Chemicals & Maintenance

A hot tub is an expensive purchase and an investment that you want to protect. Here is our blog post on why getting your hot tub serviced is important, different types of servicing and how often it should be done. 

Here we share some tips for existing hot tub owners to save on energy costs. From simple tips like keeping your filter clean to more creative ways like operational adjustments, this blog post will help reduce running costs and help you enjoy the hydrotherapy benefits that a hot tub brings. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Draining your hot tub periodically is very important to keep bathers safe. In this guide, we explain how to drain your hot tub, how to flush the pipes and how to refill, as well as covering some common questions around this process. 

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.

We often get asked this question by hot tub shoppers and new owners. The answer can be quite simple but there are some factors to consider including hot tub temeprature range, body temperature, ambient temperature and health risks.