I had the pleasure of meeting the Gecko support a couple of weeks back week. The first thing that I said to them was that I don’t supply enough of their kit to my customers. I guess just as we all have a “go to” drink at the bar, I tend to have a “go to” set of kit for my specifications and hot tub designs.
Category Archives: Reviews & Info
Air Source Heat Pump Related, Reviews & Info
Balboa Clim8zone Heat Pump Review: Specs, Compatibility and Verdict
03
Feb
Feb
The Balboa Clim8zone is a neat, compact heat pump that plugs into Balboa spa packs. Here are the specs, the compatibility catch and my honest verdict.
04
Oct
Oct
I fitted Balboa’s ControlMySpa WiFi module to my own hot tub. Here’s how it sets up, what it does well, where it falls short, and what’s changed by 2026.
10
Dec
Dec
Everything you need to build a DIY wooden hot tub, from choosing cedar and waterproofing the staves to heating it and adding proper jets, filtration and a spa pack.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Reviews & Info
Hot Tub Lights: The Ultimate Guide to Lighting a DIY Hot Tub
25
Nov
Nov
Everything you need to light a DIY hot tub: LED vs halogen, how bright and how many, where to put it, safe low-voltage power, spa pack limits and how to route the cable.
14
Nov
Nov
The Vian Power spa pack is a Balboa BP system in Vian styling. Here’s what’s inside, whether it’s still available in 2026, and how it compares with the newer Balboa BP8.