Preparing my Hot Tub for the Winter

I have a Sundance Optima (about 500 gallons) Hot Tub which I won't use
during the Winter. Last year I kept the water in the tub and when
Spring came the water was scummy & discolored and the spa needed a good
cleaning.

I was thinking of emptying it this year and was wondering if there are
special instructions on how to prepare the spa for Winter. Or should I
simply leave the water in the spa but be sure to manage the chemical
levels over the Winter?. I live in Central, New Jersey.

Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Sy

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[WORSS]

Just wondering....why don't you use it in the winter? I have a Sundance
also and live in upstate NY. I use my hot tub more in the winter than in
the summer. I set the tub at 102 degrees and it is wonderful on those cold
evenings. I don't go in when it gets near zero, but otherwise really enjoy
it. You should try it!

Bill
<sytech@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> I have a Sundance Optima (about 500 gallons) Hot Tub which I won't use
> during the Winter. Last year I kept the water in the tub and when
> Spring came the water was scummy & discolored and the spa needed a good
> cleaning.
>
> I was thinking of emptying it this year and was wondering if there are
> special instructions on how to prepare the spa for Winter. Or should I
> simply leave the water in the spa but be sure to manage the chemical
> levels over the Winter?. I live in Central, New Jersey.
>
> Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sy
>
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> Please post and reply to sytech@yahoo.com

In article <LHu6b.40278$yG2.34734@twister.nyroc.rr.com>, WORSS
<wrector@nycap.rr.com> wrote:

I hate the cold and even though my door entrance is only about 15 feet
away I can't bear the idea of being out there in the middle of Winter.

What does it do for you?

Sy







> Just wondering....why don't you use it in the winter? I have a Sundance
> also and live in upstate NY. I use my hot tub more in the winter than in
> the summer. I set the tub at 102 degrees and it is wonderful on those cold
> evenings. I don't go in when it gets near zero, but otherwise really enjoy
> it. You should try it!
>
> Bill
> <sytech@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:060920031921375164%sytech@yahoo.com...
> >
> > I have a Sundance Optima (about 500 gallons) Hot Tub which I won't use
> > during the Winter. Last year I kept the water in the tub and when
> > Spring came the water was scummy & discolored and the spa needed a good
> > cleaning.
> >
> > I was thinking of emptying it this year and was wondering if there are
> > special instructions on how to prepare the spa for Winter. Or should I
> > simply leave the water in the spa but be sure to manage the chemical
> > levels over the Winter?. I live in Central, New Jersey.
> >
> > Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sy
> >
> > --
> > Please post and reply to sytech@yahoo.com
>
>

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[Phisherman]

On Sun, 07 Sep 2003 11:18:33 GMT, <sytech@yahoo.com> wrote:

>In article <LHu6b.40278$yG2.34734@twister.nyroc.rr.com>, WORSS
><wrector@nycap.rr.com> wrote:
>
>I hate the cold and even though my door entrance is only about 15 feet
>away I can't bear the idea of being out there in the middle of Winter.
>
>What does it do for you?
>
>Sy
>

Revitialization. Have you heard of the Polar Bear Club? Jumping into
ice water in the middle of winter does sound a bit odd, but these
people are in excellent health. Anyway, I'd follow the manufacturer's
recommendations on winter storage. A small amount of chemicals should
last a lot longer in cold water than with warmer summertime water.
Give the pump/motor a checkup and replace damaged or worn hoses. I
would not want a pump to freeze.