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Water Care Articles
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How To Use Hot Tub Water Testing Kits The Right Way
Testing your hot tub water is one of the most important parts of spa maintenance. A good water test helps you know whether the sanitizer, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and o...Read More -
Hot Tub Chemical Safety: How To Store, Handle, And Use Spa Chemicals Properly
Hot tub chemicals help keep spa water clean, clear, comfortable, and safe to use. Sanitizers, shock treatments, pH adjusters, alkalinity increasers, calcium hardness products, e...Read More -
How Scale Buildup Destroys Pump Impellers (And How to Prevent It)
Your spa pump impeller is a small but important part hidden inside the pump wet end. Its job is to move water through the hot tub system so the spa can circulate, filter, heat, ...Read More -
12 Hot Tub Chemistry/Alkalinity Secrets To Keep Your Hot Tub Happy
The secret to maintaining proper hot tub water chemistry lies in achieving a balance between various chemical factors to ensure safe and enjoyable soaking experiences. Here are ...Read More -
Why Is My Hot Tub Water Cloudy Even After Adding Chemicals?
Cloudy hot tub water is one of the most frustrating spa problems because it can happen even after you add chemicals. Many hot tub owners shock the water, add sanitizer, adjust p...Read More -
Hot Tub Respiratory Illness: Legionella, Mist & When To Seek Medical Attention
Hot tubs can cause respiratory illness when contaminated water is turned into mist or aerosols and then breathed into the lungs. One of the most important concerns is Legionella...Read More -
Hot Tub Leaks: How To Properly Detect Where The Water Is Coming From
A hot tub leak can be frustrating, stressful, and sometimes difficult to locate. One day the water level seems normal, and the next day it is dropping faster than expected. You ...Read More -
Why Is My Hot Tub Losing Water Overnight?
If your hot tub water level drops overnight, it can be frustrating and a little alarming. You may open the cover in the morning and notice the water is lower than it was the nig...Read More -
Hot Tub Water Safety: How To Know If Your Spa Water Is Clean Enough
Clean hot tub water should look clear, smell normal, feel comfortable, and test within the proper chemical range. When spa water is properly sanitized, balanced, filtered, and c...Read More -
How Do I Get Rid Of Mold & Mildew In And Around My Hot Tub?
Mold and mildew around a hot tub can be frustrating, unpleasant, and embarrassing. You open the cover expecting clean, relaxing water, but instead you notice a musty smell, dark...Read More -
Why Is Water Leaking From Under My Hot Tub Pump?
Finding water under your hot tub pump can be stressful. The pump is one of the most important parts of the spa, and any leak near the motor, wet end, unions, or plumbing should ...Read More -
Why Testing Your pH & Alkalinity Is Important
When people think about hot tub water care, they often think first about chlorine or bromine. While sanitizer is important, pH and total alkalinity are just as critical. In many...Read More -
Hot Tub Safety At Hotels, Airbnbs & Vacation Rentals: A Pre-Soak Checklist
A hotel, Airbnb, vacation rental, resort, gym, or other shared hot tub can look inviting, but you usually have no direct knowledge of how the spa has been maintained, how many p...Read More -
Hot Tub Rash: What Causes It And When To Stop Using The Spa
A rash after using a hot tub can be caused by several different things, including contaminated water, improper sanitizer levels, irritating water chemistry, heat, or sensitivity...Read More -
White Flakes In Hot Tub Water: Is It Safe To Use The Spa?
White flakes floating in hot tub water can be alarming, especially when they suddenly appear after the spa has been running normally. In some cases, the flakes are caused by cal...Read More
