Some people install their spas in a way that they can have a full view of their surroundings, whether they enjoy gazing at their own gardens or they have a beautiful panoramic view of a scenic spot, while relaxing in the tub. For them, a spa cover lift that leaves the cover obstructing the view [...]
Hot tub water can be heated either by natural gas, electric power, wood-fired heaters, or solar hot water systems. Your choice will depend largely on a balance of the economics and convenience of these alternatives. If you opt to go for an electric heater, check out the Hydro Quip 5.5 kW HeatMax RHS Series 240 [...]
One of the mechanisms used to sanitize swimming pools is the copper ion system. This sends low voltage current across copper bars to release copper ions into the pool. These copper ions neutralize algae and other organics in the water thus helping keep the pool clean.
Cleanwater Blue Bactericide and Algicide is a solution that [...]
Ozone is a molecule that consists of three atoms of oxygen. If it comes into contact with microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, or protozoans, one of the atoms is released from the bond. This detached atom oxidizes the microbes. It is used by industries as a disinfectant, deodorizer, antimicrobial agent, and sanitizer. Among consumers, ozone [...]
Although a water pump is just one of the many components of a hot tub, it is an important part as it circulates water from the tub through the filter and heater then back again to the tub through pressure jets. You cannot have clean and heated water, or a hydro-massage, without pumps. A water [...]
Hot tubs were meant to be, well, hot. This is why one of the more important things you should consider when installing a hot tub is the heater. There are plenty of available heaters with different BTU ratings, heat delivery systems, and sources of power. Some run on electricity while others are fuelled by propane [...]
Soaking in a hot tub is definitely a very relaxing and soothing experience. Often, while already in the water, you tend to forget that there are quite a few equipment running unseen or unheard to make sure that you enjoy basking in the tub.
A pump, or pumps, have to keep the water flowing. A [...]
Filters play a very important role in your hot tub. They strain all kinds of unwanted debris from the water such as hair, dead skin, leaves, bacteria, or other stuff that somehow found their way into your tub. For this reason, care should be exercised when choosing filters.
Pleatco Premium Filters appear to perform this [...]
While chemicals such as chlorine, bromine, ozone, and biguanide have to be added to your hot tub’s water to keep it free from microorganisms, it is also necessary to re-circulate the water, forcing it through a filter before returning it into the tub. This removes floating debris, even those that are difficult to grasp by [...]
Everybody who has a hot tub or a spa in his or her backyard would not give a second thought about buying a spa cover. It is often considered, and rightly so, as an essential accessory to the tub. What is sometimes overlooked is the cover lifter, at least until the lady of the house [...]