As summer comes and the weather warms, many people turn the temperature down to enjoy a "cool tub". 

Here are four tricks for effective summer cooling.

1. Lower the temperature a degree or two at a time, over the course of several days. You might be able to do a larger drop in the evening if the night will be cool.
2. Replace your insulated doors with screened louvered doors, which permit the shell and water to cool more quickly and also vents the heat from the running motors. (We do not advise leaving the doors open or off. The inside of a spa is not a safe place for children or pets, and you don't want insects and rodents to get in)
3. Prop the cover up with a rubber ball or something that won't be damaged by the moisture (Again, we do not advise leaving the cover off for safety reasons)
4. If you have Therapy Air, run the blower. A customer in Cyprus once commented that even at 80F, "a dip in the bubbles is brilliant!"

You might also ask your dealer about a new product, the Arctic Chiller. This solid-state device has no plumbing connections, so it's easy to add to any Arctic spa. It works by cooling the air inside your cabinet, which in turn cools the shell and the water. Perimeter Heatlock insulation continues to work for you by keeping the cool in and the hot out. 

This information appeared in the Summer 2007 of Arctic Splash, our magazine for Arctic customers. To subscribe, go to "Newsletter Sign-Up" in the Quick Links menu in the top right corner.