Treating Biofilm in a Swim Spa

How to Treat Biofilm in your Swim Spa What is Biofilm? Biofilm in hot tubs refers to a complex community of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and form a slimy, protective layer. Biofilm can develop on various surfaces within a hot tub, such as the walls, pipes, and filters. IMPACT Reduced effectiveness of sanitizers: The…

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Swim spa winterization guide

how to prepare your swim spa for the winter Winterizing your swim spa properly is extremely important to ensure that all the lines and equipment do not freeze and crack over the winter. Drain spa as per normal procedure. Remove pillows, the skimmer basket and the filter(s) from the canister.Chemically clean your filter(s) with Rapid…

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Treating Foaming in a hot tub

In its most formal application, contrast hydrotherapy involves alternating between immersion in hot and cold water. It’s a practice with growing popularity among athletes and health enthusiasts for its many reported benefits.

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Can Your Hot Tub Do This? Discover the Coolest Hot Tub Tech of 2024!

Close up of a corner of a hot tub with a glow of blue lights around the side of the hot tub.

Can Your Hot Tub Do This? Discover the Coolest Hot Tub Tech of 2024! In 2024, hot tubs aren’t just about soaking in warm water—they’ve become high-tech relaxation hubs with features that enhance your experience like never before. If you haven’t upgraded your tub recently, you’re in for a treat. Let’s explore some of the…

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Understanding and Addressing Pool Liner Wrinkles

Understanding and Addressing Pool Liner Wrinkles When it comes to pool liner wrinkles, it’s crucial to distinguish between those caused by installation issues and those arising from other factors. If a wrinkle appears due to a poor fit or incorrect measurements during installation, it will be evident as soon as the pool is filled. Wrinkles…

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Benefits of In-Person Shopping for Hot Tubs, Pools & Swim Spas

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We know that online shopping can be convenient. But at Buds we still believe that hot tubs, swim spas and pools, not to mention their parts and supplies, are best shopped for in person.

So while you might start your shopping journey online, we hope that you’ll take the chance to visit us in store before finally making your purchase.

There are many reasons why we think brick-and-mortar stores like Buds are the smart choice for customers.

Check out our top reasons and let us know if you agree!

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How to Treat and Prevent Metals and Staining

How to treat and prevent metals and staining Metals and Staining in a Pool Metals can be introduced to the water through foreign object or equipment such as:Copper piping and fittings,Heat exchanger,Using Copper Sulphate and other copper-based algaecides, Source water.Metals in pool water may cause staining to the liner, fiberglass, or concrete as well as an…

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Should I finance my pool purchase?

Buds financing

In its most formal application, contrast hydrotherapy involves alternating between immersion in hot and cold water. It’s a practice with growing popularity among athletes and health enthusiasts for its many reported benefits.

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