The ultimate guide to maintaining your hot tub. From regular maintenance tips to extending the life of your hot tub and cover.
A relaxing soak in your hot tub can quickly turn into a distressing experience when you notice the water turning green. That may leave you asking “why is my hot tub water green?” Hot tub water can turn green due to algae growth caused by inadequate sanitization or imbalanced pH levels. To remedy this, shock … Read more
Bromine is an alternative chemical to chlorine for use in hot tubs. And if you use bromine sanitizer in your hot tub, should also use bromine shock for a hot tub? Bromine shock, also called oxidizer, is available for use in hot tubs. However, it is far more common for hot tub owners to shock … Read more
Discovering that your hot tub is losing water can be shocking. What’s causing it? Is it easy to fix? Do I need to call a plumber? Here are the top solutions if your hot tub is losing water overnight. Hot tub leaks often come from worn rubber gaskets at the union fittings on either side … Read more
Adjusting alkalinity and pH in a hot tub is essential for maintaining optimal water chemistry and ensuring the comfort of those using it. But sometimes you need to adjust one more than the other. So here’s how to lower alkalinity without lowering ph in a hot tub: To lower alkalinity without affecting pH in a … Read more
Have you got an old hot tub you don’t use anymore? Hot tubs are heavy and large, so if you’re in that situation, here’s how to remove a hot tub from your backyard. Cut the power at the disconnect. Remove the panels and power cord from the control box. Use a crowbar to remove the … Read more
My hot tub’s filter is something I don’t think about very often since I can’t see it. And while I treat the water in my hot tub regularly, I’ve wondered how often should you change your hot tub filter? As a general rule, plan to change hot tub filters every 1-2 years depending on the … Read more
Almost every hot tub gets biofilm. It’s a natural by-product of using a hot tub regularly. Unfortunately, you usually can’t see it. So, how do you fix biofilm in a hot tub? Biofilm can be eliminated and prevented by balancing the water chemistry regularly, changing the water every 3 months, cleaning the filters regularly, and … Read more
There’s nothing less appealing for a hot tub’s water to be cloudy or murky. And while there are some easy fixes, how long does it take cloudy hot tub water to clear? As a general rule, it takes an average of 24 hours for cloudy hot tub water to be restored to a clear state … Read more
The cost of owning a hot tub can add up. So naturally, people like to find ways to shave a bit off the electricity bill. If that’s you, you’ve probably wondered what temperature should you keep a hot tub when not in use? As a general rule, a hot tub should be set between 98 … Read more
Hot tub chemicals can be a bit confusing. We hear terms like shock, sanitizer, and chlorine. So, I get it if you’ve wondered: is hot tub shock the same as chlorine? Hot tub shock is not the same as chlorine sanitizer. Hot tub shock, which can be chlorine-based, is an oxidizer that has higher chemical … Read more