Chemicals & Maintenance
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June 29, 2024
A hot tub cover is arguably the most important feature of a hot tub when it comes to energy efficiency. When a hot tub is not in use, a spa lid works to keep debris out and to keep heat in, which improves your hot tub experience and saves you money. In this handy guide we will provide some handy tips to make sure your hot tub cover lasts as long as possible.
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April 25, 2024
Spring is the time of year where hot tub usage generally increases in the UK. In recent years lots of hot tub users have shut down their hot tubs for Autum/Winter and while we think that the colder months are a great time to hot tub, we appreciate everyone has different opinions! In this post we will cover 10 top tips for Spring hot tubbing with a focus on those starting up their spas after a long shut down.
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March 14, 2024
A hot tub is an expensive purchase and an investment that you want to protect. Here is our blog post on why getting your hot tub serviced is important, different types of servicing and how often it should be done.
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September 20, 2022
Here we share some tips for existing hot tub owners to save on energy costs. From simple tips like keeping your filter clean to more creative ways like operational adjustments, this blog post will help reduce running costs and help you enjoy the hydrotherapy benefits that a hot tub brings.
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October 06, 2021
In this blog post we will explain what phosphates are, what causes the level to get so high in hot tubs, the impact of high phosphates and how to remove phosphates from your spa water.
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February 06, 2021
If you open your hot tub to find green water then it is not only unpleasant, it prevents you using your hot tub safely and it suggests some sort of chemical imbalance. In this post we will explain why hot tub water goes green, what causes it, how to fix it and how to prevent your hot tub water from going green again.
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January 10, 2021
Chlorine is one of the most important levels in your hot tub water chemistry. Why? Because chlorine is a sanitiser and kills nasty bacteria. Things can get very frustrating when you cannot seem to get a chlorine reading on your test kit or test strips. In this article we will look at why you may get a low chlorine reading and how it can be fixed.
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March 08, 2020
Calcium Hardness is an important factor in hot tub water chemistry but one that is sometimes overlooked or ignored. This guide will help explain what calcium hardness is, what a low or high calcium reading can do and how to balance calcium hardness in your hot tub.
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February 18, 2020
Draining your hot tub periodically is very important to keep bathers safe. In this guide, we explain how to drain your hot tub, how to flush the pipes and how to refill, as well as covering some common questions around this process.
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February 09, 2020
Chlorine tablets are a popular way to sanitise your hot tub and keep it clean from bacteria. In this guide we will outline the good and bad things about tablets, how to use them and answer some common FAQs.