Author Archives: Troy

Finding a replacement for your hot tub’s 1.5kW heater (UK)

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Troy

Our older Canadian Spa Company (UK) spa line contained some hot tubs that ran off of a 1.5kW heater (Ottawa 909SE, Toronto 848 and previous Niagara models) and after a number of years may need to be replaced. Luckily the … Continue reading →

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What is a ‘Plug and Play’ spa? (UK)

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Troy

A Canadian Spa Company Plug and Play Hot Tub means that there is no additional electrical installation required to setup your spa. These tubs plug into a normal wall socket to offer a no hassle solution to install them easily … Continue reading →

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Jet compatibility

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Troy

If you need to replace a jet from your Canadian Spa Company hot tub be sure that you find the correct one for your hot tub. There are many different designs used for hot tub jets and many require a … Continue reading →

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Product Spotlight – Spa Safety Hand Rail

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Troy

A hot tub can sometimes be difficult to enter as they are fairly high off the ground. The acrylic can also be very slippery when wet and this may lead to unwanted accidents or injury. To prevent this occurrence each … Continue reading →

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Hot Tub Myth #101 – Salt water tubs are less expensive in the long running

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Troy

One common misconception with a salt water hot tub is that they will save you money when compared to a traditional style hot tub. The idea is that by removing the need for chemical treatment, you won’t have to spend … Continue reading →

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Hot tub chemicals: Tablets vs Granules

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Troy

There are two common methods of adding chlorine to your spa, whether it is through the use of tablets or the addition of granules. Each one can be used effectively and will achieve the same outcome. The various advantages between … Continue reading →

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Ordering a custom colour spa

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Troy

Our selection of hot tubs can provide you with a variety of models for different circumstances and occasions, but are very similar in design (see why here). By ordering directly through us, we can provide you with a customized spa … Continue reading →

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Filling up your tub

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Troy

Once you have installed your spa, your next step is to fill it up with water for heating. We recommend that you use a garden hose placed inside the filter housing to fill the water up with cold water instead … Continue reading →

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Hot Tub Myth #102 – A raised-floor hot tub base doesn’t require a flat surface

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Troy

A common question asked by customers is “do I need a base for my spa to rest on”? Many competitors advertise that their unique base doesn’t require a flat surface for the spa to lie down on, and that its … Continue reading →

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What’s included with your hot tub purchase?

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Troy

When ordering your hot tub from our website, you will receive your hot tub along with some additional items to add to the experience. These items come at no additional cost to you and come with every model we have … Continue reading →

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