Buyers Guide, Site Preparation & Spa Hookup

Spa Buyer's Guide: a must read, before you buy
Spa Selector Gizzmo: find your perfect hot tub
Physical Setup: of the new spa arrival
How to Wire a Spa: 240V hot tub hard-wiring explained
Adding an Ozonator: can reduce chemical use
Safety First: for a healthy experience
Energy Conservation Tips: more fun for less bucks
Used Hot Tubs: the second-hand buying guide

Water Quality & Balance Essentials

ABCs of Spa Water Chemistry: chemical basics
Spa Preparation & Water Maintenance: the easy way
Using Test Strips: instructions for getting accurate results
pH & Alkalinity Issues: dealing with the ups and downs
Troubleshooting Water Problems: causes and cures
All About Spa Chemicals: who, what, where and when

Spa Purification Basics

Spa Microbiology 101: let's keep it clean
Sanitizers: pick one that's right for your hot tub
Spa Shock: the shocking truth
Ozone: aka energetic oxygen for hot tubs
Bromine & Chlorine Alternatives: now you have a choice
Salt Spa Systems: the new technology for hot tubs
All About Chlorine: the rest of the story
Decontaminating Problem Spas: bring sick hot tubs back

Periodic Maintenance

Filter Cartridges: care, cleaning & replacement
Hot Tub Cover Care: keep it looking like new
Draining: when it's time to change your spa water
Preparing for Winter: seasonal maintenance

Equipment Repair & Installation

Spa Simulator: the basics of hot tub anatomy
Leaks: find 'em and fix 'em
Ozonator Installation: step-by-step hookup guide
Heater Elements: testing & troubleshooting
Equipment Troubleshooting: diagnostic procedures
Pumps: replacement how-to
Plumbing Repair: cementing flex pipe & fittings
Replacing Control Systems: new life for an old spa
Air Blowers: repair & replacement
Error Codes: LCD topside controls messages
Illustrated Spa Parts Glossary: put a face to a part

Reference Desk & Further Reading

FAQs: even more answers for owners of hot tubs
Determining Spa Capacity: how many gallons?
History of Hot Tubs: how it all got started
Hydrotherapy & Health: your spa is good for you
Cool Off in a Hot Tub: not necessarily a contradiction
Wood Hot Tubs: they're not wooden spas!
Glossary: terms & lingo of hot tubs
Conversion Tables: metric to U.S. and more
Tub Times™ Newsletter: free subscription
Ask Dr. Tubbs: your online expert advisor

Swimming Pools

Above-Ground Pools: care & maintenance

Shopping Guides: Hot Tubs & Supplies

Shopping Directory: find all spa supplies fast
Filter Guide: discount replacement cartridge filters
Spa Covers: online replacement selector
Cover Lifters: give your back a break
Spa Showroom: middleman-free, factory direct
Spa Parts: illustrated catalog
Accessories: cool stuff for hot tubs
Pools: and pool supplies
What's New: latest product finds and ideas

More information for Jacuzzi® Spas owners

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