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Maintenance for Non-Saltwater Pools

Non-saltwater pool maintenance HELPFUL TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN MAINTAINING YOUR POOL NEW POOL OR NEW LINER CUSTOMERS:PLEASE BRING IN A WATER SAMPLE (IN THE SAMPLE BOTTLE PROVIDED) TO BUDS SPAS AND POOLS BEFORE ADDING ANY CHEMICALS AND/OR BEFORE ENTERING YOUR POOL FOR THE FIRST TIME. Filtration To maintain proper filtration the pump should…

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Inground Pool Closing Instructions

Pool Closing Instructions Follow these steps to properly close your pool this year 1. One week prior to closing, bring a water sample to the store so your pool can be properly balanced. 2. 48 hours before closing, clean your sand filter with Filter Cleaner. If you have a cartridge filter, it can be cleaned…

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Pool Opening Instructions

Pool Opening Instructions Pool Opening Instructions 1. Remove any leaves or debris from the top of your winter cover (this should not go in the pool). 2. Remove the water off your pool cover using a submersible pump. When using a submersible pump, please ensure that the pump is not sitting directly on the pool…

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Treating Phosphates in Swim Spas

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.

HOW MUCH DOES A SWIMPOOL COST? (You might be surprised.)

Treating Foaming in a Swim Spa

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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Swim Spa Filter Cartridge Cleaning

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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Treating Pseudomonas in a Hot Tub

How to treat Pseudomonas in a Hot Tub What is Pseudomonas? Pseudomonas is a skin infection resulting from exposure to contaminated spa water. Loss of sanitizer level and the temperature of the spa both pose as a breeding ground for this bacterium. Characteristics of Pseudomonas Pseudomonas is most commonly seen as an inflamed skin rash.…

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Treating Phosphates in a Hot Tub

How to Treat Phosphates in your Hot Tub Phosphates are a naturally occurring mineral in all water, however if they reach high levels they can cause issues in your spa. One issue that can occur is not being able to maintain a sanitizer level as the phosphates consume bromine or chlorine. It can also lead…

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Treating Biofilm in a Hot Tub

How to Treat Biofilm in your Hot Tub 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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How to Drain your Serenity Hydropool Hot Tub

How to drain your Serenity Hydropool hot tub ** Your spa should be drained approximately every 8-12 weeks depending on the amount of chemicals added and the use it gets. 1 Start by turning off the air controls and ensuring there is water coming out of all the seat jets (move diverters to middle/neutral position,…

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How to Drain your Self-Clean Hydropool Hot Tub

How to drain your self-clean hydropool hot tub Steps to Draining your Self-Clean Hydropool You will need 2 garden hoses, one for draining and one for filling. Your spa should be drained approximately every 12 weeks depending on the amount of chemicals added and the use it gets. Remember to have your water tested monthly.…

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How to Measure Your Hot Tub Cover

How to measure your Hot Tub Cover How to Measure Your Hot Tub Cover This guide will help you measure your spa or hot tub cover so that it will fit perfectly. Even if a covermanufacturer has your spa on file, take the time to measure and be sure. Measuring your Spa Skirt measurement The…

Hot tub winterization guide

how to prepare your hot tub for the winter Winterizing your hot tub 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…

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Pool Buying & Installation: The Ultimate Guide

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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Hot Tub Filter Cartridge Cleaning

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR Hot Tub Filter Cartridge When should a filter cartridge be cleaned? For hot tubs, establish a routine cartridge cleaning schedule based on the amount of spa usage. This should include rinsing the cartridge weekly (or more frequently with heavy use), as well as using Rapid Action Filter Cleanse every 4-6 weeks. …

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Helpful tips when maintaining your spa!

HELPFUL TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN MAINTAINING YOUR SPA! ATTENTION NEW HOT TUB AND SWIM SPA OWNERS: We recommend bringing a water sample to Bud’s Spas & Pools before adding any chemicals and/or before entering your hot tub for the first time. Test Strips Test strips are a great tool to help you maintain…

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The Surprising Benefits of Contrast Hydrotherapy

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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What’s the deal with plug-and-play hot tubs?

A morning soak in your hot tub is the best way to start your day. Experience the benefits of stress relief, relaxation, mental clarity and more!

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Can Hot Tubs Really Help You Lose Weight?

A morning soak in your hot tub is the best way to start your day. Experience the benefits of stress relief, relaxation, mental clarity and more!

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Real Talk : Are Hot Tubs a Lot of Work?

A morning soak in your hot tub is the best way to start your day. Experience the benefits of stress relief, relaxation, mental clarity and more!