Hot Tub Care
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Posted: November 21, 2013While using your hot tub in the early morning and during the daytime on the weekends is convenient, it's the evening soak in your spa that is truly relaxing. Perhaps it's because the busy sounds of the daily hubbub have quieted down, as if your entire neighborhood has gone into relaxation mode. The mood of your back yard can make your hot tub experience a truly satisfying one. By adding in some simple yet significant features to your property and picking up a few hot tub supplies, you'll enjoy the unit even more in the evening. Lighting Change the ambiance of soaking in your hot tub in the evening by adjusting your outdoor lighting. If you don't have anything set up, consider stringing lights around the ceiling area of your porch or securely up above your hot tub. Use a seasonal theme or coordinate the colors with the rest or your ..Read morePublished on
November 2013
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Posted: November 14, 2013If you're planning to move to a new home, you might wonder what to do with your hot tub. You can take it with you. In some cases, like if you're selling your house, the buyers might ask you to let it convey so that they can enjoy it. You can always get a new one, of course, but if you're attached to it or you've decided to take it along, there are a few steps you'll need to follow to safely and successfully move your hot tub. This also holds true if you're changing the location from one place to another on the same property. Helping Hands Ideally, four people can move the hot tub using a sturdy appliance or furniture dolly. Have one person on each end and two people on the sides to guide it. Delegate one person to watch for clearance issues, and make sure all of your helpers understand the plan. Before the Move Make sure that the hot tub is unplugged ..Read morePublished on
November 2013
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Posted: October 25, 2013Your hot tub was designed for your relaxation, so it can be frustrating when the jets that fill the spa with bubbling water don't operate as they should. Fortunately, most problems relating to hot tub jets are relatively simple and inexpensive to resolve. These troubleshooting tips can help you identify the source of the problem and direct you towards the right solution. Non-Operating Jets If you've just drained and refilled your spa and now find that the jets won't work at all, chances are that there's air in the water lines. Resetting the system's pressure valve will usually resolve this problem. Sometimes it's necessary to introduce water into the lines with a garden hose. Jets can also stop operating when they're clogged with dirt and debris. Removing the jets, cleaning them and rotating them to ensure that they spin freely can fix the problem. Uneven Water Delivery..Read morePublished on
October 2013
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Posted: May 31, 2013One way to make sure that your hot tub is working to its potential is to follow the guidelines in your owner's manual. The right chemicals and accessories, along with troubleshooting tips, are listed and explained for stress-free ownership. There is only one problem with that theory, however. For many people, the idea of looking in their owner's manual is more than picking up the booklet and looking at the table of contents. They have to find it first. You might not remember ever having an owner's manual for your spa, especially if you bought a pre-owned model. Maybe you've got it but there are pages missing or someone spilled something on it and you can't read it or even open it. Hot Tub Spa Supplies can solve that problem quickly and easily. We have a variety of owner's manuals available. Simply go to the Hot Spring Watkins Parts Search ..Read morePublished on
May 2013
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Posted: May 31, 2013Water filtration and technology is a priority in the design of Hot Spring spas. The advanced filtration technology keeps your unit running clean and smooth. Hot Spring filters make sure that any debris in the water is caught without causing clogs or damage to your system. Tri-X® Filters Hot Spring spas use Trix® filters to remove debris and bacteria from the water. This keeps it clean and safe. They are used as a standard spa filter on most Hot Spring spas and can be adapted to most other models if you prefer. Silent Filtration When it comes to Hot Spring circulation pumps, the SilentFlo 5000® offers a continual filtration as long as the spa is turned on and receiving power. Some brands of hot tubs require the owner to turn on a special cycle to allow the filtration system to keep the unit clean ..Read morePublished on
May 2013
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Posted: May 06, 2013One of the things that makes Hot Spring spas so relaxing is that the water is hot and the jet pumps circulate water to keep the water hot and bubbly throughout the basin. When the water temperature and circulation are not working at their normal levels, the water will feel cold. It might not be circulating normally. When troubleshooting the problem, this is a clue that it's time to replace some parts. Hot Spring spa parts are available here online. As long as you have the make and model information, you can easily order new Hot Spring heaters, jet pumps and other components. If you don't know your model information, check your owner's manual or look inside the hot tub's equipment cabinet. Check out the labels on the cabinet walls or floor that provide the serial number, model name and number, year of manufacture and the name of ..Read morePublished on
May 2013
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Posted: April 01, 2013With spring just around corner, it's time to start planning for your spa season. Hot Spring Spa Supplies has a variety of quality products from Leisure Concepts to make your spa a little more convenient and a little more comfortable. One way to enhance your spa and hot tub experience is with features that keep you from having to repeatedly get in and out of your hot tub and running inside or walking across the patio for things you need while you're supposed to be relaxing. Towel Bar Keep your towels close. The Leisure Concepts Towel Bar attaches to the outside wall of your spa and keeps them clean and dry. It extends far enough away from steam and splashing water to prevent towels from getting wet. It's also close enough to grab quickly, especially for those chilly days when you wish you could stay in the hot tub forever. When you're not in your spa, ..Read morePublished on
April 2013
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Posted: February 15, 2013Some spa water treatment recommendations include the use of shock for maintenance. There are several different types of water treatment and varying systems for spa chemicals. While the novice or non-spa owner might think of shock treatments as something to do with electricity, it's quite the opposite when it comes to spas. In spa terminology, shock is another term for oxidizing the water. It's helpful in creating clearer, fresher water. Non-Chlorine Shock Hot Springs MPS is a non-chlorine spa shock treatment. Used in addition to ozone, bromine or chlorine, it is a non-chlorine oxidizer that helps to reduce odors in the water that can be offensive while soaking. It neutralizes the smell of chloramines and ammonia, which can be unpleasant. It's not meant to be a disinfectant, so other spa chemicals are still needed. Non-chlorine shock additives should be added about once a week to improve your water clarity and hot tub experience while breaking ..Read morePublished on
February 2013
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Posted: January 18, 2013Hot Spring spas provide owners with comfort, enjoyment and efficiency. Like any spa, however, the key to keeping the water comfortable and safe is proper maintenance of the filter. Hot Spring filters come in a variety of different models. The filter physically sorts out debris that could damage internal spa parts or cloud the water. Some even have chemical treatments that kill bacteria. It is important to take the necessary steps to keep the filters working properly. This causes the motor and jets to last longer while also keeping the water as clean as possible. Manual Cleaning Every filter inside of a Hot Spring spa requires regular manual cleanings in order to function properly. The best policy is to remove the cylinder from the tub at least once every two weeks. The entire part needs a thorough washing to be able to remove all of ..Read morePublished on
January 2013
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Posted: January 16, 2013There are several different water systems you can use to keep your hot tub clean and your water feeling fresh. One of the most popular product lines is Silk Balance. It makes the application of spa chemicals easier and takes out some of the guesswork found in other water conditioning systems. This self-adjusting solution is used once a week. The shake and pour bottle eliminates the use of degreasers, pH balances, scale control solutions and mold removers. The most important step in starting any new water balancing system is to purge the hot tub plumbing system. This removes any lingering residue and hot tub chemicals in the pipes and hot tub. When switching over to Silk Balance products, the first step is to use Silk Balance Clean Start. This stabilizes your water chemistry so that it will be compatible with other Silk Balance products. It automatically kills ..Read morePublished on
January 2013
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Posted: October 25, 2012Is your hot tub water heater working? One of the complaints people have is that their hot tub water is very slow to heat up. This could be the sign of a bad heater, but it could be something else. Once the tub is set up, it is best to leave the hot tub heater on 24-hours-a-day. If you have turned off the heater for some time, the water should be hot within 30 minutes. When you get in and it the water is lukewarm, there is a problem. Some hot tub owners are hopeful that the water will start feeling warmer, so they stay in the spa and wait. Yes, the water does heat up, but it's not because the heater is working, it's from body heat. There are a number of potential reasons the heater may not be working. It could be the heater itself, or it could be another issue that in turn causes the heater to not do its job. If your water is not heating up properly, check your hot tub filter before you do anything else. Changing your hot tub filters ..Read morePublished on
October 2012
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Posted: October 25, 2012As fun as spas are to have for social reasons, they are also helpful for health reasons. Heat and a mix of air bubbles and jets are well known to have therapeutic effects on sore joints and muscles. The more relaxed you are, the more relaxed your muscles are. When looking to reduce tension in joints and muscles, a nice soak in your hot tub is a rewarding experience. Sitting in hot, bubbly water and letting the water jets do their job is one way to feel better, but if you're looking for more, check out some of our hot tub supplies. We carry a number of items to help enhance your spa experience. Our line of Spazazz products, for example, will work wonders on sore muscles and joints. Spazazz Rx Muscular Therapy relieves aches and pains with a hot and cold sensation at the same time. Spazazz Detox Therapy reduces toxins, swelling and stress. Spazazz Respiratory ..Read morePublished on
October 2012