Serving Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, and Blackfalds

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What is included for $150/ month

  • Weekly hot tub chemical treatments

  • The Highest quality chemicals included

  • Someone to keep an eye on your hot tub’s condition, especially if you’re away.

  • Priority repair service, if something goes wrong, we’ll be there

  • Lid cleaning and protectants applied

  • Snow removal in the winter and leaf removal in the summer

  • Hot tub cabinets cleaned and maintained

  • Easy auto—payments: direct withdrawal, credit card, PayPal or however you wish to pay, all without ever having to pick up a phone or come into the shop :)

  • 20% OFF on parts, accessories, and chemicals

  • Up to 40% OFF on drain & refills

  • 15% OFF labour on repairs

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Hot tubs are a great way to relax and unwind after a long day or week. However, in order to maintain the quality and safety of the water, hot tub owners must be diligent in their chemical care and treatment. In this article, we will explore the key elements of hot tub treatment and chemical care.

The first step in hot tub treatment is to ensure that the water is balanced. Balancing the water refers to maintaining the pH level, alkalinity, and calcium hardness within the proper range. The pH level should be between 7.2 and 7.8, the alkalinity should be between 80 and 120 ppm, and the calcium hardness should be between 150 and 250 ppm. A test kit can be used to measure these levels and adjustments can be made as necessary.

Once the water is balanced, it is important to sanitize the water to kill any harmful bacteria or viruses. Chlorine and bromine are the most commonly used sanitizers in hot tubs. Chlorine can be added in the form of tablets, granules, or liquid, while bromine is typically added in the form of tablets. The level of sanitizer should be maintained at 3-5 ppm for chlorine and 2-4 ppm for bromine.

In addition to sanitizing the water, it is important to oxidize the water to remove any contaminants that may have built up over time. This can be done using non-chlorine shock or potassium monopersulfate shock. Shocking the water should be done once a week, or more frequently if the hot tub is used heavily.

To prevent scale buildup on the hot tub surfaces and equipment, it is important to use a scale inhibitor. This can be done using a product specifically designed for hot tubs that contains sequestering agents. The sequestering agents bind to the minerals in the water, preventing them from forming scale.

Finally, it is important to maintain the water level in the hot tub. The water level should be checked regularly and topped up as necessary. A low water level can cause the pump to run dry, which can damage the equipment.

In conclusion, hot tub treatment and chemical care are essential to maintaining a safe and enjoyable hot tub experience. By balancing the water, sanitizing the water, oxidizing the water, using a scale inhibitor, and maintaining the water level, hot tub owners can ensure that their hot tub is clean and safe to use.

What our treatment clients are saying

Scott M.

Tanner sold me my hot tub and has been doing all the maintenance since 2017. I use my tub a few times a week and have NEVER had a problem. I open the lid and enjoy. Tanner is punctual, professional, honest, and down right a cool guy. If you have a hot tub, don’t stress about the upkeep and get Tanner to take care of all your needs. You got a hot tub to relax, so do it.

Scott W.

Prompt service and very knowledgeable about how tubs operate. The Hot Tub Man will be my only call for my hot tub maintenance and repairs.

Kendra C.

We purchased a Hot tub in late spring of 2020 and Thanks to Tanner, we have enjoyed a very stress-free Hot tub experience thus far. Keeping our tub chemically balanced on a weekly basis,
Tanner has been reliable, and we never worry about it!! He has also been very helpful with tips and advice to being first time Hot tub owners!

Colleen K.

I would highly recommend Tanner. He is very professional, extremely knowledgeable, always polite, and does a fantastic job. My hot tub is always in pristine condition. Now I don’t have to guess at what to add or bring in water samples. Tanner looks after it perfectly

Dee S.

Tanners been taking care of our spa for two years. It’s always clean, fresh, filters changed when required, and he’s prompt and timely every week!

Brianne B.

Tanner has been doing my hot tub maintenance for almost 2 years now in Sylvan Lake, and he’s amazing at what he does. He is always polite and very professional. He is trustworthy and always on time. I never had my hot tub water look this good. I couldn’t ever get it fully balanced, and ever since Tanner has been looking after it, I haven’t had any problems! Thank you, Tanner!