Where do you drain the water in a hot tub?

Your hot tub comes equipped with a drain spigot, which is located on the outside of the tub, near the bottom rim. (Some models have two spigots, a primary and an auxiliary. The primary spigot is the one you'll use to drain the hot tub; the auxiliary one is for bleeding the internal lines.)

Can you drain hot tub into yard?

You shouldn't drain your hot tub on your lawn. Spa water contains harmful chemicals like chlorine or bromine that will kill your grass and discolor your well-kept lawn. Instead, run your hose or drain well away from grass or vegetation and also away from the foundation supporting the hot tub.

Can you drain hot tub to sewer?

If you need to drain your pool or spa, discharge of polluted pool water to the sanitary sewer is an option, since the sanitary sewer system is conveyed to a treatment plant where it is designed to remove most chemicals found in pools and spas. Your pool might have a permanent indirect connection to the sanitary sewer.

Do you have to empty water from hot tub?

Hot tubs need regular maintenance to ensure the water is kept clean and safe for bathers. Whether you are running on chlorine, bromine, ozone or you have a salt system, you should drain and refill your hot tub peroidically and flush the pipes to keep them clean.

How do you drain a hot tub at home?

Turn the power to the spa off at the circuit breaker. Place the pump inside the spa. If your pump's outflow hose isn't long enough to reach a drain, connect it to a garden hose. Turn the pump on and let the spa drain.

How to Flush, Drain and Fill your Hot Tub

How long does it take to drain a hot tub with a garden hose?

This will usually take around 30 minutes to completely empty your hot tub. Locate the drainage valve of the hot tub. Connect the garden hose and run this to a drain. Open the valve to allow the water to drain out.

How long can you leave water in hot tub?

As a rule you should change your water every 3 to 4 months. Sometimes if the spa has had a lot of use it may be a good idea to change the water more often than this. The problem is TDS Total dissolved solids, just like a cup of tea if you keep putting in sugar there will come a time that it just does not dissolve.

How often should a hot tub be drained?

With average use, your hot tub should be drained and refilled about once every three or four months.

Can I drain a hot tub to the street?

Saltwater swimming pools and spas are prohibited and illegal to be drained to the storm drain system/street or sanitary sewer system. Local creeks and rivers are very sensitive to salt concentrations and discharges can cause serious damage and even kill plants and animals downstream.

Can I drain my pool water on the lawn?

Pool water is perfectly safe for grass in small levels. If you want to drain your pool onto your lawn, make sure to properly dilute the chlorine level. Be careful not to flood your lawn while draining, because that can kill the grass.

How do I empty my hot tub for the winter?

Open the drain valve on your pump if it has one. To get rid of any remaining water, blow air through the jets with a wet/dry vacuum. Next, use towels to dry up any remaining water in the spa. Wipe down the entire tub and allow it to dry completely.

Is owning a hot tub worth it?

For most people, a hot tub is worth the money if you use it regularly—and don't mind spending the time and energy it takes to maintain it. A hot tub can be a fabulous luxury. However, an unused hot tub is an expensive waste of energy, and a poorly maintained one can pose health risks.

Can you water the grass with spa water?

Water your lawn

Spa water makes fine lawn water, as long as you open the cover and allow the chlorine or bromine level to drop to around 1 ppm. It need not be at zero, but it shouldn't be higher than 3 ppm, or certain types of grasses may object and start to turn a yellow color after a few days.

Is it cheaper to leave your hot tub on?

It's much more economical to maintain your tub's temperature rather than heating it from scratch each time. If you had to heat up your hot tub from cold each time you wanted to use it, this would have a dramatic impact on your hot tub running costs.

Does a hot tub use a lot of electricity?

Yes! Hot tubs run on an electrical supply. They usually need between 13 and 40 AMPS of power to run. The electricity powers the heater, pumps, lights and all the other working components on the hot tub.

Should you drain your hot tub in the summer?

#1: Make Sure To Drain Completely When Storing Your Hot Tub

If the temperature happens to drop (unusual as it might be), frozen water can crack fragile hot tub parts.

How long can water sit in hot tub without chemicals?

Bacteria could start growing in a hot tub without chemicals within 2-3 days. When bathers enter a hot tub, oil, dirt, grime, sweat, and germs get washed into the water. Some bathers may also have residue of urine and fecal matter on them. In a few days, the tub can become a highly conducive host to bacteria.

What temperature should I keep my hot tub when not in use?

So, what is the ideal hot tub temperature when not in use? A good rule of thumb to follow is always keeping your hot tub's temperature 5 degrees below what it usually is. This will save you time when you're reheating your tub, avoid consuming too much energy, and also protect your hot tub's internal system.

What is the best temperature for a hot tub?

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, the water temperature of a hot tub is best between 100°F and 102°F.

What do you clean an empty hot tub with?