What do you do when your hot tub water is low?

5. If your hot tub isn’t working…

Water levels: Once again, low water levels equals low water flow, so always keep water levels topped up.
Filters: Clogged or dirty filters can cause low water flow, so check them and give them a good chemical cleaning if necessary.

What should the water level be in a hot tub?

Check the water level of a hot tub frequently. Natural evaporation or heavy use of the hot tub can quickly reduce the water level and reduce the effectiveness of the spa’s plumbing system. Adjust the water level as needed so that the water is always about 2 to 3 inches above the bottom of the filter while not in use.

Is it normal for a hot tub to lose water?

All hot tubs lose water due to evaporation and also from splashing and bather use. It’s a normal thing for you to have to top up your hot tub on a regular basis and isn’t anything to worry about if the hot tub is losing an inch or two of water per week on a regular basis.

Does my hot tub have a leak?

Hot tubs do lose an inch or two of water weekly depending on the water temperature and air temperature. However, you can tell your hot tub is leaking when you notice more than a 2-inch drop over 7 days, or if you see water pooling around the base of the hot tub, especially when the jets are on.

Should I leave my hot tub on all the time?

One question we sometimes get asked is should I leave my hot tub on all the time? The answer is yes! Hot tubs are designed to be left on permanently and this is how they work best. Of course, they’ll need to be drained regularly but for the most part, they are left on 24/7.

What will happen if you start the pump and the water level is too low?

If a pump is taking its suction from a tank with low liquid levels, the formation of vortices can draw air into the suction line and hence the pump. Vorticing can be eliminated, by installing a low liquid level sensor to turn off the pump.

Why is my spa water level so low?

A very common issue is the spa water level goes down when the pump goes off. This can be caused by a few things but the mostly likely issue is a check valve issue. A check valve stops the water flowing back through the pipes when a pump goes off and when these fail then the water goes back through the pipes and causes a low water level.

What to do if your spa water is cloudy?

To give your sanitizer a boost, shock the spa water regularly. Be sure to shock the water after a several people have used the spa, or if sanitizer levels have suddenly dropped to very low levels. If a chlorinated spa shock is clouding your water, try using non-chlorine MPS shock instead.

What should the pH level of spa water be?

If the pH of your spa water is not kept at the appropriate level there is a greater risk of damage to the spa equipment. This includes your spa heater element, spa pump seals, as well as other internal surfaces. What should the pH level be in a spa? A pH reading in the range of 7.2 – 7.8 is ideal for your spa or swim spa.

What should the bromine level be in spa water?

Otherwise, spas should always have a level of 2-3 ppm of bromine, or 3-5 ppm if using chlorine. When the sanitizer level drops below 1.0 ppm, foreign particles in the water run rampant, and organic contaminants grow at a faster rate than they are being destroyed. A proper sanitizer level should destroy the particles that induce cloudy water.

What are the signs of low pH in a spa?

Common signs of low pH include skin or eye irritation, corroded metals and stained plaster. The pH level of the water is one of the most important things to maintain to keep your spa healthy. If you do not maintain it, the water can damage your spa and become uncomfortable for people who use it.

What should the alkalinity of spa water be?

If the pH level is low, your alkalinity reading may be slightly under 80. You can test the alkalinity with a spa test strip. Add Spa Up if the alkalinity reading is low.