Jeff Campbell 
The terms hot tub, jacuzzi, and spa keep popping up when you do your Google hot tubs. So, what’s the difference between a hot tub and a jacuzzi? Here’s what I know from owning 4 of them: The terms hot tub, spa, and Jacuzzi all mean the same thing; a hot tub, although spa can … Read more
Nothing is more frustrating than wanting to have a relaxing soak in your hot tub, but being unable to because the chlorine levels are low. So that has left a lot of hot tub owners to ask why does the chlorine level in my hot tub disappear? Chlorine levels can disappear in a hot tub … Read more
pH is one, if not the most important chemical balance to maintain if you own a hot tub. But with hot tub chemicals being a little pricey, many have wondered can I use baking soda to raise the pH in my hot tub? You can use baking soda to raise the pH of a hot … Read more
Maintaining the correct level of alkalinity in your hot tub’s water is critical. While you can buy expensive chemicals, you might be surprised to learn you can also use baking soda. But how much baking soda do I add to raise alkalinity in a hot tub? To raise alkalinity, use 1 tablespoon of baking soda … Read more
Hot tub owners love to soak in our tubs. But sometimes all the chemicals you need are confusing. A lot of new hot tub owners have wondered what is oxidizer for hot tubs? Oxidizers are the same thing as shock. There are chlorine-based & non-chlorine products. While sanitizers remove bacteria and viruses from the water, … Read more
Lots of people love their hot tub. But we don’t always want our neighbors watching us as we soak. So lots of hot tub owners ask how do I make my hot tub private. You can add privacy to your hot tub area by using retractable privacy walls, tall or bushy plants in planters, garden … Read more
In the summer it can get too hot to soak in your hot tub. Other times, it’s just nice to have a cold soak. So many hot tub owners have wondered can you use a hot tub without heat. You can use a hot tub without heat, but do not cut power to the hot … Read more
Hot tub sanitizers like chlorine or bromine are necessary to make sure your water is free of bacteria and other contaminants. But many hot tub owners wonder how soon after adding chlorine or bromine can I use a hot tub? After adding chlorine or bromine sanitizer to a hot tub, wait 30 minutes & test … Read more
Is your hot tub filling up with some annoying foam? Have no fear! It’s quite natural that your hot tub will generate some foam over time. But when that happens, most of us wonder what causes hot tub foam and how do I get rid of hot tub foam. As a general rule, hot tub … Read more
I’d heard that saltwater hot tubs were easier to maintain and cost less to operate. But I wondered, can any hot tub can be turned into a saltwater hot tub and are salt water hot tubs better? Salt water hot tubs are better for those seeking to reduce or eliminate chlorine or bromine. Many users … Read more