{"product_id":"hot-tub-emptying-pump-kit","title":"Hot Tub Draining Pump Kit | SPP2 Puddle Pump","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHot tub emptying pump kit for hot tubs, spas and swim spas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrains a 5-6 person hot tub in about 25 minutes and takes the water down to almost nothing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis FPS Engineered™ kit pairs the Stream SPP2-4 puddle pump with 6 m of 25 mm reinforced hose and the fittings to connect it. Sit the pump on the floor of the tub, run the hose over the side to a drain and switch on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost hot tubs have drains that don't function well. The built-in gate valve dribbles for an hour and then leaves several centimetres of water sitting in the footwell. This pump clears a 1,500 litre tub in around 25 minutes and takes it down to approximately 2 mm, so there is very little left to sponge out before you wipe the shell down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of our wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/collections\/puddle-pumps\"\u003epuddle pump\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLet the water cool first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 26px 0; padding: 18px 22px; background: #FBF9F3; border: 1px solid #E5DED8; border-left: 4px solid #E8542B; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c8431d;\"\u003eMaximum water temperature is 40°C. Most hot tubs run at 37°C to 40°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThat puts a tub at operating temperature right at the top of the pump's limit. Switch the heater off, take the cover off and let the water cool before you pump. Warm is fine, hot is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe pump is also manual, with no float switch, so it will not stop on its own. Stay with it and switch off at the plug as soon as the tub is empty. Running dry will damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAround 25 minutes for a typical tub:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 litres per minute at the modest lift a tub wall presents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrains to approximately 2 mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves the footwell nearly dry rather than ankle deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits in the footwell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135 mm wide and 3 kg, so it sits flat on the shell and lifts out one-handed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 m of reinforced hose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enough to reach a gully or drain and stiff enough to hold its shape over the tub side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles treated water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for chlorinated and brominated water, provided you flush it through afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Stream SPP2-4 submersible puddle pump, with 10 m power cable and plug fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 6 m length of 25 mm reinforced suction and delivery hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 20 to 32 mm stainless-steel hose clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pump is supplied with its own set of three straight hose tails, in 12 mm, 19 mm and 25 mm. The 25 mm tail is the one this kit uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the kit connects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SPP2-4 has a 25 mm outlet on top of the pump, and the 25 mm straight hose tail supplied with the pump screws into it. Push the hose fully onto the ribbed tail and tighten the supplied stainless-steel clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hose then runs straight up from the pump and over the side of the tub. Drop the far end to your discharge point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated with 6 m of hose discharging freely. Lift is measured from the water surface up to the top of the tub side, so most domestic tubs sit between 0.5 m and 1 m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border: 1px solid #E5DED8; border-radius: 10px; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-size: 14px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTub volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLift over the side\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eEstimated flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eEstimated time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1,000 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e0.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 59 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 17 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1,500 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e0.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 59 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 25 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1,500 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 57 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 26 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e2,000 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 57 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 35 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6b7280; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated using the published SPP2-4 curve and Hazen-Williams friction, with the hose discharging freely. Flow tails off over the last few centimetres as the water level drops towards the pump. Actual times depend on tub volume, lift and how the hose is routed. A typical four to six seater domestic tub holds roughly 1,200 to 1,800 litres; check your manufacturer's figure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border: 1px solid #E5DED8; border-radius: 10px; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-size: 14px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eStream SPP2-4\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eManual only, no float switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePump type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eSubmersible puddle pump, clean and slightly dirty water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMinimum water level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApproximately 2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOutlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMotor power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e0.1 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e230 V single phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMaximum flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e70 litres per minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMaximum head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e6 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFree passage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e5°C to 40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMaximum submersion depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e5 metres, can be partially submerged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePower cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e10 metres with plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e135 × 155 × 250 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e2 years, manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to empty your hot tub\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch off the heater and the tub's power at the isolator, take the cover off, and let the water cool to below 40°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop dosing chemicals a few days beforehand if you plan to discharge onto a lawn or border, so the chlorine or bromine level has fallen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSit the pump flat in the deepest part of the footwell, away from the suction fittings and skimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the hose up and over the side to your discharge point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug into a socket well clear of the water. Keep the plug and any connection dry and off the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch on and stay with it. Move the pump to the lowest point as the level drops to clear the last of the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch off at the plug the moment the water is gone, then flush the pump and hose through with clean water before storing them dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to discharge the water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 26px 0; padding: 20px 24px; background: #F0EDE5; border-left: 4px solid #283583; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreated hot tub water is not the same as rainwater.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eChlorine and bromine will scorch grass and can harm plants, and neither should reach a pond, stream or ditch, where it is toxic to fish and invertebrates. The usual advice is to stop dosing a few days before you drain, then test that the level has dropped before discharging anywhere near planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eA foul drain or the household sewer is the safest destination. Do not discharge to a surface water drain, which in most cases runs directly to a watercourse. If your tub uses a saltwater or bromine system, or you are unsure which drain is which, check with your water company first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater quality limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 26px 0; padding: 18px 22px; background: #FBF9F3; border: 1px solid #E5DED8; border-left: 4px solid #E8542B; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean and slightly dirty water only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SPP2-4 handles normally treated hot tub water, but it is not a chemical-resistant pump. Flush it through with clean water after every use so treatment chemicals are not left standing inside it. It is not for salt water, sewage or heavily soiled water, and grit will wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does it take to empty a hot tub?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 25 minutes for a typical 1,500 litre tub, and about 35 minutes for a larger 2,000 litre one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it get all the water out?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt clears down to approximately 2 mm, so you are left with a damp shell rather than a footwell full of water. Moving the pump to the lowest point as the level drops helps it pick up the last of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I pump the water while it is still hot?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The limit is 40°C and most tubs run at 37°C to 40°C, which leaves no margin. Switch the heater off and let it cool first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe with chlorinated or brominated water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes for normal bathing concentrations, provided you flush the pump and hose through with clean water afterwards. It is not a chemical-resistant pump, so do not use it to move concentrated chemicals or shock-dosed water. For repeated duty in chemically treated water, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/collections\/chemical-resistant-water-pumps\"\u003echemical-resistant pump\u003c\/a\u003e is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the pump switch off on its own?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is manual, with no float switch, so it runs until you switch it off at the plug. Do not leave it unattended, because running dry will damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich hose tail does it use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25 mm straight tail supplied with the pump, which lets the hose run vertically up and out of the tub. The 12 mm and 19 mm tails are also in the box if you ever want to run a narrower hose, though flow will drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use the same kit for a swim spa or a paddling pool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes for both, though a swim spa holds several times more water than a hot tub, so allow proportionally longer. For emptying a full swimming pool, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/collections\/swimming-pool-pumps\"\u003eswimming pool\u003c\/a\u003e range has a higher-flow option better suited to the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it to clear a flood as well?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is the same pump we supply in our flood kits. This kit has a 6 m hose sized for a garden discharge point, so if flood clearance is the main job, the 10 m option in the flood kit gives you more reach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FPS Engineered™","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56359160873339,"sku":"SPP2-4-KIT-HOTTUB-1","price":125.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/0857\/4015\/files\/SPP2_Hot_Tub_Draining_Water_Pump_Kit.jpg?v=1785506757","url":"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/products\/hot-tub-emptying-pump-kit","provider":"Flood \u0026 Water Pumps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}