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First start-up, firing, heating time, covers and winterising your Q-tub.

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First start-up of your hot tub: step by step

From post-delivery checks to your first soak: levelling, filling, leak checks, the first firing, starting water treatment and your first weeks' routine.

Last updated 2 September 2026
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How long does it take to heat a hot tub?

Wood-fired takes around 2.5 to 3.5 hours, electric 5 to 16 hours depending on output. Calculate your own heating time and heat up faster with this plan.

Last updated 31 August 2026
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How many people fit in your hot tub, and what to watch for when it's full

Capacity of the Q-tub Mini, XL and XXL, plus the rules for a full tub: water level, temperature, hygiene, children and weight on the tub base.

Last updated 2 September 2026
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Insulated hot tub cover: use, maintenance and replacement

Why the cover is the biggest energy saver on your hot tub, how to use and maintain it properly, what to never do, and when it is time to replace it.

Last updated 2 September 2026
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Using electric heating and a heat pump with your hot tub

How to set an element or heat pump smartly, including setpoint strategy, hybrid use with a wood-fired heater, winter operation and common mistakes.

Last updated 31 August 2026
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Winterising a hot tub: continued use or full drainage

Keep using it through frost or drain it fully, including heater, pipework, filter and heat pump: both winter strategies step by step, plus a spring check.

Last updated 2 September 2026
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Wood-fired hot tub: complete manual for use and maintenance

Specifications for the Q-tub Mini, XL and XXL, plus placement, use, a maintenance calendar and safety rules for your wood-fired hot tub at home.

Last updated 2 September 2026