How to Flush & Fill a Hot Tub... Complete Deep Clean & Spa Purge Guide... Arizona Hot Tub Factory - Video

How to Flush & Fill a Hot Tub | Complete Deep Clean & Spa Purge

Have a hot tub that smells bad, has cloudy water, foamy water, or just hasn’t been cleaned in years? In this video, I’ll show you exactly how I perform a professional Hot Tub Deep Clean, also known as a Flush & Fill or Spa Purge.

One thing I’ve learned after servicing hundreds of hot tubs is that most homeowners have never performed a true spa purge. Many have drained and refilled their hot tub several times over the years, but very few have actually cleaned the plumbing where biofilm hides.

The purpose of a purge is to remove biofilm—the hidden slime made up of oils, bacteria, body contaminants, and other buildup that collects inside your hot tub’s plumbing over time. Simply draining and refilling your spa won’t remove it. That’s why I always recommend purging the plumbing before replacing the water.

For this process, I use Oh Yuk Hot Tub Cleaner.

The manufacturer recommends using 8 ounces per treatment, and that’s exactly what the instructions on the bottle say. After servicing hundreds of hot tubs, I’ve found that the right amount depends on the size of the spa and how dirty the plumbing is.

Here’s what typically works for me:

* 150–250 gallon (2-person hot tub): About 6 ounces
* Standard 7’ × 7’ hot tub: About 8 ounces
* Large 8’ × 8’ hot tub: About 10–12 ounces

I also adjust the dosage based on:

* How bad the water smells
* The amount of visible or suspected biofilm
* The condition of the filters
* How long it’s been since the hot tub was last purged
* The overall condition of the water

Every hot tub is different, so I use my experience to determine the amount needed rather than using the exact same amount every time.

Before adding any purge chemical, make sure your hot tub has good water flow. Verify that all pumps, jets, and motors are operating correctly because the cleaner needs to circulate through every pipe and jet in the system.

Once the Oh Yuk has been added, I recommend running the hot tub for at least one filtration cycle (about 20 minutes). Depending on how dirty the spa is, I’ll often let it run for 40 to 60 minutes.

While the purge is working, I use that time to inspect the entire hot tub for other issues, including:

* Pump leaks
* Motor condition
* Heater leaks
* Plumbing leaks
* Cabinet leaks
* Equipment operation

After the cleaning cycle is complete:

* Turn off power at the breaker.
* Drain the hot tub completely.
* Make any necessary repairs while the spa is empty.
* Use a shop vacuum to remove water from every jet, plumbing line, and the filter housing.
* Refill the hot tub with fresh water.
* Balance the water chemistry.
* Install clean filters.
* Verify that everything is operating correctly before returning the spa to service.

This is the same process we use every day at Arizona Hot Tub Factory. It helps remove hidden biofilm, improves water quality, eliminates odors, and gives your fresh water a clean plumbing system to start with.

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Thanks for watching!

My name is Scott with Arizona Hot Tub Factory, and they call me SpaMan.

Remember… it’s just a tub in the backyard that blows bubbles and heats up. Don’t go crazy, everybody!

We’ll see you in the next video.

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Never go more than three months without changing the water because the total dissolved solids will increase and impede the performance of your sanitizer. Always keep the water circulating to ensure proper filtration and prevent stagnant water that will lead to high bacteria levels. It is very important to maintain proper chlorine or bromine residual to prevent water related illness.

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