue as in video is this the correct product.

[@ahh-some]

Yes, it just has our older label on it. You are good.

[@ahh-some]

Wait a second, you mean the gel is orange? If the gel is orange, than you have the wrong product. That is our filter cleaner not our Hot Tub line cleaner. It will be fantastic for your filter cartridges but not for the tub lines.

[@islandgirl478]

@@ahh-some the product on Amazon had the correct label..this is what i had ordered…..Ahh-Some Spa & Pool Filter Cartridge Cleaner, Hot Tub Filters & Cartridge Cleaner Soak Solution, Works great on Sand Filters, Improves Tub Filter Efficiency, 6 months cleaning in a single contain….is this the same product that is used in this video?

[@islandgirl478]

@@ahh-some ps…i was sent the incorrect product..this is what i had ordered but got the orange instead of the blue. I returned it today…Ahh-Some Spa & Pool Filter Cartridge Cleaner, Hot Tub Filters & Cartridge Cleaner Soak Solution, Works great on Sand Filters, Improves Tub Filter Efficiency, 6 months cleaning in a single container

[@ahh-some]

@@islandgirl478 Yes, you will want to get the Ahh-some Hot Tub/Jetted Bath Plumbing and Jet Cleaner. The filter cleaner is only designed for the filters.

[@ForestRose]

Does the water have to be hot?

[@ahh-some]

Doesn't need to be. If you plan on purging your tub with colder water (less than 90 degrees) simply dissolve the required amount of gel in some hot water (I microwave about a half cup of water for 90 seconds) then just drop the required Ahh-Some into the cup, let it dissolve, then pour directly into your hot tub and run for 30 minutes.

[@ForestRose]

Worked great! Thanks for the tip!!

[@ahh-some]

@@ForestRose Very welcome

[@lorridzak]

Alright I am currently running Ahhhsome through the tub (2.5 tsp for 320 gallons!) and watching your video. My worry is that we have a dark colored interior tub so hopefully I can see the crud. It came with our house so I absolutely shudder to think of what I’ll get out of the pipes. 😳

[@ahh-some]

Hi there loridzak, even with a darker colored interior tub you will be able to identify the gunk and crud that comes out. Not as easy to see with a darker tub, but you will still see it and you will for sure feel it as you are wiping it down.

[@lorridzak]

Thank you for the reply. It sure did show up in the foam and I followed your instructions for wiping and rinsing. Easy peesy thank you!!

[@ahh-some]

@@lorridzak Very good. Glad the video helped you out!! Don't hesitate to reach out with any other questions!!

[@lorridzak]

Well since you offered 😂 what’s your knowledge on how to lower the ph and alkalinity of well water without dumping so much decreaser that you end up with white film all over your tub? No pressure if you don’t know I can’t find anything truly helpful to our weird situation online so I’m guessing it’s pretty uncommon.

[@ahh-some]

@@lorridzak HI there and my apologies for my delay in getting back to you. What I would do is very very slowly and over the course of several days, put in some acid to slowly bring both down. Anytime your pH and Alkalinity is high, most just put in the decreaser or acid right away. Do it slowly. This should prevent the problems you are having.

[@aliman-ui8wj]

why did jack go all around the hot tub, instead going around you? 7:55

[@pkcunny9078]

Great video, just about to do my first purge on my 9 month old tub. 1 question, is it ok for the pumps to turn the power back on when their is no water in the tub to get the last bit out of the jets? I know you just did it really fast but I'd be nervous turning them on and running dry.

[@ahh-some]

I do it all the time for only a few seconds. You should have no issues provided you just do it quick. We don't want the pumps to run for 10 or 15 seconds with no water.

[@jackdawson3276]

I use my shop vac to clear out the pipes instead. I don't want to risk doing damage to the pump.

[@ahh-some]

@@jackdawson3276 Absolutely acceptable. I used to do this as well and a LOT of others do as well.

[@MrDeputy83]

How do you clear the pipes with a shop vac ?

[@elkeanddon]

I have had hot tubs for 30 plus years. Always been told to NEVER run tub with out filters. Then you didn't even rinse them off before just throwing them in. Could have a hair pin or any other debris that could lock up and even burn up a pump or motor.

[@ahh-some]

Thanks for your reply and comment Don. You can absolutely run Ahh-some through your tub with your filter cartridges installed however, you are going to ruin those cartridges. It is absolutely essential to run your Ahh-some through your tub WITHOUT the cartridges so you don't gunk them up. Also, I do agree with you that it is better to rinse the cartridges prior to tossing them in the tub. Lesson learned there and thank you.

[@AlexM-xd2bd]

@@ahh-some I saw another video that says you should replace the filter caps after removing the filters before running the 30 minutes. I noticed you didn't do this. So what do you think-caps or no caps (After removing filters)?

[@ahh-some]

@@AlexM-xd2bd No need to replace the caps.

[@theresehazen528]

😮

[@ahh-some]

Crazy isn't it.

[@webcrawler3332]

I want to know if this actually works or if it’s just a soap product. I wish they would take hot tub that’s been neglected and has biofilm in the plumbing. Show us the plumbing before and after. Let’s see what it truly can’t do.

[@ahh-some]

Hey thanks for the reply. Ahh-Some is absolutely not a soap product. I assume that you have not yet had the opportunity to try it out for yourself. I do highly recommend that you do. What you are suggesting with regards to the before and after pictures of the plumbing, this has been done before. I don't recall where the images are at, one of the Pool and Spa forums I believe. Quite revealing. Anyways, thanks for your comments. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you have. Always available at www.ahhsome.com

[@webcrawler3332]

@@ahh-some thank you! I bought some last night and I will try it on a hot tub that’s been empty for a year and see how it works.

[@ahh-some]

@@webcrawler3332 Sounds great. A quick suggestion if I may. On a tub that has been sitting empty for a year or more, it will be best to run the Ahh-Some at the correct dosage for the 30 minutes, and then let it sit in the tub for a few hours so that it can continue to attack any of the bio-film that has really hardened up. Many tubs that sit empty for a while also end up needing a 2nd full purge to get everything out. Let us know if you have any questions at all about anything. Here to help.

[@webcrawler3332]

@@ahh-some Thank you for the tip. I bought the bigger jar just in case plus to do a purge in about 6 months again. I want to make sure that gunk is out! 😁😁

[@enkrypt3d]

really wish u didn't film in portrait mode....... hold your phone to the SIDE!!!!!

[@ahh-some]

Sorry.

[@1SIK335]

Hey quick question; I've gone through three things of ahhsome now, and there is still some stuff coming up. Do I need to keep doing it until there is none or very little? I noticed in your purge, you only did it once despite having a pretty good amount of sludge come up. It's important in my case, because my skin is very susceptible to Folliculitis. I recently had a bad breakout of itchy bumps. I didn't know until recently we were supposed to "purge" the hot tub when we drained it; the supplier never told us that :(

[@ahh-some]

Fantastic question and one that we get often. Every tup is a bit different and some require more cleanings than others. Personally, I will purge until there is generally only a very small amount coming out. Some will choose to purge until absolutely nothing comes out. I have had folliculitis as well and it is NOT fun. I hate to itch. That said, you can continue to purge using the same water and the same Ahh-some for a solid 24 hours before you need to add anymore and then you can just dump when done. I would also encourage you to look at our Aqua Clarity Weekly Maintenance product. This works extremely well in helping to reduce the amount of biofilm build up that occurs.

[@1SIK335]

@@ahh-some thanks! So is they the same as Serum? Because the supplier didn’t tell us we needed to use serum on a weekly basis either :(

[@ahh-some]

@@1SIK335 Very welcome. Aqua Clarity and Serum are very similar and both accomplish the same goals. If you choose to use Serum, this would be a weekly. Same as Aqua Clarity. Both are weekly.