Tag Archives: Hot Tub Maintenance

Healthy Hot Tub Water: Replace Water

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No matter how well you keep your water balanced, there is always a time when your hot tub should be emptied and refilled. A good rule of thumb is to change the water about every three months depending on usage. This ... read more »

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Having the right gear for the job – Hot Tub Maintenance Checklist

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Properly maintaining your spa is one of the best ways to avoid costly repairs down the road. But what equipment do you need to keep your pool or spa in proper condition? More importantly, what purpose do these tools serve? The ... read more »

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Healthy Hot Tub Water: Testing Products

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In today’s market there are several convenient methods available to test hot tub water and ensure proper balance.

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Healthy Hot Tub Water: Sanitizer Levels for Disinfection

After 'shocking' your hot tub or dispensing chemicals into the water, you should wait for levels to fall within the ideal ranges before jumping in.  Photo courtest Watkins Manufacturing Corp.

Chlorine and bromine are the most common sanitizers. They have two main goals—sanitization and oxidation of contaminants in the water.

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Healthy Hot Tub Water: Proper Water Balance

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Congratulations, you are the owner (or about to be the owner) of one of the most pleasurable backyard products on the market—a hot tub. Who hasn’t visualized sitting in hot, bubbling, soothing water after a stressful day. It’s been a longtime ... read more »

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