Blog - Better Living Outdoors

The Difference Between 32 amp & 13 amp Hot Tubs

32 amp hot tubs need to be on their own supply this will require a cable installing from the spa to the fuse board, because they are on their own supply they are more powerful and can run the heater and the jets at the same time, they also have more pumping power and typically...

Soft Water Issues In Hot Tubs

In a hot tub, some calcium hardness is a necessity. If the Calcium Hardness levels are too low, the water is under-saturated and will become aggressive as it attempts to obtain the calcium it needs. This “soft-water” will actually corrode surfaces inside the hot tub, everything metal in the hot tub can also gradually corrode...

Hot Tub Preparation Guide

Buying the right hot tub: Why are you buying a spa is it for relaxation, health benefits or socialising with friends? knowing this will help you buy the right spa to perfectly suit your needs. Access consideration: Most spas are transported to your home on a flat bed truck or trailer called a spa dolly,...

Hot Tub Beginners Buyers Guide

Reason: What are your reasons for buying a spa e.g. relaxation, pain relief, party and socialising, family time, once you know the reason for owning a spa you’ll be better able to answer the next few steps… Right spa for you: Do you need a 6 person spa if your a household of 2-4 people...

The health benefits of a hot tub

What are the health benefits of bathing in a hot tub Hydrotherapy There are 3 main factors of hydrotherapy: buoyancy, heat & massage. Hot tubs reduce the body’s weight by approximately 85-90% when buoyant, this relieves pressure on the muscles and joints. Hot tubs raise the body’s temperature in hot water causing the blood vessels...

What is a hot tub ozonator?

An ozone generator also know as an ozonator introduces ozone into the spa water Ozone gas is produced when oxygen is exposed to ultraviolet light and 3 oxygen atoms are bound together instead of the usual 2, this acts as a sanitizer that helps destroys bacteria and viruses present in the spa water. Although the...