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6 Filling and Draining
6.1 General considerations
• Be sure to check with your local by-laws regarding disposal of waste water from your swim spa.
• Filling through the skimmer is optimal for reducing / eliminating any air locks.
6.2 Indoor installations
There will be water lost in the swim spa due to splash out, hence, you will need to top up the Swimspas periodically.
to drain your swim spa periodically, so please make sure to install a drain in the room that can handle the volume of
water in a swim spa.
6.3 Outdoor Installations
drops below freezing.
7 Auxiliary Heating Options
Please consult your local retailer for more information on these alternative methods to heat your swim spa.
8 Humidity-Ventilation
Other Indoor Considerations
8.1 Humidity
All swim spas emit quantities of moisture into the surrounding air. In fact, evapora-
tion will increase proportionally with the difference between the temperature of the
surrounding air and of the water. To prevent this from happening, heat the air to more
than 26° C / 79F if the swim spa is located inside a dedicated room. This will make
bathing more comfortable and will limit evaporation.
8.2 Ventilation
The swim spa room should have a window, and a humidistat controlled exhaust fan
for ventilation. Some rooms may require a mechanical air extraction system in order
to potentially dehumidify the air during and after swimming. Consult your local buil-
ding codes.
8.3 Covers
If you decide to purchase the hard cover put it on when you are not using the swim
spa. This will reduce evaporation and limit your water heating costs.
8.4 Floor Drainage
It is very important to install a non-slip surface/tile for your indoor installation as
drains around the swim spa to help with the splash out.
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