04 Aug Understanding Hot Tub and Spa Chemistry

Hot Tub Chemistry 101

From Swim University

If you are a hot tub owner, you have realized by now that a hot tub is a much different animal than a typical swimming pool.  The super heated water along with the smaller gallonage makes for a cauldron of bacteria, and makes it difficult to keep chemistry in balance.  Where else would you turn to for a basic lesson in Hot Tub Chemistry other than Swim University?  This post from Matt Giovanisci provides a blog post called Hot Tub Chemistry 101, which is indeed a great primer on hot tubs and chemistry for the DIY'er.

Here is an excerpt from the post: