II find it suprising that you get some so called hot tub experts talking about the number of jets in a spa with out even considering the strength pf the pumps. So these many jets (not that many really) don't have enough horse power so that they must have a diverter valve fitted so that other parts of the spa can be turned off so as to get any decent power where one is actually sitting. Quite often to cap it all they keep stressing the spa has air when all they mean is the venturi effect of air being mixed with the water Jets NOT an independent air blower.
What does all this mean ? well in simple terms it's a cheap spa- because it is over jetted and under powered. In truth a spa with less jets but plenty of power is a much better buy than one which is under powered and has to many jets for the pump to cope with.
Usually the maker here is out to save some money on his production costs or perhaps it is a cheap import. The manufacturer will use a standard or probably a mould from production hence the too many jets and to save money fits under powered motors to drive the pumps. Some times these are sold as unbranded products the maker does not want to put his name to them as he well knows that they are a cheaper line. Quote often a cheaper acrylic ma be used an done can always tell the quality producer of hot tub shells. These are usually deep tubs as some manufacturers' use such cheap grades of material that it cannot take the manufacturing processes to get a really deep spa. Some times you can see stretch marks on the bends and curves of the Hot Tub particularly so or more so with some finishes as opposed to others. I have seen this even iwhere Lucite has been used for the shell but on following thus up I found that this manufacturer whilst using Lucite had not been using Lucite xtracast acrylic (the best grade and most expensive).
In my view the better built spas in the world are made with a patented four layer strengthening process which is called Dura-Bond ?. This exclusive system combines the acknowledged beauty of Lucite-Xtra ? Acrylic with a layer of ABS for shell strength and integrity. Then the maker of the best spas in the world add a layer of double strengthening material Dura-Bond ?. This high density material is re-enforced with a fibrous chop materiall that adds very considerable additional strength to the Spa Shell. The process is completed with a thick layer of polyurethane foam.
Lucite-Xtra ? cast acrylic is a non porous material that resists stains like the build up of lotions and body oils which can ruin non- acrylic spas. This amazing tough material keeps it shine and colour despite the use of sanitizing chemicals , high temperatures and exposure to sunlight. Its durable surface resists chipping, cracking and denting. Lucite-Xtra ? is easily maintained with a sponge and mild soap. No additional polishing or waxing is needed to keep its lustrous appearance.
One can always check the quality of these Hot Tub Shells by applying what I call the lipstick test. Because Enderol and other similar low cost surfaces are actually porous (a great place for bacteria to manifest itself), they are of course also much less resistant to staining which is why you would see a tile line around some of their spas. If you apply lipstick, then usually it is not very easy to remove. On high grade Acrylic, since it is non-porous, it will simply wipe right off.
When you or your friends are thinking of buying a Hot Tub Jacuzzi it is always worth probing a little beneath the glitz of the packaging and presentation. Do not fall for the patter of a salesman who simply repeats by rote some pre-planned presentation and very probably does not even use a Hot Tub Jacuzzi.
If one goes back in time to Roman times it is interesting to note that of all the various leisure options available at that time that bathing in warm water sometimes using naturally heated water was one of the most revered.
The liquid we know as water is an amazing natural resource. A liquid that we can drink and consume but is a fluid capable of being solid when frozen and increases in density at 4 degrees centigrade.
Warm water is often used in physiotherapy to help recover from injuries and to soothe and relieve muscle stiffness and aches by assisting in the reduction of lactic acid. Warm soothing water helps to open the blood vessels to naturally assist and improve blood circulation round the body. An increase in blood circulation helps to bring nutrients and thereby assists the tissue and muscle groups around arthritic joints relax, and at the same time promotes the flow of endorphins in the body. With out water on the planet the Human race would not survive.
Massage treatment to the feet and hands is known as Reflexology and this is because there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to various parts of the body. The massaging effect of the warm water helps to apply gentle pressure to the feet and hands thereby increasing circulation and providing treatment and much needed respite to specific joint and muscular functions.
Clearly the Romans and indeed the Greeks and Phoenicians before them new that the beneficial effect of the warm water was helpful to their general well-being. This was very much a routine daily activity for men of every class and indeed many women. Bathing today is considered a private activity carried out in the home but bathing in Rome was very much a communal activity carried out usually in public baths. One had only to look at the Roman Baths that survive to see that in many ways they resemble the modern health spas that we have today although one imagines and hopes that they were less expensive. The acceptance of bathing as the main event in daily life belongs to the Roman way of doing things and at the height of the Roman Empire, the thermal baths embodied the ideal Roman way of urban life. Examples of these Roman Hot Tubs can found today. In Britain, there is of course the aptly named City of Bath. In Spain on the Costa del Sol near Manilva and not far away from the famous Roman Oasis Restaurant are the Roman baths of Hedionda. In addition, at Campo Valdes, in Gijon Roman Baths in Antequera Spain and at many other locations in Spain. On of my favourites is at Bolonia just north of Tarifa on the Costa de Luz on the N340 road to Cadiz. This example of an Ancient Roman Hot Tub can still be seen today. Fees for both types of baths were quite reasonable, and within the budget of most free Roman males. Since the Roman workday began at sunrise, work was usually over at little after noon. About 2:00-3:00 pm, men would go to the baths and plan to stay for several hours of sport, bathing, and conversation, after which they would be ready for a relaxing dinner. Today whilst you cannot go and enjoy a roman bath, you can still get a similar effect by Hydrotherapy from a Hot Tub in Spain or Jacuzzi Style Spa.
The combination of soothing warm water combined with massage and buoyancy delivers a sensation that not only relaxes the mind and body, but also helps to heal and soothe. With an increased number of jets strategically placed in the Hot Tub Jacuzzi Style Spa for maximum benefit, each & every Hot Tub offers supreme therapeutic support in a carefree setting. The Spa treatment Increases blood flow and aids circulation, reducing & relieving muscle strain, soreness, pressure and tension throughout your body. Clearly something that the Romans were extremely aware of. Calculated buoyancy (and a corresponding feeling of weightlessness) blends perfectly with swirling warm water to deliver a pleasant relaxing soak with healing properties. In fact, you will feel noticeably better in just a very short time using a modern Hot Tub Jacuzzi Style Spa & a Hot Tub Spain
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