[jabacon6669]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I was concerned about seals and impellers drying out so I left mine filled with the daily filter cycle still active. With the cover closed and no people getting into the tub, the chlorine level dropped but the rest of the levels were pretty stable. A little chlorine when I returned and it was good to go.

I would leave it filled. It would prevent drying out of seals, etc. Many spas today are salt, as are pools. With salt, I would think you wouldn't have to add any extra, especially if no one was using it for 4-6 months. You would shout the heater off, and just run it on its daily maintenance cycle.

[ohioshooter]

Seals and impellers drying out, hmm. They aren’t made of leather anymore. I hope you can decide, you have enough recommendations.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by ohioshooter

Seals and impellers drying out, hmm. They aren’t made of leather anymore. I hope you can decide, you have enough recommendations.

Made of rubber. Dry rubber gets brittle. Impellers that are bent in one position for six months get stiff. Been there, done that, don't need another T-shirt.

[Boilerman]

We were told not to drain as insects or spiders can get into the tubing. We leave ours filled, turn down the temperature and it’s fine after 3 months.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Villager24

Coastal Del Mar, Bella Vita, Blondies, new fitness center. Seems like a lot of investment to me. Looking forward to more.

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[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Sounds expensive to maintain a hot tub.

Actually, I find them on the low side of the charges for this work.