Pool and Spa Guides
Needing help with your pool or hot tub? Browse our helpful, HTH specific, guides below. Covering a wide range of topics from over-stabilisation to closing your pool for winter. Utilise specialist swimming pool and spa industry knowledge.
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New Pool and Spa Owners
Get all the basic knowledge needed to make sure the enjoyment of your pool or spa is the only thing on your mind. Chemicals and maintenance made easy.
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Closing Your Pool for Winter
If your pool is not run on froststats and needs shutting down over winter, read our guide to closing your pool - specialist knowledge just for you.
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Pool Opening Guide
Ready to enjoy your beautiful pool in the glorious sunshine? Before reopening your pool for the season, read our detailed how-to guide.
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A How-to for Hot Tub Owners
Got a hot tub? Read our extensive spa water treatment guide, brought to you by HTH. Benefit from years of industry leading science and expertise.
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Balance your Water
Having trouble understanding, pH levels or total alkalinity? Get up to speed quickly with our guide to all things water balancing. Become an expert now.
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Water over-stabilisation
Are your algaecides and shock not working? Find our if your pool water is over stabilised. This HTH guide has been a troubleshooting go to for decades.
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Chlorine Free Options
Have you been wondering what happens if you can't use chlorine in your pool or spa? Don't wonder any longer, just take a look at the guide below.
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Salt electrolysis treatment guide
See our specialist guide for water treatment compatible with salt electrolysis systems.