Hot Tub Water Treatment

What Chemicals Do I Need for a Hot Tub?

You don’t need a PhD in Chemistry to understand what needs to go inside your hot tub. This article will help you become an expert on properly maintaining your hot tub water chemistry!

July 31, 2021

Spa Chemical Dosage Charts

This handy spa chemical dosage chart is easy to read, and can even be printed out and kept by your spa for a quick reference!

January 1, 2020

Can You Put Epsom Salt in a Hot Tub?

Epsom salts are synonymous with relaxation and pain relief for sore joints and muscles. Many people use pure Epsom salts in their bathtubs at home. But can you put Epsom salt in a hot tub? In most cases, the answer is NO. Here’s why.

March 29, 2021

Cloudy Hot Tub After Shocking

Getting cloudy water immediately after shocking your spa or hot tub is pretty common, and usually considered normal. After all, there are a lot of chemical reactions going on when you shock a spa!

January 1, 2020

Hard Water Issues in Spas and Hot Tubs

Hard water problems in hot tubs start when calcium begins to come out of solution, giving you frequently cloudy water and scale deposits on your spa.

January 1, 2020

Saltwater Hot Tub - Pros & Cons

January 1, 2020

Spa & Hot Tub Ozone Problems

January 1, 2020

Hot Tub Water: Test Like a Boss

Testing hot tub water regularly is important to avoid peaks and valleys of sanitation and water balance. Testing every day is not necessary unless your spa is used on a daily basis. Instead, test the water 2-3 times per week - more often if the spa is used frequently.

January 1, 2020

Bromine vs. Chlorine for Spas & Hot Tubs

If you have a spa, bromine has a lot of advantages over using chlorine. It may cost a little bit more, but it lasts longer and does a much better job than chlorine at killing bacteria, especially at high temperatures and high pH levels.

January 1, 2020

Chlorine or Non-Chlorine Shock for Hot Tubs?

January 1, 2020

Hot Tub Leak Repair Using Leak Sealer

In cases where there is no obvious puddle beneath an obvious drip, you may want to try a hot tub leak repair sealer. Leisure Time's Leak Seal is the product for you!

January 1, 2020

Spa & Hot Tub Chemicals for Beginners

In today's post, we follow up on our popular Beginner's Guide to Spa & Hot Tub Care post, and get more granular with our newest installment: an in-depth look into the basics of spa and hot tub chemicals.

June 1, 2021