So you are thinking of buying a hot tub but you are just scared of the responsibility. Well, what can I tell you? A hot tub has several responsibilities tied up to it but it is undoubtedly a great investment for you. You know how everything has two sides to it right? Everything has a yin and yang to them. I know what you are thinking, you are new to this and you are just not sure if you are going to be able to handle it. Here is a crash course on hot tubs. It’ a sneak peek inside a hot tub owner’s world. Can you handle it or not? Let’s see.

A HOT TUB WIRING REQUIREMENTS

Most hot tubs usually run on a 240 volt and 50 amp circuits. Some of them run 120 V. It is a must for you to make sure what your hot tub runs on. This is the first thing to identify to get your hot tub working. Wiring mishaps and incompatibilities are troublesome and not to mention, quite expensive to alter so it is a must to be sure about your tub’s wiring requirements.

The wiring has to be positioned on its own dedicated circuit, whether it will be placed inside or outside your home. It has to have its own breaker for your safety and you must not share it with other appliances in the house.

Wanting to do this yourself is exceedingly ambitious. It is recommended to hire a licensed electrician to execute the job. This way, you will make certain that you are safe because all the wiring requirements have been done adequately. This is also much faster.

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Some hot tub companies offer free or charged installation. Be sure to check out for companies like that. It’s better to have them install and completely wire their product instead of you going elsewhere. And please, be in the know with whatever they are doing. Ask lots of questions and if you can put it down in notes. This is handy if you will get it repaired. You can say “I think there’s some wrong with the (a scrupulous part).” See? You’ll know its name and function. Look at you getting so knowledgeable!

MAINTENANCE

Maintaining a hot tub is not that hard. But it really depends on how you will maintain it. For example, let us say that you have skipped its daily or weekly maintenance, it is expected that your hot tub will turn out to be dirty. Being prompt is key for successful hot tub maintenance.

Maintenance includes the following practices:

1. Daily fishing out of materials that might have been suspended on the tub’s floor or floating on the water. These materials may be hair, little pieces of jewelry and etc.

2. Cleaning also includes removing scum rings, scrubbing and sanitizing the hot tub’s wall and flooring and monthly draining of water.

3. You have to check the water’s chemical status everyday. This is done with the help of water test strips.

4. Balancing the chemicals. You have to choose between chlorine to chlorine for your tub’s sanitation system. You have to always, always balance the chemicals off for your water to be safe to use.

5. Winterizing your hot tub is a must especially if you live in states or countries where the climate gets crazy cold. Each hot tub has different winterizing requirements and specifications. B e sure to ask about this when you get a hot tub.

So are you up for the hot tub challenge?

Author Bio: I write for Pool Prodigy about aqua rite chlorine generator and pool salt chlorinator as well as other pool supplies.

Category: Home Management
Keywords: hot tub,chemicals,sanitation system