If you decide not to run your hot tub through the winter months (except for your Christmas and New Year treat of course!) how might you go about it, what should you consider and how should you prepare and store the filters?

1.    First step is to turn off the mains power supply to the hot tub. There shouldn’t be any power getting to the hot tub at all, it must be completely isolated electrically.  Take note, this is for your safety!                                           

2.    Drain the water from the hot tub as normal, either via the drain point and a hose or use a submersible pump to speed up the process.    (Always refer to the hot tub manufacturer’s owners manual for information regarding your hot tub draining, refilling and maintenance). You really won’t want to miss this opportunity to give the hot tub a thorough washdown and clean to ensure that it is ready to go when you refill it.  Don’t forget to clean under the headrests! 

3.    Remove the filters and clean using a Darlly Cyclone Filter Cleaner with Darlly Filter Cartridge Cleaner and if required, leave to soak in a cleaning solution until thoroughly clean. The filters should then be rinsed and left to dry thoroughly before being stored safely in a dry location in readiness for refitting next time you use the hot tub. Don’t forget to keep two sets of filters to enable swift filter changes to enjoy continuous bathing at filter change time. Check out our How To Clean a hot tub Filtertopic for more information.

4.    When the hot tub and underside of the cover are completely dry, refit the cover ensuring that it prevents any water ingress into the tub. Any moisture remaining inside may allow mould or algae to form whilst it is closed up. A few extra minutes work now ensuring that it is completely dry will save much cleaning time prior to refilling the hot tub next time you wish to enjoy it.  

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Happy Hot Tubbing!