There are hundreds of catchy named hot tub chemical products that are marketed to solve specific problems that you may face during hot tub ownership. Do you need to use products that are specifically labeled for hot tubs or will chemicals you have around the house serve the same purpose? There are numerous household items…
Have you ever had so many people in a hot tub that the water started to pour over the sides? When the party was over and the hot tub was empty the water level was probably noticeably lower. What about turning on the jets only to see water spraying out of the hot tub? As…
When going on vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is your hot tub. One thing you may be wondering is if you should lower the temperature while you are gone. Fortunately for you, I have the answer. Lower the temperature by 5-15 degrees in your hot tub when on vacation. It is…
I didn’t know much about hot tub filters until I went through the process of buying my first hot tub. One question I asked was how often I needed to change the hot tub filter? This is what I found out. A hot tub filter needs to be changed once a year. The filter should…
As I was waiting for my first hot tub to be delivered, I wanted to make sure I knew exactly how to take care of it before it arrived. That way I could hopefully avoid any newbie water care mistakes. One of the questions I had was how often I needed to shock my hot…
So your hot tub won’t drain? Whether you are a hot tub newbie or a seasoned owner, I have found a few simple tips that will get you back to hot tubbing in no time. If you are having trouble draining your hot tub here are a few quick troubleshooting steps: Make sure the gravity…
You need to drain your hot tub for cleaning. Should you turn off the power? Will a hot tub even run without water? A hot tub will run without any water if the power is turned on. There are some protections, but this could be damaging to the hot tub’s internal components and should be…