Hot tub privacy ideas for UK gardens
Hot tub privacy ideas UK gardens can use: screens, planting, pergolas and positioning, plus fence height rules, wind and keeping neighbours happy.
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How many litres in a hot tub, and how to work it out
How many litres in a hot tub? See typical UK volumes by size and two simple ways to measure your own tub, so every chemical dose you add is right.
Hot tub defoamer and when to use it
Learn how a hot tub defoamer works, when to use it, why it only hides the cause of foam, and how to avoid the residue and clogged filters it can leave.
Choosing a 7 person hot tub
7 person hot tub UK guide: compare lounger and all-seat layouts, plan a 32 amp supply and delivery access, estimate running costs and check you need 7 seats.
How to prevent hot tub folliculitis
Hot tub folliculitis prevention made practical: steady sanitiser, filter care, biofilm control and rinsing swimwear, plus when to see a GP about a rash.
Which salt to use in a saltwater hot tub
The best salt for hot tub salt systems is pure sodium chloride. Learn which salts to avoid, granular vs tablet, and how much salt per litre to add.
Choosing a 4 person hot tub
Choosing a 4 person hot tub: compare layouts, loungers, footprint, plug and play power and family safety so four people really fit and stay comfortable.
Choosing a submersible pump to drain a hot tub
How to choose a submersible pump for draining a hot tub: flow rate, head height, hose size, how low it drains and safe RCD protected power for UK gardens.
Choosing a 2 person hot tub
Choosing a 2 person hot tub? Learn about footprints, seating layouts, plug and play or hardwired, inflatable or hard shell, and fitting one in a small garden.
Can you use a hot tub while on antibiotics?
Can you use a hot tub while on antibiotics? Learn how your infection, dizziness, sun sensitivity and dehydration affect it, and when to ask a pharmacist.
Indoor hot tub installation and what to plan for
Planning an indoor hot tub? Learn what to check for floor loading, ventilation, dehumidification, flooring, drainage, electrics, chemical smells and access.
Hot tub jets not working? Work through these checks
Hot tub jets not working? Check closed jets and diverters, airlocks, the filter, the pump and the 13 amp interlock, and learn when to call an engineer.