Hot Tub Blog | Care Guides & Advice | Happy Hot Tubs
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March 06, 2021
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.
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February 06, 2021
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.
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January 10, 2021
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.
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January 05, 2021
Which?, the UKs consumer champion have featured Happy Hot Tubs in their guide on 'How to buy the best hot tub'. Read more here.
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July 16, 2020
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.
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March 08, 2020
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.
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February 26, 2020
In this guide, we will cover a basic overview of how swim spas work, what the swim quality is like in a swim spa and a brief overview of swim spa vs Endless Pools. All these topics will help us answer the popular question - can you actually swim in a swim spa?
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February 18, 2020
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.
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February 09, 2020
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.
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January 28, 2020
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.