Learn How to Select & Use the
Best Products for Your Hot Tub

Learn How to Select & Use the
Best Products for Your Hot Tub

We provide the most accurate answers on “How to Choose the Right Cover lifter”, “Is Microban Worth it?”, “What Makes One Cover Better than Another”, to “How to Winterize My Hot Tub?

Sample of the Most Commonly Asked Questions

Where is the best place to buy hot tub chemicals?

National online sellers sometimes provide a lower price on spa chemicals but not always, sometimes you will find them more expensive. Always remember when doing a price comparison on any chemical product, check to see the volume provided. If it’s not provided, or difficult to locate, seek to buy your chemicals elsewhere.

For many reasons, we strongly recommend purchasing your chemicals from a local spa retailer.

1. They’re a phone call away if a problem occurs or simply a question arises. The answers to chemical usage can vary, based upon the volume of water within a spa, the type of filtration utilized, if automatic purification systems were included, and which type, and so on.

2. Protecting your warranty. Every spa manufacturer in world includes in their warranty a clause that excuses them of honoring a claim if the cause of the problem was due to improper use or lack of use of hot tub chemicals. Buying and being trained by their dealer helps prevent their ability to make a claim of lack of use of chemicals.

Most importantly the quality and clarity of your water is the most important determining factor on how often you’ll use your spa, how much you’ll enjoy it, and most importantly how healthy the water is for you and your family.

Who provides the answers to the questions on this site?

The answers on this site are not provided by one single company or someone in their backyard that owns a spa. They are answered by Presidents, CEO’s, and other executives from a variety of manufacturers within the spa industry. We firmly believe these are the most reliable answers you will find on the internet. But we still urge all spa owners to consult with dealer that sold them their spa.

Are all chemical brands the same?

Many manufacturers will water their product down their liquid products or add inexpensive fillers to their granules to make more money. The result is an inferior product. The chance of any liquid product being watered down or inexpensive fillers being added to a granular product is extremely remote when purchased by a local spa retailer.

Where can I purchase any of the brands viewed on this site?

This site is a purely educational site. The products are available via many dealers in both the USA and Canada. To find a list of dealers nearest to you simply click on “FIND A DEALER” and make certain to provide a zip code and type of product you are seeking.

the ease in operating a cover lifter, how safe a safety rail really is, the best size and type of step is best for you, which replacement cover is best for your spa and your environment should you choose

Main Categories

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A guide to help you Choose the Best Sanitizer and Balance Your Water to keep it crystal clear. And which products not to use.

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Learn the different ways Hot Tub Filtration works and Which Cartridge Filters are Best and how to properly clean them.

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Every Hot Tub needs a cover, so let us educate you on the best practices for choosing the right one for your Hot Tub or Swim Spa.

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Hot Tub Cover Lifters assist you in the opening and closing your Hot Tub or Swim Spa cover. Learn how to choose the right one.

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Access Rails make getting into and out of your Hot Tub a whole lot safer. Learn about the different mounting options for installation.

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Turn your Hot Tub or Swim Spa into the funnest gymnasium you've ever been to. from Water Weights to Underwater Treadmills.

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Getting in and out of your spa should be safe. Learn about what to look for when choosing Steps for your Hot Tub or Swim Spa.

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Basic Hot Tub Care and routine maintenance to keep your hot tub or swim spa ready to use at all times.

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How often should you remove filter cartridges and clean them with the spray on Instant Cartridge Cleaner?

The frequency of cleaning a filter cartridge is based on a few factors, number of bathers, frequency of use, amount...
Water1

How beneficial is it to put a Cover Cap on a spa with a cover on it, and does its importance vary by spas located in different climates?

The purpose of a cover cap is to protect the vinyl or WeatherShield™ material of your hot tub cover from...
coversConditioner

How often is it necessary to put a vinyl conditioner on a vinyl cover and will it help you extend the life of the cover or just appearance?

When to apply a a vinyl conditioner is dependent on the appearance of the cover. Always use a cleaner specifically...
dirtyFilter

Does using salt in your spa water lessen the life of your filter or cause it to be cleaned more often?

Saltwater systems create chlorine thru electrolysis. These systems also create high levels of calcium which can build up on components...
Water1

What is more energy efficient buying thicker cover (going from a 4” x 2” to 5” to 3”) or buying a cover with a higher density foam (going from 1.5lb. to a 2.0lb. density)?

It’s worth knowing that adding thickness to the foam makes a much bigger difference in insulation than increasing the foam...
kidHappy

Why do Swimming Pools require a different hardness level than hot tubs?

The simple answer is the temperature of the water. Because Calcium is less soluble in cool water is the reason...

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We get our information from industry professionals with decades of experience. Presidents, CEO’s, and other executives from a variety of manufacturers within the spa industry. We firmly believe these are the most reliable answers you will find on the internet.