We recommend customers to change their hot tub water every 3 to 4 months. The reason we recommend this is that as your continue to add more chlorine, it will start to dissolve slower and slower until the chlorine doesn't dissolve in your hot tub anymore.
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.
This is probably one of the first things you wondered about when you got your hot tub. It's a straightforward question, and the answer is just as straightforward. We recommend you completely change the water in your hot tub at least once every three months. That's a very general guideline, though.
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.
It can be difficult to know exactly when your hot tub water needs to be changed, but as a general rule of thumb, we say that water should be changed once every 3 months.
However, realistically, a limit of between 15 and 30 minutes is what you should stick to if you want to be safe. Also, consider how you feel and adapt how long you spend in a hot tub accordingly. Spend too long in your hot tub, and you might overheat. There is the added risk of fainting, albeit very rare.
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.
We recommend customers to change their hot tub water every 3 to 4 months.
Length of time spent in the hot tub in each sitting
About 15-30 minutes at a time is a general recommendation if you prefer very hot water. Hot tub sessions that go 30 minutes or longer increase your risk of negative effects of a hot tub on the body, so adjust your water temperature accordingly.
Shower after using the hot tub as well, to wash off any bacteria, algae, waste, etc. that may have been in the water. The longer you wait after using the spa to bathe, the longer any bacteria or viruses are able to sit on your skin.
Staying in your hot tub too long can result in dizziness, light-headedness, overheating and dehydration, especially if you're soaking at a higher temperature. It can also cause burns, decrease in blood pressure, increased heart rate, nausea and vomiting.
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.
Regularly sanitizing the water with chlorine or bromine, removing organic matter, occasional drains, checking pH balance, and using a cover will help prevent bacteria from growing and keep your hot tub looking and feeling great.
You should put chlorine in your hot tub at least once a week. However, some people prefer to add a small amount after each use. Finding the best water care routine will depend on how often and how many people use it. Chlorine levels should be between 1.5 and 3.0 ppm.
Is green hot tub water safe? If you've opened your hot tub cover to discover green spa water or a green tint to the water, it's not advisable to use it. However, this can be easily fixed and isn't a huge issue. If the hot tub water has been green for over 24 hours you will need to conduct a deep and thorough clean.
A post-soak shower is a good idea because it allows you to rinse off any chemical residue, protect your skin from dryness and cool off after being exposed to warm temperatures. Aside from these benefits, the contrast of the hot tub's warmth and the coolness of the shower will leave you with a soothing feeling.
Once the water is heated to your preferred temperature, you'll save energy—and money—by keeping it there. It costs more to reheat the water from scratch every time you turn it on. Even if you only use your hot tub once a week, you should still leave it constantly running.
The answer to this is… yes! Hot tubs are designed to be left on permanently and this is how they work best.
How long can you stay in a hot tub at the normal temperature? Ideally, you should keep the temperature between 100 and 102 degrees. If you do, and if you keep a bottle of water handy, it's okay to soak for a good 15 to 30 minutes, or for as long as you feel comfortable.
The majority of hot tub users prefer a water temperature in the range of 100°F-102°F. 104°F is the standard maximum temperature, which some users also prefer.