Dumped mine about a month ago and just put the hose in a few minutes ago. On my way to the spa store for chems. WIfe thinks its too damn cold to use it in the dead of winter. I sort of neglected the maintenence and just let it run on its own. I was surprised the water looked as good as it did after the neglect, just sort of had a bronzy tint to it but still clear if that makes sense. Anyway, I drained it, soaking the filters and getting ready to fire it back up at alst.
