How to guides
Everything you need to know about buying, installing and maintaining your hot tub.
Welcome to the WhatSpa? Knowledge Bank. From buying guides to installation guidance and hot tub maintenance, we’ve got you covered. Our aim is to provide you with as much independent and comprehensive information as possible. When you’re ready to start short listing your ideal hot tub to make an informed and stress-free choice, request the latest edition of WhatSpa? for free.
If your hot tub’s Total Alkalinity is out of balance, bacteria will quickly take over your spa. Find out how to keep it in check (and your hot tub squeaky clean).
Discover hot tub decorating ideas to help inspire ways for you to spruce up your own home spa. Read on for our pick of the best hot tub decorations.
Most hot tubs take between four and six hours to heat up – but you can speed that up by following the tips we’ve laid out in this short guide.
Which is better: chlorine granules or tablets? The fact is that both come with their own pros and cons. Read on to find out which is the best option for you.
Struggling to sleep? Discover why you might be suffering from insomnia, how a hot tub can help, and what else you can be doing to sleep more soundly.
Everything you need to know about hot tub electrical installation guidelines. Read on to make sure you don’t get a shock when your hot tub is wired up.
Here’s everything you need to know about placing a hot tub on decking – as well as some design ideas for inspiration.
Thinking about installing a sunken hot tub in your garden? Here’s some design ideas to help inspire you and a rundown of the do’s and don’ts of sinking a spa.
Planning to create your own hot tub garden retreat? Then start your grand design process with these ‘in-spa-rational’ project ideas.
Turning your hot tub down when you’re not using it will save you money, right? Not exactly. Find out how to really reduce your hot tub running costs.
Head on holiday without prepping your hot tub and it will be a headache to sort out. Keep your spa in ship shape by following these simple steps.
Here’s how to spot if your hot tub’s chlorine levels are too high – and three quick, easy, and affordable ways to lower them if they are.
This edition is full of spa reviews as well as top tips on buying, owning and maintaining your very own hot tub.
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