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

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

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addingChem

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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coupleTub

Will it hurt my spa or negatively affect my water chemistry if I put in too much Protection Plus or Stain & Scale?

Overuse of any chemical is not recommended. But no, overuse of HT Stain & Scale or HT Protection Plus will...
diswash

Is it a good idea to use a dish washer, without adding soap, to clean filter cartridges?

A dishwasher will rinse the outer parts of the filter however it will not effectively remove the bather waste (dead...
covers2

What are the benefits and disbenefits of a cover skin made of the traditional vinyl versus a polyethylene skin cover, often sold under the name “Weathershield”?

Although traditional vinyl is a classic proven choice and comes in a wide range of colors, WeatherShield™ offers several advantages....
coversSruggle

Why does my cover feel so heavy?

A hot tub cover is made of EPS foam, which consists of tiny foam beads packed tightly together to create...
scaling

What are the causes of Scaling?

The four most common causes of scaling are a very high level of Calcium, pH, or alkalinity, along with an...
FLITERCLOSE

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...

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