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 same time, enters the equipment system through a main drain on the floor, through a surface skimmer, or through a combination of both main drain and skimmer. It travels to a three-port valve (if there is no spa, there will be no such valve) and into the pump, which is driven by the attached motor. From the pump, the water travels through a filter, then to the heater, and back through three-port valves to the pool or spa return lines.

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 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?

How To Use Spa Shock – Many hot tub owners report problems with their water chemistry that could easily be avoided if they used Spa Shock Oxidizer properly. Here we will discuss what Spa Shock does and the correct way to use it.

What Causes Hot Tub Spa Foam ? Dear Spa Guy, I keep getting disgusting white foam on the top of my hot tub spa water…

PoolAndSpa.com Celebrates 25th Anniversary On The Internet – PoolAndSpa.com, a Florida based online retailer of swimming pool and hot tub parts and supplies, is celebrating their 25th year in business on the internet…

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 TV Videos – All of the Pool And Spa TV videos from the last 8 years are now here. You can see all your favorite Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Spa Videos on your App, your Mobile Phone, or your Desktop PC. Any new videos that we produce will also be added to this section each week. Enjoy all our our How-To videos, and feel free to contact us if you have any further questions. Thanks for watching!

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…

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…