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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: velocity23 on August 16, 2005, 07:02:01 pm

Title: It's Finally Here!
Post by: velocity23 on August 16, 2005, 07:02:01 pm

Alright guys and girls my Optima got here today ;D. I hooked up the electric....filled it with water and turned it on (the deck I built is still standing :)). It was already at 84 degrees before I turned on the heater. Its been an hour and a half and its up to 90 degrees. I added the necessary chemicals and I am just waiting. How long do I have to wait before I can get in? Everything seems to be working so I am very happy. Thanks to everyone for this great resource...I am sure I'll be asking some dumb water maintenance questions. This is my first tub so I am still learning. Can I get in yet?

Howie

Title: Re: It's Finally Here!
Post by: Spatech_tuo on August 16, 2005, 07:20:21 pm

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I am sure I'll be asking some dumb water maintenance questions.

This is my first tub so I am still learning.

Can I get in yet?

1) The dumbest questions are the ones not asked.

2) We're all still learning.

3) Let it get to temp and hop in.

Congrats.

Title: Re: It's Finally Here!
Post by: drewstar on August 17, 2005, 09:14:07 am

re: Can I get in yet?

No! No! No!

Getting into a hot tub is absolutely the worst thing you can do. It messes up the water chemistry, your electric bills shoot sky high....water gets everywhere.  What are you thinking? ;)

Seriously, As longs as the your chems arent totally screwed you should be able to jump in. Take a test  strip and ensure your Chlorine and PH and Alk are all in the zone.  

Title: Re: It's Finally Here!
Post by: cappykat on August 17, 2005, 11:50:31 am

Congrats...enjoy!!

Title: Re: It's Finally Here!
Post by: velocity23 on August 17, 2005, 01:26:33 pm

Got in last night at 10:30....the water was 101, chemicals were good and it felt great. Like everyone else has probably said "Why did I wait so long to get one" . Wow.... tonight will be even better. Couple a cold ones, me, the stars and maybe I'll let the wife in  :o

Thanks

Title: Re: It's Finally Here!
Post by: Backpains on August 18, 2005, 10:57:52 am

Velocity..
Congrats on your new tub darlin...may your bubbles be many....your water be clean and clear....and your water always be warm!

Title: Re: It's Finally Here!
Post by: vlady on August 18, 2005, 12:55:47 pm

Congratulations velocity!  I know you will enjoy the tub.

Title: Re: It's Finally Here!
Post by: Lori on August 20, 2005, 09:52:20 am

Official blessings of always having hot, clean bubbly water!!

Enjoy that Optima.  It seems everyone else does!!!

Congratulations!