Ask 'Dr. Spa' Q & A Message Board

Thanks. Luckily, the climate is not an issue for me since in Florida the weather is not really an issue and draining can be done any time of the year. I tend to agree with you that if the water looks and feels good there should not be a need to go through the hassle and expense related with draining until that consition changes. I was just wondering if not draining every four months and stretching it until the water calls for it has any hidden detriments that might hurt the equipment or surface?

So for the experts out there... should water be drained and should the mineral purifier be changed on a four month cycle even if the water looks and great and tests fine?

: Each situation has the potential to be different with so many factors
: (frequency of use, contaminants added, amount of chems required, tub
: filtering capability, source water, etc) that recommendations based
: on an "average" situation may not apply to you. If the
: water seems OK to you, it probably is. My water regularly goes 4-6
: months. When it starts to show signs of excessive TDS (cloudy when
: pumps are on and slow to clear after, requires more chems to keep
: clean) I change it. When you do finally change it, take mental notes
: on how the water looks/feels before and after. Eventually, you'll be
: able to say "It's time."

: That said... depending on your climate, late fall is a good time to do a
: change, so that you aren't stuck doing one in Jan/Feb. Also, fresh
: water is a treat that is cheap enough (in most places) that you
: shouldn't deny yourself for too long!