Spa Chemistry – Pool & Spa Master

To Drain or Not To Drain (Your Spa)–That’s the Question

When to drain your spa is not a time issue–not drain every 3 months, or whatever. It’s how many times you use your hot tub combined with

Spa Water 104, Clear, No Foam, Please

Yikes! You turn your spa jets on, and suddenly your spa becomes a giant foam machine–or a latte gone wild. First, you scream at the kids asking who dumped soap into the spa. But you don’t have any kids and your spa doesn’t smell soapy.

Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown–All The Pretty Spa Water Colors

Colored spa water indicates trouble ahead.

Cloudy Spa Water Is Like a Cloudy Day-Depressing

Cloudy spa water is unhealthy water. To determine the cause, start with disinfection measurements to checking the spa’s cartridge filter condition.

Leaky Spa Warranty. Is A Smile the Fix?

When Ellen of New York sprung a leak in her spa, her warranty claim was denied. Why?

Calcium Hardness–It’s Not About Your Bones

In the last post, one of the questions I asked the spa tech with a sludge-like spa water nightmare was “What is your calcium hardness reading?” A proper test kit should contain a calcium hardness test mechanism. Calcium hardness tests were once just for swimming pools–but we’ve discovered that it is also important for your backyard hot tub. TheContinue reading “Calcium Hardness–It’s Not About Your Bones”

Spa’s Sludgy Green Water and Halitosis Is Bad for Spa Tech’s Job.

If you’re a pool or spa dude, there’s nothing sexier than asking, “What’s your spa’s TDS?” It’ll rope ‘em in every time. I mean, talk about an ice-breaker! (How do you think I met my wife?)

Chlorine Alternatives for Spas & Stinky Hot Tub Covers

Roger from Los Angeles asks, “I read your piece about chlorine-free pools. What about my hot tub? Can I have a chlorine-free hot tub and not get the heebie-jeebies?” Answer: Roger, if you don’t breathe LA’s air (just kidding), and if you don’t use tea tree oil, crystals, prayer or no disinfectant at all, yesContinue reading “Chlorine Alternatives for Spas & Stinky Hot Tub Covers”