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You may have a reading for ‘stabilizer’ on the bottom of your chlorine hot tub test strips. Stabilizer, also known as cyanuric acid, is used in hot tubs that sanitize with chlor...

Sutro's Revolutionary Smart Monitor Hits Canadian Hot Tub Market - Only at Hot Tub Store   The Sutro Smart monitor is a game-changing device that automatically tests your spa or pool water multiple times daily (with industry-leading accuracy) and sends the res...

When you notice white flakes in your hot tub’s water, it’s almost always one of two things: Biofilm Calcium scale   Biofilm occurs when your hot tub’s sanitizer (chlorine or bromine) drops too low, resulting in bacteria build-up in...

Finding the correct replacement filter for your hot tub can be a pain. We’ve created a few resources to help. If you’re still unsure which filter you need, or have any questions after reading this article, contact our customer care team who’ll be happy to help.  ...

When your hot tub isn’t heating during the winter, it’s critical to keep it from freezing to avoid damage and costly repairs. In this article we’ll discuss how you can prepare yourself for unexpected heater failures during the winter, and what to do when your hot tub isn't ...

What is biofilm? Biofilm is a slimy film of bacteria that attaches itself to hard surfaces such as your hot tub’s plumbing. Biofilm is sometimes referred to as “hot tub slime” and can be difficult to remove. Biofilm is challenging to remove b...

Finding green water in your hot tub can quickly derail your plans to enjoy your hot tub. Green water is usually an indication that your hot tub has algae. Fortunately, this is usually a quick fix. In this article, we’ll discuss what causes green water, how to deal with it, ...

Your hot tub's cover plays an essential role in keeping the heat in your hot tub and unwanted things out. Making an informed decision when buying a replacement hot tub cover can be the difference of hundreds of dollars down the road, whether it's fewer replacements or bette...

Updated on 11/15/2022 by Nathan Bull What is Salt Therapy? Salt therapy, sometimes called halotherapy, involves inhaling fine salt particles, which can improve breathing and provide various other health benefit...

This past year has been a struggle -- and we all hoped 2021 would be a new chapter. And in many ways, it has been. Hot tubs are being built faster as the industry has retooled and increased capacity. Many of the services we all have needed have been...