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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. 

We love the beginning of a hot tub buying journey as it gives us the chance to use our years of experience to give honest advice to help guide buyers to their perfect spa. In this post we will focus on five key questions to ask before buying a hot tub. This list is not exhaustive and there are other factors to ask about but based on our experience these are some of the most common and most important questions to ask.

In this guide we will explain the different base options on hot tubs, how to prepare the gorund for your hot tub and some other considerations to make sure your installation goes well and to make sure that your hot tub sits nicely in its new home for many relaxing years to come!

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

Which?, the UKs consumer champion have featured Happy Hot Tubs in their guide on 'How to buy the best hot tub'. Read more here.

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. 

This question seems to arise more and more when we meet hot tub shoppers. This debate has emerged from the popularity of plug and play or 13 amp hot tubs, as consumers look to narrow down their options based on the power supply required for a specific hot tub. But what does it all mean? In this article we will explain the differences between 13 amp and 32 amp hot tubs, how running costs may or may not be affected and how you should approach this as a buyer, as well as some frequently asked questions.

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.