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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: modman on December 16, 2005, 02:18:55 pm

Title: Leaving J385 home alone
Post by: modman on December 16, 2005, 02:18:55 pm

Hi everyone,

I've been lurking on this board for a couple of months now and after reading all the fine advice and tips here finally bought and installed a new J385.  So far everything is great and the family loves it.

Now for my question.  We'll be away for about 10 days at X-mas without anyone to pour the needed chemicals into the tub.  Anyone have some advice as to what I should do?  My initial plan is to make sure the pH is good, add a bunch of shock and hope for the best.  Any other ideas?

Thanks

Title: Re: Leaving J385 home alone
Post by: drewstar on December 16, 2005, 02:22:14 pm

IF the tub is clean and sanitized before you leave, and no one uses it, and it filters (either on a circ pump or a timer) you should be fine.

Might want to clean the filters too.  

Title: Does your spa know that you're out?
Post by: Chas on December 16, 2005, 02:46:18 pm

I agree with the Drew.

If you use Dichlor, put in a shock before you go, and check it when you return.

For folks who are going to be away longer than ten days, lowering the water temp can help a lot: chlorine will stay is water that is 80 degrees much longer than it will stay in 102 degree water.