Untreated well water contains a number of impurities that can cause harm to spas. So is it possible to fill a hot tub from a groundwater well? It's safe to fill a hot tub with well water. However,...

Over the years, I've used several different methods for lowering the pH in my hot tub. I'm going to share with you the most effective ways and how to lower the pH step by step. In order to lower...

There have been many times over the years that I've added too much sanitizer to my hot tub. Here is what I've learned about how best to lower the levels of chlorine and bromine. Chlorine and...

You've probably said to yourself that emptying your hot tub onto grass would be highly convenient and an excellent way to recycle water. But is it safe to drain spa water onto your lawn? A freshly...

I know how disconcerting it can be to peel back your spa cover to reveal a disgusting-looking scum floating on the top of the water. But the good news is that you don't need to worry. It's really...

There's been many a time that I've pulled back my spa cover only to reveal white, cloudy water. Here's what I've learned over the years about how long it takes to clear cloudy water. It takes up...