Page 2 - Chemicals & Maintenance

Chlorine is one of the most important levels in your hot tub water chemistry. Why? Because chlorine is a sanitiser and kills nasty bacteria. Things can get very frustrating when you cannot seem to get a chlorine reading on your test kit or test strips. In this article we will look at why you may get a low chlorine reading and how it can be fixed. 

Hot tubbing at Christmas is a great way to relax between socialising, to catch up with the family and to escape the colder weather. As we all know Christmas is also the time of giving so we thought we would offer some help to those of you who are looking for gifts for your loved one who loves their hot tub! We have split these gift reccomendations between different categories to help guide you. 

If you open your hot tub to find green water then it is not only unpleasant, it prevents you using your hot tub safely and it suggests some sort of chemical imbalance. In this post we will explain why hot tub water goes green, what causes it, how to fix it and how to prevent your hot tub water from going green again.

In this blog post we will explain what phosphates are, what causes the level to get so high in hot tubs, the impact of high phosphates and how to remove phosphates from your spa water. 

All you need to know about cloudy, milky or foamy hot tub water and how to prevent and recover from this. 

As the harsher weather comes in, it is worth considering your options during the colder months and how to prepare your hot tub for Winter. Find out what we reccomend you do with your hot tub during this time and check out our tips on how to drain your hottub thoroughly. 

A handy guide on how to measure your hot tub cover when looking for a replacement. Including general tips, how to measure a radius corner and plenty more. 

PH and Alkalinity are one of the most common areas of confusion for many hot tubbers and the risks associated with unbalanced water can damage your hot tub so it is a very important to get right. Questions such as "what is the difference between alkalinity and PH?", "Why does PH matter in my hot tub?" and "How do I raise alkalinity in my hot tub?" are the most common and are answered in this blog post.  

Calcium Hardness is an important factor in hot tub water chemistry but one that is sometimes overlooked or ignored. This guide will help explain what calcium hardness is, what a low or high calcium reading can do and how to balance calcium hardness in your hot tub.

Chlorine tablets are a popular way to sanitise your hot tub and keep it clean from bacteria. In this guide we will outline the good and bad things about tablets, how to use them and answer some common FAQs.