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Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Contractors

Hot tubs are large tubs made from acrylic, wood or ceramic that are filled with hot water. A hot tub is similar to a spa or Jacuzzi and can include a device or set of jets that create whirlpools in the water. Hot tubs and spas tend to be in bathrooms in place of a bath tub, on a porch or patio, or next to a swimming pool. There are many hot tub models, but some of the more expensive models are made from redwood, cedar and teak like the Japanese ofuro or hinoki. Maintenance issues include water balancing, sanitizing, and oxidizing, as well as checking pH level or pH balance, filter cartridges, and chlorine levels.