Monday, February 28, 2011

PoolCo's featured hot tub of the month for March: Hot Spot model, "TX"

  • Perfect portability
  • 110v - Plug and Play
  • Moto-Massage Jet
  • Energy Smart hot tub
Exterior Dimensions
 5 ft 7 in x 5 ft 7 in x 29 in (1.7 m x 1.7 m x 0.74 m)

Seating Positions
 2 Adults

Number of Jets
 10

Water Capacity
 130 gal (492 l)

Weight, Dry
 324 lbs (147 kg)

Hot Tub of the Month Coupon


Weight, Full

 1,714 lbs (777 kg)

 Electrical Requirements
 
Motor/Pump
 Wavemaster® 4000; Two-Speed, 1.0 hp Continuous Duty, 2.0 hp Breakdown Torque

Heater

 No-Fault® 1000 w / 115 v


 General
 
Audio/Visual System
 Wireless Sound System (Optional) 

Lighting
 Dimmable Blue LED Light, Splendors™ Multi-Color LED Light (Optional)

Color
 Shell: Pearl or Sand, Cabinet: Crème

Filtration System
 30 sq ft

Once again thank you for considering PoolCo as your #1 expert for hot tub information. Let us show you all that Hot Spring has to offer, "The Best Lifetime Hot Tub Experierence".

Thursday, February 24, 2011

JETS!.. I Really Love Ya!


Hot Spring hot tubs...The world's best hot tub.

Exclusive features that you'll find only on a Hot Spring.

When are you gonna get your Hot Spring?

Give it a try....schedule your FREE Test Soak with us today.
618-529-3200 or  http://www.poolco.net/contactus.htm




Hydromassage improves your health and well being

  • Hydromassage relieves sore muscles, stiff joints and poor circulation

  • Hydromassage promotes restful sleep

  • Unique patented jets on Hot Spring spas give you a hydromassage experience like no other hot tub.

  • Comfort control System, adjust the feel and intensity of your massage

  • Sensational jets, no other hot tub has the MOTO-MASSAGE ® DX JET

  • Hot Spring designs their own jets so each has the power to give you an incredible massage.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Hot Spring Hot Tubs Has Figured It Out!


The Vanguard displayed in PoolCo's sunroom.
ACE sanitizing system for hot tubs. The most beautiful, silky-soft hot tub water. Our staff agrees, this is the absolute easiest hot tub to maintain...ever!

The revolutionary ACE system uses a diamond electrode to break apart water molecules to create active oxygen, one of the world’s most effective natural cleaners. The active oxygen then combines with salt and other elements in the water to create chlorine and three other powerful oxidizers.

To activate the ACE salt water sanitizing system, the Hot Spring spa owner adds the appropriate amount of salt to balanced water and enters the spa’s size and expected use level on the main control panel. After that,  the owner simply checks the sanitizer level regularly with a test strip and confirms use level once a month. A status message on the control panel identifies that the ACE system is cleaning the water.

  • ACE salt water sanitizing system automatically generates five cleaners.
  • Reduces time spent on hot tub maintenance.
  • Owners are much less likely to experience dry itchy skin or irritated red eyes.
  • No harsh odors of traditional water care.
Enjoy the absolute best lifetime ownership experience with a Hot Spring spa and the ACE salt water sanitizing system, visit http://www.hotspring.com/.

About Hot Spring Spas
Hot Spring spas are made by Watkins Manufacturing, the acknowledged world leader in hot tubs. Watkins is a division of Masco Corporation, a Fortune 500 company whose products include such trusted brands as Delta® faucets, KraftMaid® cabinets and Behr® paints. With over 800 dealers worldwide, Hot Spring Spas is in all 50 states, Canada and more than 65 other countries. More information and hot tub dealer locations are available online at http://www.hotspring.com/.

Want to know more about ACE sanitation for your new hot tub?

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

SPA-Article #2 Preventing Foaming/Cloudy Water in Your Hot Tub

Just how can you prevent foaming in your hot tub?

Spa & Hot Tub odors, excessive foaming  and/or cloudiness problems are caused by:
  • Improper sanitizer use
  • Improper water balance
  • Lack of regular maintenance
  • Insufficient drain & refill procedures
  • Environmental reasons caused by uncontrolled biofilm build up

Normal foaming while using hot tub after
you turn off the jet pumps, the foam should
disappear within 30 to 60 seconds.
The water should
look crystal clear.

Don’t try fixing the problem with just anti-foam. Certainly don't try to cover up odors with fragrances. You will only make the situation worse. Deal with the root causes listed above.
This is not normal. A tablespoon of sanitizer will not this problem. PoolCo's trained BioGuard water professionals are here to rescue you and your hot tub illness....as quickly as possible.
The simplest, easiest way to keep your hot tub water clean and crystal clear is to have your water tested professionally at PoolCo Carbondale. You can have your water tested at most Pool and Spa retailers.  We are different. This service is free!

Monday, February 7, 2011

Only using half of the spa this morning

Sometimes when you are in a real big hurry, just flip the cover open and use 1/2 of your hot tub.








Yesterday, 2-6-2011
Chlorine level was 0 when I tested the hot tub water, after I got out yesterday.

2nd pad from the left should be purple.
However there was no color change, chlorine = 0!

Noticed more than normal foaming on top the water. That prompted me to take a chlorine test reading. With no residual chlorine level (0 ppm) bacteria can grow, oils and other comtaminants can build up in the water ....and cause excessive foaming. The best way to permanently remove the foaming is to add (generally) a double or triple shock treatment of chlorine to your hot tub water.

Added 1/4 cup Enhanced Spa Shock after Mark and I used hot tub.







If I have a chlorine reading in the morning then I added enough. If I still have a 0 reading then I didn't add enough and will need to add another shock treatment, maybe even a larger treatment. 

Today, 2-7-2011
Today's chlorine level before using the hot tub - 3ppm. No foaming, water looks clear, smells good.
Testing is easy and quick to do at home with test strips. However, for a complete water analysis, bring us a sample at PoolCo in Carbondale, IL. We'll test your water for free. http://www.poolco.net/

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Frozen in Time: Our Extra Hot Tub Filters

Regular Rinsing and Periodic Chemical Cleaning

For best water results, rinse off - with a garden hose - your hot tub filters weekly. (No more force than your standard garden hose spray attachment or you will tear the superfine fibers of the filter material.) Some people might think rinsing weekly is too often. However, we've seen proof that it works. [We have hundreds of hot tub owners/customers, and we witness daily what works and what doesn't.] Why then does a weekly rinse make sense?

All week long, whether you use the hot tub or not, particles collect on the pleats of the filters.(Of course, the more you use your hot tub, the more particle (dirtier) your filter(s) will collect. Hot tub chemicals are applied to hot tub water to kill contaminants and keep the water safe and sanitary. Simply put, they are referred to as "oxidizers". Basically, to oxidize something is to break it down. Sanitizing chemicals break apart - oxidize -algae, bacteria, etc.They will also try to keep oxidizing the dirt that collects on your hot tub filter. Dirty filters will create more demand for sanitizing chemicals (adding a lot more chlorine or bromine).

Rinsing weekly also prevents oil and dirt from permanently clogging the fibers that that provide a superfine filtering surface. Clogged filters will greatly reduce the water's ability to flow at the proper rate through the hot tub's heater. The hot tub is programmed to sense this and will shut off the heater to protect the hot tub. (No water flowing through the heater will cause the heater to burn up or even catch the hot tub on fire!) Permanently clogged filters are useless and must be replaced with new filters.

Remove your dirty filters and set aside for the moment..
...yeah  I thought I'd just rinse them off the next day.
The next day they froze.

Having an extra set of hot tub filters can be a great help for busy hot tub owners. As part of your weekly hot tub maintenance, simply remove the filters currently in use in your hot tub. Set these dirty filters aside for the moment. Replace with clean - DRY - filters. Now if time permits, rinse off the dirty filters you set aside. Store inside in a place where the superfine fibers of the filters can dry. Just keep repeating this rotation on a weekly basis. Hot tub owners that do this on a fairly consistent basis have gotten as much as 5 years use out of these filters. Hot tub owners that just don't have the time or the motivation to perform this regular, routine hot tub maintenance step - are replacing their filters annually. Note: If you are unable to rinse off your filters immediately, then place in a large container of water to soak until you can rinse them off the next day or two..

During the winter months, having an extra set of filters is a great when your garden hose is frozen and you can't rinse them off immediately.



Before removing your hot tub
filters for cleaning, remember to
turn off power  to your hot tub
by turning  the power off at
 your GFCI subpanel.

Why You Need To Periodically Chemically Clean Your Filter:  As noted just above, chemical cleaning of your filter aids removing greases, oils & other bather and environmental waste that will soil your filter and shorten its life.  Normal, regular rinsing will not remove these wastes.  Here's a couple of analogies that will help you understand the significance of chemical cleaning: do you use shampoo when you wash your hair or do you just rinse it?  Without shampoo, your hair would be pretty matted & dirty after a couple of weeks.  How about dirty clothes?  Do you only rinse them out in the washing machine or do you add detergent to release & help remove the dirt & greasy stains?  The same thing goes with your hot tub filter.

Add enzymes to your hot tub weekly, such as SpaGuard Natural Enzyme, on a weekly basis to control bio-film & organic waste build-up at the water line and on the filters. 
How do you chemically clean a filter?  That's easy. Use filter cleaning products such as SpaGuard® Filter Cleaner® that is used when you can soak your filter  for a several hours. 

Avoiding using power washers as they can damage the cartridge material. Tip: allow the filter to thoroughly dry before re-installing.

Friday, February 4, 2011

A Dip A Day -- Keeps the Doctor Away?

Sunny.
15 degrees
Winds - Calm
Miss Daily Dose of Hydro-Therapy?
No way!

7:00 AM 
Hopped on eliptical machine for  45 minutes.

7:50 AM
Straight to hot tub for a 5- 10 minute soak.

....The sun is shining so brightly through the huge oak tree next to our house. As I sink deeper into the swirling hot water I'm thinking...this is soooooo good. This hot water feels soothing to these (ugh) aging muscles...I don't think I'll be leaving this hot tub anytime soon...Brain shifts gears..okay these calls need to be made, this product display needs updating...WORK! So I guess I AM leaving...
...but after a quick soak, I feel so much more ready to tackle the day!

Not only do hot tubs provide immediate relief...but also provide many long term benefits.
Working up a good sweat: hot yoga, saunas, Hot Tubs and more



Wednesday, February 2, 2011

The Best Part of Waking Up...Is a Quick Soak in Your Hot Tub

Snowing.
17 mile per hour winds.
20 degrees.
10 minutes in our hot tub.

Just like that first cup of coffee in the morning, a quick soak before work is easily a part of our morning routine.

Just 10 minutes in your hot tub everyday can greatly enhance the start of your day.

Why? The invigorating massage and hot water really gets your heart pumping in the morning - just like that first cup of coffee jump starts your morning. BONUS: Daily use of your hot tub (along with proper diet and exercise) could lead to significant changes for the better in your total overall health.

Increased heart rate leads to ⇨ Increased circulation which leads to ⇨Increased immune function

Yes. "Lymphatic flow is dependent on the circulatory system and the muscular system for return of lymph from the tissues and outer extremeties to the lymph channels. This flow is vital for proper immune function. It is very useful for cancer adjuvant therapy, and is recommended by many holistic physicians for this reason. Other things affect immune function as well, such as diet, exercise, vitamin D, and stress. How you react to stress- how you perceive it- also determines how your immune system functions." (Taken from the Wahanda Health Beauty Happiness Website http://us.wahanda.com/ ) Read more... Lymphatic flow

Use your hot tub everyday!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

The "Next Big Thing" For Hot Tubs

Truly a girl's best friend



The ACE salt water sanitizing system and your Hot Spring spa have been thoughtfully designed to make water care incredibly simple. Enjoy the absolute best lifetime ownership experience with a Hot Spring® spa and the ACE system.
The Secret is Diamonds

The ACE system exclusively contains a special diamond electrode that automatically creates five different powerful and effective cleaners for your hot tub from just a small amount of salt and your spa's water. When the diamond electrode is energized, it breaks apart water molecules to create active oxygen. Active oxygen is one of the world's most effective natural cleaners and is the first way the ACE system automatically cleans the water. The active oxygen then combines with salt and other elements in the water to create chlorine and three other powerful oxidizers. This is a feature to which NO OTHER WATER CARE SYSTEM CAN BOAST.

Automated, More Hands-Free, and Easy


Since the ACE system automatically generates cleaners, you'll have fewer bottled products to measure and pour. This more hands-free approach saves you time, so it's easier than ever to care for your Hot Spring spa. To get started, just add the appropriate amount of  special Hot Spring salts to balanced water. Using the easy-to-navigate menus on the spa's main control panel, enter your spa's size and your expected use level. Simply check the sanitizer level regularly with a test strip, and confirm your use level monthly. A status message on the control panel lets you know that the ACE system is cleaning the water so you can relax.

Softer Cleaner Water

Looks, Feels and Smells Great

The ACE salt water sanitizing system leaves your spa water sparkling clean and silky soft. The cleaners are generated from salt and water, so you're less likely to experience the dry itchy skin, irritated red eyes, or harsh odor of traditional chlorine water care.

Environmentally Responsible
The ACE system generates the precise amount of cleaners your Hot Spring spa requires based on its size and your use level. Since there are no excess chemicals, which often occurs with manual dosing, your spa water should last longer between changes. That conserves water and saves you money. When you do drain your spa, the water has less impact on the environment because only salt has been added to the balanced water.

Time and Field Tested

And finally, anyone that knows anything about us here at PoolCo, knows that they introduced salt-water technology to the southern Illinois area years ago with their highly successful Mineral Springs water care system from Bioguard.  PoolCo's pools have been enjoying the soft, silky, and simple to maintain benefits of salt-water technology since 2001.  For even more information on our Exclusive ACE Salt Water Sanitizing System, give us a call here at PoolCo at 618-529-3200 or email us at our website: http://www.poolco.net/