What is the difference between a hot tub and a spa? These two terms are commonly used interchangeably, so what is the real difference? In the 1960’s wooden, barrel shaped tubs of hot water became popular and were referred to as “hot tubs.” These small units, usually held only 1 or 2 bathers and did not have any of the fancy features used today.Hot Tubs have since evolved to containing pumps, jets, filters, and chemically treated water. Later on when [...]

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The holidays are once again upon us, with that of course comes parties! As a hot tub owner, you have the perfect place to host a great party, who doesn’t love a relaxing dip in the spa on a cold night, with snow lightly falling, surrounded by family and friends. Here are some tips to ensure you are prepared for the perfect hot tub party this holiday season. 1. Chemical Balance Make sure all your spa chemicals are in balance [...]

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As a spa owner it is nearly inevitable that at some point you will encounter cloudy water. Whenever your water appears milky, murky, gray, hazy or dull this would be considered cloudy water. There is not one thing in particular that can be blamed for cloudy water but commonly it is caused by things such as unbalanced chemicals, poor filtration, or particles too small to be captured by the filter. If you are experiencing cloudy water the first course of [...]

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Test kits are a handy companion when it comes to maintaining clean and healthy water for your hot tub enjoyment. Hot Tub Warehouse offers three types of water testing kits; reagent, test strip, and test tabs. Knowing which one to use depends on the amount of time, energy, and money you would like to invest in your hot tub. Most water testing kits come with a comparator which is a color chart that you, the water tester, can compare color [...]

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It seems like last week summer was making a final statement with record high temperatures in many parts of the country and today winter has decided it is time to get in the game and it is COLD! One thing the cold does bring is the perfect weather for soaking in your hot tub. Before the cold weather really sets in for good, it is a great idea to do a thorough examination of your hot tub and ensure everything [...]

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Your hot tub is supposed to be your relaxing oasis, the last thing you want is for it to leave you with red irritating bumps all over your skin. Unfortunately, this can be a common problem if your hot tub sanitizer is too low and not being maintained properly. Warm water can be an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa’s, and viruses. Sanitizers in spas such as bromine or chlorine are used to kill these microorganisms, [...]

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Why is water chemistry important? Good water chemistry is the key to a healthy and happy hot tubing experience. Because hot tubs are not drained after each use like your bath tub is, there are certain things that need to be checked and maintained in order to keep your water in pristine bathing condition. Keeping your water chemistry in check will also extend the life of your equipment by fighting against stain and scale build up, preventing clogged filters, and [...]

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Although most of us duck inside to the safety of warm blankets and thick socks at the first sign of cold, winter can be the perfect season for hosting a hot tub party for friends and family! Since we’ve gone over how to prepare your hot tub for winter, hot tub maintenance and selecting a hot tub cover, it’s time to put together the ultimate get together!To throw a great winter hot tub party, nothing is more important than making [...]

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