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Short playbooks for common pool & hot tub problems.

Fix cloudy pool water in two tests

Cloudy pool water usually comes from low sanitizer or poor filtration, and by testing chlorine and checking your filter you can bring the water back to clear quickly.

Stop hot tub foam tonight

Foam in hot tubs often comes from soaps, oils, or low sanitizer, and a quick shock with a filter rinse will make the water smooth again.

Silence a noisy pool pump

A noisy pool pump is often caused by air leaks, clogged baskets, or worn parts, and checking water levels, cleaning debris, and adjusting speed will usually quiet it down.

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    Weak, pulsing, or completely dead jets are usually caused by one of five things: a dirty filter, an air lock, a closed valve, a failing pump, or a clogged jet body. Most of these you can diagnose and fix yourself in under an hour. This guide walks through each scenario so you know exactly where…

  • Why Is My Hot Tub Cloudy? Causes and Step-by-Step Fix

    Cloudy hot tub water usually comes down to one of four things: off pH, low sanitizer, a clogged filter, or water that’s just overdue for a drain. This guide walks you through how to tell which one you’re dealing with and what to do about it.

  • Hot Tub Startup Chemistry: Get It Right From Day One

    Getting hot tub chemistry right on the first fill sets you up for months of easy maintenance. This guide walks through every step in the correct order, with specific targets for each parameter, so you don’t end up chasing water problems from week one.

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