You may well have got your hot tub on a cycle where the jets come on automatically. It’s most likely that, when the jets come on that the hot tub cover will be on when it’s not in use. But can you actually let the hot tub jets run with the cover on or is it better to have the …

If you have decided to install a hot tub in your garden you will need to decide what sort of base your hot tub is going to stand on. Two of the most popular hot tub bases are pavers and concrete. But which one os best? Are there advantages or disadvantages to each and which sort of base might be …

If you have noticed your hot tub water is extra hot it might be that your hot tub pump is overheating. There are a number of reasons why this might be happening and I decided to check it out to find out more about whether hot tub pumps could overheat and, if they could, what could be done about it. …

If your hot tub jets are pulsing and surging then you have an issue known as a surging hot tub pump. Luckily this isn’t too hard to fix and with a few simple checks and some basic maintenance the chances are that you will have properly functioning, no surging jets in no time. Read on to find out the solution …

If you have decided that you are going to buy a hot tub then your next job will be to decide where in your garden to put it. Most importantly you will need a firm surface to stand it on and, if you have a brick patio already , this might seem like the perfect solution. But is a brick …

If you have recently bought an inflatable hot tub you might not have even considered the fact that it will be outside in all sorts of weather. Obviously, it doesn’t matter if the liner gets wet but you might be wondering if the actual pump on an inflatable hot tub is waterproof. Can you leave an inflatable hot tub pump …

Putting your hot tub inside a greenhouse might seem like a good idea if you are short of space or you want an enclosure over your hot tub. After all greenhouses are designed to be warm and to protect from the elements. But, could putting a hot tub in a greenhouse be problematic? Is it a good idea or are …

If you have ever jumped into your hot tub only to find that the water is cold and hasn’t heated up you will know how disappointing it is! After all, a hot tub should of course be hot and is fairly useless, not to mention uncomfortable if it is just full of lukewarm water. So, if you have ever had …

Hot tubs do sometimes start to leak and, as with any leaking water, you will want to seal the leak as quickly as possible. You may well have some Flex Seal already in the house but, is it the best thing to seal up a leaking hot tub or do you need to use something more specialized? I decided to …

When I was using my hot tub yesterday, I noticed an unusual noise. At first, I tried to overlook it and just enjoy my bubbly soak, but after a while it started to irritate me so I decided to investigate the source of the sound. I soon realized that it was coming from the pump. This worried me as I …