Should You Take A Shower Before You Go In A Hot Tub – Have you ever seen those signs posted in public hot tub areas that say you must shower before entering the tub? Have you ever wondered why many hot tub owners want you to shower before going in the water? Showering before entering a hot tub is one of the least practiced habits before tubbing in most countries around the world…

What do I need for my Hot Tub Spa ? – So you got yourself a hot tub spa. You love the way it looks. You feel so relaxed lounging in the comfortable seats. Your bones and muscles feel so good when the warm water massages every inch of your tired body. So what next ? What kind of chemicals do you need to keep your water clear and fresh. What should you add to the spa water each week? How do you keep it clean ? How do you care for the cover? On no! Another headache?

Relaxing in a hot tub can be one of life’s greatest pleasures. What many people don’t realize, however, is that there is a lot of maintenance involved in keeping your hot tub clean and safe for use. One of the most important elements of this maintenance is using chemicals such as bromine, shock, clarifiers, natural enzymes and defoamers. Let’s take a look at each of these chemical components and what they do for your hot tub…

This section is presented for the do-it-yourselfer who needs some help either troubleshooting or repairing their own hot tub spa. Here we are assuming that if you have chosen to work on your own unit, you have a basic knowledge of electricity.

Easy Hot Tub Spa Water Chemistry. How to set up your hot tub spa water for optimally clear water

Hot Tub Spa – Heater Troubleshooting Guide – The term Mechanical Failure covers everything from shipping damage to dog bite, but the most common mechanical failures in electric heaters are caused by improper handling – destroying the Epoxy End Seal, and breaking or twisting the Cold Pin until it breaks are the two leaders in this failure mode. Because they are so closely related we’ll look at them together…

Basic Pool or Spa Plumbing Systems. To understand the basic plumbing system of a pool or spa, you must follow the path of the water. The water from the pool or spa, not both at the…

Pool and Spa Basic Electricity. Electricity is responsible for running pumps and motors, ignites gas heaters, and operates controls. When major renovation or installation of electrical circuits is required, call a professional electrician and subcontract the job. When troubleshooting short circuits or other specialized electrical problems, an electrician will solve and repair it faster than you can, so again, call a professional and let him do his job.

What Are The Dog Days of Summer? We often hear about the dog days of summer but few know what the expression means. Some say that it signifies hot sultry days not fit for a dog, others suggest it’s the weather in which dogs go mad. But here come the Myth Busters to the rescue! In all reality…

Pool And Spa Lighting – How To Change Or Replace Underwater Lights and Bulbs For Swimming Pools And Hot Tub Spas – Lighting is essential if the pool is to be used at night. External lighting of your pool, spa, or water feature is possible with a variety of high- and low-voltage systems. For installation and maintenance of external systems, it is recommended you consult your local electrician. For lighting the water from within, however, there are also a variety of options…