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How To Match A Spa Pump By HP, Voltage, Amps & Plumbing Size
Replacing a spa pump is not as simple as matching the horsepower printed on the label. Horsepower ratings are not always measured or presented consistently between manufacturers...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 -
Is Cloudy Hot Tub Water Safe? What Cloudiness Can Mean
Cloudy hot tub water is more than just an appearance problem. Water that looks hazy, milky, dull, or difficult to see through can indicate low sanitizer, improper water balance,...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 -
How To Tell If Your Spa Pump Is Bad
Your spa pump is one of the hardest-working components in your hot tub. It moves water through the plumbing, pushes water through the filter, sends water through the heater, and...Read More -
Spa Pump Shaft Seal Leaks: Signs, Causes & Replacement
A spa pump shaft seal is a small part with a very important job. It sits between the wet end and motor shaft, helping keep water inside the pump while allowing the motor shaft t...Read More -
One-Speed Vs. Two-Speed Spa Pumps: What’s The Difference?
Spa pumps are not all built the same. One of the most important differences is whether the pump is a one-speed or two-speed model. This matters when replacing a spa pump, troubl...Read More -
Spa Circuit Board Replacement: Signs You Need A New Board
The spa circuit board is one of the most important parts inside your hot tub control system. It sends power to the heater, pumps, blower, lights, ozone system, sensors, and tops...Read More -
What Does Balboa M7 Technology Mean In A Hot Tub Heater?
Balboa M7 technology is one of the most common heater and sensor designs found in modern hot tubs that use Balboa spa control systems. If you are shopping for a replacement heat...Read More -
Hot Tub Electrical Safety: What Every Spa Owner Should Know
A hot tub combines water, electricity, heat, pumps, heaters, lights, and control systems in one compact space. When everything is installed and maintained correctly, a spa can b...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 -
10 Energy Saving Tips Every Hot Tub Owner Should Know
Hot tubs are relaxing, therapeutic, and enjoyable, but they also use energy to keep water warm, circulate water, run pumps, power jets, and maintain filtration cycles. For many ...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 -
When Should You Replace A Spa Pump Wet End?
The wet end is the water-moving side of your spa pump. While the motor provides the power, the wet end contains the impeller, housing, seals, and plumbing connections that actua...Read More
