thanks for the idea! I *do* have a drain faucet that's connected to the tub. By connecting up a garden hose to the faucet, I can open it up and
it will drain. Drain time to drain approx 400 gal is 45 min. I use the vacuum to suck out the remaining couple feet of water at the bottom of the
tub that is below the drain (the drain is on the side so it doesn't reach the last couple of feet of water in the deepest part of the center if that makes
any sense).
It's still probably about 60-70 gallons so it does require manually removing that water. In the past, I used to bail it out with a bucket and large
cup which took *forever*. The Shop Vac cut that time down considerably.
-aki
From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of THenne1713@aol.com
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 11:32 PM
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Subject: [DIY] Re: Water Level /Shop Vac?
A simpler method is to run the hot tub on high, and hold the vacuum hose over one of the jets; let the other end of the vacuum hose fall to a lower point (NOT connected to vacuum cleaner), and it will drain.
- If the hose if completely hole free/ leak free, it will start siphon action, and holding the hose end over the jet will no longer be required.
- MUCH, MUCH faster than the vacuum cleaner.
- If the hose has any pin-holes, siphon action will not work. (tho' you may be able to tape/ seal any holes.)
Terry/ Memphis
Aki wrote:<<I have a 16 gal Shop Vac with an auto pump that pumps out the water via a
garden hose as the vac starts to fill up.
I use it to help drain our hot tub and it works great>>
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