Maintain Your Hot Tub in Less Than 5 Minutes a Week!

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

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[@pamgrimm8850]

I just want to give you an appreciative thank you! I watched at least a dozen of your videos… twice each! Then I wrote down all the instructions in sequence. Then I ordered all the products from Amazon including the cover cradle. I am finally using my spa after it sat dormant for two years! I now have a habit of checking the water every Saturday morning, and it’s usually perfect! It was an investment to get all the chemicals and the cradle, but so was my spa! And I started it from scratch by emptying all the water, even used the filter when I refilled it, I followed every step you gave perfectly, it was a lot of work but now it’s no work at all. And, yes I switched from chlorine to bromine in the floater, I also purchased the jar of bromine granules when I need it sanitized right away, Folks, I am a 76-year-old single woman who lives alone with no help, and if I can do this, and so can you!

[@tiffanybailey2777]

Thanks for sharing. Single female here and was a little hesitant.

[@pamgrimm8850]

@ I know! Me too! But it was totally empowering to do for myself! His instructions are easy to follow and he knows more than the people who initially set up my hot tub!

[@terjehimle3107]

Bromine makes your hair PURPLE....omg nobody told me....

[@terjehimle3107]

PS. Great video man :)

[@RegularGuy76]

Lol....

[@amylang7427]

A1¹

[@MrWmDonovan]

😂

[@bodiecollection]

You beat me to this punchline lmaooo my thoughts exactly

[@abad1708]

I just bought a house that has a outdoor hot tub, so I gonna be busy with all your videos.

[@villaviolettagrancanaria2871]

I wish I had seen this video a year ago when I got the Hottub for my Airbnb villa. I have come up with this exact setup on my own, but it took months of fiddling at first. Many people say that you cannot combine chlorine and bromine, which made me avoid chlorine shock. But it is precisely the combination where my guests pour in a tablespoon of chlorine shock every night that keeps the water clean.

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Thanks for commenting! I answered your question in a new video I just shot, so look for that video to come out the week of 10/24/22! Thanks for being here! - Jeff

[@charlestwoo]

Hey! I haven't see an upload from you in a year I think. Glad you're back!

[@rosemaryshevchuck5767]

Is that why his hair is purple?

[@dianawashington4947]

Thank you sooo much. your video was on point and really helped me to understand how easy it is to maintain my hot tub!

[@michaelleroi9077]

He’s right about bromine. It takes a bit longer but is worth it in the long run.

[@imdeplorable2241]

Did chlorine do that to your hair, hence the reason for the use of bromine?

[@PhilipMahone]

Thank you for this amazing info! What is the thing floating on top of the water in your hot tub. Not the bromine dispenser but the bigger thing. Thank you!

[@ctlt-pg4tm]

What chemicals should I use to turn my hair purple ? Thank you.

[@Offshore1977]

Great video. How often do you need to add shock.

[@CMorales-q5i]

This is perfect instruction for tubs out of warranty. Thanks in advance, Spa Tech.

[@PollyHowarth-u5y]

Good video. Just wondering if these chemicals can affect hair color.

[@a.o.584]

What a great and extremely clear explanation. This was helpful. I feel confident in maintaining my hot tub now.

[@billschroedel5249]

Your comment about turning on every water feature was a good one. thank you.

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Thanks for commenting! I answered your question in a new video I just shot, so look for that video to come out the week of 10/24/22! Thanks for being here! - Jeff

[@thelpw2608]

Does the BROmine turn your hair purple?

[@joshman228]

Everything I know about hot tub maintenance I’ve learned from you Jeff! Great videos, keep ‘em coming!

[@kman2220]

Best video I've seen on simple hot tub maintenance! Ty!

[@kman2220]

Oh, and I could not care less what color your hair is or isn't. I think you convinced me to try bromine instead of chlorine. Hot tubs are so much smaller than pools such that the extra expense would be barely noticeable.

[@michaelmartinez8090]

Thanks for the info! Have come back to this video a few times.

[@waynebersch9150]

Great having you back Jeff. Love these helpful videos.

[@SUMER56510]

Thank you for a well explained Video! However I have a Question please: Does the swim Spa should be running 24 hours at 7 days a Week??????? or Can be switch off if not in use?????? Thank you Regards Anthony

[@dominick2348]

Thx for this! I was told the folding device to dissipate the bromine picks with off gas chemicals and shorten life of the cover but want to use cause it’s been a chore trying to get my chemicals right as I am a new owner… any truth to this? Thx!

[@markmcarthy596]

Floating feeders usually end up in front of the skimmer pulling concentrated corrosive sanitizer through expensive components (heater, pumps, sensors) also chlorine and bromine drop the ph causing acidic water (also corrosive). Has made me a Lot of money over 35yrs of servicing. Mineral silver is preferred to avoid causing costly corrosive problems and just as easy and has No smell or skin irritation

[@TheAdamsHomeStead]

I’ll definitely look that up! Thanks!

[@TheAdamsHomeStead]

What brand do you recommend? Maybe I’m looking up the wrong thing, but I can’t find it.

[@markmcarthy596]

@@TheAdamsHomeStead - Nature 2 mineral cartridge

[@Aviation_Professional]

Are you using just the silver cartridge exclusively or also using chlorine and or bromine? I use copper ion for my pool over the last 11 years and it's fabulous but I do use non chlorine shock in the South Florida summers once a week.

[@markmcarthy596]

@@Aviation_Professional - Enhanced Shock by Spaguard has the necessary chlorine needed to activate the silver in the cartridge. Shock weekly and add about a tsp anytime spa is being used for best results

[@terjeberger]

I was just like your neighbour. Now it's easy. Thank you!

[@ChrisMcG82]

Hey, i was wondering, do you add anything after each use? Or just weekly? If you do, what do you yku add?

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

Does the Bromine turn your hair a different color I don't want to change my hair color

[@ted1ify]

Glad you’re making videos again, and love the new look! You’re looking great!

[@Ebikelover]

I have to add a teaspoon and a half of chlorine everyday and run the jets for 30 mins, whether i use the hot tub or not. But the water stays blue and clear. Would you say that's normal or no ?

[@oldiemollie]

Thank you so much for this! It was great to see someone actually put the products in the tub

[@jv122798]

Hi, i am going away for 18 days and i am concerned about what to do with my hot tub. Should i drain it since i dont have someone to watch it for me? Should i use a tab floater to keep iy chlorinated? What would you suggest? I do not need to worry about freezing as its warm now.

[@chrismak4859]

My new spa came with some two part O Care water softener, and I like how it makes the water feel on your skin. It’s very expensive though. Do you suggest any less expensive alternative? Also, how often do you use the shock?

[@brendacain4555]

After you use shock should should there be white film on top. Also do you filter after you use shock treatment?

[@notyetdeadyet]

thanks, you made this easy...do you know you have purple hair...is this on purpose cause my dog has a mole that is that color and one night after supper it just burst and oozed for almost an hour before these bugs came out of it and ate my sandwich, which I was saving for later that day in a bag...

[@whitehot888]

I did what you told me and my hair turned purple as well - help!

[@bigjeep2195]

LMFAO

[@dj.spinatus]

Got some water care tips for inflatable hot tubs or would it be similar?

[@fernandosanchez6611]

Do you leave the floating bromide in water while I’m in tub soaking ?

[@jv122798]

Thank god for your channel! I am about to get my Jacuzzi hot tub and found so much useful info on your channel.

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Thanks for commenting! I answered your question in a new video I just shot, so look for that video to come out the week of 10/24/22! Thanks for being here! - Jeff

[@vflytrap7158]

@Joe I thought Jacuzzi hot tubs only used chlorine not bromine?

[@jv122798]

I will have to ask my jacuzzi dealer about that but glad you mentioned it.

[@tombyrne777]

@@vflytrap7158other way round Bromine rather than chlorine

[@rickthogode94]

I’m a brand new hot tub owner. Is the hot tub filtering all the time when the power is on or only when you turn the jets on?

[@sharonschlegel3960]

OK I took your advice, bromine tablets in screw on device. Finally got my test kit, even tho I tossed a cap full of bromine the test strips say there's no chlorine (brominr)

[@sharonschlegel3960]

It still reads I have no bromine?????

[@sharonschlegel3960]

And it looks cloudy. I'm the only person using it nightly. Only product I bought extra was the de- foaming which works great.

[@TTT-Turbo]

Hi, I've heard a lot of people say turn the jets on but without the air. Also, my water is just a tiny bit cloudy now after only having it for 5weeks. I don't have shock! Is this what I need to do. Is to buy a shock and treat weekly. I also have stablised chlorine Granules and Chlorinating Granules. What's the difference with these. I also have a floaty that I use but the fast action tablets dissappear instantly. I'm sure there are larger tablets there but they smell really strong. I bought this 2nd hand but it's under 1 year old and less than half the price I snapped it up. Its just the 2 loungers and 1 seat area but I recon you could get 5 in it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated Many thanks and happy new year. Ian.

[@nathanbarker3812]

how often should the jest run?

[@willytrouble88]

So you covered sanitizing very well, however, you didn’t really talk about how to adjust the PH. If the PH is high /low, how do you adjust that??

[@stoicvibesonly]

Can you use bromine tablets with a tub that has a UV light? I was told bromine breaks down quickly with UV exposure

[@mikelowry9435]

Is it necessary to change the water out of a hot tub periodically? I was under the impression it was the same as pool water, it gets cleaned and maintained, same water unless something serious spills.

[@AndreaMenzies]

Great information thanks.

[@racepnd]

Jeff quick question. I use chlorine granules I usually put some in in the morning and evening as whenever I test it after 12 hours it’s all gone. Is this normal? I put half a tablespoon in twice a day.

[@racepnd]

400 gallon master spa mpl 8.2 foot

[@MrKidQueso]

Thanks for the info. Would you know if this applies to a Softub hot tub? I’m having a Softub tech/installer come in to replace the gaskets. Granted, I can replace them myself, but as my wife puts it, “he’s a walking library”, it doesn’t mean much to me because he could be wrong about several things. Like the fact that the manufacturer, Softub, on their website sell at Ease frog, the floating device that controls the chlorine, as much as the device in your video here. This tech says that I shouldn’t be using the AtEase. To which I said well, Softub says otherwise and they are the manufacturers. To his defense, he said, “well they’re not in your backyard.” I kind of disagree with his logic, what do you think? Back to him, he did say that I should be focusing on the pH level first, then the chlorine. Not to pay too much attention to the alkalinity, as you pointed out, you can affect one without the other. Softub sells a combo Alkaline/PH Up, and alkaline/PH Down. This became confusing. The imbalance has caused the gasket to wear out, fraying away. Do you have any helpful suggestions or a video on gaskets? Thanks.

[@williampearce8839]

Great video. What about slightly green water? I know it cant be algae, its only been about 6 days. But the greenish hue appears to come back everytime i refill. Do you think a chemical reaction is happening?

[@KK-rl9xb]

Might be some slight copper…also the reflection of the sky on a white shell hot tub

[@brianbutler2531]

Are you filling your hot tub from well water?

[@KK-rl9xb]

@@brianbutler2531 I am and mine is slightly blue

[@brianbutler2531]

You might have heavy metals in your well water. I fill from a well as well, I have to use and RV filter I attach to my hose. Then add Metal Gon. I wait 12-24 hours prior to adjusting levels, once the levels are adjusted I shock then add bromine floater to hot tub. If it becomes cloudy with a slight brown or green color I add 1//2 a bottle of metal gone and heavy dose of shock. That usually will keep my tub clear. Also I will clean the filter daily until clear. Hope this helps!

[@williampearce8839]

@@brianbutler2531 No i use city water. The metal gon seemed to really help though. now i just have a chlorine smell thats hard to wash off the body, but levels are good.

[@evanb5290]

My issues with management is that I have well water that is super high in iron. I always think I have it figured out.. And it starts to get cloudy on me with the jets on. Clear and clean otherwise.

[@nicolamoore8103]

Can I just ask how do you know how many tablets to add to the floater.

[@MMOsForLife]

Doers Chlorine shock turn hair purple?

[@iriereviews]

That's was crystal clear! Thanks

[@Dire-Wolf-HV]

So with a hot tub, we only need to really worry about alkalinity pH, and chlorine or bromine? We just bought an inflatable 220 gallon hot tub from Bestway and I’m still trying to learn the chemicals.

[@patricktroester9923]

Is it necessary to shock weekly? I definitely haven’t been doing that 😅

[@GreenMountain565]

Really depends on usage. Heavy usage I’ll shock it once a week however I typically only shock it one sometimes twice a month

[@eggie555golf]

Hi Jeff I’m wanting to shock my 1000L hot tub with 15% sodium hypochlorite, I would ordinarily use 20g chlorine granules, could you tell me how much liquid chlorine this would relate to, I’m thinking 20ml ?

[@THEODINOFFICIAL]

Can you add epsom salt to hot tubs???

[@bubupianisimo]

8-10 people use a hot tub for 5 days straight on our annual holiday. Whats a good way to keep it clean everyday?

[@dancer4560]

so you still need to add CL? You were looking at the cl test strip....

[@annettebaxter9634]

Good to see you back …

[@perfectsoulmates2023]

Were you changing filters the day of this recording? I noticed your cover skimmer was floating in the background 🤔

[@firebellymel5557]

Can you alternate bromine and chlorine?

[@HannahPlump]

He said no in the video

[@Eric-qi6ky]

how is swaping bromine "sanatizer" and chlorine "sanitizer" in the tub potentially dangerous? And how is it any different from using a chlorine shock?

[@jeffreycarney7397]

All of my levels are good however excess gone some of the time we add defoamer any suggestion on anything else I can do also I have done water changes on halfway down and it still happens

[@CryptoArena-pq5cz]

Do you ever need to add "clarifier"

[@kristendolan1697]

Jeff, love your videos. Is silver ion cartridge necessary? It sits in the center of my current filter. I’m getting ready to switch from chlorine where it was highly recommend it to Bromine.

[@Jimbojam]

anything but chlorine or bromine please

[@valerierichardson873]

Omg my water tester has 7 things on it, of which I have both bromine and chlorine, so I thought that meant I had to use both. And I can never balance the ph and alkalinity! Just before I saw this I threw bromine in, Ph increaser and alkaline increaser, I changed my water last weekend, (4 days ago) and can’t get the ph and alkaline to get even close on the tab. Ready to just dump the entire bottle in!

[@jrnizz]

Great content! Thanks! ❤

[@jakupmadsen490]

I prefer the NON chemical kiddy pool maintenance kits, they're super easy to use in the spas and cheap to buy... Change the water in my spa 1-2 times pr month.

[@socorrogarcia7196]

Where did you purchase? Please

[@SevenThunderful]

You should talk about cleaning and changing your filters. That's been a big problem for me.

[@tyronejoihnson7046]

Urine can also affect ph levels.

[@jacquesraymond6892]

Do you think using bromine tabs in a distributer is much better than adding spoons of bromine powder. Thank you very much.

[@susancamenzuli3644]

THANK YOU!!!

[@theonlinebeatz]

I use chlorine tabs and chlorine shock and never never never had a problem

[@dailydriver6264]

chlorine tabs can be bad news for the flexible pvc pipes. tri-chlor is a no no.

[@ParanormalResponse]

Your hair is Magenta. Bromine effect?

[@richardaustin172]

You did not say what to do if ph is to high or to low 💁

[@klaustzoca]

Great video. What is the thing floating in the tub? Thank you

[@ryangully75]

You don’t clean your filters on a weekly basis?

[@ToddDouglasFox]

My father got bladder cancer from a chlorinated pool he used everyday. Many people do.

[@owenarnold7611]

There are numerous causes of bladder cancer. However, if your claim was fully correct then there would be disproportionate elite/olympic/regular swimmers with bladder cancer.....and the stats simply don't back that up. Just to be clear I'm not saying you're wrong, I am saying you've only told us maybe 20% of the whole story thus your claim can't be taken seriously without acknowledging your dad's other bladder cancer causing habits/exposure.

[@ToddDouglasFox]

@@owenarnold7611 Owen, the funny thing about research is that it more often than not does not find cause. Interestingly, I have found cause for other cancers as well in specific cases. For example, active uranium is known to be causal for bone cancer. This can be sourced in some areas to well water. Do you hear warnings about this? Of course not. In terms of chlorine, it has so many components that are toxic and negatively interactive, it is absolutely a contributor to many cancers, not just bladder but also rectal and lung, along with other respiratory issues. If you understand the way the body actually works, you know that the liver has to deal effectively with toxicity. Swimmers work out and move their lymphatics. This lessens the burden on the liver and makes them less susceptible to toxins used to disinfect pools than otherwise. Asking me this one key question would have been helpful to you: Was you dad a swimmer? Nope. He didn’t exercise in his pool. He did exercise a bit, mostly walking. He did not have a typical American diet at all, he ate a lot of healthy proteins, fruits, and vegetable. He never smoked or drank alcohol or took medications or illicit drugs. He did not have cancer anywhere else in his body. When you comment to others, start by asking questions rather than making ANY assumptions. You assumed I had only synopsized 20% of what you call my “claim”. In my dad’s case, bladder cancer occurred due to being exposed to chorine every day. My mother spent much less time in the pool, had the same healthy lifestyle as my dad and could not reduce the frequency of bladder infections she was having until she stopped getting into a chlorinated pool. it was her only health issue during those years. I’ll leave you with this: had my parents used ozone and UV instead of chlorine to disinfect their pool water, neither of them would have had life threatening health issues develop. My mother nearly died at one point from UTIs and my father did die of bladder cancer as I’ve already shared. In both cases chlorine caused sad and unnecessary suffering. If my commentary helps one person avoid this, it was worth the time I’ve taken to respond to you.

[@LindaT-qo3hr]

Thank you

[@dailydriver6264]

buy a spa with 24/7 circulation and keep the ozonator replaced as instructed and you will have half the battle won.

[@peterc8979]

I've been told always Alkanity 1st

[@huaraches702]

I use clorox all in one 2 week. Never had a problem. Never messed with none of that, change the water 3-4 times a year. 180 gallon spa

[@saraderby493]

I have a friend who mentioned she uses Clorox as well. We have a 200 gallon spa. Can you share your process and amount? Is that the only chemical you use? Thank you!

[@thehivebicycleshop]

I am constantly fighting low total alkalinity. Help!

[@rockett68601]

i adjust my ph and then adjust alky. use this product - SpaGuard Balancer Total Alkalinity Increaser For Spas & Hot Tubs

[@BooYaGrandpa12]

Chlorine shock with Bromine? I’ve never heard that. Have always heard to do NON CHLORINE shock

[@jaycharles9548]

I’m getting ready to get a hot tub and people tell me I will need to plan on changing the water about four times a year. Why do I have to change the water that often

[@jokevedehaa]

Benause some of the bacteria become resistent after some time

[@brianbutler2531]

Also your TDS will rise to the point it becomes an issue, hence the reason for a water change.

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Thanks for commenting! I answered your question in a new video I just shot, so look for that video to come out the week of 10/24/22! Thanks for being here! - Jeff

[@angelasmith6526]

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[@romeog9347]

Yes every 3 month

[@asmith7812]

You just said bromine then you test for chlorine. What u mean not confusing??

[@billnipp2309]

uh, purple hair? please explain. ty

[@elvisisalive2716]

nice hair bud, Boy George called, wants his style back

[@WhereToNext_.]

Video on hot tub clarity, having a hard time to keep it clear

[@aintright3889]

Why is your hair purple?

[@traceyanderson2496]

What’s with the purple hair

[@cdb5961]

Dont let anyone in your hot tub that hasnt showered beforehand and keep extra swimsuits that dont have detergent in them. This will fix most water problems.

[@TheeSaltyFloridian]

whatever he uses its making his hair purple. LOL

[@conqueringlion420]

Thx purple elephant

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Thanks for commenting! I answered your question in a new video I just shot, so look for that video to come out the week of 10/24/22! Thanks for being here! - Jeff

[@alexfisher3527]

Wow so just a sanitizer and shocker

[@pip461]

Kinda like this Video .

[@Jocko71158]

Great vid dude but the hair 😳

[@TheDwilliams1000]

Is Jeff's hair really purple now or is my eyes playing tricks on me.

[@Aviation_Professional]

Must have mixed chlorine and bromine