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How to Paint and Decorate a Hot Tub Cover

My hot tub is one of my favourite features in my back garden but I thought I could make it stand out even more. A friend of mine suggested that I painted and decorated the cover, but I wasn’t sure whether this was even possible, let alone how to go about it, so I decided to do a little research …

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Are Hot Tub Covers Universal? 6 Things to Look For

If your hot tub cover has become worn or is holding on to a lot of water you will need to start looking for a new one. You might be wondering if they come in universal fittings or if hot tub covers have to be specially measured for each hot tub. A universally fitting hot tub cover would be most …

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How to Keep Pests and Bugs Away From Your Hot Tub

When I invested in a hot tub for my garden I have to admit that my last concern was flies and insects getting into the water. Yet, this summer, I’ve discovered just how much of a problem bugs and pests can be. Over the last few weeks I’ve been plagued by mosquitoes every time I’ve jumped into the hot tub, …

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Inflatable Hot Tub v Plug and Play. Which is Better?

If you are considering buying a hot tub you may well be looking at both inflatable and plug and play models. Both are considerably cheaper than a full, permanent hot tub but which is the best option? Both plug and play and inflatable hot tubs are, to a certain extent, portable and can be set up instantly but there are …

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How Long Does a Hot Tub Heater Last?

Hot tub heaters are vital components as they are obviously responsible for heating the water in the hot tub. Without a working heater a hot tub would be a fairly unpleasant experience! As with most electrical and especially heating components the heating element of a hot tub has a limited life expectancy. So, how long can you expect your hot …

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Should a Hot Tub Heater be Hot to the Touch?

A couple of days ago, I went out to use my hot tub and discovered that when I touched the heater it was very warm. This made me worried as I hadn’t noticed this was an issue before. I decided to do some investigating to find out why the heater felt so hot and whether this was dangerous or completely …

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Can You Turn a Paddling Pool Into a Hot Tub?

When you think about it a hot tub is really just a pool of water with a heater and jets. Inflatable hot tubs are remarkably similar to paddling pools so this got me wondering if you could convert a paddling pool into a hot tub of some description. I decided to do some research into hot tubs and paddling pools …

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My Hot Tub Won’t Stop Running. What Should I do?

A few years ago I invested in a hot tub for my back garden. However, recently, I discovered a problem. When I went out to use it one morning, I found that the pump wouldn’t stop running. I was confused about why this was happening and wondered whether there was something I should do to rectify the issue. So, my …

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Do Hot Tub Chemicals Expire?

When it comes to maintaining your hot tub, you will need to buy certain products that can help make it clean and keep the water fresh and healthy. Many people decide buy these chemicals in bulk, in the hopes that they will be able to save a significant amount of money. But others hesitate, because they are concerned that hot …