With the cost of fuel skyrocketing everywhere, cutting back on energy use is a serious priority for everyone. Following a few tips can yield big savings as you luxuriate in your hot tub spa.

Every spa and hot tub has one major thing in common – they all heat water. Conserving as much of the generated heat as possible is the objective. The well-insulated shells of many modern spas have been fabricated to help save energy. The problem with heat is it rises. Attention should be focused on the spa’s cover, a critical component in reducing energy consumption.

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Posted: December 15th, 2009 under General.
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Even a seasoned hot tub enthusiast can find the actual practice of keeping spa water healthy and free of harmful microorganisms a little daunting, especially when faced with the myriad products available to spa owners today. Understanding the big picture, and then breaking it down into manageable pieces will relieve even a new hot tub owner from feeling overwhelmed. Hot tub maintenance can be divided into three basic steps; keeping the equipment clean, balancing and treating the water, and maintaining the sanitizing agent.

Keep the Spa Clean

Over time, spa water can get chemically saturated and become resistant to regular upkeep. Regardless of spa brand or sanitizer system being used, all hot tub water must be replaced periodically. The timing for draining and refilling the spa with fresh water can vary, depending greatly on bather load. Optimally, the water should be changed every 60 – 90 days.

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Posted: December 15th, 2009 under Spa Maintenence.
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