Category: Water chemistry

It's pretty frustrating to see your chlorine levels just disappear without explanation. But the good news is that it's a common problem that's easily fixed. Here is a quick summary of the potential...

If your water test has come back with an alkalinity imbalance, you might be tempted to ignore the problem, and you may even think about taking a soak. But is it safe to do so? When the alkalinity...

Chlorine and bromine are the most popular choices when it comes to sanitizing hot tubs, but is one really better than the other? Which should you use and why? Bromine is far more practical than...

Shocking your hot tub water is something every owner has to do on a weekly basis. So how long does it take for the chlorine levels to become safe again? After adding chlorine shock, it takes...

When you fancy a soak, having to wait around because sanitizer levels are too high can be pretty annoying. But is a high chlorine or bromine reading really that bad? Avoid using your hot tub if...

Maintaining a hot tub can be pretty confusing at times. You want to keep your hot tub sanitized, but at the same time, you don't want to use chemicals unnecessarily. So what does a safe shocking...