Dear first time pool owner (or soon to be), If you’ve recently installed a new pool or are considering getting one, the responsibilities may seem daunting. From rules and regulations to care and maintenance, there are many facets to ownership that need attention before you invite all your friends and family over for a weekend…
ORP – What it is and what it means for pools and hot tubs
ORP is a measurement of the water’s ability to oxidize or reduce (chemically alter) substances and is measured by using an oxidation reduction potential meter. It is an inexpensive way to measure how effective a water’s sanitizer is but it doesn’t give the full picture and shouldn’t be taken alone at face value. What’s the…
Foam in Hot Tub
Foamy water in a hot tub can be caused by several different things, but the good news is that it’s easy to fix. It’s important to differentiate between bubbles from the jets, foamy water, and brown scummy foam. It’s normal for water to bubble and be opaque when the jets are running, but the water…
How Ecosystems will Transform the Pool & Spa Industry
If you missed last week’s webinar, no worries, we’ve posted the video recording to YouTube (see below). In it we discuss the transforming pool and spa industry, and the importance of adapting to quickly emerging trends and creating our own ecosystem. Free Webinar Video Condensed Webinar Agenda Covid-19 and its effect on eCommerce Day 1…
Cleaning Your Pool After a Tropical Storm or Hurricane
Tropical storms and hurricanes can be devastating and destroy life and property and do millions of dollars worth of damage. They bring torrential flooding, heavy winds, and tornadoes that are capable of destroying anything in their path. It is common for pool owners to experience flooding, major debris from trees and flying objects, and power…
Cleaning Your Pool After a Wildfire
It’s an unfortunate fact that every year there are major wildfires that destroy life and property and do millions of dollars worth of damage. If you live near an area that has been impacted you know what it can do to your pool water. It leaves ash, dirt, and other contaminants in your water that…
How to Clean Your Hot Tub
Hot Tubs need to be kept clean and safe by keeping the water balanced first and foremost, but they need to be physically cleaned as well due to the buildup of contaminants such as oils, makeup, lotions, sweat et cetera. Proper maintenance includes cleaning the inside and outside of the tub every 3 to 4…
How to Open Your Hot Tub
It’s time to breathe life back into your hot tub, giddy-up! Let’s get right to it, here’s what you need to do. As always, read the manufacturer’s instructions prior to beginning. Make sure you have what you need for the job and allocate enough time to finish before you start. Check all hardware like unions,…
How to Winterize Your Hot Tub
If you need to close your hot tub during the winter months then there are a few steps you should take to make sure that freezing temperatures do not damage it. The first things you will need to do are to drain and clean it. As always, read the manufacturer’s instructions prior to beginning. Make…
How to Drain Your Hot Tub
Hot Tubs need to be drained more frequently than pools because they contain much less water and tend to get contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria and other organic contaminants over time. This could lead to unhealthy conditions and potential health risks . As a rule of thumb, water should be drained and replaced about once…