Hot Tub error code? Flow error? Pump not working correctly?

Hot tub error code showing? Flow error? Poor flow rate or pump not working correctly? Hot tub jets weak? What can we do about this?

The only easy thing you can do realistically is to check the filters.

In today’s busy world, it is easy to forget routine hot tub filter maintenance.

Any, or all, of the symptoms above can point in the direction of the filters or the pumps requiring attention. The pumps are a little beyond the scope of regular home hot tub maintenance, so we’ll concentrate on checking the filters.

Checking the filters – Safety first!

Don’t forget, safety first! Remember to turn off the pumps and jets before you start.

If your hot tub has a skimmer basket above the filter housing, this is the first place to check for debris and blockage. Removing the basket if fitted, should reveal the filter(s) in the housing. 

Remove the filters and check for dirt and contamination. Sometimes, the filters can appear reasonably clean on the outside can but have quite a considerable build up of dirt hidden within the pleats. Gently part the pleats to inspect deep within as dirty filters can reduce the water flow considerably.

Hot tub jets weak? It may not be the pumps, it may just be something as simple as dirty and/or blocked filters.

Any dirt present should be removed with a deep clean cycle. Have a quick read of our How to clean a dirty hot tub filter Filter Care topic for help how to clean your filters. 

Another recommended topic to read is Why You Should Let Hot Tub Filters Dry After Cleaning.  

Anything else I should read?

The ‘Little and often’ approach to hot tub care and maintenance can make a huge difference to the water quality, and as a result, your bathing experience.

Spend a few minutes browsing our FilterCare topics page to help you along.

Further help with hot tubs and filters

We have additional interesting information, and many other relevant topics to help you with hot tub and filter care which you may find interesting. Follow the link to our Darlly Filter Care Topics page. Take a quick look, there may just be something that can help improve your hot tub experience.

We regularly add new topics to our Filter Care pages. Remember to drop by to read more articles about how to care for your hot tub filters.

To explore the extensive range of quality Darlly Hot Tub Filters, including the award-winning Sanistream range of in-line sanitiser dosing filters, check out the Darlly website. What is Sanistream?

If you have any questions or suggestions for topics that you would like us to cover on our Filter Care Topics page, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

We will do what we can to help.

Happy Hot Tubbing!

The Darlly Team