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Plumbing Related, Support & Maintenance

How to Fill a Hot Tub the Correct Way (and Avoid Air Locks)

Posted on October 27, 2024October 29, 2026 by Buildahottub
Garden hose filling a hot tub through the filter housing with clear water
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Where to put the hose, how to stop air locks in shell and DIY tubs, what water to use, and what to do once it’s full, from first chemicals to heat-up time.

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Posted in Plumbing Related, Support & Maintenance  |  Tagged air lock, filling, hot tub, water
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