This year has been the “Deep Freeze” in the Northeast. The snow was already melting in Sochi, but around the Greater Toronto area, snow is still piled high in March. This year, Willie the groundhog was definitely right. As the...
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Energy Saving Tips for Hot Tub Owners
With the extended cold snap in the Northeast and the groundhogs all in agreement that we are in for at least 6 more weeks of winter, saving energy when using your hot tub can save you a pretty penny. The...
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Spa Fragrances Help Create The Perfect Holiday Mood
Say your spa filter is already clean, the water is looking good and the holidays are upon us. What is the one thing you can do to increase the enjoyment of your winter spa use? Add aromatherapy to the mix. ...
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How to Drain a Hot Tub in Canada
Most hot tubs will need to be drained and refilled every 3 months or so. Draining a hot tub can be relatively quick, or it can take half of a day depending on the draining method you decide to use. ...
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Spa Filter Basket – Your First Line of Defense Against Dirty Hot Tub Water Problems
Clean out your spa filter basket regularly. Many hot tubs have a filter basket that catches larger particles before the water enters the actual filter. This is especially interesting when the hot tub is located outdoors. Although it is never...
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Fall is Hot Tub Season in Canada
The fall brings out the beautiful colours in our local parks, but also creates the perfect ambient temperatures for an evening soak in the hot tub. Before the snow arrives, home owners are turning their attention to winter maintenance preparations. ...
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MPT vs. SAE vs. NPT – How to Choose the Right Hot Tub Thread for Your Spa Filter
Hot tub filter thread terminology can be confusing, but the simple explanation is: MPT stands for male pipe thread and is a finer thread SAE threads are coarse thread (shown here on the left) The longer explanation is more complicated,...
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Avoid Hot Tub Folliculitis From Your Spa
Hot tub folliculitis is a term that describes a skin condition that can occur in unmaintained hot tub water. Bacteria left to breed in the water can multiply unchecked and begin to infect hair follicles. Especially in the hot water...
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Spa Filters Canada Offers Filbur Filters Online
Spa Filters Canada is expanding the wide selection of quality hot tub filters.Search for your replacement cartridge filters by filter model, dimensions or spa model type using our handy all-in-one search box on the top right of every page.Now you...
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My Hot Tub Keeps Foaming Up – Spa Water Foaming Problem
Hot tubs are fun and relaxing, but sometimes they can get a little frustrating too. Maintaining spa water quality is top of the list when it comes to hot tub headaches. One problem that can occur is that the hot...
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