From changing modes, to running your hot tub efficiently, to understanding all the nuances of how hot tub works, I cover all the tips you need to keep your hot tub running smoothly.
If you’re thinking of switching from chlorine to bromine as your hot tub sanitizer, you’re probably wondering do you need different test strips for bromine? As a general rule, the majority of hot tub test strip brands test for both chlorine and bromine, making it unnecessary to purchase different test strips when using bromine. However, … Read more
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
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
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
Soft water is the opposite of hard water, which means you have less calcium in the water, whereas hard water has a lot of calcium. But is soft water bad for hot tubs? Soft water in a hot tub is bad and can lead to corrosion of the plumbing and equipment. But it can also … Read more
The cost of chemicals is a large part of the price of owning a hot tub. So many owners look for cheaper alternatives, some asking, “can I put baking soda in my hot tub?” Regular household baking soda can be used in a hot tub to raise both alkalinity and pH. However, due to its … Read more
I love my hot tub. But there are times such as winter or vacation where it might make sense to shut it down. In those cases, it’s natural to wonder can you leave your hot tub empty? As a general rule, it is not ideal to drain a hot tub and leave it empty. For … Read more
Hot tub jets help disperse chemicals when we add them and jets ensure the water gets circulated evenly, eliminating cold pockets. But if refilling or adding chemicals, can you run hot tub jets with the cover on? Hot tub jets can be run with the cover on. But if chemicals have just been added, it … Read more
If like me, you live in a place that gets super hot in the summertime, it is oftentimes too hot to get in a hot tub that is 100° F. But do hot tubs have a cool setting? Some hot tub brands offer the option of what they call a ‘CoolZone’ system which allows a … Read more