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.

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.

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?

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. 

In this guide, we will look at everything related to hot tub jets, from how they work, different types of jet, quantity of jets, troubleshooting jets and FAQ's.

Hot Tub Filters are key to keeping your hot tub clean, safe and working well. This blog post will help you understand what a hot tub filter is, what it does, why it is important to keep it clean, how to clean a filter and some useful tips and advice.

Non Chlorine Shock (Potassium monopersulfate) also known as MPS is a chemical that provides a lot of benefit to your hot tub water and maintenance routine but also a product that very few hot tubbers understand or have used. In this article, we aim to answer some of the key questions around this chemical including "What does Non Chlorine shock do?", "Does it replace Chlorine or Bromine?" and "How often should I use it?".

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.