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Support & Maintenance

Everything you need to know about Salt Water System Hot Tubs

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25
Aug

Everybody associates Chlorine with Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs. Mention the word Bromine and certainly most will know that it is an alternative too. Mention Salt Water and most will be none the wiser! If you have never heard of saltwater hot tubs, don’t worry, we’ll explain all!

Not only are these hot tubs extremely restorative and rejuvenating, but they are also a perfect option for people sensitive to pollutants found in traditional hot tubs.

They are therefore perfect for those who want to spend more time enjoying themselves and less time on maintenance. In this article, you will learn everything there is to know about saltwater system hot tubs.

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Design / Ideas Related

Ultimate Guide to Hot Tub Covers

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03
Jul

It probably doesn’t come as a shock that the Hot Tub cover is a key part of your tub! No cover, massive heat loss and expensive electricity bills. Bad or damaged cover, same scenario. Cheap cover, again, it is going to end up costing you in the long run. Therefore in this article, we are going to look at what you should be looking for when you are purchasing a new Hot Tub cover.

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Materials and Construction Related

Backyard DIY Hot Tub – The Shopping list

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25
Jun

You’ve probably stumbled upon my website as you are keen to build your own Hot Tub. As I have mentioned in the detailed “How To” that I created, there was lots that I was not sure of when I began the process. Now, not wanting to blow my own trumpet, I am much more informed, somewhat of an “expert”, perhaps, in all things Hot Tub.

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Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building

Hot Tub Privacy Ideas

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17
Jun

Unless you have a body like “The Rock” or a set of Abs like J-Lo, we can all be a little conscious of being in out swimwear. According to CBS News, 97% of women have a negative body image. Being on show, in the backyard or garden, not ideal for most of us. Therefore, it would make sense that we need to think about some ideas for how to create hot tub privacy.

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Stock Tank Hot Tub

Thinking About Building a Stock Tank Hot Tub? Read this first.

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12
Jun
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Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Support & Maintenance

The Ultimate Guide to Balancing Chemicals in your Hot Tub

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28
Apr

Balancing Chemicals in your Hot Tub is key to clean, crystal clear and problem free water. In this blog post we are going to look at what a balanced set of chemicals look like and how we can resolve some common problems.

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Support & Maintenance

How to Clean a Hot Tub Filter Cartridge

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20
Apr

Keeping that water clear and disease free is essential part of care and maintenance for our Hot Tubs. The Filter cartridge is a key element of this. The filter will trap all the small debris that is too small to be caught in the basket but large enough to make our water look murky and unappealing. In this post, we’ll look at a step-by-step guide on how to clean a filter cartridge.

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