Looking for reduced hot tub energy or running costs? With the global increase in fuel costs, most notably, electricity costs, many of us hot tub owners are looking for ways to reduce the running costs of our tubs.
Category Archives: Support & Maintenance
Air Source Heat Pump Related, Support & Maintenance
How I added an Air Source Heat Pump to an Existing Hot Tub
27
Apr
Apr
Many of you may have read my guide on how to add an air source heat pump to a hot tub, you can find that article here. In this post, I am going to share with the steps that I took to add an air source heat pump to this hot tub.
13
Dec
Dec
In this blog post, I will cover the hot tub wiring. Specifically, I am talking about how we can connect the various components to the Spa Pack. If you are looking for information on the Hot Tub Electric Requirements, then I have separate blog post on that.
Reviews & Info, Support & Maintenance
Review of Control My Spa (ControlMySpa) from Balboa – WiFi Module
04
Oct
Oct
In this blog post I am going to review the new ControlMySpa from Balboa which is the Wifi controls and App to control the BP series of Hot Tub Spa Packs.
DIY Hot Tub Building, Plumbing Related, Support & Maintenance
Should I use a Cartridge Filter or a Sand Filter in my Hot Tub?
14
Jul
Jul
Cartridge filters and sand filters are two of the most popular methods for filtering water in a hot tub. There is no right answer to whether you should use one or the other, but there are some important differences between them that you should be aware of before making your choice:
05
Jul
Jul
This guide discusses the two kinds of hot tub pump capacitors that are used on Hot Tub motors: start capacitors and run capacitors. It also addresses how to know when a capacitor is failing and how to replace it.
16
Jun
Jun
If you have a Hot Tub at your home, then you know that one of the most annoying things about owning one is trying to keep it clean.
No matter how hard you try, it seems like there always ends up being some sand in your tub.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Plumbing Related, Support & Maintenance
What is the best method to heat my DIY Hot Tub?
18
May
May
What is the best way to heat my DIY Hot Tub? This is a question that many people ask about their hot tub. In this blog post, we will discuss various ways to do just that. We will look at the advantages and disadvantages of each method.