Hot Tub Care

Your pH keeps falling because your water has no buffer. Here's why raising alkalinity first is the only way to stop the crash, not just chase the number.

Cloudy water won't go away no matter what you add. The fix isn't more chemicals—it's the order. Here's the alkalinity-first method that stops pH swings and protects your heater.

Most owners fear the shell cracking, but the pump and heater unit usually fails first. Here's what actually freezes and how to protect your tub this winter.

Freezing water can destroy your pump and liner. Here's how to drain and store your inflatable hot tub for winter without damaging it, plus the running costs of keeping it running.

Running a hot tub can be expensive. Here is how to calculate your exact cost using your heater power and unit rate, so you don't get a shock on your bill.

Your hot tub drops 3°C overnight? You're probably turning up the thermostat instead of fixing the real leak. Here's why surface and ground loss matter more than heat settings.

Winter running adds roughly £40–£100 a month to electricity bills, and a pump damaged by freezing can cost over £200 to replace. Here's how to weigh the costs against the benefits.

Filling your hot tub for the first time? Don't shock the water yet. Here's the correct order to balance your chemicals and get clear water without the common mistakes.

Your eyes sting after a soak because your water is too soft. You can use bicarbonate of soda to fix this, but baking powder is a hard no. Here's the safe way to raise total alkalinity without a dealer.

Strips are fast and easy, but liquid kits give you the precision you need when water problems won't go away. Here's how to choose the right tool for your hot tub.