Hot Tub Maintenance
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How Much Does It Cost To Maintain a Hot Tub?
When it comes to the costs associated with maintaining a hot tub, various factors come into play. The maintenance cost depends on things like installing your hot tub, operating the unit and the cost of any repairs that might need to be made down the line. After purchasing your hot tub, the next thing to […]
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How Often To Change Hot Tub Water
If you’re used to using the hot tub at your local community centre or gym, you don’t necessarily need to know the ins and outs about maintaining water chemistry balance or keeping the hot tub clean. But if you own a hot tub, these things become important skills that you’ll need to learn. Many new […]
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How to Empty A Hot Tub?
Even though you’ll spend more time soaking in your hot tub than you’ll spend on maintenance, it’s still important to keep your hot tub clean and functioning properly. One of the most involved maintenance procedures is the deep clean. This involves draining the hot tub, scrubbing it down, and refilling it with fresh water. To […]
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How Are Hot Tubs Heated?
Most people simply enjoy relaxing in their hot tub and don’t have a major interest in learning exactly how the internal components function. However, some people enjoy understanding the inner workings of their possessions and are continually looking to make them work better. This article is for the latter group of people. We often get […]
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Can Coronavirus Live in A Hot Tub?
The Coronavirus and resulting Covid-19 pandemic have radically changed our lives and the world we live in. Activities that we used to perform without much thought can now have deep consequences. Simple actions such as shaking hands, shopping for groceries or going to the gym have suddenly taken on new dimensions of understanding. And what […]
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Can You Use a Hot Tub in the Rain?
Many Canadians buy a hot tub so that they can use it throughout the winter. In fact, most Canadian hot tub owners admit their hot tubs get more use in the cold weather than it does during the warmer summers. But what about rain? Can you use a hot tub in the rain? If there […]
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Why Does My Hot Tub Smell?
Nothing can ruin the pleasurable environment of a hot tub more than unpleasant odours. It is pretty difficult to relax when you’re being overwhelmed with the smell of rotten eggs or mildew. If you are wondering, “Why does my hot tub smell?” you should read this article! Why Does My Hot Tub Smell? Unpleasant odours […]
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How to Raise Total Alkalinity in Hot Tubs
Hot tubs are well known as places of relaxation and socializing, but they are less well known as places for water testing and balancing. And we suppose that is only reasonable. If most people had to choose between thinking about relaxing versus water chemistry, we would bet that relaxation would win hands down. But the […]
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How Do You Clean Hot Tub Filters?
Soaking in a hot tub can be a very relaxing experience. However, if the water is not clean, this rewarding experience can quickly turn into one that is not satisfying. Keeping your hot tub clean is essential, as, over time, bacteria, mold, and other unwanted elements can make their way into your hot tub. Once […]
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Winterizing an Aboveground Spa
Many people like to use their hot tub all year long. If you know that you won’t be using it during the winter, here’s what you need to know about winterizing your spa. Turn off the Power Any service procedure starts by shutting off the heater and powering off the spa. But before you […]
