
Do I Still Need Chemicals If My Hot Tub Has an Ozonator?
Learn why you still need chlorine or bromine, even with an ozone generator. Discover how ozone helps keep your hot tub water clean and when it needs replacing.
Spa Center
Expert guides, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance advice from the technicians at DB Spa Repair & Service.
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Learn why you still need chlorine or bromine, even with an ozone generator. Discover how ozone helps keep your hot tub water clean and when it needs replacing.

Can you use baking soda to raise your hot tub's pH? Learn the difference between baking soda and pH Up, and which one your spa actually needs.

Not all hot tub shock is the same. Learn the difference between chlorine and non-chlorine shock, what ingredients to look for, and which one to use safely.

Wondering if it's okay to leave your hot tub empty? Leaving your hot tub empty for weeks or months can cause preventable damage. Learn why and how to protect your spa.

Learn why portable hot tubs require specialized care and how a hot tub specialist can help protect your spa from costly repairs and water chemistry issues.

Not all hot tub filters are created equal. Learn how inexpensive aftermarket filters can contribute to reduced water flow, equipment issues, and even costly damage that far outweighs the initial savings.

Do you need to shock a hot tub if you use bromine? Yes. Learn why shock is essential for activating bromide, improving water quality, and helping your bromine system work effectively.

Learn why non-chlorine shock is still important even if you use chlorine, how it helps keep water clear, and why it may reduce chlorine demand.

Learn how excessive chlorine or bromine levels can affect hot tub components, contribute to premature wear, and why more sanitizer is not always the answer.

Learn why cleaning your hot tub filter is important, how dirty filters affect water quality and spa operation, and when filters should be cleaned or replaced.

Learn how often a hot tub spa should be drained and refilled, why regular water changes are important.
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