Tuesday, 4 February 2020 | Jon Pennington  Have you ever thought that hiring someone to service your hot tub is a con / over priced? Then we would agree (for the majority). In the industry its called a "splash and dash", and for that experience you can expect to pay £200 plus. This article explains when you do need an engineer, and how and when to service your own hot tub. Bonus content: "hot tub jets", why you shouldn't take them out during a service. |
Tuesday, 4 February 2020 | Jon Pennington  If your thinking of upgrading your Chinese hot tub to a better quality control system like the American make Balboa then this article is for you, it explains what you need to do and gives an engineers insight into how to get around larger systems and where as well as what to change in your hot tub. Bonus Content: Changing to a new size control panel (Touch Pad) |
Tuesday, 21 January 2020 | Jon Pennington  If you are considering building a hot tub or spa then the following article is for you. It includes some essential knowledge / engineer experience that could save you a lot of money on components and a lot of time when designing your project. Includes detail on materials used and how to get the correct jets, pumps and control systems. |
Thursday, 9 January 2020 | Jon Pennington  Writting about the latest technology from Balboa is a joy, the following article is on the new Balboa BP spa systems and their matching TP panels. It outlines the simplisity and shows you what the new display looks like and includes detail on the WiFi features that enable you to connect to the new BWA IOS and Android App. |
Monday, 16 December 2019 | Jon Pennington  If your hot tub pump is faulty and you need help to work out if its just a part or a new complete pump then please read this article to help you get that answer. Repairing hot tub pumps is not difficult and can save you a lot of money in call out and labour. This article includes parts, tips and help to get your hot tub back up and running quickly. |
Wednesday, 13 November 2019 | Jon Pennington  Arctic Spa Jet Upgrade to Stainless SteelLots of people would like shiny stainless steel jets in there hot tubs but can't always afford them, however we have managed to find a great replacement for Arctic Spa owners which lets them upgrade there hot tub jets to SS (Chrome), Click here to read more. |
Thursday, 24 October 2019 | Jon Pennington  Hot Tub Repair in CornwallDid you know we also fix hot tubs in Cornwall? If you have a hot tub, spa or swim spa we might be able to help you when it comes to your next service, measuring for a new hot tub cover or repairing your spa when it has a leak or electrical fault. |
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 | Jon Pennington  Hot Tub Water: Why Does it Need “Chemical Treatment?”In the case of a bath tub, you just fill it with water to the warmth you want, take your bath and then let the water drain out. Typically, you don’t bother to treat the water in any way. In the case of hot tubs, however, you have to take the trouble of treating the water with different chemicals. Why this difference? A hot tub typically accommodates more than one person at a time. It is more a place to relax for longer periods rather than just take a quick bath. Often, it is used for therapeutic purposes, to get relief from aches and pains through a hot soak and a therapeutic massage provided by the jets built into the hot tub. |
Saturday, 28 September 2019 | Jon Pennington  Hot Tub DIY Winter Clearance and News Letter 2018Here is the latest news from Hot Tub DIY regarding products, changes pricing and politics that may effect you if you have waterway jets, Balboa control systems or repairs that you need to fix. Its a copy of an email that was sent out to customers and may include useful hot tub information. |
Friday, 27 September 2019 | Jon Pennington  Need a new ozone unit?Ozone - we use it in hot tubs every day, but what is it, how is it produced, and how do you test for it? All of this can be found in the following article as well as a link on the correct way to fit it and the latest versions of Ozone units. |
