I heard the other day that somebody who had bought a cheap Hot Tub which was an eastern import is unable to get the spare parts so that the heater does not work.
You even hear stories of people that buy cheap eastern hot tubs and they do not get the cover for the hot tub till months later.
We saw a cheap eastern import recently with out any floor or base, no insulation, just a load of rubbish. No insulation on the side panels so heat will simply be lost.
Then the electric cables were loose dragging on the floor and with no base that means that they would get wet when it rains! Good chance of getting electrocuted just so that one can save some money but only in the short term that I would call false economy.
Naturally we told the owner to tie all the cables clear of the floor. The quality of the cables used are not up to western standards and you can tell that by one glance its as simple as that. The plumbing also falls way short of western standards.
Oh why worry if they are fool enough to buy a cheap import from the east what do they honestly expect.
It's a a bit like the lead paint in toys that come from the east, many people think that they are clever by saving money, but the truth is that they buy a lot of trouble for the future. So in reality it is a very false economy.
Quality manufacturers consider the long term of spa ownership when designing their products. Manufacturers that use advanced manufacturing methods employ ABS-backed acrylic instead of the older style fibreglass and they are able to provide a much sturdier, longer lasting product.
Not only is the manufacturing process that does not use fibreglass as a backing material much more environmentally friendly, but the stronger more expensive ABS backed shell material allows for elimination of foam shell support.
So those manufacturers that use full foam are doing it to support a cheaper shell material. Their approach to production is simply to start from the approach of lets find the cheapest way of construction not the best.
Many manufacturers use the lower priced standard Acrylic that must be supported with fibreglass and foam.
The foam may be referred to as insulation, but in reality it actually supports this lower priced shell material and does not represent a "green" approach to long lasting maintenance, but is only necessary for the support of lower priced shell materials.
We have also heard it said that full foam is used to eliminate the noise of the water in the pipes. Well we are appalled to hear that said as it simply must be a badly designed spa that needs that. It is just simply a cover story to hide the cheap production methods.
There are many disadvantages with spraying low cost expanding foam into the spa cabinet including lack of access to important plumbing parts and jet surfaces as well as the ability to quickly check for and fix a leak should it occur.
Many times a leak in a foam filled cabinet will manifest itself over many months and the result is a rotted out interior with odorous, soaked foam material that creates quite a mess.
Obviously a good well designed and engineered product will lead to an outstanding hydrotherapy massage. Where one will be able to enjoy a vigorous or perhaps soothing massage with the ability to be able to adjust and modify your massage experience to suit or enhance your mood as appropriate.
In summary I would suggest that as a Hot Tub Jacuzzi style spa is probably the third most expensive purchase that you make after your home and perhaps a car that you should try to buy the best that you can afford but make sure that you do not buy a cheap eastern import or a the dog dish looking hot tub. Look for proper branded acrylic such as Lucite and Quartite and ask to see the dealers colour chips from those manufacturers. Sometimes it is Lucite inspired but not Lucite. Look for Balboa controls and aim for a manufacturer who has been making spas for many years. A very good simple test is to see if your hot tub dealer is on first name terms with the owners and directors of the manufacturers of the products' he is supplying. This is of course impossible if they are based in the East !!!!
Chalets With Hot Tubs
The popularity of condo hot tubs is very much on the rise. Many condos now offer a hot tub for everyone to use, or jacuzzi tubs or jet tubs in the individual condo units, or both. Hot pools are a great way for the neighbors to get to know each other. Neighbors are bound to run into one another when they are using the hot tub.
What better way to start up a conversation and get to know a little bit about one another than when you are sitting in the hot tub. Another great benefit to a condo hot tub is that you don't have to worry about the maintenance; all you have to do is enjoy it.
If you are not a very social person you will probably prefer to stick to the jet tubs that come in most condos. These tubs offer you the same relaxing feeling that a hot tub does. If you would prefer to relax in the comfort of you own home this is the way to go. You can come home and start the tub and climb in and relax. You can listen to your own music, or light a few candles and enjoy a glass of wine.
You used to only find condos that had a pool for its occupants to enjoy, but not anymore. As life gets more and more stressful and fast paced, the need for ways to relax becomes more and more important. With everyone being so busy with work and children and other activities it is easy to get stressed out. With so many pressures on us it is easy for us to forget to unwind at the end of the day. One way we can unwind and relax is to slip into the hot tub.
Hot tubs are becoming very popular due to their many benefits. In addition to relieving stress, and the pain or sore muscles, they can be used for a get together with friends. What a great way to spend time catching up with your friends. Having a relaxing evening with your friends may be just what you need.
Hot tubs and saunas have many things in common. Both can be very relaxing, and both can be helpful in relieving stress, and the pain of sore muscles. Some people prefer one over the other, depending on their individual likes and dislikes. If you do not enjoy sitting in the tub, or swimming you will probably not want to go out and purchase a hot tub, you may instead want to get a sauna. On the other hand if you do not like to sit in a small room you will probably not go out and purchase a sauna. Going to a spa to see which one you enjoy may make your decision of which to buy easier.
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John Lewis has sinced written about articles on various topics from Fitness, Family and Health. The author Jacuzzi John (JJ) supplies premium quality American & European Hot Tubs from Estepona on the Costa Del Sol in Spain and his web site is at
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