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Congratulations, and welcome to the club! Becoming a hot tub owner can be an incredibly rewarding and life-changing experience, but we'd be lying if we said there aren't potential challenges. In this article, we'll discuss some helpful tips that will go a long way as you em...

At some point during your time as a hot tub owner, you may encounter some water issues. Most of these issues, if caught early, are easy to clear up; the longer they're left untreated, the more difficult it becomes. While a good water care routine will help you avoid these i...

When your hot tub is filled with water, it runs all the time and constantly consumes chemicals - these are necessary for keeping clean, safe water. Because of this, there is an ongoing cost to owning a hot tub. In this article, we'll cover 3 general tips that will go a long...

A sanitizer is critical for keeping bacteria-free, safe spa water. When it comes to spa sanitizers, chlorine and bromine are the two most popular, and here I Canada, they are the only two deemed safe for use. In this article, we'll help you decide which is right for you. Read more

Possibly the biggest learning curve for new hot tub owners is water chemistry. In this article, we'll break down the essentials in under 10 minutes; by the end, you'll understand what your spa needs and why. These also apply to all-season pools. This article aims to ...

With the rising popularity of UV-C and Ozone for providing additional sanitization in hot tubs, it likely won't come as a surprise that many knockoff bulbs crowd the market. While genuine UV-C bulbs like Jacuzzi ClearRay typically cost about $150, some products claim to be ...

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.  ...