We get this question from time to time – can a swim spa be partly or completely sunk into the ground? The answer? Technically yes, but it is not recommended.. We see all sorts of cool marketing pics with cool sunken in swim spas and hot tubs, and while they look great… Coming from a […]
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How to get rid of bio-film in your hot tub
Most hot tub folks have been getting by on their water all winter and are looking to do a drain and fill soon. We’ve had more than a few coming by in the last few weeks for filters, products to clean out plumbing and filter cleaners. There are a lot of products out there and […]
Auction Hot Tubs – Do or Don’t?
Being in Steinbach, we definitely see hot tubs go up for auction in the area. It can be a great way to score a deal on a hot tub, but there are a few things to know first. Are auction hot tubs as good a deal as they’re cracked up to be? These auction hot […]
Hot tub too hot? Here’s how to prevent overheating in the summer
With summer temperatures in the 30s in Manitoba, you might not be thinking too much about your hot tub. But some folks still enjoy a nice massage and don’t want to be boiling hot. Or you might find that your hot tub’s temperature is too high and won’t come down. The sun beating down on […]
How to choose a swim spa/all season pool
If you start researching swim spas, you can get overwhelmed pretty quickly. There is a huge range of prices, features, swim jets and every brand out there is bragging about why they’re so special. How do you choose the right one? Well let’s start with the basics. What can a swim spa do? A swim […]
How hot do swim spas get?
One question that comes up a lot when people are looking at swim spas is “How hot do swim spas get?” The answer, like most things is…it depends. But here’s a handy article on that very topic: https://www.hydropoolhottubs.com/en/About_Us/Blog/2018/December/how-hot-do-swim-spas-get Also, just a heads up that we are having a big sale next week. All swim spas are […]
What does a swim spa cost?
One question that comes up a lot is “Swim spas look cool and everything, but what do they cost?” Like most things…it depends. The biggest factors are going to be size and features. The first thing to do is decide what you want to use a swim spa for. Swim spas are basically like a […]
Where is the best place to put a swim spa?
This is a very important question, and if you’ve never had a swim spa before you may not know where to actually put one. What do you use as a base for a swim spa? A typical swim spa can be at least 15-25,000 lbs when full of water and people, so it’s important to […]
Hot Tub Meditations
Life gets pretty crazy, and I know if I don’t slow down once in a while, I feel like I’m missing it. Like most people, being a parent, running around, making sure everyone is taken care of, the problems and stresses of life pile up. And when I start to overthink, small problems become huge. […]
How often do you need to drain and refill a hot tub?
One question we get a lot is how often you need to change your hot tub water. The real answer is…it depends. If you want the quick answer without the nuance, it’s usually about every 3 months. But there are a few factors involved. First, if you live in an area where the water is […]