Honest hot tub advice from people who actually built them.

Chris Wheatley

Proprietary Parts and Why to Avoid Them

In my honest opinion, there is never a scenario where you should purchase hot tubs and swim spas made with proprietary hot tub parts.

Chris Wheatley

Advances in Hot Tub Shell Construction

Hot tub shells have not changed much over the years, until now. Some manufacturers are using new material science to build stronger, longer lasting shells

Chris Wheatley

Great Marketing vs Great Hot Tubs

There are 2 business models for Hot Tub manufacturers and unfortunately, the best business model is to build a mid-grade spa and spend a lot of money on fancy marketing spin and advertising.

Bill Shea

Master Spa Brand Review

Shell

Chris Wheatley

Hot Tub Warranties

This article is about the fine print and hidden costs for good reason. Here are some of the things you need to know when looking at Hot Tub Warranties.

Chris Wheatley

Hot Spring Brand Review

Shell

Chris Wheatley

High End Massage-Therapy Spas

The Feel Vs. The Real

Chris Wheatley

Mass Merchant Hot Tubs

Buying a new hot tub at a mass merchant has never made any sense and that has not changed despite the price points you see at such stores. See why buying a hot tub from a mass merchant is pretty much throwing your money away!

Chris Wheatley

Full foam insulation is not always best

While many hot tub manufacturers brag about the fact that their tubs have full foam insulation, not all foam is created equally. Closed cell foam will be a nightmare for future repairs so you need to ensure they use a quality open cell foam that won’t harden over time

Chris Wheatley

Costco Hot Tub Review

Well, lets talk about it...

Chris Wheatley

Hot Tub Jets and Fittings Explained

The jets and fittings in a typical hot tub vary wildly and there is a right way to plumb a hot tub. Learn what to watch for to make sure you’re getting high-quality as opposed to high-class marketing

Chris Wheatley

Circulation Pumps

Is there really an advantage?

Chris Wheatley

The Way Hot Tubs Should Be Built

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Chris Wheatley

Artesian Brand Review

Shell

Chris Wheatley

Filtration Systems

What Works and What's Just Fancy Marketing Spin?

Chris Wheatley

Hot Tub Shells

Is The Most Important Part Of Your Hot Tub Strong Enough? Shell construction can vary vastly and the way a shell is built will affect how long your spa will last.

Chris Wheatley

Hot Tub Bases - What's under your tub?

The base of a Hot Tub is what it sits on and there are a lot of options from basic vapor barrier to ABS bottom pans and fiberglass trays. Scare tactics like telling you you're Hot Tub will fall apart without a good base.

Bill Shea

Cal-Spa Brand Review

Shell

Bill Shea

Coast Spas Review

Shell

Chris Wheatley

Arctic Spas Review

Shell

Bill Shea

New Hot Tub Tips and Tricks

So you got yourself a new hot tub? Or maybe you have a new one being delivered soon? Now what? Here are some tips that will make your life easier and your hot tub experience more enjoyable

Chris Wheatley

Beachcomber Brand Review

Shell

Chris Wheatley

Hot Tub Insulation

The Comparison

Chris Wheatley

Ratings Sites and Discussion Forums

" Separating the bullshit from the bananas "

Chris Wheatley

Salt Water Systems In Hot Tubs

Should you order a Salt System for your Hot Tub?