Everything you need to know about your hot tub in the winter
At hottub.be we regularly get questions about what to do with the hot tub when it freezes or stays cold for a long time. That's why we've listed the most common questions and their answers below.
How long can one leave the water in the hot tub in winter?
No water should be left unattended/unheated in the tub during freezing temperatures, as the heater and pipes can freeze very easily. In severe frosts, water will remain in the stove and pipes for several hours after bathing without freezing when the lid is on the hot tub. We recommend draining the tub after bathing in freezing weather, as soon as the fire and coals in the stove are extinguished.
The hot tub is frozen - what should I do?
If the drain hose/faucet is frozen, the tub can be emptied by removing the stove from its position, and then the water can drain out through the stove's lower grommet. If the stove is frozen, an attempt can be made to defrost it with, for example, a hot air blower. If that does not help, the stove can be removed and taken to a heated room to thaw. Under no circumstances light the stove if you suspect it is frozen.
How do I keep the stove unused properly, say in winter?
It is recommended to wash, rinse and dry the hot tub thoroughly and check that no water remains in the tub/drain line after rinsing. It is best to leave the drain valves of the hot tub open during the winter; for models with a rubber plug, the rubber plug is removed completely, and if the hot tub contains a ball valve, it is best to leave it half open. This will allow any water that gets into the tub to drain away and prevent the valves from freezing. It is also best to remove the filter before winter, drain it well or store it in a heated room. Cover the tub.
The stove and piping drain sufficiently through the hot tub drain valve when the hot tub is installed as directed. If a set of extension pipes is installed between the tub and the heater, check that the heater drains properly.
Can the hot tub be used in the winter?
You can use the hot tub normally in winter as long as you make sure the water is heated and removed after use. Also remember that spilled water can lead to slip hazards.
Can the filter be used in winter?
It is recommended that the filter be stored indoors in freezing weather to prevent freezing.
The stove is damp inside. Is it broken?
The temperature difference between the cold water and the moist, warm air causes condensation to precipitate in the ash chamber, so the stove is probably not leaking, even if the fire bed is a bit damp. Quite a bit of water may form after lighting, but if the water level in the tub does not drop, there is no leakage.
What is a magnesium Anode in a Kirami stove and what is the advantage.
The Kirami magnesium anode gives a the wood-fired hot tub heater, protection from corrosion, which can cause chlorine, salt and improper water maintenance. The anode should be checked regularly and replaced if necessary.
