Do you need to drain your hot tub but are unsure of the best method? Regular draining and cleaning are crucial for a hygienic and enjoyable hot tub experience. Whether performing routine maintenance or preparing for a thorough clean, knowing the right way to empty your hot tub is essential. Well, we’ll be going over:…
Both pool and hot tub owners refer to three types of chlorine to look out for – total chlorine, free chlorine and combined chlorine. I will go into the differences between free chlorine vs total chlorine vs combined chlorine below. Free chlorine refers to the amount of chlorine that is available to actively sanitize the…
Air bubbles coming out of your pool jets and into your pool is a common problem that you may experience, especially when opening for the pool season. If you have just the odd bubble then that can be quite normal but if you have persistent air bubbles, particularly if the air comes out in substantial…
When most people consider buying and installing a hot tub or spa, they invariably ask, “Do hot tubs need plumbing?” Fortunately, the answer is that there are very few external requirements, including the need to plumb it in, so it is surprisingly easy to set up a hot tub. Hot tubs are almost entirely self-contained,…
Have you ever been about to take a nice, relaxing dip inside your hot tub? Then, right before jumping in, you notice cloudy water, slimy water, or an unpleasant odor. If that is the case, then it’s time to get it cleaned—aka, you need to shock! When you shock a hot tub, you clean the…
Every pool owner loves seeing their family enjoying the water throughout the swimming season and having fun. However, as part of regular pool maintenance, you must shock your pool to ensure the correct water chemistry to prevent the growth of algae and harmful bacteria growth. But exactly what does pool shock do? Pool shock increases…
When to use pool shock falls into two separate sections: under what circumstances most pool owners should shock a pool and, if it needs to be shocked, what is the best time of day to carry out the shock. In addition to regular pool shocks, you will need to shock the pool when opening it,…
Although children may think it is fun, having pool foam is not a great thing. You may wonder why is my pool foaming, which can happen very quickly. Pools can start foaming when the chemicals are unbalanced, unwanted chemicals have entered, or you have added algaecides into the water. To stop the pool from foaming,…
A backyard pool getting too hot is not a problem that many people encounter, in fact it might be a problem some would be grateful for if they live in colder areas. But it can be a big problem for those that live in some of the warmer parts as, when the weather is hot,…
Most people who have a pool in their backyard probably know that the pH levels in swimming pools need to be maintained for safety reasons. But if the pH drops, how do you raise it? To raise the pH level in a pool, you can use either baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) or soda ash (sodium…