GAME

GAME pool and spa accessories

GAME is a name found on a wide range of above-ground pool and hot tub accessories — the practical, everyday items that make a pool or spa nicer to use rather than the plumbing hidden behind it. On this page the focus is the blue non-slip foot bath for hot tubs and spas, a simple piece of kit that solves one of the most persistent problems with any sunken or raised spa: the dirt, grass and grit that travels in on bare feet and ends up circulating through the water and the filter.

Here you will find the GAME items we carry, listed with their PoolParthub article numbers so they are easy to quote when you order or ask a question. Because accessories like these are not plumbed in, they suit almost any installation — inflatable spas, acrylic hot tubs, above-ground pools with a ladder, and the decking or patio area around them.

Why a foot bath matters for water quality

Most of what unbalances spa water does not come from the equipment; it comes from the bathers. A hot tub holds a small volume of water compared with a swimming pool, so every gram of organic material has a disproportionate effect. Sand, lawn clippings, soil, sun cream and skin oils all add to the demand on the sanitiser, cloud the water and clog the cartridge filter faster.

A foot bath placed at the bottom of the steps gives bathers somewhere to rinse before they climb in. It is a small habit that pays off in several ways:

• Less filter loading — grit and debris stay out of the cartridge, so it needs rinsing and replacing less often.
• Lower sanitiser consumption — fewer organics in the water means chlorine or bromine is not used up fighting dirt.
• Cleaner surfaces — less sediment settling on the acrylic shell, footwell and seats.
• Fewer stains and scum lines — sun cream and soil are the usual culprits behind the tide mark at the waterline.
• Safer steps — mud and grass on wet steps are slippery; rinsing at ground level keeps them clearer.

Non-slip construction and placement

The non-slip element is the point of the design. A shallow tray of water sitting on wet decking is exactly where a fall happens, so a textured base and a low profile matter more than capacity. Place the tray on a level surface directly beside the bottom step or at the entry point to the spa, where a bather will naturally put a foot down before climbing. On timber decking, check that the surface underneath is itself not slick with algae — a foot bath will not compensate for a deck that needs cleaning.

Keep the water in the tray fresh. Standing water that is left for days becomes the opposite of a hygiene measure, so tip it out and refill it in the same way you would rinse a bucket. A splash of the same sanitiser used in the spa keeps it sweet, and emptying the tray in freezing weather avoids ice damage to the plastic.

Choosing accessories for your spa

Accessories are forgiving compared with spare parts — there is no thread size or gasket diameter to match — but a few checks still help:

• Entry layout — decide whether the tray sits on decking, paving or grass, and whether there is room for it alongside the steps rather than in the walkway.
• Who uses the spa — households with children or pets bring in noticeably more debris, so a rinse point is worth more.
• Storage — lightweight plastic trays stack and store easily out of season; think about where it will live over winter.
• Cleaning routine — pair a foot bath with regular cartridge rinsing and a surface skimmer net for the best results.

GAME at PoolParthub.com

Here we list the GAME accessories we stock, including the blue non-slip foot bath for hot tubs and spas under article number PPS-10013. Each item is shown with its own reference so you can match what you see on the page to what arrives, and so repeat orders are straightforward.

Alongside accessories, PoolParthub.com carries filter cartridges, seals, pump and heater spares and water treatment for pools and spas across Europe. That means a foot bath can be added to the same order as the replacement cartridge or sanitiser it is meant to protect, rather than being sourced separately. If you are unsure whether an accessory suits your spa or pool surround, send a photograph of the entry area and a description of the surface and we will advise.