A step-by-step guide to setting up a new hot tub, from the base and electrics to filling without air locks, heating and balancing the water for your first soak.
DIY Hot Tub Building, Plumbing Related, Support & Maintenance
Hot Tub Heaters Explained: Types, Sizing, kW, Flow Switches and Troubleshooting
20
Oct
Oct
My broad guide to hot tub heaters: the different types, what kW really means for heat-up time and running costs, flow and pressure switches, keeping the heat in, and troubleshooting a tub that won’t heat.
25
Sep
Sep
Two ways to get your hot tub through winter: keep it running safely, or fully drain and blow out the lines. Here’s how to do both, and how to choose.
21
Sep
Sep
So you have emptied and cleaned your Hot Tub and patiently waited for it to fill up. You’ve scrubbed. You’ve cleaned. You’ve flushed solution after solution through the jets and now you can’t wait to get back into that tub.
11
Sep
Sep
Hot tub shock explained: what it does, the difference between chlorine and non-chlorine (MPS) shock, how often to use it, how to do it step by step and how long to wait afterwards.
Materials and Construction Related, Plumbing Related
How to Install Gunite Jet Bodies in a DIY Hot Tub (Step by Step)
08
Sep
Sep
Gunite jet bodies look complicated, but they’re not. Here’s what each part does and exactly how I fitted mine so the jets finish flush with the tiles.
05
Sep
Sep
The honest pros and cons of owning a hot tub, from relaxation and family time to running costs, water care, space, electrics and safety.
03
Sep
Sep
If you own a hot tub, you may encounter all kinds of problems that need to be solved. Murky water is one of the most popular. Under this generic term, water that is cloudy, misty or anything that is not crystal clear is represented. The milky appearance of water is caused by particles floating in the water, which give it its murky appearance. These particles are too small to be reached and too small to get caught in the filter, so they run straight ahead and stay in the water.
25
Aug
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.
16
Jul
Jul
Thinking about a deck for your hot tub? Here’s how to choose the layout, why a filled tub needs roughly double a normal deck’s design load, and the materials and finishes I’d use.