How to Prepare Your Spa for Winter

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Add Whirlpool Rinse 24 hours before you drain the spa.

   Whirlpool Rinse removes & dissolves accumulated bath and body oils that build up in the plumbing lines, and impair proper jet action.
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   Step 2: Drop in the submersible pump to remove the old water from the spa.

   , Place your cartridge filter in a bucket of water and Filter Clean solution, which will degrease your filter. , A considerable amount of water will remain in the plumbing lines and ideally you would like to remove this also before refilling the spa.
   
   Most wet/dry vacuums have a "blow" setting and you can place the hose over various jets and force water out of the lines. ,,, To avoid an air lock try to run the water into the front of the pump directly through the skimmer.
   
   Ideally the filter basket will be directly above the pump location and this would be the ideal place to fill the spa ,,, Again ensure that all lines in the tub are completely empty which involves the shop vacuum as well as opening the unions connecting to the pump and the heater to facilitate full draining. ,,,
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   Step 3: While the submersible pump is removing the water

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   Step 4: reach into your skimmer and remove your filter.

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   Step 5: Once your water has been drained

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   Step 6: remove the rest of the water with your Shop-Vac (Wet&dry vacuum).

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   Step 7: Wipe down the spa with Spa Polish to give a protective coat to your acrylic.

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   Step 8: Finish cleaning your spa filter with a cartridge cleaner to make sure you remove all debris.

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   Step 9: Return your filter into your skimmer and start to fill your spa.

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    Step 10: Turn on your spa and enjoy!

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    Step 12: If you are closing the spa for the winter open all plugs and unions to ensure your spa is drained.

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    Step 13: Turn off all power to your spa.

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    Step 14: Cover your spa with your hard top cover or plywood

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    Step 15: and then cover with a protective tarp like our 38" Winter Cover Cap to protect your spa for the winter.

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    Step 16: Hot Tub Winter Cover Caps are a great way to protect your hot tub and hot tub cover from damage.

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