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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.

Hot tubbing at Christmas is a great way to relax between socialising, to catch up with the family and to escape the colder weather. As we all know Christmas is also the time of giving so we thought we would offer some help to those of you who are looking for gifts for your loved one who loves their hot tub! We have split these gift reccomendations between different categories to help guide you. 

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. 

With more and more of us striving to improve our wellness through increased exercise and an improved diet, people think of many creative ways to lose weight. Many of these techniques are not scientifically proven and some can even be dangerous. Sitting in a hot tub does not give much direct weight loss benefit but it can be a great compliment to your weight loss journey.