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Published: September 18, 2007
The words spas and hot tubs were originally two different words that in time came to be synonymous to each other. However, for history purposes, hot tubs came first since they were first introduced sometime during the 1960s. They were originally made of wood, simple large barrel-shaped tubs that could hold water good only for two people.
Eventually, the spa was invented, which refers more to a molded fiberglass-based tub that usually features thermoplastic shells and a few other attractions. Often, these hot tubs feature many different parts and accessories that should be constantly checked up on, so as to ensure the hot tubs function properly.
Among the more vital parts for hot tubs are the filters and the hot tub pumps. Maintenance of these parts for hot tubs can determine how long hot tubs will last. With hot tub pumps, for example, the motor should be monitored, especially before and after every tub use so it will not experience overheating, causing it to eventually burn out.
The hot tub filters should also be monitored, which ideally should be cleaned on a monthly basis. When cleaning the filters on hot tubs, consider purchasing a cartridge cleaner with accompanying cleaner solution. This way the hot tub filters can be soaked for a more thorough cleansing. Additionally, when the filters for hot tubs get to be about a year old, replacing them with new ones should be seriously considered.
An important aspect in using hot tubs or spas has to do with the water used. Treating the water for hot tubs through proper sanitation not only hygienic, but necessary. For this, there are hot tub chemicals that can be added to tub waters at home, or certified water sanitation experts can do the job as well. If the do-it-yourself route is preferred, initially sanitize the water with either chlorine or bromine; the latter is more recommended since it is gentler on the eyes and on the skin. Just like chlorine, it essentially contains less odor as well.
In addition, make use of other hot tub chemicals such as pH up, pH down, and alkalinity up to ensure the alkalinity and pH levels of the waters are within tolerable limits. Try using several hot tub chemicals prepared in solutions that help protect the spas or hot tubs against discoloration.
Finally, if hot tub parts need replacement, read the information about these parts for hot tubs. The owners instruction manual will usually provide the necessary data, particularly model and serial numbers of the various hot tub parts found in the spa. Likewise, identifying the age of hot tubs and the name of their manufacturers will help find needed parts. All of this information is essential when replacement of hot tub parts becomes imperative. Purchasing the needed hot tub parts is made easy since hot tub dealers often have them in their stock supplies. Purchasing parts for hot tubs online is also quite possible, as there are various hot tub models being sold on the Internet.
Sources:
Keith. "Hot Tub? Spa? What's Right For You?" 9 Jan. 2007. Hot Tub Covers Planet. 17 Sept. 2007. http://www.hottubcoversplanet.com/.
"What Do I Need For My Hot Tub?" Hot Tub Essentials Inc. 17 Sept. 2007. http://www.hottubessentials.com/spa_hottub_supplie s_needed.htm.
"Swimming Pool Water Chemistry." Poolandspa.com Inc. 17 Sept. 2007. http://www.poolandspa.com/page780.htm.
Eventually, the spa was invented, which refers more to a molded fiberglass-based tub that usually features thermoplastic shells and a few other attractions. Often, these hot tubs feature many different parts and accessories that should be constantly checked up on, so as to ensure the hot tubs function properly.
Among the more vital parts for hot tubs are the filters and the hot tub pumps. Maintenance of these parts for hot tubs can determine how long hot tubs will last. With hot tub pumps, for example, the motor should be monitored, especially before and after every tub use so it will not experience overheating, causing it to eventually burn out.
The hot tub filters should also be monitored, which ideally should be cleaned on a monthly basis. When cleaning the filters on hot tubs, consider purchasing a cartridge cleaner with accompanying cleaner solution. This way the hot tub filters can be soaked for a more thorough cleansing. Additionally, when the filters for hot tubs get to be about a year old, replacing them with new ones should be seriously considered.
An important aspect in using hot tubs or spas has to do with the water used. Treating the water for hot tubs through proper sanitation not only hygienic, but necessary. For this, there are hot tub chemicals that can be added to tub waters at home, or certified water sanitation experts can do the job as well. If the do-it-yourself route is preferred, initially sanitize the water with either chlorine or bromine; the latter is more recommended since it is gentler on the eyes and on the skin. Just like chlorine, it essentially contains less odor as well.
In addition, make use of other hot tub chemicals such as pH up, pH down, and alkalinity up to ensure the alkalinity and pH levels of the waters are within tolerable limits. Try using several hot tub chemicals prepared in solutions that help protect the spas or hot tubs against discoloration.
Finally, if hot tub parts need replacement, read the information about these parts for hot tubs. The owners instruction manual will usually provide the necessary data, particularly model and serial numbers of the various hot tub parts found in the spa. Likewise, identifying the age of hot tubs and the name of their manufacturers will help find needed parts. All of this information is essential when replacement of hot tub parts becomes imperative. Purchasing the needed hot tub parts is made easy since hot tub dealers often have them in their stock supplies. Purchasing parts for hot tubs online is also quite possible, as there are various hot tub models being sold on the Internet.
Sources:
Keith. "Hot Tub? Spa? What's Right For You?" 9 Jan. 2007. Hot Tub Covers Planet. 17 Sept. 2007. http://www.hottubcoversplanet.com/.
"What Do I Need For My Hot Tub?" Hot Tub Essentials Inc. 17 Sept. 2007. http://www.hottubessentials.com/spa_hottub_supplie s_needed.htm.
"Swimming Pool Water Chemistry." Poolandspa.com Inc. 17 Sept. 2007. http://www.poolandspa.com/page780.htm.
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