How often should I put chlorine tablets in my hot tub?

How Long do Chlorine Tablets Last in a Hot Tub? Small 20g chlorine tablets will dissolve slowly over a period of 3-7 days depending on water flow, water temperature and hot tub usage. Monitor your first batch to ensure you know the dissolving time in your hot tub for future reference.
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How often should I add chlorine tablets to my hot tub?

You should generally add chlorine to your hot tub every 1-3 days depending on usage. A typical use of one person taking a 15-minute soak once a week might only require adding chlorine every 2-3 days, while more frequent use can mean topping up the chlorine every day.
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How many chlorine tablets do you put in a lazy spa?

Place one tablet in the skimmer basket per 45.450 litres (10,000 gallons) and adjust tablet numbers as necessary to take account of your water flow to achieve 1 - 3 mg/I (ppm) relatively consistently.
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Does a hot tub need chlorine every day?

For daily use, a chlorine level of between one and three parts per million must be maintained in your hot tub at all times. The amount of chlorine needed can change, depending upon your usage and soaking habits. Too little chlorine in your spa will allow bacteria to grow.
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How much chlorine should I put in my hot tub a week?

Chlorine or bromine should be added to hot tubs 2-3 times per week, or 3-6 tablets in a floater weekly. How much sanitizer to add also depends on how often the hot tub is used and which sanitizer you prefer to use, as chlorine breaks down in heat faster and will need to be added a little more often.
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How soon can I use hot tub after adding chlorine?

Again, as a general rule of thumb, people should wait at least 30 minutes after adding chlorine before getting in the hot tub. Those who use bromine might have to wait a little while longer. Make sure the hot tub cover is off, allowing chemical vapors to escape.
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How long should chlorine last in a hot tub?

How Long do Chlorine Tablets Last in a Hot Tub? Small 20g chlorine tablets will dissolve slowly over a period of 3-7 days depending on water flow, water temperature and hot tub usage.
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Should you shock your hot tub after every use?

Regular hot tub shocking is inevitable to keep your water clean and safe for use. Dead skin and other elements like hair may end up dropping in the hot tub, leaving the tub in a mess. It is essential to shock the hot tub frequently – at least once every week.
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How often should you add chemicals to hot tub?

Set your hot tub filter cycle for at least 3-6 hours per day. Add clarifier and/or scum digester products weekly per label directions. Always add each chemical to the spa water one at a time - NEVER mix them together.
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Can too much chlorine damage a hot tub?

You only need a small amount of chlorine to successfully sanitize your spa, so it's possible to overdo it if you're not careful. Too much chlorine can damage your hot tub and irritate your skin, eyes and lungs. Thankfully, reducing the chlorine levels in your hot tub is very easy to do.
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Should I use a floating chlorine dispenser?

We do not recommend using floating chlorine dispensers in inground liner pools. They are great until they get caught in the step or skimmer area or sink to the floor of the pool, laying chlorine right onto the vinyl. Below, you can see the chlorine damage to a vinyl liner caused by a floating chlorine dispenser.
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How long does it take for chlorine tablets to work?

Typically, a 3-inch pool chlorine tablet is designed to chlorinate from 7,500 to 10,000 gallons of water per week, meaning it'll take seven days to dissolve. If you have a 30,000-gallon pool, you'll need to place three 3-inch pool chlorine tablets in a chlorinator or floater.
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How long do chlorine tablets last?

Properly stored chlorine tablets should last three to five years. The storage site should be cool, dry and well-ventilated, such as in a basement. Never leave chlorine tablets in the direct sun, even in a covered bucket, because the heat will accelerate the degrading process of the tablet and its ingredients.
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What do you put in a hot tub after every use?

Daily hot tub care
  1. Add a registered sanitizer after use to maintain the sanitizer levels.
  2. Check and maintain sanitizer levels even when the spa doesn't get used.
  3. Check the water temperature to ensure there are no problems with the system.
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Can you shock a hot tub with chlorine tablets?

In essence, shocking your hot tub means adding a higher than usual dose of oxidiser chemicals to the water. This is also known as oxidising. We advise everyone to shock their water once a week to reduce bacteria and impurities. You can do this with one of two products; chlorine shock or non-chlorine shock.
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How do you maintain chlorine in a hot tub?

Use a hosepipe to clean the filter and remove debris or build-up, then leave it to dry. To prevent a build-up of grease, use a filter cleaner spray. We also recommend purchasing a spare filter and rotating them weekly.
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How often do you change water in hot tub?

With average use, your hot tub should be drained and refilled about once every three or four months. But since everyone uses their hot tub differently, the answer can vary based on how many people use it and how often. Hot tub manufacturers like Jacuzzi offer some handy tips for figuring out when to drain and refill.
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How often should I treat my hot tub?

Although completely draining and flushing your hot tub should be done three to four times a year, it should be sanitized weekly and routinely treated with hot tub chemicals. Depending on the brand of hot tub, the hot tub filters should also be cleaned on a monthly basis.
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What temperature should hot tub be before adding chemicals?

Wait until your hot tub water reaches 80ºF (30ºC) before you add anything. The heat helps the chemicals dissolve and incorporate into the water. If you're not sure what chemicals you need, check out our guide to Hot Tub Chemicals.
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What temperature should I leave my hot tub on overnight?

Knowing that hot tub water heats up around three to six degrees per hour, keeping it as low as 10° less can still be fine. At most, it will take about 3 hours to get back to normal when you're ready for it. But if you find your hot tub heats slower, or you don't like waiting, keep it at 5 degrees less instead.
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Is shock the same as chlorine?

Shock is chlorine, in a high dose, meant to shock your pool and raise the chlorine level quickly. Chlorine tabs (placed in a chlorinator, floater, or skimmer basket) maintain a chlorine residual in the water. You do need to use both tabs and shock.
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What is the difference between spa shock and chlorine?

Is Spa Shock the same as Chlorine? Sodium dichlor shock is a form of chlorine and can act as both sanitiser and shock treatment. If you're using a chlorine-free shock product like MPS (potassium peroxy-monosulphate), then this will not have any chlorine in it.
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Why do I have to keep adding chlorine to my hot tub?

If you are struggling to keep your chlorine levels from dropping, it's important to make sure pH and total alkalinity are in proper range. Also, check your filter. It should be rinsed every 30 days but if you have been using your hot tub more than usual, it might need to be cleaned sooner.
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How many chlorine tablets can I take a week?

The best rule of thumb for pool owners trying to estimate how many tablets to add is this: Add one tablet for every 5,000 gallons of water and always round up. For example, if your pool has 21,000 gallons of water, add five tablets per week. If it has 8,000 gallons, use two tablets.
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What happens if no chlorine in hot tub?

When you don't use chemicals in your hot tub or use too little, you are creating the perfect environment for algae, bacteria, and other contaminants to thrive. Attempting to use your hot tub without chemicals could leave your water green or cloudy, as the water temperature is the ideal range for contaminants to grow.
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