Venturi and air blowers both put bubbles in your hot tub jets, in very different ways. Here’s how each works and which I’d choose for a DIY build.
Materials and Construction Related, Support & Maintenance
Fix a Leak Review: I Used It on My Own Hot Tub Skimmer Leak
10
Feb
Feb
I tested Marlig’s Fix a Leak on a skimmer leak buried in concrete on my own hot tub. Here’s how it works, how I used it, the results after 24 hours, and when you’re better off remaking the joint.
09
Feb
Feb
Small-space pool ideas, from plunge and cocktail pools to cold plunges, with the construction options, plumbing, costs and safety you need to build your own.
08
Feb
Feb
From a weekend stock tank project to a fully custom in-ground tub, here are five alternatives to buying a hot tub and what to watch out for with each.
03
Feb
Feb
For those of you who have not heard of Spatex, it is one of the largest trade shows in Europe for the wet leisure industry. This week, I had the pleasure of attending, catching up with some suppliers and manufactures and chatting about all things hot tub and pool related. In this article, I will share some of my findings.
Air Source Heat Pump Related
Can You Add an Air Source Heat Pump to a Hot Tub with a Dual Speed Pump?
01
Feb
Feb
Yes, a hot tub with a single dual speed pump can run an air source heat pump. The trick is a spring-loaded flapper valve in the bypass, plus the right flow and electrics.
30
Jan
Jan
You can use a sand filter on a DIY hot tub, but it needs its own pump and filtration loop. Here’s why it can’t go on the jets, how to size it, and when a cartridge is better.
27
Jan
Jan
Is my Hot Tub Compatible with An Air Source Heat pump?
Yes, your hot tub will be compatible with an air source heat pump. The compatibility, however, may be a little different to what you were originally thinking.
In this article, I will explain exactly why.
24
Jan
Jan
PSOL and PSOH mean your ACC spa pack’s pressure switch can’t sense water flow. Here’s how to find the cause and fix it, starting with the most likely.
Design / Ideas Related, Materials and Construction Related
Do You Need Ozone in a Hot Tub? Why I Don’t Use It (and What I’d Use Instead)
23
Jan
Jan
Ozonators are sold as a way to cut chemicals, but you still need chlorine or bromine. Here’s what ozone actually does, why mine went in the bin, and why I’d fit UV-C instead.