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Posted by admin in Hot Tub Covers on 08 28th, 2009 | No Comments

Determining a Quality Cover

Hot tub covers are the first thing that will need replacing on your spa, so it is important to look for a quality cover. Most covers look the same; however, it can be hard to determine a quality cover from an imposter. The following list are things to look for when choosing a cover: Density of the...
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Posted by admin in Hot Tub Covers on 08 28th, 2009 | No Comments

Why a Hot Tub Cover is Important

A hot tub cover is a requirement for spas due to a variety of reasons. First, without a cover, the spa would lose its ability to retain its heat, resulting in very expensive heating bills. In addition, the cover helps to protect your water from impurities, as well as from evaporation. A spa without...
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Posted by admin in Water Purification Systems on 08 28th, 2009 | No Comments

Ozonators

Ozone When they hear the word, most people think of the ozone layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. But ozone also occurs naturally all around us, and is simply a gas consisting of three oxygen molecules. Ozone’s benefits have been applied for 1-1/2 centuries in domestic water sanitation, and...
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Posted by admin in Featured Articles, Water Purification Systems on 08 28th, 2009 | No Comments

Automatic Water Purification System

Automatic Water Purification System
An important aspect to consider when selecting a hot tub is the method of water purification that you plan on using. Spas need chemical sanitizers such as chlorine or bromine, just like swimming pools, in order to keep the water clean. Supplements to chemical sanitizers are water purification systems...
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Posted by admin in Pumps and Heaters on 08 28th, 2009 | No Comments

Types of Spa Heaters

It’s not a hot tub without heat right? So let’s take a closer look at what goes into a quality spa heater. Unlike standard water heaters, a hot tub heater must withstand far more unfriendly conditions, including harsh chemicals, body oils, and extreme outside temperatures. So the two most...
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Posted by admin in Insulation on 08 28th, 2009 | No Comments

Types of Hot Tub Insulation

As children, we first learned about the benefits of insulation from the thermos in our lunch boxes. Yet it’s amazing how many hot tub manufacturers do not insulate their tubs, or insulate them so shoddily that making future repairs on them becomes a service technician’s nightmare, costing...
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Posted by admin in Hot Tub Parts and Features on 08 28th, 2009 | No Comments

Filtration Systems

The importance of a good filtration system is paramount to any good hot tub. Most people will agree that there’s no such thing as hot tub water that’s too clean. So the more efficient the filtration system, the better off you’ll be. So what makes a good filtration system? Let’s start...
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Posted by admin in Spa Pac and Control System on 08 28th, 2009 | No Comments

Control Systems

The 60’s The first widely used hot tub control system emerged in the 1960’s. In order to keep dangerous electric controls safely away from submerged hot tub users, a system of pneumatic (or air) controls were used. These controls worked reliably in all sorts of weather and temperature conditions,...
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Posted by admin in Featured Articles, Hot Tub Exterior on 08 28th, 2009 | No Comments

Cabinetry

Cabinetry
The cabinet to a hot tub is truly what makes it self-contained and portable. In determining the quality of the cabinet you should separate it into two categories; the Interior Frame and Exterior Panels. Each is dependent on the other to provide the hot tub with structural integrity, minimized maintenance,...
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Posted by admin in Insulation on 08 25th, 2009 | No Comments

Soundproofing

Soundproofing is essential behind all four walls and on the base of the spa, but specifically concentrated between the cabinet and the spa’s engine (pumps and blowers). It is also important to look for manufacturers that utilize rubber pads under all of the pumps. Keep in mind that many pumps...
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