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Balboa Vs. Gecko Spa Controls: What Hot Tub Owners Should Know
Balboa and Gecko are two of the most common names in hot tub control systems. If you are replacing a spa control pack, topside control panel, heater, circuit board, sensor, or c...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 -
The Most Common Hot Tub Repair Parts Homeowners Replace Themselves
Many hot tub repairs do not require replacing the entire spa or calling for a major service job. In many cases, common wear parts can be identified and replaced by a careful spa...Read More -
When Should You Replace A Spa Topside Control Panel?
The spa topside control panel is the keypad or display you use to operate your hot tub. It allows you to adjust the temperature, turn pumps on and off, control lights, change mo...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 -
Spa Temperature Sensors Vs. High-Limit Sensors: What’s The Difference?
Spa sensors play a major role in keeping your hot tub safe, comfortable, and working properly. They help the control system monitor water temperature, protect the heater, and sh...Read More -
A Complete Guide To Spa Heater Replacement
A hot tub heater is one of the most important parts of your spa system. Without it, your hot tub quickly becomes little more than a large tub of circulating water. When the heat...Read More -
Hot Tub Temperature Safety: How Hot Is Too Hot?
Hot tub temperature is one of the most important parts of spa safety. Warm water can feel relaxing and soothing, but water that is too hot can increase the risk of overheating, ...Read More -
Hot Tub Water Smells Bad: Is It Safe To Get In?
A hot tub should not have a strong or unpleasant odor. If the water smells unusually strong, sour, musty, sulfur-like, dirty or heavily chemical, do not assume the smell is nor...Read More -
How To Drain, Clean, And Refill Your Hot Tub The Right Way
Draining, cleaning, and refilling a hot tub is one of the most important maintenance tasks a spa owner can do. Even with regular sanitizer, shock, filter cleaning, and good wate...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 -
How To Match A Replacement Spa Pump
Replacing a spa pump is not as simple as choosing one with the same horsepower. Hot tub pumps vary by voltage, amperage, speed, frame size, plumbing size, wet end orientation, d...Read More -
Hot Tub Slip, Fall, And Cover Safety: Simple Ways To Prevent Accidents
Hot tub safety is not only about water chemistry, temperature, or electrical systems. Many spa accidents happen around the hot tub, not inside the equipment cabinet. Wet steps, ...Read More -
Can You Use a Hot Tub During a Thunderstorm? Lightning & Electrical Safety Explained
A hot tub can be one of the most relaxing places to spend an evening, but that changes quickly when a thunderstorm moves into the area. If you can hear thunder or see lightning,...Read More
