2018-01-08 19:34
Ahhh, that new spa cover smell. Whether you’ve just had a new swim spa or hot tub installed or recently replaced a worn out cover, keep it looking and functioning like new for… Read More
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2017-12-05 22:21
When one of our customers hadn’t used her hot tub for a single steamy soak over the past three winters, she decided to officially put it to bed for the season and called Buds… Read More
2017-12-05 22:21
Canada’s weather takes its toll on the vinyl of our hot tub and swim spa covers. The harsh UV rays of the summer sun weaken the material. Winter snow, especially if it starts… Read More
2017-04-04 20:37
Your spa should be drained approximately every 8-12 weeks depending on the size of the spa and the amount of use it gets.
Start by putting the tub on standby. Remove the filter fro… Read More
2017-04-04 20:35
One week prior to closing, bring a pool water sample to the store so your pool can be properly balanced. It is natural for sitting water to become acidic on its own so balancing the… Read More
2017-04-04 20:29
Green pools are often caused by algae growth in the water. This could take on the form of patches of green, yellow or black substances that fluffs into the water when touched or sti… Read More
2017-04-04 20:27
One week prior to closing, bring in a pool water sample so that your pool can be properly balanced for the winter months. It is natural for sitting water to become acidic on its own… Read More
2017-04-04 17:25
If there is staining on the liner, fibreglass, or concrete in the pool that is dark and not able to be removed by scrubbing, it may be evidence of metals in the water. This may also… Read More
2017-04-04 17:25
When should a cartridge element be cleaned?
For swimming pools, clean the cartridge when filter canister pressure reaches 8 PSI above the initial system or new cartridge starting p… Read More
2017-04-04 17:25
New hot tub owners: please bring a 1 liter water sample to us before adding any chemicals and/or before entering your hot tub for the first time Read More
2017-04-04 17:25
It is important to maintain a clean salt cell so chlorine can be continuously produced. Salt cells that have a lot of scale or calcium build up can not effectively produce sanitizer… Read More
2017-04-04 17:25
Sand filters should be cleaned at least once per season, preferably in the fall before closing. You must clean your sand filter after encountering bouts of algae Read More
2017-04-04 15:17
Cloudy pools may occur due to a number of reasons. Cloudy water largely occurs because of poor water balance, lack of circulation, poor filtration or the depletion of chlorine/bromi… Read More
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