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tileman

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How much water?
« on: November 24, 2006, 11:26:33 pm »
Hi everyone.

I've been adding between 1/2 - 3/4" a week to my spa since I got it.  
It's a 336 gallon tub.
Is this normal or is it possible I have a VERY small leak somewhere. I didn't think that much would evaporate, I don't do much splashing, and I seldomly wear a suit, so wear does it go?
I sure hope it's not a leak. :o

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How much water?
« on: November 24, 2006, 11:26:33 pm »

anne

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Re: How much water?
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2006, 11:41:17 pm »
Bet you are in it once to twice a day, it being new.......if so, i would guess that a 1/2 inch over a week could just be lost getting out of the tub.
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« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2006, 11:42:15 pm »
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I don't do much splashing
Chad

But you do *some* splashing? :D

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« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2006, 11:44:58 pm »
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Bet you are in it once to twice a day, it being new.......if so, i would guess that a 1/2 inch over a week could just be lost getting out of the tub.

I've had it for 4 weeks this Sunday and have been soaking 1-2 times a day. OK more like 2 but don't make fun. ::)

How much do you typically have to add and how often?

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« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2006, 11:47:15 pm »
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I don't do much splashing
Chad

But you do *some* splashing? :D


Yeah I've done *some splashing* in there a couple of times but I wasn't alone. :-* 8-)

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Re: How much water?
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2006, 11:52:08 pm »
I think I lose about 1/2 inch every 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. With occasional splashing! So I dont think you have a leak, just a well loved tub.
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Re: How much water?
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2006, 11:46:23 am »
As the weather gets colder, you will have to add more due to evaporation.  I generally have to add five to seven gallons a week during the winter.  When you remove your cover, you just see it disappearing into thin air.

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Re: How much water?
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2006, 11:58:57 am »
Sounds like a lot to me, I only lost about 1" from August to November, two people using it 4-5 times a week.
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« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2006, 12:34:53 pm »
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Sounds like a lot to me, I only lost about 1" from August to November, two people using it 4-5 times a week.

Tell those two people to stop peeing in the tub then  ;D    1" over a couple of months doesn't sound possible to me.  

I add water on a weekly basis because my tub goes down about an 1" per week, but we have a smaller tub (225 gallons) which I'm sure contributes to the level of water loss.
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Re: How much water?
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2006, 02:56:19 pm »
I lose more than that.
but thats do to my 2 little ones

tileman

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Re: How much water?
« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2006, 03:00:55 pm »
Thanks for all the feedback.
I guess there's nothing to worry about, just wanted to make sure. :-[

Chad

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Re: How much water?
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2006, 11:37:11 am »
Hey
just relax thats what it is about

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Re: How much water?
« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2006, 08:25:13 pm »
Water loss is always going to occur. Keeping the bathing suits off helps retain the water. Anne is right about more loss in the winter. I typically add 7-10 gallons in the winter every week but that is with using it everyday sometimes more than once. If you want to really cut down on water loss just don't use it. :( Not really a option for most.

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Re: How much water?
« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2006, 09:16:39 pm »
I dont know, I add water maybe once every 2 to 3 months.  I cant even tell you the last time that I needed to fill the tub.  

Im not saying anything is wrong with your tub, I am just suprised with how many people need to fill their tubs on such a routine basis.

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Re: How much water?
« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2006, 01:54:28 am »
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If you want to really cut down on water loss just don't use it. :(

Sacrilege!!!!!!! :o

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