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Hot Tub with water coming out on the ground from within the cabinet.
February 12, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized

Leaks – Learn what to do when they spring up.

Hot tub owners will have to deal with a leak in their spa at some point. If you know what to look for, finding and fixing it can be a breeze.

Man scratching his back
January 22, 2019 Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Skin Care / Trouble Shooting / Uncategorized / Water Balance / Wellness

The Itchy Skin Mystery

Low pH and TA can irritate skin, so the first order of business is to get those levels where they belong.

Mold & Mildew in a hot tub
March 16, 2018 Hot Tub Help / Trouble Shooting / Water Balance

Mold and Mildew in a Hot Tub

Do you have black or white specks or pink colored film in your water? Here’s hot to get rid of it.

Green hot tub water
August 30, 2017 Hot Tub Help / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Water Balance

Green Hot Tub Water? Find the Source and a Solution

Here are some of the common causes and solutions to green spa water.

Fundamentals of filters 3 easy steps for fresh hot tub filters
January 30, 2017 Hot Tub Help / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Water Balance

Fundamentals of Filters – A Quick Guide to Hot Tub Filter Maintenance

Spa filters are critical to keeping your water clean and fresh. Here are 3 easy steps to keep them at their best.

Hot tub chemistry quick guide
September 8, 2016 Hot Tub Help / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Water Balance

The SpaDepot Hot Tub Chemistry Quick Guide – An Easy Guide to Spa Water Treatment [Infographic]

Slow your scroll!! Read this article to learn spa chemistry the easy way and look like a genius!

how to get rid of wasps around your hot tub
September 8, 2015 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials

How to Get Rid of Wasps & Hornets Around Your Hot Tub

Wasps & Hornets around the spa are just plain bad times. Read this How-To to keep them at bay.

Sanitizers
April 21, 2015 Hot Tub Help / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Water Balance

What is a Hot Tub Sanitizer and Which Sanitizer is the Best?

A hot tub sanitizer kills bacteria and purifies the water. The sanitizer is the most critical component of a healthy

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Hot tub control system
February 11, 2015 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials

Replacing Your Hot Tub Circuit Board

Most modern spas have circuit boards located inside the equipment area, commonly referred to as the “spa pack”. The spa

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Read your manual
February 13, 2014 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Water Balance

Hot Tub Setup – A Start-up Guide for New Spa Owners

The ULTIMATE Hot Tub Set Up Guide for new spa owners!

Cloudy water
October 25, 2013 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Water Balance

How to Fix & Prevent Cloudy Hot Tub Water

Having hazy or murky water is a common hot tub issue. Luckily, preventing it is easy.

Mouse
August 16, 2013 DIY / Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials

Common Hot Tub Pests & Solutions

Unwelcome guests in your spa can be a nuisance and a hassle. Finding rodents, frogs, bees, or ants can all

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Destroyed heater element
April 16, 2013 DIY / Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Skin Care / Trouble Shooting / Water Balance / Wellness

How Water Hardness Affects Your Hot Tub, House & Health

Hard water contains deposits called scale, which build-up on hot tub equipment causing premature failure and clogged plumbing if left

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Flooded hot tub
November 5, 2012 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials

How to Fix your Hot Tub after a Hurricane, Storm or Flood

Every year thousands of hot tubs are damaged or destroyed by floodwaters and high winds. The aftermath of this devastation

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Checking water chemistry
August 31, 2012 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Trouble Shooting

5 Easy Ways to Cut Your Hot Tub Operating Costs That Will Have You Laughing All the Way to the Bank

“I love spending all of my hard earned money trying to keep my spa working!” – said no one, ever.

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