Whether new to hot tubs or a veteran, daydreaming about relaxing in the roiling hot tub bubbles is now a reality. But how long will you need to wait for your hot tub to heat up? And are there ways to shorten the heating time? It can take 4 to 20 hours to heat your … Read more
Total Alkalinity (TA) greatly influences your pool’s pH. Therefore, when pH rises, so does the alkalinity. So, when you notice a low pH in your pool but it has a normal TA range, how do you raise pH without increasing total alkalinity. Although it can be tricky, it is possible to raise pH without impacting … Read more
You’ve probably shocked a swimming pool before, likely even several times, but never your hot tub. That said, you think your hot tub could probably use it. You’re not sure how to shock a hot tub and if it should be done the same way you shock your pool. How do you do it? To … Read more
Your hot tub should be a fun place to chill and disentangle from the day’s troubles. But if your pH is low in your hot tub it could be a danger to your family’s health and the health of your hot tub. So how do you raise your hot tub’s pH? To raise the pH … Read more
Perhaps you’ve either just received a new hot tub or have had a hot tub for a while, and are wondering if shocking is needed. Read on to learn more about the types of scenarios that might require you to shock your hot tub, as well as how to do it and the best products … Read more
There’s nothing more relaxing than lounging by the pool on a scorching summer day. But, as any other pool owner will tell you, the water maintenance is anything but carefree. When it comes to choosing which chlorine to use for an inground pool, the sheer number of options is enough to give you a headache. … Read more
Discovering a high pH level in your hot tub might make you dread the thought of adding more harsh chemicals to adjust it. Maybe you’re curious if there is a natural pH decreaser alternative. Maybe something like a natural acid like vinegar will work. So, is it possible to lower pH with vinegar? And, if … Read more
While it would be cool if the sand in a pool filter lasted forever, it doesn’t. If you suspect that it’s time to replace the sand in your filter, the question becomes how do you even go about doing it? The hardest part of the job is actually getting the sand out. And there are … Read more