Helpful Pool & Spa Advice
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Hot Tub Myths Vs. Facts: What Spa Owners Need To Know
Hot tubs are supposed to be relaxing, but there is a surprising amount of bad advice floating around about how to care for them. Some hot tub myths are harmless. Others can lead...Read More -
Why Your Hot Tub Keeps Tripping The Breaker And What To Check First
If your hot tub keeps tripping the breaker, it usually means the electrical system is detecting a problem and shutting power off for safety. This can be frustrating, especially ...Read More -
How To Identify Your Spa Jets And Find The Right Replacement Parts
Spa jets are one of the most important parts of your hot tub experience. They control the direction, pressure, and feel of the water flow, helping create the massage action that...Read More -
OEM Vs. Generic Spa Parts: When It Matters And When It Doesn’t
When replacing parts on a hot tub, one of the most common questions is whether you need an OEM part or whether a generic replacement will work. OEM stands for original equipment...Read More -
Hot Tub Contamination: What To Do After Vomit, Feces, Blood Or Other Accidents
Hot tubs are small, warm bodies of water with relatively low water volume, which means contamination can become a serious concern very quickly. If feces, vomit, blood or anothe...Read More -
Why Your Hot Tub Is Not Heating: Common Causes And What To Check First
A hot tub that will not heat can be frustrating, especially when the water stays cold even though the spa appears to have power. In many cases, the heater gets blamed first, but...Read More -
Basic Pool & Spa Safety Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Pools and spas are meant to be relaxing, fun, and enjoyable, but they also require serious attention to safety. Water, electricity, heat, chemicals, slippery surfaces, suction f...Read More -
How To Choose The Right Replacement Spa Heater
Choosing the right replacement spa heater is important because the heater must match your hot tub’s control system, plumbing, voltage, wattage, sensor setup, and physical space....Read More -
How To Find The Right Replacement Spa Control Pack For Your Hot Tub
Finding the right replacement spa control pack can feel overwhelming because the control system is the brain of your hot tub. It manages the heater, pumps, blower, lights, senso...Read More -
Hot Tub Error Codes Explained: FLO, OH, HL, DR, SN, And More
Hot tub error codes can be frustrating, especially when your spa suddenly stops heating, the jets will not run, or the control panel displays a warning you do not recognize. Cod...Read More -
Hot Tub Safety For Seniors: Temperature, Blood Pressure, Medications & Fall Risk
Hot tubs can be relaxing for older adults, but aging can change how the body responds to heat, dehydration, blood pressure changes, medications, and balance. These factors can m...Read More -
Hot Tub Safety And Alcohol: Why Drinking In A Spa Can Be Dangerous
A hot tub and a drink may seem like a natural combination, especially when relaxing with friends or winding down at the end of the day. But alcohol and hot water can affect the ...Read More -
When Is It Time To Replace My Air Blower?
An air blower can provide years of reliable service in a hot tub or jetted bathtub, but it will eventually wear out. Because the blower works by moving a large volume of air thr...Read More -
Can You Upgrade To A Higher Horsepower Spa Pump?
When a hot tub has weak jets or poor water flow, it is natural to wonder whether upgrading to a higher horsepower spa pump will solve the problem. A stronger pump sounds like an...Read More -
Replacing A Hot Tub Temperature & High Limit Sensor
Not Sure Which Sensor You Need? Use our Temp Sensor Finder to search for a compatible temperature sensor, high-limit sensor, or replacement sensor cabl...Read More
