Submersible Pump for a Hot Tub - Drain Yours Quick!

[@cindymarquess725]

I just purchased my first hot tub- your videos are so informative!! Thank you so much for taking the time to show us the ropes :) Really appreciate you and your channel!

[@flroberts64]

Tried this method for the first time and it is a game changer. Hottub owner for 30 years and wow!!! All that time lost doing the slow drain method. Thank you!!! A bit of clean up still to do, wipe down, and closed for the Summer.

[@chadm5263]

I am a first time hottub owner of about 3 months now. And I wanted to thank you for your channel. The information you provide has definitely helped my wife and I take good care of it. We bought a new Calspa which was not cheap. We want to take the best care of it and your channel helps us do that. Thanks again! Keep the videos coming please and thank you 😊

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Thanks, Chad! I appreciate your comments and for being here! Jeff

[@DarleenRose]

I could not have a hot tub without your help!

[@MazeSurvivor]

Great video; excellent presentation: would like to see more about testing with strips and remedies to problems. I have the toughest time balancing things!

[@dianeadinehzadeh5443]

Hi. I just wanted to let you know that your clip you added at 1:47 is not syncing with your audio track. Your audio track is way ahead of your video track which makes it a little challenging to watch. However, your content and information is great! I thought you may want to know. Keep the info flow going. Thanks for your tutorial. I am a first time hot tib owner.

[@lyndafrancis80]

Thank you for this information, very valuable

[@patriciakirwan6856]

Great info and easy to follow

[@SamanthaStarrett]

Great video, wasn't sure how to use it so this helped!!

[@Jennifer-lg9dc]

Do you clean the bottom of cover ?

[@kellymartin6281]

First time hot tub owner. It’s Supposed to be delivered next month… Do you do anything then what are you doing now when it’s in the winter time?

[@MsImaniArthur]

Question!!! I thought you recommended NOT to use all purpose cleaning products but to use water and white vinegar? Which is correct?

[@julianjefferies1897]

Really enjoyed watching your videos, thanks. I can't find any videos on youtube about hot tubs that are only used for short periods. Our hot tub is in a holiday rental property and gets drained & cleaned after each use as there's often weeks before the next booking. I just wonder how the chemical advice differs if you know the tub will be emptied after just a week of use?

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Thanks for the kind words and for being here on the channel. Good question too. I had to think about it for a little bit. My first thought was, if it's going to be more than 3 weeks in between visits I would almost be tempted to drain it and shut it down and then start fresh. But I guess you don't always know how quickly the next rental will happen? You certainly don't want to waste a lot of money on chemicals treating the water if it's going to dissipate before anybody actually uses it, but you also don't want to let It go long periods of time with low or no sanitizer either. The biggest potential damage to your hot tub really would be if the ph and the alkalinity were way off so I think if you can balance that after the visit it shouldn't drift much if no one's getting in there and using it. Then I would probably just do a heavy shock a day or two before your next booking and then use your normal sanitizer maybe the morning of the next visit. Great question though!

[@zemenuebaiyh2105]

In the winter time the hot tub will be empty or full?

[@garythomas7785]

I have a well with a salt softener system will that affect which treatment I should use?

[@AndyCollmann]

Great video... have you considered draining to an “inconspicuous” location 😁

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

I'm lucky in that my house backs up to a county-owned greenbelt that's full of cactus and sticker burrs, so that works fine for running my pump hose to. But all joking aside it is definitely important to not drain it on anything of importance (or anything important to your neighbors 😁) Thanks for being here! - Jeff

[@AndyCollmann]

Hot Tub Owner HQ I appreciate the info! We have a tub ordered as well as a large concrete patio. I took the time last weekend to trench my gutters to the edge of my property(backs up to a prairie) and put a nice intake to easily send tub drainage along the same path 👍

[@samarabevin]

😂😂😂 glad you reminded me. Don’t feel like he made that clear 😁

[@1John5-13-Lisa]

Whats it called? Oh i see link in description. Its unavailable. Any other you reccommend?

[@willimina362]

Also: what size wet dry vac is it? You linked to the 16 gallon but in the video it looks like the smaller 12 gallon. What type of all purpose cleaner is that? Thank you!

[@scampymac22]

Thanks man!

[@pamelalalmond8322]

Jeff can you update the sump pump and shop vac models. They don’t line up with your links anymore

[@jerrilynmiller3564]

Thank you so much for your help.

[@ltroilo]

Do these hoses come in longer lengths like 100-200 feet so I can empty into the street. 25 feet isn’t long enough for me to empty.

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Thanks for the comment. Because of all the comments I get, and my inability to answer them all in a timely manner, I answered yours in a video scheduled for 2/22/21. Please check it out and thanks for being here! - Jeff

[@gstephengoss1]

Do you have to do any draining of the plumbing after the initial drain? Also can you drain into sewer?

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

It should definitely be fine to drain in a sewer. And you could definitely hook the wet dry vac up to each jet to vacuum out any remaining water that might be inside of the jet, but I don't personally find that to be necessary.

[@creekstonevideo]

I fill it with fresh water and drain that water and then do a final fill.

[@ronrobertson9324]

Hi Jeff, I love your channel. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and experiences. I drained our hot tub about 5 years ago and we have not filled it again until now. My question is: I am going to fill my hot tub up and use the "Oh Yuck" chemical. Can I use that chemical in cold water? My plan is to fill the tub, add the Oh Yuck chemical, let the jets run for about an hour, then drain and clean the tub. Then I will refill the tub and start the process of heating , testing the water, and Sanitation process. Hopefully all goes well. I would appreciate your thoughts in this matter. Thank you for all you do.

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Hi Ron. Sorry for my delay as you've probably already moved on with this. But while I think it probably works better in hot water, it should work OK in cold water, and I would definitely do that for a tub that's been sitting empty and potentially never had a biofilm cleaning done to it.

[@creekstonevideo]

@@HotTubOwnerHQ Do it with hot water. Don't make the mistake I did.

[@flintstone7404]

thanks for sharing this information.

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Thanks!

[@afsteelersfan34]

Im going to use a Bromine Tablet with a floater... My question I will just put in the floater with Tablet and not have to pour in the Bromine liquid?

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Correct! I stopped using bromine liquid altogether. I put 3-4 tablets in the floater and toss it in. Then, aside from a little weekly shock, I don't do anything until those tablets are almost gone. Then I just add a few more.

[@TurdFerguson149]

How long does it take to drain?

[@maziso19]

I need help installing it

[@TheDwilliams1000]

Where can I purchase liquid bromine from?

[@pdfortune]

A minuscule amount of water in the bottom doesn’t seem like it is worth getting a vacuum to remove. Also, would it be smarter to plug in the pump after submerging?

[@rexparsons793]

Great info but something is wrong with the audio starting about 2 minutes in.

[@darrinhaugerud5874]

I know you wait till the spa is full of water before testing it. But does the water temperature matter when adding chemicals to it?

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

In general no, although hot water would help it dissolve faster. But no harm in just adding the chemicals right when it's topped off. That way, by the time it is hot, it'll be totally ready for you to get in. Great question!

[@shehaw1]

I ordered that pump. No hose. What a nightmare trying to find an attachment for the hose.

[@daniellehopkins9242]

What if you need more than 25 feet hose?

[@tracynt]

Where is the"link in the bio? For the pump?"

[@mikeypowell5284]

That was cool thanks.

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Thanks, Mikey! I appreciate your comment and being here! - Jeff

[@eh9949]

Great videos.. What test strips would you recommend?

[@JW-wr4ep]

What was the spray you used?

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

It was just an ordinary all-purpose spray cleaner we have at our house. Just avoid using any soap products as that can lead to foaming issues. I would also not use any kind of cleanser as it's too abrasive. If there's no dirt, grime, or film, you arguably don't need to clean it with any chemical; just do a quick rinse with the house and vac it out.

[@markcarruthers3313]

No filter in your hot tub? Unless I am replacing the filter, cleaning the filter that has been in the hot tub is a bit of a pain in the butt, but needs to also be done.🤷‍♂️

[@jamiecauldren7198]

Can I just dump the water on my pristine lawn? If not, can I just dump the water out near a tree?

[@airlar4857]

*systems sanitized by salt only need an annual drain

[@antoinejackson4311]

Is it me or is he repeating the same thing over and over again?

[@rosegordon227]

Why didn't you talk about the filter

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Hi Rose. I do have a few videos on filter cleaning & maintenance, so that wasn't the goal of this particular video and I also don't take my filters out just to drain the tub, although I do if I'm doing a biofilm cleaning (which I also have another video on). Thanks, Jeff

[@willimina362]

The audio is not in sync with the video. Starts off correct but goes off after a bit. Great video otherwise!

[@herbertteague1039]

No info as to what pH, Bromine or Clorine levels should be

[@HotTubOwnerHQ]

Hi Herbert. Just get some test strips, dip in the water for 10 seconds, shake excess water off, and then compare the color on the stip for each category (usually chlorine/bromine, pH, alkalinity) to the guide on the side of the bottle. You'll be able to tell at a glance if one is too high or too low. I like the Poolmaster 4-way test strips, so here's the Amazon link if you need it - amzn.to/38YI6bL

[@harryazcrac6277]

Are you gay just being inconspicuous

[@Therealmiracleworker]

Why dont you just say "drain your hot tub down a drain"