Most digital spa controllers will have a freeze monitor that will turn on the pump if the outside air temperature reaches 40ºF. But many air controls or simple hot tubs or inground spas don’t have built-in freeze protection.
Draining your Spa or Hot Tub Correctly
Draining, or emptying your spa or hot tub, is necessary every 2-4 months, to reduce the amount of dissolved solids in the spa, and any germs or “baddies” that may have built up some resistance to the spa chemicals. Draining is also sometimes preferable to intensive shock treatment, which can be harmful over time to […]
Cost to Repair a Hot Tub
Many hot tub problems can be cheap to fix, but larger equipment purchases can be costly. Let’s look at costs for some common spa repairs and equipment replacements.
Cloudy Hot Tub After Shocking
Getting cloudy water immediately after shocking your spa or hot tub is pretty common, and usually considered normal. After all, there are a lot of chemical reactions going on when you shock a spa!
Chlorine or Non-Chlorine Shock for Hot Tubs?
This post takes a look at the differences between two types of oxidizers used for spa shock treatments – Sodium DiChlor (chlorine granules) or MPS – Monopersulfate (chlorine-free). WHY SHOCK SPAS & HOT TUBS? Oxidizers are added to pools and spas to destroy pathogens like bacteria and viruses, and also organic contaminants that lead to algae […]
Children in Hot Tubs
Letting your child in a hot tub might not seem like a bad idea, but it’s important to know how risky it can be. Learn about why children and hot tubs are not a safe combination.
Bromine vs. Chlorine for Spas & Hot Tubs
If you have a spa, bromine has a lot of advantages over using chlorine. It may cost a little bit more, but it lasts longer and does a much better job than chlorine at killing bacteria, especially at high temperatures and high pH levels.
Acrylic Spas vs. Rotomolded Spas
In the old frontier days, all hot tubs were made of wood, then came fiberglass, and then Acrylic became the spa shell of choice. Acrylic spas are injection molded or blow molded into the spa shell, which is backed with many layers and set into a wood or composite material cabinet. In the late 90’s, […]
Spa and Hot Tub Cover Safety
A strong locking spa cover is the best protection for children in homes with spas or hot tubs. No matter what type of spa you have, there is a way to make it safer with the use of a cover.
5 Hot Tub Filter Problems
Hot tub filters are the kidneys of your spa water, removing impurities and particles to keep systems working. If you were to run your hot tub without a filter, even a covered hot tub will quickly deteriorate in water quality.
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