Hot Tubs and Spas

Archive for June, 2011

If you are interested in a hot tub without lots of hassles than a portable tub may be what you need instead of a more traditional hot tub. While traditional tubs seem to be somewhat cumbersome and expensive, portable types offer many great benefits that have made them the most popular type of hot tub on the market. Not sure that these portable options are right for you? Well, let us take an in depth look at all they have to offer you.

First of all, when it comes to portable tubs, you will find that there are three styles that are very common. The three common types include blowing up hot tubs, fiber glass self contained tubs, and hard side tubs.

Blow up portable tubs are actually hot tubs that you blow up, much like blow up swimming pools. They are easy to fit in even smaller spaces and you can take them just about anywhere. As an alternative several manufacturer has developed a lightweight, very portable, self contained spa made from reinforced foam. Made of stiff, but flexible, foam rubber, reinforced with aluminum framing and covered with a waterproof fabric to hold water. This is the truly portable tub and is the preferred type for many apartment dwellers.

You will find that fiber glass self contained portable tubs are a bit larger than bath tubs, and you can actually install one of them in your home. If you want a hot tub indoors, this type is a great choice. Sheets of fiber glass material provide the strength, while the chemical resins coat the material and provide stiffness and strength. The top gel coat surface is virtually impervious to water, heat, or harsh chemicals. They are built into self contained cabinets for portability. Although portable they are more difficult to move then there soft sided brothers.

There is hard side portable tub available as well. They are often finished with a wooden exterior for both aesthetic and insulation purposes, and have a special liner for the water. They are easy to install and can go in your yard or even your basement. Wooden tubs require significantly greater maintenance and are far less portable than the other types of hot tubs made from artificial materials. However, properly wooden tubs can last for 20 years or more. Finally, there are some well established and experienced manufacturers of these hot tubs are selling through the internet. For more information and details, please visit their valuable website.

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I have asked this question twice without getting a good answer so far-I am considering buying a spa/hot tub. I do not want to spend too much money to buy one.
There are so many different styles of spa/hot tubs. What are things that I am looking for in a quality spa/hot tub? I am concern about spending a lot of money for one that may lead to major repairs in near future.
Also-can someone explain to me what to look for in spa/hot tub to avoid dry rot and not to have the pumps & motor go bad.
How much horsepower is good to have to be considered a good buy?
Any advise would be greatly appreciated….

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Recently four friend on went on vacation in Maine. We in the got in the hot tub-and one day later two of us developed huge lumps, red welts, and soreness in the armpit area. The other two seemed to be fine, but four days later my other friend developed i t too. The only one who didnt doesnt wear deodorant. Has anyone ever heard of a reaction w/deodorant and hot tub chemicals? Mine was so bad I cant shave, and could barely move my arms without crying out in pain.I am thinking of trying to inform the hotel so others dont have the same problem, but I need to know if this has happened to anyone else.

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We just moved into a house with and inground pool and hot tub with water fall into the pool. There are 4 ways to set it the pool return spa return thing and I can have both open or one closed at a time and the skimmer and spa suction, same thing. What is day to day setting, and what should they be for using the hot tub?

Most spa and hot tub owners like to use their tub all year round. In fact, many people enjoy the relaxing warmth of a hot tub or spa the most, during the cold winter months. However, if you’re not one of those types and want to shut your hot tub down during the coldest months of the year, it is necessary that special precautions are taken to make sure that the freezing weather does not damage your hot tub or equipment.

Even if you choose not to use your hot tub, you can still keep it running during the winter so freezing weather does not damage the equipment and plumbing. If you prefer to completely shut it down, then you should follow these steps when winterizing it. A shop vac that can vacuum water, a few large towels, and a garden hose are helpful items to have on hand.

* Turn off all electricity by switching off the circuit breaker. If it’s a portable model that is not hard wired, just unplug it. Removed the hot tub cover completely, and also remove or open all the access doors to the areas housing the plumbing, pump, and heater.

* Locate the hot tub drain and connect the hose. When the drain valve is opened the water should start to flow out if the hose is stretched out and is below the water level in the tub. When the flow of water stops, disconnect the hose but leave the valve opened.

* Some hot tubs have an air channel under the seats to provide bubbling action. You will need to switch off or disconnect the spa heater and water pump individually and then turn the power to the tub back on. It’s important to make sure that there is no electricity to the pump and heater because both could be damaged if run without water.

* Turn on your hot tub blower and let it blow the water out of the air channel for 30 seconds or so. When finished be sure and turn off the electricity at the circuit breaker again.

* Remove the cartridge filter and store it in your garage or basement.

* Look carefully around the pump and heating filter for any fittings that you might be able to take apart. Sometimes these have tabs on them that stick out slightly to make it easier to grab and turn by hand. Remove any of these you can find along with any drain plugs and let the water drain out.

* A shop vac really comes in handy at this point. You need to close the air control inlets usually located on the top edge of your hot tub, and the set the hose on the shop vac so it will blow. Get into your spa and put the hose against the jets, one by one. As you do this water will be forced out of the remaining jets and also out of the fittings you removed around the pump and heater. Continue from one jet to the other until no more water is coming out.

* Reset the hose on the shop vac and suck out all the water in the bottoom well of the tub and that might be on the seats. A quick rub inside with a soft towel should finish the job.

* Put the hot tub cover back on the spa. Because most hot tub covers will leak some water back into the tub, it’s good to cover the entire spa with a tarp or specially designed winter cover.

These are a few helpful tips that will enable your investment and hard earned money does not go to waste throughout the cold winter months. By making a few adjustments combined with a couple of hours work you will be able to rest assured that your spa or hot tub is damage free when the warmer spring months arrive.

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