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Restore or Replace your Spa Skirt?

By Hot Tub Works

Restore or Replace your Spa Skirt?

There will come a time when your spa cabinet, or spa skirt, doesn’t look so hot anymore. It may be faded, stained, or rotting near the base — telling you it’s time for a hot tub skirting replacement or restoration. Here’s how to do it yourself!

Filed Under: Hot Tub Care & Maintenance, Hot Tub Parts & Equipment

5 Ways to Improve Your Spa Filtration

By Hot Tub Works

improve spa filtration

Is your spa filter too small? Improving your spa filtration system can make your water cleaner, clearer, safer, and easier to manage with fewer chemicals. Here are five effective ways to improve your spa or hot tub filtration. Upgrade to Spa Filters with More Square Footage Upgrading to a spa filter with more square footage […]

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Spa Steps and Hot Tub Handrails

By Hot Tub Works

Spa Steps and Hot Tub Handrails

Like a spa cover, steps and handrails are an important safety feature for any spa owner. It’s awkward and unsafe to enter or exit a hot tub without assistance from spa steps and handrails.

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Spa Parts Terminology

By Hot Tub Works

Spa Parts Terminology

Today’s post is the terminology of spa and hot tub parts, to help you better identify and discuss, all of the various components on your spa and hot tub equipment. Want to add a term to our spa parts glossary? Air Buttons: Air buttons are used spa-side on an air-control systems or pneumatic controls, to activate equipment […]

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Spa & Hot Tub Plumbing Fittings Explained

By Hot Tub Works

Spa & Hot Tub Plumbing Fittings Explained

Spa and hot tub plumbing fittings are made of PVC or ABS, and are those bits of spa plumbing that are used to connect the sections of pipe running from the skimmer and drain, thru the pump, filter and heater, and back again through the spa jets, in just a matter of seconds. Today I’ll […]

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Signs That You Need a New Spa Filter Cartridge

By Hot Tub Works

Signs That You Need a New Spa Filter Cartridge

Don’t let a dirty or damaged spa filter cartridge ruin your relaxation! Learn now to identify when you need to replace or clean your spa’s filter cartridge.

Filed Under: Hot Tub Parts & Equipment, Uncategorized

Replacing a Hot Tub Circulation Pump

By Hot Tub Works

Replacing a Hot Tub Circulation Pump

Running your hot tub all the time puts wear and tear on the pump, and makes the average lifespan about 7-9 years. If you need to replace a hot tub pump, here are the steps to do it yourself.

Filed Under: Hot Tub Parts & Equipment, Hot Tub Repairs & Troubleshooting

Hot Tub Filter Leak Repair

By Hot Tub Works

Hot Tub Filter Leak Repair

Common hot tub filter leaks can include cracked filter housings, leaking o-rings or gaskets, or pipe fittings that have shrunken or otherwise lost their seal where the pipes connect.

Filed Under: Hot Tub Parts & Equipment, Hot Tub Repairs & Troubleshooting

5 Hot Tub Filter Problems

By Hot Tub Works

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.

Filed Under: Hot Tub Parts & Equipment

Wi-Fi App Control for Spas & Hot Tubs

By Hot Tub Works

Wi-Fi App Control for Spas & Hot Tubs

Just pull up the app where you can view current temperature and status, and operate all spa functions like pumps, heaters, lights, music – like a topside control panel, in your pocket!

Filed Under: Hot Tub & Spa Information, Hot Tub Parts & Equipment

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