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velocity23

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Top Off?
« on: October 29, 2005, 07:39:13 am »
How often do you guys have to top off your tub? it seems to sneak up on me...the level looks fine then the next time I look its about 1 1/2 inches low. I know it doesn't happen over night. Is this normal. I've been under the tub and there does not seem to be any leaks. I have a 2005 SD Optima temp @ 102 and it is outside.
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« on: October 29, 2005, 07:39:13 am »

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Re: Top Off?
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2005, 07:49:21 am »
I usually have to add a couple of inches every 2 to 3 weeks.  I lose a lot due to 'splashing' as I've got two kids that like to treat it as a pool.   :)
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Re: Top Off?
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2005, 08:27:16 am »
During winter, I add weekly.  Summer, every three to four weeks.

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« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2005, 10:01:09 am »
2005 SD Optima temp @ 96-99 degrees, inside. I add about 1- 1 1/2 " every other week, part of the routine. Not sure about winter yet, as this is our first with the tub.

Now I have to drag out a hose, connect it to the outside facet, purge out old water, then drag it into the room from the outside door. Adds quite a bit of time to my weekly maintenance. This is going to suck come February!

Someday when I add a water tap located right in the spa room; I'll probably top it off every week.

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Re: Top Off?
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2005, 10:14:32 am »
Thanks guys, I appreciate the input. Glad to see its not just me. I figured the water just evaporated but you know I am a little OCD.

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Re: Top Off?
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2005, 11:06:29 am »
Just to rule out a problem I had, run all your pumps and open the front skirt and look for leaks.  When I had pump 1 replaced, the tech didn't tighten things down enough. The fixture only leaked when pump #1 was run on high. I could see the water puddling inside the tub when that happened.
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« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2005, 02:14:43 pm »
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Now I have to drag out a hose, connect it to the outside facet, purge out old water, then drag it into the room from the outside door. Adds quite a bit of time to my weekly maintenance. This is going to suck come February!


I top off using a five gallon bucket filled from my kitchen sink during the winter.  It is one of the reasons I fill every week.  I don't have to add too much at once.

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« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2005, 09:57:54 pm »
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I top off using a five gallon bucket filled from my kitchen sink during the winter.  It is one of the reasons I fill every week.  I don't have to add too much at once.


Thanks, that'a an excellant idea. I have one of those restaurant style deep sinks in my garage, I'll give it a try.

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