Jeff Campbell 
Shocking a hot tub is necessary to keep your water clean and your sanitizer effective. But you can’t just get in immediately after adding hit tub shock, so you may have wondered how long to wait after shocking a hot tub. Ideally, wait for 24 hours after applying a chlorine-based shock. However, 15-20 minutes is … Read more
Most of us know we can only sit in a hot tub for a set amount of time. But with hot tub water temperatures varying from 98°-104° F, what is the best hot tub temperature? The best hot tub temperature is between 98°-102° F. However, the maximum temperature is 104 degrees Fahrenheit. But generally, the … Read more
One of the essential elements in keeping your hot tub water crystal clear and inviting is something called a stabilizer. But exactly what is stabilizer in a hot tub? Stabilizers for hot tubs are made from cyanuric acid, which is used in conjunction with chlorine sanitizers. It binds to chlorine, protecting it from UV degradation, … Read more
Nobody wants to think about it, but accidents can happen, and yes, that includes finding poop in your hot tub. It’s definitely not the most pleasant discovery, but rest assured, it’s something you can handle without calling in a professional cleaning crew. So here’s how to clean poop in a hot tub: To clean poop … Read more
Has the ground below your hot tub shifted over time and your hot tub not level anymore? Or was it never level, to begin with? Have you asked how can I level my hot tub? Level a hot tub where the slope is no greater than 1 inch with heavy-duty plastic shims. For slopes greater … Read more
I love our hot tub. But with summers often being over 100° in many places, jumping into a hot tub at 104° on a hot summer day isn’t very appealing. So can you use a hot tub in the summer? As a general rule, hot tubs can be used in summer, and throughout the entire … Read more
I’ve owned 4 hot tubs, but until our current one, they’ve always been on a stone or concrete pad. Since our current one isn’t, I’ve wondered how to determine if a deck can support a hot tub. Yes, you can put a hot tub on a deck. Decks built ground level up to 2 feet … Read more
Winter is here, and the thought of soaking in a warm, relaxing hot tub while the cold weather rages outside is undeniably appealing. But what is the best temperature for a hot tub in winter? The recommended temperature for a hot tub in winter is 100-102°F (38-39°C). But if kids also use the hot tub, … Read more
When purchasing & installing a hot tub, there are a lot of different decisions to make, including location. But with poured concrete being expensive, you may have wondered can a hot tub be placed on gravel? As a general rule, a hot tub can be placed on gravel. But first, remove all grass with a … Read more
Who doesn’t enjoy a relaxing dip in a hot tub? But like everything else, hot tubs need maintenance and part of that involves draining the water periodically. But draining with a hose can take hours! So what is the best pump to drain a hot tub? Some of the best hot tub submersible pumps for … Read more