Hot tub water care for beginners
Hot tub water care for beginners: the minimum kit, a simple weekly routine, a first-week testing schedule and the three readings that matter most.
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Does a hot tub before bed help you sleep?
Does a hot tub before bed help you sleep? Learn how the drop in body temperature after a soak aids sleep, the best timing and temperature, and what to avoid.
How to switch your hot tub from chlorine to bromine
Switch from chlorine to bromine in your hot tub safely: when to drain, how to build a bromide bank, floaters vs feeders, test kits and switching back.
Why is my hot tub overflowing?
Hot tub overflowing? Learn the main causes, from rain and overfilling to bather displacement, the correct fill level, and how to stop overflow quickly.
How to raise alkalinity in a hot tub
Learn how to raise alkalinity in a hot tub: how much increaser to add per 1,000 litres, when to retest, how pH reacts, and why soft water runs low.
How to read hot tub test strips accurately
Learn how to read hot tub test strips accurately: timing, lighting, colour matching, storage and expiry, and why very high chlorine can give false readings.
Putting a hot tub in a basement or cellar
Planning a hot tub in basement or cellar space? How to get it down, drain it, control damp, wire it safely and know when you need a structural survey.
Why is my hot tub water yellow?
Learn the hot tub water yellow causes, from pollen and iron to bromine, tannins and early algae, with a simple test and fix for each and when to drain.
How to keep hot tub water clear all year
Learn how to keep hot tub water clear all year: showering first, filter rotation, steady sanitiser, weekly shock, the cover and seasonal pollen and leaves.
How to clean a hot tub filter properly
Learn how to clean a hot tub filter with a simple rinse, soak and dry cycle, why a spare filter helps, and why pressure washers and dishwashers do damage.
Hot tub hygiene rules for owners and guests
Hot tub hygiene rules for owners and guests: showering first, when to stay out, swimwear, children, guest numbers and a simple rules sign to print.
Can a hot tub go above 40°C, and should it?
Can you set a hot tub hotter than 40 degrees? Learn why controllers stop at 40°C, what heat stress does to your body and why bypassing the limit is unsafe.