Hot Tubs 101

Learn How to Select & Use the
Best Products for Your Hot Tub

Hot Tubs 101

Learn How to Select & Use the
Best Products for Your Hot Tub

We provide the most accurate answers on “How to Choose the Right Cover lifter”, “Is Microban Worth it?”, “What Makes One Cover Better than Another”, to “How to Winterize My Hot Tub?

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Main Categories

addingChem

A guide to help you Choose the Best Sanitizer and Balance Your Water to keep it crystal clear. And which products not to use.

filtercleaning

Learn the different ways Hot Tub Filtration works and Which Cartridge Filters are Best and how to properly clean them.

WaterTherapy

Transform your Swim Spa or Pool into an exercise machine that is Safe, Rewarding, and more Fun than you ever imagined.

filling

Basic Hot Tub Care and routine maintenance to keep your hot tub or swim spa ready to use at all times.

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  • Basic Hot Tub Care
  • Chemicals
  • Cleaning Your Hot Tub Filters
  • Cleaning Your Hot Tub Shell
  • Correcting Spa Water pH & Alkalinity
  • Draining & Filling Your Hot Tub
  • Filters
  • Hot Tub Water Clarity
  • Keeping Water Clear
  • Proper Spa Water Maintenance
  • Reducing Foam in Spa Water
  • Starting Up Your Hot Tub
  • Water Balancing
  • Water Therapy
  • Water Treatment
filling

How to properly drain your hot tub?

First decide if you want to clean your spas internal plumbing lines. It should be done at least once a...
addingChems

How can I prevent my pH and Alkalinity from changing?

To make life easy, once your pH and Alkalinity is adjusted correctly, add HT pH Hold & Water Softener. It...
test4

Why is the pH level higher in my spa than in my pool, or when I test it from source water?

Warm water maintains a naturally higher pH level.
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How to Measure a Filter Cartridge

Width: Always start by measuring the width (diameter) of your old cartridge across the outside edges of the end cap...
FilterPull

What is the expected life of a filter cartridge and what can you do to extend the life of a filter cartridge?

This also is a very subjective question. Life of a filter cartridge depends on many variables, frequency of use of...
FLITERCLOSE

How often should you remove filter cartridges and clean them with the spray on Instant Cartridge Cleaner?

The frequency of cleaning a filter cartridge is based on a few factors, number of bathers, frequency of use, amount...

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