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Ready to add a hot tub to your backyard? Contact us for your quote today! (more…)
Pruney fingers or water-aged fingers happen to all of us, but why? The answer to the question, “Why do wet fingers wrinkle?” is simple – traction.
The old answer told us that wrinkling is simply the result of our fingers and toes absorbing water after being in water.
The new answer suggests that wrinkled fingers provide drainage for water so as to ensure greater traction. According to Scientific American, laboratory tests confirmed the theory that wrinkly fingers improve our grip on wet or submerged objects, working to channel away the water like the rain treads in car tires.
The wrinkles may allow water to drain efficiently away from the fingers as they are pressed against an object, providing more surface area and a firmer grip.
Interestingly, wrinkled fingers probably helped our ancient ancestors gather food from wet vegetation or streams.The wrinkles in their toes might have helped them get a better footing in the rain.
Now that you know pruney, wrinkled fingers and toes are water treads, you won’t worry after your next hot tub soak or pool swim! It’s natures way of taking care of us!
Is your ozonator working?
Is your spa water clean and clear? You probably see bubbles, right? And your on light is glowing, right? You probably assume your hot tub is working correctly. But that isn’t necessarily true.
All the bubbles and on light really tell you is that your Ozonator is on, not that it’s producing adequate levels of ozone. Your Ozonator must be working to produce enough ozone to keep your hot tub clear and free of bacteria, molds and unwanted minerals.
We are going to answer the question, “Is your ozonator working?” But, first let’s define ozone.
Ozone is a gas (like the ozone layer around the earth) that is produced by ultraviolet light exposure to oxygen. When ozone gas is injected into spa water, it acts as a very powerful sanitizer and kills off almost all of the bacteria present. Ozonated spa water remains clearer longer than just using bromine or chlorine as the primary sanitizer.
Here are some things to watch for when trying to decide if you need a new Ozonator:
Your water should be clear and odorless. Anything less than this can indicate one or more of the following:
Are you continually increasing the amount of chemicals you use to treat your water to improve water quality? Does your spa water smell like a footlocker? If so, you might have bacteria and/or viruses building up.
This is an indicator you have no ozone generator, or that the existing Ozonator has expired. Two hundred times more powerful than chlorine, ozone kills 99.99% of all known viruses and bacteria leaving your water safe and clear.
If your ozone system is working properly, your water should smell fresh and clean and not like chemicals.
The average lifespan of an Ozone Generator is three years. If your Ozonator is older than three years, you’ve probably exceeded its effectiveness date. Most people don’t know what style of ozone generator they have, so please check with our service department for advice.
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Ever slipped into a hot tub or warm bath and said, “Ahhh?” We bet you have!
If you’ve wondered why this happens, then you’ve got to watch this video! (more…)
With the CoolZone™ hot tub cooling system, your Caldera spa can both heat and cool the water – something that is not possible in most hot tubs.
Turn your spa cool by adding a CoolZone unit – cool in the summer, hot at night and in the winter. (more…)