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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Richs100 on April 27, 2008, 08:47:38 pm

Title: Siphons are great for emptying a tub!
Post by: Richs100 on April 27, 2008, 08:47:38 pm

Just did a water change and decided to try using a siphon hose in addition to the tub drain.  Wow, was I surprised at how fast it emptied the tub!  The only hose I had handy was from my wet/dry vac, so it was a pretty big diameter.  I used the pump to start the siphon by putting the hose up to one of the larger jets and it really took off.  I'm definately going to use this method from here on out.       Now, if I could only think of a way to use the same idea to re-fill the tub!

Title: Re: Siphons are great for emptying a tub!
Post by: Bonibelle on April 27, 2008, 09:05:50 pm

Rich, I use my pool vac hose..my tub is empty in a flash! I don't even know where the drain is on my tub  :o

Title: Re: Siphons are great for emptying a tub!
Post by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. on April 27, 2008, 11:54:53 pm

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Now, if I could only think of a way to use the same idea to re-fill the tub!

Fire hydrant.

Title: Re: Siphons are great for emptying a tub!
Post by: Richs100 on April 28, 2008, 12:15:09 pm

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Fire hydrant.

That's a good idea.  How do I hook up a Fire Hydrant to my well?   :)