kwads Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 A spa was left on the property we bought (even though we said we didn't want it). Trying to drain it and have it removed. It's a Coleman 300 or 400 series from 2005. When I screw the garden hose on the external drain and try to turn the drain counterclockwise, the drain "fights" the turn. If I let go, the drain literally spins itself backwards (clockwise). I can't seem to turn it far enough counterclockwise to get it to allow being pulled out to open the drain. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchett Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 Dunno, I wouldn't mess with that drain - especially if you only need to drain it once to get rid of the tub. Put a sump pump in there. Or use a long hose to make a siphon using gravity to pump it out. This video is for pools, but same concept can be used for a hot tub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3QhnDQjI08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranbiz Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 What @ratchett said. Pump or siphon it out, use a shop vac to get the last bits in the tub. List it up on FB Marketplace or Craigslist for a minimal cost or free and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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