All chemicals and test kits must be kept tightly closed as moisture can ruin the test strips and falsify results. It is very important to use the right chemicals and kits to protect and preserve your hot tub.  Hot tub maintenance  means keeping the chemical balance in the water correct is one major way of adding life to your hot tub; akin to feeding it so it stays healthy and offers you good service for many years to come.

How To Do Hot Tub Maintenance Hot tubs, like cars and gardens, too require maintenance from time to time to keep them working in good condition and there are a lot of products in the market today that help to reduce the use of harsh chemicals for the upkeep of hot tubs. The better brands of chemicals may cost more but one is assured of quality cleaning and repair when they are used for hot tub maintenance.

Change the water periodically to maintain not only crystal clear water but also to prevent the heater coil from corroding prematurely. Test the water for PH and alkalinity frequently. You should be identifying the basic components like heater, pump, air blower, control box, filter, thermostat and high limit reset. Part of hot tub maintenance is cleaning the filter frequently so it is not a strain to your pump because clogged filters will cause inadequate heat problems.   [...]