Since I received my inflatable hot tub this Christmas I have spent hours researching the internet for advice and instructions and I just wanted to compliment you on simplifying the process to me. I live alone with no pets and installed this hot tub in my heated basement with the expectation that maintenance shouldn’t take much time or trouble. The test strips made me think I was a chemical engineer, easy to use and understand. I look forward to many years of enjoyment and relaxation with this product. Thanks again for posting this video.
@@nomadicfanatic Baking soda (Sodium bicarbonate) will raise the pH of your water and can throw some of your other chemicals out of whack. For instance - bromine and chlorine's effectiveness as a sanitizer are all dependent upon pH. Too high or too low pH will affect how well they keep your water clear and clean.
I put an inflatable hot tub in my living room last year. Worst idea ever. My dog bit a w hole in it and when I came home from work my living room was completely destroyed. In my defense I never claimed to be the brightest person...
Dude you have explained this phenomenally wonderfully I am so thankful finally somebody has finally explained everything to me no guessing or cryptic s*** thank you so much even the little advice comments/tips about pets and how you clean it... wonderful wonderful thank you so much dude!!!!🙏🙏🥰🥰
All I do is bromine tabs in a floater thing and sprayed out the filter every other day. Oh and a fluffy ball thing that absorbs oil. Love the videos! Been watching for years!
My wife and I just bought an inflatable spa and was looking for a video on how to maintain it when we stumbled upon yours. Thanks for this information. This video was extremely helpful. My wife and I are also looking to eventually get an RV to travel in as we both have jobs that allow us to work anywhere we want. So, I subscribed and have been watching your videos and really love the information about RVs, your travel adventures etc. Your channel is awesome! Thank you so much Eric for all your videos. Really do enjoy them!
This reminds me of the time I used to clean my parents pool, I hated it. So much work for a hot tub. I think I would rather go over to someone's house who has a hot tub and use theirs. haha...have fun!!
Thanks for your honesty & no bs approach to being a fastidious owner! You make conscientious hard work look super easy, which makes me feel like I can do this….unlike most other vids with so many confusing contradictions. Thanks for the simplicity! 😊
You don't need a "vacuum" to get sediment out of a hot tub. All you need is a short garden hose, say 15' to 25'. Make a siphon (there are lots of UA-cam videos that show how to do this) and in 5 minutes you've cleaned out all that dense material at the bottom of your tub. So easy.
Thank you!!! I got a saluspa and have no experience with hot tube maintenance! Your video is the best I have found! I thought I would have to measure all the ph increased, ph decreased… and I see you just sprinkle it in…. Thanks for the great video!!!!
i have had my spa for a year now, and i thank Eric so much for this video, it saved me, and i actually love taking care of my hot tub... you are the best Eric!!!!
You are so awesome. Thank you. I just bought a Bestway Coleman inflatable hot tub square 4-6 people. I didn't realize how much maintenance was required or I might not have bought it. However, I did and now I know what to do. I've subscribed to your channel so I can continue to learn. Sorry about Amazon. I have been blocked by them for more than 5 years. I can't even ask a question. Yet, they continue to have more fake reviews than honest ones. I have a love/hate relationship with Amazon. LOL!!! Again thanks so much.
Eric, I love your attention to detail. And your enthusiasm. You have the resources and time to do what you enjoy. And you take us along with you ! Keep up the good work.
Great video! I scored one a couple weeks before Christmas and it was cheaper than the Black Friday price so I surprised hubby with it for Christmas. We have been loving it, but we were struggling with maintenance. I was glad to see that I had many of the chemicals you have, so we were on the right track, we just need to tweak some things. Thanks for the helpful tutorial and tips!
Sorry Eric, but I must warn and correct one thing you said at the first of the video. DO NOT use 1 Inch CHLORINE tablets in a small spa that size in your floater. Chlorine tabs are Trichlor and are too powerful for small tubs because they lower your pH and are 90% available chlorine. Bromine tablets are perfect for hot tubs, of course. In fact, there is a GRANULAR form of bromine if you'd rather use instead of having a plastic floater. Another helpful suggestion, just use NON-CHLORINE shock for your bromine spa. You can shock the spa and get back in the water in 15 minutes versus waiting the whole day. That HTH 4 in 1 Shock you are using is really more for swimming pools and too powerful. Just my two cents. I've worked in the pool and spa industry over 32 years and teach water chemistry classes.
You can use ANY tablet you want in these tubs. You just can't keep the floater bobber in all the time. :) Even with Bromine, I don't keep the chemical floater in 24 hours a day. As I'm checking levels each day on my test strips, I'm always taking the floater out an hour or 4 here and there to keep it in the correct range. Tablets are fine in these tubs.
@@nomadicfanatic But if someone DOESN'T take the floater out and leaves a floater filled with trichlor tabs in there for days, they are going to be in for some trouble. There are other variables too such as how high the pH is of your source water out of the tap, etc. For what you are doing, you'd be better off using a granular form of bromine and just get rid of that annoying floater.. Check out "Bromine Concentrate" by a brand called SpaGuard or Spa Essentials (same manufacturer). It's way more user friendly and has a more neutral pH than bromine tablets. Good luck!
The spa I have has the dispenser on a nozzle under water. I don’t think the manufacturer would build it this way if they didn’t intend life the chemicals to always be in the water.
I need to use chlorine in mine. But I can’t seem to master all the levels of everything. I have a kiosk size supply of diff products, but I wish I had just bought one prepackaged set. I still haven’t used the damn thing bc im constantly correcting ph & all the rest. Like a fool, I thought “ok! Just need chlorine most of the time, a few other things randomly”. Nope. I think I’m going to take a sample up to a pool store tomorrow. It’s actually warm enough here right now to use it. I shocked it yesterday & now it’s cloudy.. I don’t get it!
I've had inflatable spas for years. I have had to use PH down more than up. Before I hose down my filters I use a old toothbrush to scrub them and loosen up the debris. This adds life to the filters
Hey Eric... the inflatable spas are awesome 👏 especially in locations where a normal spa doesn't work (like camping ⛺️ at the river or mountains)... FYI - Baking Soda (Sodium bicarbonate) is used to raise pH (exact same thing as pH up at the pool supply store) which should be between 7.2 and 7.8... if the water 💦 is too acidic, it's going to make the water cloudy and wear out the heater element (or any metal)... also I don't use chlorine in the spa because it "burns-off" in temperatures above 80° where Bromine is more stable in higher temperatures... one more thing, try dissolving the shock treatment in water prior to adding to the spa... anyway, Thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing...
Baking soda will raise PH, but it raises alkalinity even more. Sodium bicarbonate is typically sold as alkalinity increaser. Many times you do not want to affect alkalinity, in which case PH increaser is typically sodium carbonate, or washing soda.
I've owned this exact soft tub. It's a really a good investment. Be sure to not over full it with air as I did. Maintain it everyday. Don't let cats on it. Dip filters in bucket w water and tsp overnight. Have extra filters.
Thank you -- Watched your video before inflating the hot tub and felt so much better about the chemical process. Also, love your followers comments. Great group of people.
I've just gotten through just 2 minutes of this video and ALREADY I found out that the white inflatable thing goes INSIDE the dark blue cover! I couldn't even figure THAT out myself! (duh) -- I've had the Intex for a few days and unfortunately one of the connections leaks a bit and we don't want to take it all apart to check or replace the O ring. Other than that, it's such a great thing! THANK YOU for a great video!
I remember when we moved to Florida. The dang pool ( 32,000 gallons) had developed all sorts of nasty problems until I got a handle over a 3-4 month period. It went from cloudy water to Algae to black Algae to mustard Algae. What a mess. You know the problem is dyer when they sell you Flocculant to KILL everything and start over. Our two boys and nephew were constantly in the pool along with the grown ups. I finally switched over to a salt system (Bromide) and dumped the chlorine and all the other nasty stuff. I had a Bag that absorbed all the fatty acids through the skimmer and would just add PH up occasionally as well as Bromine tablets. The water was crystal clear. No more red, bloodshot eyes and stinky skin. Definitely the way to go.
this video is the best, I just got my hot tub exactly like he has and this is the best to explain how to care for it. Thank you so very much I know it is old but definitely still relevant
Thank you for such detailed information!! I have had my saluspa for only about a month and I'm just getting to the point of feeling like it's safe to get in it. That's only because I have found step by step instructions on what I'm really supposed to be doing.
I purchased my Coleman Havana hot tub last year after seeing your setup. I love the tub. I clean my filters once a week on sunday but I only use the tub on the weekends.
@@rafaeltoledo9323 I always keep the heat and pump on. The pump will shut off after 72 hours of inactivity so every 2 or 3 days I'll hit the bubbler so the timer resets.
Great advice! Very informative. The Frog Ease floater can also be used. Even easier than the process used here. Just get the water hardness right and follow the instructions included on the package. Easy Peasy. The filters should be cleaned after every use. Defoamer is a must too. Other than that I only check the levels about once a week. No issues really. No other chemicals really needed except for shock now and then.I don’t stress about it. If the water is clear and no one gets a rash. My levels have always been in the correct range. Frog Ease is a little expensive,but worth the no hassle.
You can also run the filters through the dishwasher. I had a Hottub for 11 years and besides the no foam the only other chemical I used was Shock it is literally the same as the chlorine once a month to shock then a tablespoon or two about every 2-3 days I would change the water twice a year
Twice a year!?? Man thatll get kinda funky won’t it? I get the filters trap sediment but what about all stuff on the human body that gets in there every time.? Jw
You're so cute! Very thorough review of your maintenance. I just unboxed mine today and in the process of setting it up. I got the SaluSpa from Costco. Thanks much!
2 things: -When filling a hot tub for the first time, Check the Ph!! Don't assume that the Ph is normal straight from the tap! In my area the Ph is 8 which is too high . A high or low Ph will render your bromine or chlorine ineffective. I learned this the hard way! -You can vacuum a hot tub if you have a old, short length of garden hose by siphoning some water out and then sucking the debris.
thanks for the tips I've been thinking about getting a portable hottub to put o the deck beside our RV, since I've watched you and others enjoying it at the end of a day
THANK YOU!! Yes, there isn't a video like this out there. I feel like trying to figure all this out requires a chemistry degree. I could really use a first time setup chemical video. What did you put in the first day and how did you do it? That would be super helpful. I would like to add that I've seen it mentioned that to suck up the bottom debris one can also use a fish tank syphon.
I just cut a long section of water hose, learned how to create a good suction, took forever to learn how, now first try I got that baby sucking the sand out, I’m kinda ocd prone and love doing this knowing I created, this out of nothing and what a handy tool too! Lol
We will soon be setting up our first ever hot tub which is an Intex and looks to be the same size as yours. Thanks for making this video and sharing the information. It's most helpful as we learn how to maintain it.
My wife and I had the same one and loved it. We used it for about five years. We only switched to a traditional hot tub because we like to go in the tub year round and it gets pretty cold here in winter
Just what I wanted to hear! I have a 2 person 150gallon it’s permanent. I’ve searched and searched. All the chemical manufacturers give instructions for thousands of gallons. Even getting out the calculator- it seems off. TFS. Jan
Thank you. Its true. There is no information out there I do not understand why the manufacturers do not give great instructions and they don't give that information
I have saluspa Hawaii I just changed water today haven't changed since first week of March I use all the exact same things as u I appreciate this video I found the little vacuum helpful I didn't know they made those also mines in my basement keeps it from getting so cold so quick
Awesome timing on this video. We are getting ours delivered today. On our kiddie pool years ago we used a hanger with pantyhose stretched on it to skim the pool 😂 Thanks for all the great tips.
You were fantastic in a easily understood way, certainly helped me in finding the chemicals needed and will look no further and go with your advice. Thanks for sharing your knowledge through experience.
Be careful with those test strips Eric. I'm a tropical fish keeper and I can assure you they are notoriously inaccurate!!! Be careful you don't hurt yourself by adding excessive chemicals needlessly!!!
Hello Eric...thanks for the info...i just purchased one of these as part of my recovery for some upcoming surgery i am having...im thinking about running some supplemental heat to it from a heat exchanger on my woodstove...we will see how it works...i have seen you out on the road in Washington and Utah...safe travels...
Don’t let the haters get to you Eric we love all the videos you put out and we love how many Different things you do on your channel. Been looking at these hot tubs for a while back when you first got it. Thank you for the information.... p.s. keep us up to date with your BEE BATTLES... I can’t believe they went back into the same holes!!
I appreicate this video so very much.Have always wanted one but most do have solid walls and are expensive.Then found your vids about inflates ones.This is very informative and important.Thanks Eric.
@@nomadicfanatic settle down Beavis. lol. Yeah I use Spectrum Internet and it's good but that is for people living at home and not on the road. I commend you on your decision to go with Dish Outdoor. Hope your getting that for free as well also. Haha. The internet is an entirely different thing though. Don't think there will ever be an easy solution to over air always excellent signals, connections and such always being on the move.
I enjoy your educational videos. You're so thorough. I'm getting hooked on reading the viewer comments and your responses. Almost as entertaining as a video.
I delude any chemicals in a clean bucket of water especially the shock before I add it it takes better and will prolong the life of the vinyl on the bottom of the tub
Listen brother, I noticed if I use the rv I line water filter to fill my intext hottub, it helps tremendously, iv even put two water filters together to put pure water into the hottub, wow what a difference, I highly recommend
You are absolutely right, there is not a video like thisnout there. Thanks for this. Havent bought one yet, but thats because Im afriad to due to maintenance. This helped alot!
Eric, great video. One question I seem to not find am answer to is how often should my filters be on? Only when I use it? Only when it is covered? Always?
Thank you for this video!!! You're right, not much in the way of care for these tubs on youtube. Have you found or heard of any hacks to get warmer air to pump through the jet tube? Space heater beside the pump unit? Do they make something you can install? Our tub gets up to 104 but we're around 35-40 outside so the jets end up cooling the water off pretty quick.
Thank you for this! Just got me the Miami Saluspa and there was NO information other than yours here on YT. This is amazing to have. Once again, thanks!
This video was so super helpful. I can't find the shock you recommended and I can't seem to figure out what other product is safe for my vinyl tub. Could you please recommend something?
Good stuff to know Eric . We just got a 3,000 gallon plus pool here and they take work but it is more time to do work than it is effort . Gonna be a great summer here in Florida ! Take care and pet them kitties for me !
This was so incredibly helpful. I didn’t look how long ago this was posted but thank you. For the shock treatment… to make sure it’s “bromine” safe, do I just look for the shock that says “chlorine free” ? I couldn’t find the same one you showed via Walmart or Amazon. Ty
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2yrs later and this video is still the best inflatable hot tub maintenance video out there
Ummm. YEAH! Seriously most helpful video EVER! The others make no sense and don’t give the details for “normal people” like you do!!! Thanks so much!
Since I received my inflatable hot tub this Christmas I have spent hours researching the internet for advice and instructions and I just wanted to compliment you on simplifying the process to me. I live alone with no pets and installed this hot tub in my heated basement with the expectation that maintenance shouldn’t take much time or trouble. The test strips made me think I was a chemical engineer, easy to use and understand. I look forward to many years of enjoyment and relaxation with this product. Thanks again for posting this video.
Awesome! Happy to help!
Yes thank you
Trisha may I join u in the hot tub
@@Straightahead101 Omgosh - I never expected a comment like that, I’m speechless.
When it gets cloudy put in a pound of baking soda , it will clear up in front of your eyes. It's cheap and healthier
Good to know!
@@nomadicfanatic baking soda brings the ph up also.
@@nomadicfanatic Baking soda (Sodium bicarbonate) will raise the pH of your water and can throw some of your other chemicals out of whack. For instance - bromine and chlorine's effectiveness as a sanitizer are all dependent upon pH. Too high or too low pH will affect how well they keep your water clear and clean.
vinegar is always my go to for help with cleaning it up. 1 gallon of vinegar add at full temp and it's cleared up. Also go for your skin.
@Turner Landry A 4% rice wine vinegar works best for me and is available at most store outlets.
This video worked. You cured me of wanting one of these!
Thank goodness I got mine before I saw this video, or I'd have come to the same conclusion. I'm glad now I have it!
I put an inflatable hot tub in my living room last year. Worst idea ever. My dog bit a w hole in it and when I came home from work my living room was completely destroyed. In my defense I never claimed to be the brightest person...
Remember water beds? None of us are the brightest...
@@m.d.grimes1622 facts. my germanshepard thought the hot tub was an intruder i guess lol
@@twinsparrow My Dad told me that pigeons had red feet from walking on hot pavement. 😂🤣😁 Boy do I miss him.
@@claytondennis5245 😁🤣😂👍
That’s good you didn’t claim to be🤦🏾♂️
Dude you have explained this phenomenally wonderfully I am so thankful finally somebody has finally explained everything to me no guessing or cryptic s*** thank you so much even the little advice comments/tips about pets and how you clean it... wonderful wonderful thank you so much dude!!!!🙏🙏🥰🥰
All I do is bromine tabs in a floater thing and sprayed out the filter every other day. Oh and a fluffy ball thing that absorbs oil. Love the videos! Been watching for years!
what fluffy ball thing? lol
@@naturenoises2191 they’re called scumballs. Keeps the film off the surface.
@@trayaterranova lol, biden balls
My wife and I just bought an inflatable spa and was looking for a video on how to maintain it when we stumbled upon yours. Thanks for this information. This video was extremely helpful. My wife and I are also looking to eventually get an RV to travel in as we both have jobs that allow us to work anywhere we want. So, I subscribed and have been watching your videos and really love the information about RVs, your travel adventures etc. Your channel is awesome! Thank you so much Eric for all your videos. Really do enjoy them!
That’s really thoughtful of you to make sure you have a locked cover to keep children safe even though you haven’t any
You are picky! And i love it. Great information, and your guest's comments are of interest, too!
It has been 3 years since he released this video and it is still the best video out there. Props to you!
Thanks! Happy to help. Not sure why all the secrecy out there. :)
Thank you so much for this! I just got mine and this is the most thorough and comprehensive video on care for the hot tub I've seen.
This reminds me of the time I used to clean my parents pool, I hated it. So much work for a hot tub. I think I would rather go over to someone's house who has a hot tub and use theirs. haha...have fun!!
Thanks for your honesty & no bs approach to being a fastidious owner! You make conscientious hard work look super easy, which makes me feel like I can do this….unlike most other vids with so many confusing contradictions. Thanks for the simplicity! 😊
I’ve had a hot tub for the past 4 years. Didn’t know about the vacuum, definitely getting one. Thanks!
Yeah, I like that!
You don't need a "vacuum" to get sediment out of a hot tub. All you need is a short garden hose, say 15' to 25'. Make a siphon (there are lots of UA-cam videos that show how to do this) and in 5 minutes you've cleaned out all that dense material at the bottom of your tub. So easy.
Thank you!!! I got a saluspa and have no experience with hot tube maintenance! Your video is the best I have found! I thought I would have to measure all the ph increased, ph decreased… and I see you just sprinkle it in…. Thanks for the great video!!!!
I retest after 30 minutes and sprinkle more on if needed sometimes. :)
i have had my spa for a year now, and i thank Eric so much for this video, it saved me, and i actually love taking care of my hot tub... you are the best Eric!!!!
You are so awesome. Thank you. I just bought a Bestway Coleman inflatable hot tub square 4-6 people. I didn't realize how much maintenance was required or I might not have bought it. However, I did and now I know what to do. I've subscribed to your channel so I can continue to learn. Sorry about Amazon. I have been blocked by them for more than 5 years. I can't even ask a question. Yet, they continue to have more fake reviews than honest ones. I have a love/hate relationship with Amazon. LOL!!! Again thanks so much.
My Intex Purespa is 2 weeks old & this video was extremely helpful!!! Thx :)
We had a hot tub for 20 years. We used to wash our filters in dishwasher
Due to your videos I pulled the plug and got one. I watch this video a couple times to make sure I’m doing everything right.
Eric, I love your attention to detail. And your enthusiasm. You have the resources and time to do what you enjoy. And you take us along with you ! Keep up the good work.
Great video! I scored one a couple weeks before Christmas and it was cheaper than the Black Friday price so I surprised hubby with it for Christmas. We have been loving it, but we were struggling with maintenance. I was glad to see that I had many of the chemicals you have, so we were on the right track, we just need to tweak some things. Thanks for the helpful tutorial and tips!
Thanks. Weird I followed you and Jax for ages as nomads, now I buy a hot tub and there you are again! Great information.
Sorry Eric, but I must warn and correct one thing you said at the first of the video. DO NOT use 1 Inch CHLORINE tablets in a small spa that size in your floater. Chlorine tabs are Trichlor and are too powerful for small tubs because they lower your pH and are 90% available chlorine. Bromine tablets are perfect for hot tubs, of course.
In fact, there is a GRANULAR form of bromine if you'd rather use instead of having a plastic floater. Another helpful suggestion, just use NON-CHLORINE shock for your bromine spa. You can shock the spa and get back in the water in 15 minutes versus waiting the whole day. That HTH 4 in 1 Shock you are using is really more for swimming pools and too powerful.
Just my two cents. I've worked in the pool and spa industry over 32 years and teach water chemistry classes.
You can use ANY tablet you want in these tubs. You just can't keep the floater bobber in all the time. :) Even with Bromine, I don't keep the chemical floater in 24 hours a day. As I'm checking levels each day on my test strips, I'm always taking the floater out an hour or 4 here and there to keep it in the correct range. Tablets are fine in these tubs.
@@nomadicfanatic But if someone DOESN'T take the floater out and leaves a floater filled with trichlor tabs in there for days, they are going to be in for some trouble. There are other variables too such as how high the pH is of your source water out of the tap, etc.
For what you are doing, you'd be better off using a granular form of bromine and just get rid of that annoying floater.. Check out "Bromine Concentrate" by a brand called SpaGuard or Spa Essentials (same manufacturer). It's way more user friendly and has a more neutral pH than bromine tablets. Good luck!
theGorn68 If I’m only using one single one inch chlorine tablet is it OK if I leave it in the floater unless I’m using the spa?
The spa I have has the dispenser on a nozzle under water. I don’t think the manufacturer would build it this way if they didn’t intend life the chemicals to always be in the water.
I need to use chlorine in mine. But I can’t seem to master all the levels of everything. I have a kiosk size supply of diff products, but I wish I had just bought one prepackaged set. I still haven’t used the damn thing bc im constantly correcting ph & all the rest.
Like a fool, I thought “ok! Just need chlorine most of the time, a few other things randomly”. Nope. I think I’m going to take a sample up to a pool store tomorrow. It’s actually warm enough here right now to use it. I shocked it yesterday & now it’s cloudy.. I don’t get it!
I've had inflatable spas for years. I have had to use PH down more than up. Before I hose down my filters I use a old toothbrush to scrub them and loosen up the debris. This adds life to the filters
Hey Eric... the inflatable spas are awesome 👏 especially in locations where a normal spa doesn't work (like camping ⛺️ at the river or mountains)... FYI - Baking Soda (Sodium bicarbonate) is used to raise pH (exact same thing as pH up at the pool supply store) which should be between 7.2 and 7.8... if the water 💦 is too acidic, it's going to make the water cloudy and wear out the heater element (or any metal)... also I don't use chlorine in the spa because it "burns-off" in temperatures above 80° where Bromine is more stable in higher temperatures... one more thing, try dissolving the shock treatment in water prior to adding to the spa... anyway, Thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing...
How much clairafier.?
Baking soda will raise PH, but it raises alkalinity even more. Sodium bicarbonate is typically sold as alkalinity increaser. Many times you do not want to affect alkalinity, in which case PH increaser is typically sodium carbonate, or washing soda.
I've owned this exact soft tub. It's a really a good investment. Be sure to not over full it with air as I did. Maintain it everyday. Don't let cats on it. Dip filters in bucket w water and tsp overnight. Have extra filters.
Tsp of? Baking soda?
@@kelammo i used tsp
@@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks What is tsp
@@aaronpilkerton1873 Go to paint store. It’s for prepping walls 👍
It is a extra strong cleaning chemical.
Thank you -- Watched your video before inflating the hot tub and felt so much better about the chemical process. Also, love your followers comments. Great group of people.
I’ve watched this video 5-6 times and I’m very grateful for your sharing of knowledge!
I've just gotten through just 2 minutes of this video and ALREADY I found out that the white inflatable thing goes INSIDE the dark blue cover! I couldn't even figure THAT out myself! (duh) -- I've had the Intex for a few days and unfortunately one of the connections leaks a bit and we don't want to take it all apart to check or replace the O ring. Other than that, it's such a great thing! THANK YOU for a great video!
Thanks. This is the most informative video I’ve seen to maintain my Intex. Thankyou!
Great video. I’ve had an INTEX pool for couple years. This is more maintenance.
I love your teaching style, Wish I had teachers like you, you’re a natural.
Thanks for all the help. Brand new to having my own spa and never had a pool or helped take care of one either. This was perfect
I remember when we moved to Florida. The dang pool ( 32,000 gallons) had developed all sorts of nasty problems until I got a handle over a 3-4 month period. It went from cloudy water to Algae to black Algae to mustard Algae. What a mess. You know the problem is dyer when they sell you Flocculant to KILL everything and start over. Our two boys and nephew were constantly in the pool along with the grown ups. I finally switched over to a salt system (Bromide) and dumped the chlorine and all the other nasty stuff. I had a Bag that absorbed all the fatty acids through the skimmer and would just add PH up occasionally as well as Bromine tablets. The water was crystal clear. No more red, bloodshot eyes and stinky skin. Definitely the way to go.
this video is the best, I just got my hot tub exactly like he has and this is the best to explain how to care for it. Thank you so very much I know it is old but definitely still relevant
Glad it helped
Thank you for such detailed information!! I have had my saluspa for only about a month and I'm just getting to the point of feeling like it's safe to get in it. That's only because I have found step by step instructions on what I'm really supposed to be doing.
Can I see your step by step .. Did you figure it out?
I purchased my Coleman Havana hot tub last year after seeing your setup. I love the tub. I clean my filters once a week on sunday but I only use the tub on the weekends.
Once a week on the filters? Wow, maybe I'm overdoning it.
@@nomadicfanatic well, I only use my tub once a week so maybe I'm under using it!😂
Do you turn it off? Or its always on?
@@rafaeltoledo9323 I always keep the heat and pump on. The pump will shut off after 72 hours of inactivity so every 2 or 3 days I'll hit the bubbler so the timer resets.
@@adamfischer6768 Thank you so much for your info its really helpful!
Great advice! Very informative.
The Frog Ease floater can also be used. Even easier than the process used here. Just get the water hardness right and follow the instructions included on the package. Easy Peasy.
The filters should be cleaned after every use. Defoamer is a must too. Other than that I only check the levels about once a week. No issues really. No other chemicals really needed except for shock now and then.I don’t stress about it. If the water is clear and no one gets a rash. My levels have always been in the correct range.
Frog Ease is a little expensive,but worth the no hassle.
You can also run the filters through the dishwasher. I had a Hottub for 11 years and besides the no foam the only other chemical I used was Shock it is literally the same as the chlorine once a month to shock then a tablespoon or two about every 2-3 days I would change the water twice a year
Twice a year!?? Man thatll get kinda funky won’t it? I get the filters trap sediment but what about all stuff on the human body that gets in there every time.? Jw
You're so cute! Very thorough review of your maintenance. I just unboxed mine today and in the process of setting it up. I got the SaluSpa from Costco. Thanks much!
GREAT VIDEO!! Thank you, I think I love my Spa again! My main issue is opening it after its been dormant all window.
I have that same hot tub. For the price, I love it! I got mine used offline for $50. It works great!
$50 bucks? Wow. Score.
THANK YOU !!! I’m going to set mine up as soon as the contractors finish up some work. Can’t wait !!
2 things:
-When filling a hot tub for the first time, Check the Ph!! Don't assume that the Ph is normal straight from the tap! In my area the Ph is 8 which is too high . A high or low Ph will render your bromine or chlorine ineffective. I learned this the hard way!
-You can vacuum a hot tub if you have a old, short length of garden hose by siphoning some water out and then sucking the debris.
thanks for the tips I've been thinking about getting a portable hottub to put o the deck beside our RV, since I've watched you and others enjoying it at the end of a day
THANK YOU!! Yes, there isn't a video like this out there. I feel like trying to figure all this out requires a chemistry degree. I could really use a first time setup chemical video. What did you put in the first day and how did you do it? That would be super helpful.
I would like to add that I've seen it mentioned that to suck up the bottom debris one can also use a fish tank syphon.
I just cut a long section of water hose, learned how to create a good suction, took forever to learn how, now first try I got that baby sucking the sand out, I’m kinda ocd prone and love doing this knowing I created, this out of nothing and what a handy tool too! Lol
We will soon be setting up our first ever hot tub which is an Intex and looks to be the same size as yours. Thanks for making this video and sharing the information. It's most helpful as we learn how to maintain it.
How did it go?
well you just simplified my life and gained a sub
My wife and I had the same one and loved it. We used it for about five years. We only switched to a traditional hot tub because we like to go in the tub year round and it gets pretty cold here in winter
Just what I wanted to hear! I have a 2 person 150gallon it’s permanent. I’ve searched and searched. All the chemical manufacturers give instructions for thousands of gallons. Even getting out the calculator- it seems off. TFS. Jan
Your Awesome! Best video I have seen so far!
Alkalinity keeps pH stable. You should be checking that along with your Bromine and pH. Other than that your water looks great.
Thank you. Its true. There is no information out there I do not understand why the manufacturers do not give great instructions and they don't give that information
I really miss my hot tub! I'm so tempted to get one of the portables... Thanks for the info
I have saluspa Hawaii I just changed water today haven't changed since first week of March I use all the exact same things as u I appreciate this video I found the little vacuum helpful I didn't know they made those also mines in my basement keeps it from getting so cold so quick
Man seems like u luv your portable hot tub. U must post a video of u scrubbing the floor of ur hot tub 😂. Luv ur video!
Awesome timing on this video. We are getting ours delivered today. On our kiddie pool years ago we used a hanger with pantyhose stretched on it to skim the pool 😂 Thanks for all the great tips.
Wow, nice to know about your Amazon affiliate. We tried it for a short time, I don't think we will try it again. More hassle than it is worth.
You were fantastic in a easily understood way, certainly helped me in finding the chemicals needed and will look no further and go with your advice. Thanks for sharing your knowledge through experience.
YES! I just bought one and this is some information I have been trying to find! Thank you, now I know what to buy to get it up and running.
Hope you enjoy it!
Be careful with those test strips Eric. I'm a tropical fish keeper and I can assure you they are notoriously inaccurate!!! Be careful you don't hurt yourself by adding excessive chemicals needlessly!!!
Is it that brand specifically or just test strips in general?
@@daylen577 Test strips in general really. Far better getting the chemical test kits. They are far more accurate!!!
What about the powder crystals that collect at the bottom when you shock it?
Hello Eric...thanks for the info...i just purchased one of these as part of my recovery for some upcoming surgery i am having...im thinking about running some supplemental heat to it from a heat exchanger on my woodstove...we will see how it works...i have seen you out on the road in Washington and Utah...safe travels...
Don’t let the haters get to you Eric we love all the videos you put out and we love how many Different things you do on your channel. Been looking at these hot tubs for a while back when you first got it. Thank you for the information.... p.s. keep us up to date with your BEE BATTLES... I can’t believe they went back into the same holes!!
Eric! I used a non-maintained hot tub years ago and it took me a WEEK to get the stink off! EWWWWW! I agree, I don't like chlorine either. Yuck!
greatest video on UA-cam now of care and upkeep of the blow up hot tubs awesome video buddy
I appreicate this video so very much.Have always wanted one but most do have solid walls and are expensive.Then found your vids about inflates ones.This is very informative and important.Thanks Eric.
You are amazing… I just bought one ..different brand but you taught me so much. Thank you so much !!!
Glad I could help!
Nomad Internet is over priced, but then again, yours is free
Mine is free? Oh. Cool. And if you've found a more dependable solution, let me know.
@@nomadicfanatic settle down Beavis. lol. Yeah I use Spectrum Internet and it's good but that is for people living at home and not on the road. I commend you on your decision to go with Dish Outdoor. Hope your getting that for free as well also. Haha. The internet is an entirely different thing though. Don't think there will ever be an easy solution to over air always excellent signals, connections and such always being on the move.
I am so thankful for this video! Thank you for telling me HOW to clean the water 🙂
Good info if I should ever get a hot tub…….thanks for keeping it real!!!
I enjoy your educational videos. You're so thorough. I'm getting hooked on reading the viewer comments and your responses. Almost as entertaining as a video.
Hahaha. I try.
I delude any chemicals in a clean bucket of water especially the shock before I add it it takes better and will prolong the life of the vinyl on the bottom of the tub
Listen brother, I noticed if I use the rv I line water filter to fill my intext hottub, it helps tremendously, iv even put two water filters together to put pure water into the hottub, wow what a difference, I highly recommend
Thanks so much, I've struggled with maintenance on ours - have had several. This is very informative.
Interesting to see the details of having a portable hot tub.
You are absolutely right, there is not a video like thisnout there. Thanks for this. Havent bought one yet, but thats because Im afriad to due to maintenance. This helped alot!
Hey, Eric, when are you going to beautiful campsites again? Sure would love to see that...
I just did in my last video. Very low views on that video also... Didn't see you comment on my last video....
@@nomadicfanatic must have missed that one.
Thank you so much for putting in English what is a very confusing process!
Your video was very informative! I been wanting a blow up hot tub and saw this one when I did a Google Search!! Can’t wait to get it now!
You are awesome, thanks so much answered so many questions I had that no other channel answered
Hi! Nice video! Should I keep the filter on all the time or just when I use/treat the water? Thank you!
Eric, great video. One question I seem to not find am answer to is how often should my filters be on? Only when I use it? Only when it is covered? Always?
Thanks for this video! You’re so right about people gate keeping this information!
I told Shawn I needed to ask you how to care for it. I just got one and put it in my basement.
You're awesome.
That was very informative. I HATE UA-cam's pathetic nonsensical rules!!
Hi
Thank you for the video it’s really helpful!
I have one question only !
How often and how long you run a filter?
Thank
I have a real hot tub and I do almost everything you do. Excellent video Eric. Hit that rode dude 🤪
Thank you for this video!!! You're right, not much in the way of care for these tubs on youtube. Have you found or heard of any hacks to get warmer air to pump through the jet tube? Space heater beside the pump unit? Do they make something you can install? Our tub gets up to 104 but we're around 35-40 outside so the jets end up cooling the water off pretty quick.
How does this compare to salt water maintenance?
Thank you for this! Just got me the Miami Saluspa and there was NO information other than yours here on YT. This is amazing to have. Once again, thanks!
Thank you! I just got one of these and appreciate the advice! :)
This video was so super helpful. I can't find the shock you recommended and I can't seem to figure out what other product is safe for my vinyl tub. Could you please recommend something?
you'll find the 4 in 1 shock on amazon also.
Great video, I just order an inflatable hot tub. I think a propane heater in cold weather would be nice.
Thank you for showing how to take care of my spa tub.. I usually put shock it in it..
Good stuff to know Eric . We just got a 3,000 gallon plus pool here and they take work but it is more time to do work than it is effort . Gonna be a great summer here in Florida ! Take care and pet them kitties for me !
Hire a pool boy! lol.
@@nomadicfanatic LOL The wife would love that ! LOL
This was so incredibly helpful. I didn’t look how long ago this was posted but thank you. For the shock treatment… to make sure it’s “bromine” safe, do I just look for the shock that says “chlorine free” ? I couldn’t find the same one you showed via Walmart or Amazon. Ty
This is very informative!
I was thinking about an inflatable.
This helped me make up my mind about that issue!
Thank you Eric!