Summer Hot Tub Maintenance: Heat, Sunlight, and Heavy Use

Summer is the hardest season for hot tub water chemistry. UV light destroys sanitizer, heat accelerates chemical reactions, and more people in the tub means faster contamination. This guide covers exactly what to adjust and when.

Hot Tub Startup Chemistry: How to Get It Right From Day One

Setting up a new hot tub correctly from the first fill prevents months of water problems. This guide walks through every chemical step in the right order, with specific targets and common mistakes to avoid before you ever step in.

Hot Tub Total Alkalinity: How to Get It Right the First Time

Total alkalinity is the most overlooked number in hot tub chemistry, but it controls almost everything else. Get it wrong and your pH will swing constantly, your sanitizer won’t work properly, and you’ll be chasing problems for weeks. Here’s how to dial it in correctly from the start.