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woman cleaning and installing filter in hot tub
August 28, 2020 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Water Balance

How To: Drain, Clean & Refill Your Hot Tub the Right Way

Breaking news: hot tub water gets pretty gross and needs replacement more often than pools. Ok, not exactly breaking news, but it’s true, and you should know how to drain, clean and refill your spa correctly.

Bacteria inside bio-film illustration
March 25, 2020 DIY / Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Wellness

Hot Tub Decontamination & Getting Rid of What Ails Your Spa

Lots of nasty microbes just love hot water, and they can cause big problems for hot tub users. That’s when it’s time to decontaminate.

cloudy water in hot tub
February 29, 2020 DIY / Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Water Balance / Wellness

Turn Your Stinky Hot Tub Into a Restful Oasis With These Tips

Foul smelling spas have bacteria hiding in them. Let’s have a look at the most common areas and how to clean them.

Chlorine atomic table
December 27, 2019 Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Water Balance

All You Need To Know About Chlorine For Your Hot Tub

Time to set the record straight about chlorine use in hot tubs. Let’s put any misinformation and rumors to bed.

hot tub on deck with tropical plants
November 29, 2019 Decor/Decorating / DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Landscaping / Products / Tutorials / Uncategorized

Spa Setup – Turn Your Backyard Into a Dream Oasis With Your New Hot Tub

Here are the finer points of setup that first timers and experts alike should be aware of.

Hot tub cover tear
September 10, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Tutorials

How to Patch a Hole in Your Hot Tub Cover

Repairing a torn or punctured spa cover isn’t hard, and definitely doesn’t require duct tape!

Power Meter kWh
August 15, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized

5 Energy Saving Tips Every Hot Tub Owner Should Know

Is your hot tub costing you more than you think it should? Even if it’s not, chances are, you can still save money by following these 5 simple tips.

Error code "error"
July 20, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized

7 Things Your Hot Tub is Trying to Tell You [Error Codes]

What should you do when you see an error code on your hot tub spa topside controller? Here are the 7 most common codes and how to deal with them.

Measure spa corners the easy way
May 3, 2019 Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Tutorials / Uncategorized

Spa cover corner radius measured the easy way!

Measuring the corner radius of your hot tub can be the trickiest part of getting a new cover. Here’s the easy way…

Look of amazement
March 12, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Hydrotherapy / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Water Balance

5 Simple Hot Tub Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew About Earlier!

Even seasoned hot tub owners miss out on things that can make ownership easier. Here are 5 simple things you may not have heard about, plus a cheeky little bonus!

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.

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.

Bromine Quick Start Guide
July 7, 2017 Hot Tub Help / Tutorials / Water Balance

Bromine Quick-Start Guide [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Bromine is a fantastic hot tub sanitizer. Take a look at our quick start guide…

Saltwater Hot Tubs Explained
May 16, 2017 Tutorials / Water Balance

What is a Saltwater Hot Tub?

Harnessing the power of salt to sanitize your hot tub is a great choice for many. Here’s what it’s all about.

Step by step guide to hot tub maintenance in spring
April 5, 2017 Seasonal Maintenance / Tutorials

Why You Should Spring Clean Your Hot Tub [INFOGRAPHIC]

Spring has sprung! Cleaning your hot tub is easier than most spring cleaning chores. Learn how here.

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