Jeff Campbell 
Your hot tub pump controls the flow of water into the heater. But it also kicks on during the filtration cycles. So it’s not uncommon for it to be on occasionally when you haven’t touched a button. But you may have wondered, “should my hot tub pump run all the time?” A hot tub’s pump … Read more
If you are suffering from foam in your hot tub water, you may have used too much soap when you cleaned it or didn’t rinse it properly. So here’s how to get detergent out of your hot tub. To remove detergent from a hot tub, first, scoop out all excess foam with a pool net. … Read more
Ensuring that your hot tub water is balanced is one of the important tasks that must be done. So, how do you increase the pH in a spa? To increase the pH in a spa, add 1 tablespoon of pH increaser, baking soda, or soda ash, for every 100 gallons of water. Most large hot … Read more
Hot tubs, unfortunately, will almost always develop leak issues over time. And most hot tub owners are unfamiliar with fixing them. So let’s look at the complete DIY troubleshooting guide for hot tub leak repair. Most hot tub leaks will be from worn-out rubber gaskets in the union fittings on either side of the heater … Read more
If your hot tub isn’t working or the water just isn’t getting hot, you’ve probably already asked yourself, “is there a reset button on a hot tub?” Most hot tubs are fitted with a reset button in the event of overheating or a power surge. The button is typically located on the side of the … Read more
Inflatable hot tubs are becoming increasingly popular, but many people who are considering this as an entry into the realm of hot tubs are asking, “do inflatable hot tubs have jets?” Inflatable hot tubs do have jets, often over 100 jets. In fact, inflatable hot tubs often have more jets than most regular hot tubs … Read more
Inflatable hot tubs are a great way to own a hot tub without having to spend thousands of dollars. But many first-time inflatable hot tub owners wonder, are inflatable hot tubs expensive to run? As a general rule, inflatable hot tubs cost approximately $50/month in warmer months and can add as much as $100/month in … Read more
Most hot tub owners know they have to add chlorine or other types of sanitizers to the water. But when you do and want to check the water again before you get in, how long after adding chlorine to your hot tub can you test? After adding chlorine sanitizer to a hot tub, wait for … Read more
Soaking in a hot tub is one of the best ways to relax. And an inflatable hot tub is a great way to get into it on a budget. But they do have their downsides, so many wonder how to heat up an inflatable hot tub faster. As a general rule, heat up an inflatable … Read more
The electrical requirements of a hot tub are often ignored when buying one for the first time, but it can be an expensive thing to overlook. So, do you need a subpanel for a hot tub? Most hot tub installations do not require a subpanel and instead need a nearby disconnect box that is connected … Read more