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Hot Tub Tips from The Pros

Take a break and save some money, we have great tips and answers to questions here in our blog. Please feel free to comment and suggest what other questions you may have.

How to Replace your ClearRay Bulb

8/9/2018

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Got a BLB code on your topside control? SmartTub app saying its time to replace the bulb? Jacuzzi Corp. just released a new video explaining simply how to change your ClearRay bulb. Click the video below and watch how to do it. Remember you can consult your owners manual for help, and after installing a new bulb you should reset the timer for your ClearRay system.
If you don't know, ClearRay is only found on Jacuzzi and Sundance hot tubs and is a fantastic system for killing bacteria by destroying it's DNA cycle and allowing either ozone and/or your sanitizer system to finish it off. Because it's on the inside of the tub, some people may think that it could be a service related request or that it might be difficult. It's really quite simple though and the blb code is no cause for alarm. Simply come to us for your bulb, get 20% off your bulb if you bought your tub with us, and put it in your spa. The bulb timer is 365 days, and it lasts about that long and it can go over, but after a year it loses its functionality and doesn't release the right wavelength of light (UV-C) to kill bacteria. Thus, we have to replace it every year.

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Causes of Spa cover damage and how to prevent it

5/2/2018

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Nothing destroys a cover faster than poor chemical maintenance of your spa, besides jumping on the cover. Chemical burns can show very quickly in a spa with poorly maintained water. Here is how to prevent chemical burns on your Hot Tub cover and why you should do it. Don't know if your cover is suffering yet? If your cover looks like this image, which we call the "hamburger effect", then it's been suffering.

The three hot tub chemical issues that damage hot tub covers
  1. Low ph levels
  2. excessive chlorine levels
  3. Chloramine Oxidation
​The part of the hot tub cover that receives the harshest affect from poorly balanced hot tub chemicals is the poly vapor wrap around the foam core of the hot tub cover, which can break down and cause either the foam to break down or soak up water and become unbearably heavy. Saturated foam also loses insulation value, costing you more on energy consumption. Once the foam is saturated it cannot be dried out due to its density and you will want to replace your cover. Click read more for more in-depth details about the three chemical issues.


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Cover Care & Maintenance

4/16/2018

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​Covers are an important component of your spa. They not only keep out debris, but help keep the water insulated and keep heat in. This helps to save on your power bill. Thus, it is important that your cover works efficiently. This can be a challenge since your cover takes the brunt of the beating from the elements. If left uncared for, the vinyl and stitching on your cover can become brittle and begin to crack and break down. Here are a few easy steps from our Service Center to help prolong the life of your cover and keep it working efficiently.
  1. Spray your cover with a hose to loosen debris and dirt.
  2. Use a sponge or soft bristle brush with diluted or mild soap to clean the top and sides of your cover. Do not use soap on the underside of your cover. A solution called  CitriBright works well on the underside of your cover. Rinse clean, leaving no soap residue on the cover.
  3. FINAL STEP. The number one recommendation for vinyl conditioner is  303 Aerospace Protectant. Fabric Covers (like Sunstrong and Prolast) use 303 Fabric Guard.  Condition your cover using these non-petroleum based conditioners to keep the vinyl supple and threads/stitching from drying out and becoming brittle. Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners or strong detergents. Do not use products that contain silicone or alcohol.
Following these steps will leave your cover in a like-new condition and will add years to the life of the cover skin. Without this maintenance, your cover will crack, rip, and will make you less inclined to use your spa!

Thanks for reading, let us know in the comments about any questions you may have, and leave a like if this was helpful for you so others may also benefit from this post.

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Welcome to Our Service Blog!

1/12/2018

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We are all about helping you with your hot tub, no matter what spa you have. So we have this blog to help you take better care of your spa with some of the tips and tricks we like to use. You'll save your spa, and save some money too!
We'll be making posts at least every month, and we can remind you via email! Just let us know that you want to be on our email list, and you'll be able to check back here whenever we make a new service tip.
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    Matt and Owen

    These are our top service technicians, from where we get all our good info! They have been working on spas for years, and we're grateful that they can share the things they have learned.

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