Hot tubs complete guide

Here are several advices on how to maintain your hot tub and also a recommandation if you live in Colorado. But first let’s see the hot tub choice of the month : The Essential Polara is a more premium hot tub model that is built for comfort and relaxation. It is quite spacious and can easily seat up to 5-6 people. A lounger and 50 full adjustable hydro jets provide an unparalleled hydrotherapy experience all in the comfort of your home. A long-lasting and energy efficient hot tub that is quite easy to install and use. The Polara is ideal for spending relaxing time with close friends and family or even by yourself thanks to its lounger. For its size, comfort and price this Essential Polara is a bargain for anyone looking for a medium to large sized hot tub. Polara’s comfortable and spacious design combined with powerful hydro jets and a Balboa heater makes this an exquisite addition to any home.

If you plan to be away from home a week or longer, call your local dealer for more tips on winterizing your spa, or check your Owner’s Manual for additional instructions.

The only weekly hot tub maintenance chore is “shocking” the water with sanitizer. Whether you use chlorine or bromine, hitting your tub with an extra strong dose of the sanitizer once a week is an easy way to keep your water clear and crystal clean. Besides shocking your tub, other weekly maintenance rituals are specific to your water type and how often you use your spa. Foaming can be a problem if you use your spa regularly, and can be easily solved by pouring a small amount of foam reducer into the water once a week. And if you live in an area with high calcium or mineral content, you might want to hit your water with a de-scaling agent once a week as well. It will prevent mineral buildup in your pumps, hoses, and on the walls of the hot tub itself.

Advices for buying a hot tub : Acrylic is the most common spa shell material, but roto-cast polymer, vinyl and wood are also options. The spa shell not only determines the look of the hot tub, but also its cost, insulation, and strength. Considering a wooden hot tub? Read more about wood tubs before you take the plunge.

Another good spa maintenance practice is cleaning and conditioning your vinyl spa cover. Especially if your spa cover is outside, spa cover cleaner can quickly remove airborne oils, dirt, tree sap and pollen while cover conditioner will replenish the vinyl plasticizers that keep your vinyl spa cover soft, strong and looking great.

Dr. Spa has a diagnostic guarantee that ensures your hot tub failure will be diagnosed so we can get your hot tub working again properly. Make sure that minor part failures do not become major issues, so get in touch with us today. Owned and operated by Anthony M. with over 25 years of mechanical, electric, and plumbing repair expertise, you are guaranteed to have a knowledgeable and professional experience. Although it is nearly impossible to have every part for various makes of hot tubs on hand, we do keep a large inventory of parts for most common failures to expedite your repair. However, if we do not have a particular part, we will special order it for you. See extra info on http://drspallc.com/services/.

Don’t do it in a hot tub : If a spa is indoors and inadequately ventilated, some users may experience slight throat and eye irritation. Ventilate it naturally or mechanically with an exhaust fan. Find another place rather than the spa’s equipment compartment to store chemicals. Despite all of those stereotypes and hijinx we see in movies and hear about with celebrities, hot tubs and drinking don’t go hand-in-hand. Refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages before or during spa use. Alcohol can make you drowsy and lead to drowning. Anyone taking prescription or certain over-the-counter medications should consult their physician before using a hot tub. Enjoy the soak in the tub, don your toasty terry cloth robe, and enjoy your glass of pinot grigio while sitting by the fire pit.

Surge protection- to ensure that your hot tub is not damaged by major storms or residential power surges. Temp Heating solutions- in the event of a heating failure freezing temperatures can destroy the entire plumbing system. We offer external temporary heat to ensure further damage is not done.

If your spa filter has a pressure gauge attached to it, the cartridge needs cleaned when the pressure rises 8-10 PSI higher than the freshly cleaned pressure reading, or when flow is noticeably reduced. If you have no gauge on your filter, you should clean the filter on a regular schedule. Spa and Hot Tub CareI clean my own filter cartridge every 4-8 weeks, depending on how often I use the spa. If my hot tub is being used a few times per week, I’ll clean the filter every four weeks, or monthly.

One of the most important factors in deciding when to change your hot tub water is the level of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)-a measure of everything soluble in your spa’s water. High TDS levels can indicate organic contamination and other problems. You can avoid doing full water changes by taking a page from aquarium enthusiasts and performing partial water changes at more frequent intervals than you would full ones. Rather than emptying your tub completely, remove a portion of your spa’s water, check the levels with a TDS meter , and adjust as necessary until your water is balanced and healthy. Low TDS levels make balancing your water chemistry much easier and help your sanitizers work more efficiently. Partial water changes are especially helpful in cold climates, where a full water change might not always be practical due to inclement weather or extreme temperatures. See extra details on Best Hot Tub Repair Service in Colorado.