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Bobby Chong

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Hi everyone,



Question for anyone who knows about hot tub. I've had my tub for about 2 years now and I find that during the winter months, we don't use it enough to keep it going. I plan to turn it off this winter, so the obvious question I have is if there is anything special I have to do? I've drain the water, loosen all the hose that is connected to the pump to let the water drain as much as possible and that it? Or should I disconnected all the hose and take the pump out and store it in the garage?



Thanks.
 
I would move the pump to the garage, and after draining the lines see if you can blow low pressure air through there to get any excess out.... Reduce the chance of mold, hot tub bacteria and any freezing of water of any kind...

Todd Z
 
If it is not a difficult task, I would also remove the pump(s) for added security..



Just not worth the risk if it is not too hard to remove.
 
When I had a hot tub I also found that we didn't use it that much during the cold months of winter (Jan, Feb and March). I didn't go through the hassle of draining the entire tub. I would just turn the temp down to around 45 degrees and let it go until spring. I found that it didn't cost very much to maintain the temp and I didn't have to worry about freezing water damaging the hot tub. I ran trouble free for about 8 years with that method.
 
Fred,



I thought so too but when it's 10 degrees and snowing and I have to open and close the cover for the wife it got old FAST! Think about getting out in 10 degree weather soaking wet and having to close the cover. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! :eek:
 
and frozen foot prints... LOL

Todd Z
 
:D I guess I like it enough to endure. Really, I'm so warm right when I get out of the water, that as long as I hurry, I can get it covered and get back in the house before I get too cold. i keep the water 102° during winter, 99° summer. Sure helps the old bones. :D

 
year-round ! I added an enclosed porch to the side of my house just for the tub. I've had a tub for almost 20 years now....love it ! bake them bones at 104 for 10 mins, place in bed and return to life in about 8 hours.

Just move it into the living room.....your wife will love it.



buzz
 
budmelon, you must be a jinx...



Mine just quit. Did all the test to determine where the problem was and determined it was a defective 220V Duel Pole GFI Breaker.



$98.00 later I am up and running....



You owe me. So where do I send my invoice to? I'll cover the labor since I had the tools and capability.



Sound fair?
 
I'll agree on the wintertime use of a hottub - that's when I used it most!!!



Once you've been soaking in 102+ degree water, you really don't feel the "cold" of the air when you get out to go back into the house.
 
Thanks everyone for your replies.



dfeck - I can't turn my down to 45, I think it will only go to 25 celcius (about 75 F). Even if it is turn down, I would still have to maintain the water with chemicals. Still a PITA.



Costiejoe - Sorry about your breaker. At least it isn't the circuit board. Mine circuit board burnt out 3 times and I keep telling the repair guy that the heater is causing the circuit board to burn. Since he's the "expert", he said it isn't. Finally, he decided to change the heater (Bone Head). Luckily, it is still under warranty.



Thanks again everyone.
 
budmelon,

I have seen on SEVERAL accounts where the gauge of the wire is what caused the failure of the circuit board.



If the wire is on the small side and it is a long run from the power source to the tub the amperage drop by the time it gets to the tub is dramatic. The low amperage is what damages the board...



Larger wire makes it easier for the electricity to travel.
 
No, it isn't my wire. I can't remember what gauge the wire is but it is thicker than what he recommended. The burnt mark is where the heater lead connects to the heater and it is always the right lead that is burning the board. He finally told me that there is a small hole in the sealeant and it is shooting water onto the board and causing the burnt. I don't know if that is right or not but we'll see when I have the tub on again in the spring time.
 
Sheesh! I don't use ours much in summer but use it all winter. It is great to sit in the hot water as the snow is falling and enjoying the difference in temperatures.



When I have shut mine down for summer I make sure is is completely drained. It is really not good to leave a hot tup empty. The danger in summer is stagnet water that fouls the whole hot tub if not properly flushed befire re-filling. I assume winter danger is freezing pipes.



I am so hot when I get out that I don't cool off even in winter for a good while.
 

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