Hot Tubs
There is nothing like emersing your body in a steaming hot tub in the middle
of winter. Whether you are looking to relax after a long day of skiing, or
just simply want to soak away the cares and worries of the day, a hot tub
could be the answer. Originally popular at health clubs and spas, hot tubs
have become extremely popular in peoples homes and residences. Many owners
swear by their use of a hottub and use it daily.
Choosing a hot tub
There are a number of features to make sure you keep in mind when choosing a
hot tub. The first is the size of the hottub. Depending on where you are
planning on placing the hot tub, the size may be limited by the area.
Remember that you'll want some space around the sides of the hottub to
prevent an enclosed feeling and so that people who cannot handle the heat
for longer periods of time can choose to sit on the edge. Once you
understand your space limitations the next step is to figure out what you
will be using the hot tub for? Will you just be using it as a family or
will you use it to entertain guests? A smaller hot tub will cost less to
heat, and usually cost less to purchase than a smaller hottub. A larger
hottub will accommodate more guests or family members.
The next thing to consider is what additional features you would like your
hot tub to have. Initially this only involved considering if you wanted
jets or not and if so how many. Now there are a huge variety of hot tub
jets and covers available on the market. When choosing jets, remember that
more is not always better. Many smaller people and children will often find
themselves blown of their seats by the more powerful jets, making a less
than relaxing hottub experience. In the past few years the electrical
accessories of hottubs have also developed from picking the color of your
underwater light to full surround sound home theatre systems with pop up DVD
screens.
Installing a hot tub
You have a number of options when installing your new hot tub. The first
thing to remember is that when the tub is full of water it will way a huge
amount, so the base that you put it on will have to be able to hold the
weight. You can either choose to mount it as a freestanding aboveground tub
or have the top of the tub at floor level of a deck or patio. Often
aboveground tubs will have steps leading up to them to make them easier to
get into and out of then their inground or indeck counterparts. One of the
perks of an aboveground installation is that you have very easy access to
the pump and heater in case something goes wrong with the tub.
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