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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: windsurfdog on November 25, 2004, 04:46:04 pm

Title: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: windsurfdog on November 25, 2004, 04:46:04 pm
Wow.....brand new water today for Thanksgiving.....now that's something for which I am thankful as well.  Man, there's nothing like it.......and Chas is absolutely correct......the best chem you can put in your tub is new water.......aaaaahhhhh.........:)
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: Lori on November 25, 2004, 08:08:15 pm
Isn't it strange that you seem to forget how nice the fresh new water is?

I thought that on every water change.  I am going to remember what that feels like, but there is no substitute for fresh water!!!
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: newtotubbing on November 26, 2004, 08:41:19 pm
I am getting ready to do my first water change this weekend as well.  I hope the waxing doesn't take too long :-/   Do you have to rinse the was dust out of the spa and drain that water?  

First time so I'm really not sure what to expect.

Jonathan
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: windsurfdog on November 27, 2004, 07:13:02 am
Jonathan,

As beautiful as your tub is and as fastidious as I guess you are about your water chemistry, I doubt waxing is necessary.  I drain, wipe down the waterline with one of the Tub Rub pads I got from Doc's site, rinse a little, change out the filters, apply 303 to the headrests, suck out puddled water with the shopvac, refill and voila.....heater is cranking and soon I'm soaking.  I just haven't seen the need to wax or do anything to the surface of the tub besides a little wipedown above the water line.

Good luck and let us know how it goes...... 8)
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: Chas on November 27, 2004, 11:12:53 am
i also woudn't bother waxing, unless you are having a particular problem with a heavy waterline - and then I would just wax that portion of the tub.
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: stuart on November 27, 2004, 08:15:56 pm
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i also woudn't bother waxing, unless you are having a particular problem with a heavy waterline - and then I would just wax that portion of the tub.

Or if you have excess hair growth.....
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: johnnythunders on November 27, 2004, 11:18:18 pm
Had a Extra set of Filters and going to use them,,,Winter can be cold and don't want nothing to go wrong till after march.Thats why i had a extra set and cleaned the old ones for sometime next year....Jt
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: windsurfdog on November 28, 2004, 07:35:17 am
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Or if you have excess hair growth.....

(insert drumroll, cymbal crash here)
brrrrrrum bum tshhhhhh

bubba stu, you are on your game........ :D
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: Chas on November 28, 2004, 10:29:20 am
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Or if you have excess hair growth.....

Perhaps I should have said, "polish."

And that's not a nationality Stuart....
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: Hammerhead on November 29, 2004, 12:57:36 pm
Made our first water change Saturday after Thanksgiving.  It is amazing how we forget what the water is supposed to be like.  My wife has been telling friends that with the jets on, you can't see anything while we are in the nude, so just come on back.  Ooops!  Can't say that now.  Now she has to tell them not to come into the backyard unannounced.   ;)
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: wmccall on November 29, 2004, 02:35:55 pm
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Made our first water change Saturday after Thanksgiving.  It is amazing how we forget what the water is supposed to be like.  My wife has been telling friends that with the jets on, you can't see anything while we are in the nude, so just come on back.  Ooops!  Can't say that now.  Now she has to tell them not to come into the backyard unannounced.   ;)



Great observation. This is a good clue to when water needs to be changed and people who are doing a good job of maintaining their water won't notice other things like smell and cloudy water.
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: newtotubbing on November 29, 2004, 02:59:21 pm
Well it poured like mad on Sunday, the day I was supposed to do my water change.  So I am hoping that I can do it next Saturday.  It is unseasonally warm now and I am hoping that I can get to it before it starts really getting cold out.


Jonathan

Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: windsurfdog on November 29, 2004, 03:09:37 pm
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Well it poured like mad on Sunday, the day I was supposed to do my water change.  So I am hoping that I can do it next Saturday.  It is unseasonally warm now and I am hoping that I can get to it before it starts really getting cold out.


Jonathan


Great, man, you'll love it.  Did we convince you to forego the wax job?
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: Chas on November 29, 2004, 03:09:52 pm
Wimp.
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: windsurfdog on November 29, 2004, 03:16:00 pm
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Wimp.

LOL, Chassie........and to think he could've saved on his water bill, too!  :D
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: newtotubbing on November 30, 2004, 01:28:05 pm
I know I'm a wimp, but I had to work inside the house, getting ready for big party I am having in 2 weeks :D

You guy did convinced me to not wax the entire spa. ;)  I think I will just wax the water line and above while it is draining down.  I would've done it in the rain, but this downpour was too much, windy, cold, rain, blowing, you know, northeast weather!

I forgot, Chas wouldn't know what that feels like.

Don't forget the sunblock this weekend Chas! 8)

Jonathan

Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: windsurfdog on November 30, 2004, 06:03:28 pm
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I know I'm a wimp, but I had to work inside the house, getting ready for big party I am having in 2 weeks :D

So, let us guess.........our invitations are in the mail? ;D
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: newtotubbing on December 01, 2004, 01:06:37 pm
You didn't get your yet? :o
Title: Re: Water change for Thanksgiving
Post by: stuart on December 01, 2004, 02:43:57 pm
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Perhaps I should have said, "polish."

And that's not a nationality Stuart....

Good sandwich though...