therubberduck Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I've been a lurker on this forum for the last couple of months. Between this forum and the hot tub chemistry I think I've learned quit a bit; I've got a Taylor Test Kit on order! I'm pretty new to spa's and I bought my first one, a Hot Spring Spa a couple of months ago. Anyhow, my questions is this. What would you guys recommend for routine maintenance on a spa? Specifically, should I wax the spa tub every couple of months, should I use a system flush every time I refill with water, how should I care for the cabinet, etc? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorhog Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Never heard of waxing the tub... I don't think a system flush is necessary every refill, but I'm new to this game as well. As far as caring for the cabinet and cover, I use 303 Aerospace Protectant. Blocks UV rays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I've been a lurker on this forum for the last couple of months. Between this forum and the hot tub chemistry I think I've learned quit a bit; I've got a Taylor Test Kit on order! I'm pretty new to spa's and I bought my first one, a Hot Spring Spa a couple of months ago. Anyhow, my questions is this. What would you guys recommend for routine maintenance on a spa? Specifically, should I wax the spa tub every couple of months, should I use a system flush every time I refill with water, how should I care for the cabinet, etc? Thanks If your talking about waxing the inside I wouldn't do it. Anything you put on the inside surface has a chance to end up in the filters. Now waxing the outside might not be a bad idea since you have a synthetic cabinet. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmurvin Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I've been a lurker on this forum for the last couple of months. Between this forum and the hot tub chemistry I think I've learned quit a bit; I've got a Taylor Test Kit on order! I'm pretty new to spa's and I bought my first one, a Hot Spring Spa a couple of months ago. Anyhow, my questions is this. What would you guys recommend for routine maintenance on a spa? Specifically, should I wax the spa tub every couple of months, should I use a system flush every time I refill with water, how should I care for the cabinet, etc? Thanks If your talking about waxing the inside I wouldn't do it. Anything you put on the inside surface has a chance to end up in the filters. Now waxing the outside might not be a bad idea since you have a synthetic cabinet. Dave For the 20+ years that I owned my Sundance Cabaret, I waxed it when changing the water (and only did that every year or so). At that time, it was recommended to wax the acrylic using car wax. But, things have changed (e.g. changing the water every 3 mo.). There's nothing in my Marquis owners guide about waxing the shell. Perhaps contacting the mfr would be a good idea on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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