6 Step to Winterize a Hot Tub

To many hot tub users, using their tub in the middle of the frigid winter season is exciting and soothing. It totally gives a different kind of spa experience. However, some people do not like to use their tub spa during winter. If you are one of them, you may need to "winterize" your tub. This will prevent mold and mildew, not to mention all sorts of germs and bacteria that may breed in it when you are not using it. Here is a step by step procedure on how to do this:

Step 1: Turn the tub heater off. Make sure you turn everything off including the power switch. Also pull the circuit breaker level in your electrical panel so there is no electricity supply to your tub.

Step 2: Remove the filter cartridge. Underneath the tub, you can find there the filter hose. Twist it off and remove the cartridge. Clean it and remove any debris that may have accumulated, dry it and then store it.

Step 3: Now you can drain the tub. If the tub has been integrated with drain pipes, open those drain pipes. You can also use a garden hose and use it to siphone water out. This process can be easier if you connect one end of the house to a tap and then connect the other end to the water in your tub. Turn the water one until it fills out the hose and then immediately turn it off. Tilt the hose so it can drain off water. The rest of the water from the tub will follow suit.

Step 4: If there are any more water left, you can wipe it out using spa towels. Make sure the tub is completely dry.

Step 5: If your tub has bleed valves, remove it first. This might freeze if left unattended in the middle of winter. Also make sure that there are no dripping parts in drainage system of your tub.

Step 6: If there is still water in the jets, you can use plunger to remove them. However, it is not necessary to remove this little bit of water as it will not damage the tub. Just keep it relatively dry and then put the tub cover back on.

Now that you know how to winterize your hot tub, you can start on this chore immediately. Remember which switches to turn and which knows to connect once you use the tub again.

Good article by Alan Cassidy
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