Those of you that own Hot Tubs

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by Razorhog

Thanks for the info, it looks nice! I actually know the Jacuzzi family - although they sold the business long ago, it is still a top notch brand.

Jacuzzi is to spas what Cleanex is to tissue.

Forgot to mention, a lot of spa companies will try to sell you on an ozonator, which they claim will make you NOT need bromine or dichlor.

Complete horseshit.

Dichlor is good for pools, but bromine works better in hot water.

Get a good test kit, test your water weekly, shock weekly, and most pool stores will do free water tests when you buy your chemicals there.

Hot water is a perfect environment for a lot of nasty stuff, so you need to keep a weekly schedule to check it.

The water only needs to be drained and refilled every 3-4 months or after a party and a good hosing of the filters every month is fine.

I bought a spare set of filters and soak a set every couple months in a good cleaner. The dishwasher without detergent works like a charm as well.

A very good cover lifter is one of the most important accessories you will buy and will determine if opening the spa is a breeze or a pain in the ass. Covermate is the brand I have had for 6 years, although the sun has eaten one cover already.

Clean the cover and spay 303 Aerospace protectant on the cover and it will last you many years. NEVER use Armor All or harsh chemicals on the cover.

ALWAYS demand a wet soak in the spa before buying. If they won't fill a spa for you to try or have one filled in the showroom, walk away.

I'm going for a soak now.......

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by floydpink

I'm going for a soak now.......

Bastard.

I love hot tubs, when it's snowing at night it is just sublime. I live in a 4 unit building, 2 of us want one, the other 2 not so much. Not sure how we are going to finagle it.

Had some "good times" in hot tub, but I'll leave it at that.