Coleman SaluSpa chemicals
With Coleman SaluSpa chemicals, the only difference is the dose: a small tub gets the same chlorine or bromine sanitizer plus pH balancers. A full shock comes in under an ounce, since the models with a listed size hold between 177 gallons (670 litres) and 314 gallons (1,189 litres).
- Water volume, Miami through Sicily (670 to 1,189 L)
- 177 to 314 gal
- Target level for free chlorine
- 3 to 5 ppm
- Miami shock dose, a 177 gal (670 L) tub
- 0.35 oz (10 g)
- How often the water gets changed
- 1 to 3 months
Coleman SaluSpa chemicals and gallons by model
The SaluSpa line carries the Coleman name, yet Bestway builds and sells the tubs. No single chart of capacities appears on either site. A posted Coleman manual, plus two store listings and a Bestway answer, provide these figures. Per the EPA-registered dichlor label, shock doses are 1 oz per 500 gallons.
| Model | Persons | Gallons (litres) | Shock dose (dichlor) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 2 to 4 | 177 (670) | 0.35 oz (10 g) |
| Ibiza | 4 to 6 | 205 (776) | 0.41 oz (12 g) |
| Palm Springs | Up to 6 | 242 (916) | 0.48 oz (14 g) |
| Sicily | Up to 7 | 314 (1,189) | 0.63 oz (18 g) |
Leslie's says a level teaspoon weighs about 0.17 oz. This means the Miami shock is roughly 2 teaspoons, while the Sicily shock is nearly 4. Target lists the Sicily capacity at 80% full. Also at 80%, Tractor Supply lists 242 gal (916 L) for the Palm Springs, which holds up to 6 people.
How many gallons in a Coleman SaluSpa
Rely on the outside size found on the liner tag or box. Coleman SaluSpa gallons increase quickly as width grows. About 177 to 205 gallons fit in the 71 in (180 cm) round tubs. The Palm Springs, at 77 in (196 cm), holds 242 gallons, and at 85 in (216 cm) the Sicily 314 gallons.
Both the Miami and the Ibiza share a shell measuring 71 x 71 x 26 in. Still, the Miami manual says 177 gallons, while a Wards reply says 205. Your fill height determines which number is closer. Either number works for dosing since the shock gap is only 0.06 oz (2 g).
Bestway also sells liners for Bahamas, Hollywood, Tahiti and Hawaii but lists no capacity for them. If you own one of those, measure the inside, then apply the formula in the gallons guide.
Chemicals and the ChemConnect: What Bestway says
Because Bestway makes parts for Coleman tubs, its pages contain the chemical guidance. A ChemConnect dispenser comes with each tub. The water inlet's inner side is where it fits. Bestway says it keeps chlorine steady across the tub.
- Use tablets instead of granules. Bestway told one owner that tablets of chlorine measuring 1 in (2.5 cm) will fit. Drop them in after unscrewing the darker gray part.
- Keep levels between 3 and 5 ppm. This number shows free chlorine in parts per million (ppm). At least 3 ppm is what the CDC asks for in a hot tub.
- Bromine is another option. Every Coleman listed fits within the 350 gal (1,325 L) limit of the starter kit with bromine from Bestway. The kit holds pH Plus at 1 lb (454 g), pH Minus at 20 oz (567 g), and brominating tabs at 1.5 lb (680 g). Also included are 10 test strips and Scum Destroyer.
- Test first, then adjust. Your Miami manual tells you to check sanitizer and pH often. It also says to swap the filter every 1 to 2 weeks and rinse it daily or every other day.
Reviews of the kit warn that bromine tabs sit tight in the ChemConnect, and one owner halved them to make them fit. For bromine, target 4 to 6 ppm, which matches the spa range in the AquaChek guide. See bromine vs chlorine to compare both.
Stay out after a shock until free chlorine returns to 5 ppm or less. Soaking above that level violates the EPA dichlor label.
When you should change the water in a Coleman SaluSpa
Per the SaluSpa FAQ from Bestway, refill every 1 to 3 months depending on use and how well you manage chemistry. Without any chemical treatment, the advice is to change water every 3 days.
Divide gallons by 3 for your own date, then divide by the people soaking each day. With 2 people sharing a Miami, you get near 30 days. Read more at how often to change hot tub water.
Bestway tells you to cut power, then pull the filter and dispenser to drain. Fit the stopper caps, unhook the pump, then attach a hose to the drain.
Common questions
What is the gallon capacity of a Coleman SaluSpa Miami?
Model 90557E holds about 177 gallons (670 litres) according to the posted manual. That amount requires a dichlor shock of 0.35 oz (10 g).
Which chlorine tablet size works in the Coleman ChemConnect?
Bestway states that 1 inch (2.5 cm) tablets fit well. Put them in the darker gray part that unscrews.
Can bromine be used inside a Coleman SaluSpa?
Yes. For spas up to 350 gallons, Bestway offers a bromine starter kit. If chlorine was in the dispenser before, rinse it well; keep bromine at 4 to 6 ppm.
What is the water change schedule for a Coleman SaluSpa?
Bestway says to do it every 1 to 3 months. Change it every 3 days if you use no chemicals.