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10 KEY POINTS TO GET YOUR HOT TUB UP AND RUNNING FOR ANY NEW SEASON

1. Remove filter(s), check filter condition and clean with a good quality product such as Filter Immerse and refit.
2. Clean the hot tub surface with spa surface cleaner.
3. Clean the cover with specialist cover cleaner/wipes.
4. Clean the skirt of your Hot Tub with warm soapy water.
5. Refill the Spa with clean water to the required operating level. (Preferably not via a water softener). Allow the water to run through your hose for a little while before filling hot tub to eliminate any stagnant water in the pipes.
6. Add a Chlorine or non-Chlorine shock – run the jets to aid distribution around the tub.
7. Add sanitiser to achieve a level of 2-4ppm (mg/l) Chlorine or 3-5ppm (mg/l) Bromine.
8. Add pH+ or pH- to achieve a pH level of 7.2 to 7.4.
9. Check operation of all Spa jets and equipment from the control touch pad.
10. Maintain clean and sanitised water levels by testing the water at least every other day.