Spa, Hot tub and Jacuzzis
Basically, the word "spa" is used to describe any one of a
number of jetted, heated, water-filled tubs. According to Webster's Dictionary,
a spa is defined as "a celebrated watering place in Belgium; any place,
especially a resort, having a mineral spring."
Most "spas, hot tubs and jacuzzi" are made out of either fibreglass or acrylic.
Acrylic spas are, by
far, the better of the two types and will provide longer life and service to
their owners.
"Hot tubs" are made of wood, sometimes with a liner set inside. They can provide
you with that "jet action", but without the contoured seating acrylic spas
offer. Many people go for the Spa and Hot Tub Gazebo
because of our climate in the UK.
The Spa Gazebos here are reasonably priced and a must for the UK Garden
I Think.
A "whirlpool", the way the word is commonly used, refers to any spa or hot tub's
circular "water action". Remember, a "Jacuzzi" is not a generic name for
spas.
Jacuzzi is a company that makes "whirlpool baths" and spas. Any
spa or hot tub
will provide you with this "whirlpool action" of the water.
We like to refer to all of the above units as Hot Tub Spas. This is kind of a
catch-all phrase.
"Jetted Bathtubs" are usually made of fiberglass or acrylic and can be used in
either new construction, or to replace existing bathtubs. They normally get
installed in the bathroom and have a jet pump attached to them. You fill a
Jetted Tub each time you want to use it, then turn on the jet pump to get that
therapeutic effect. They do not require the addition of chemicals because you
drain the water out after each use.
FAQ about Spas and Hot Tubs Q. What is the electricity
consumption?
A. 15 kw per day
Q. How much will a Hot Tub cost to Run?
A. Less than than 80 pence per day.
Q. How much will the cleaning chemicals cost per month?
A. Less than £5 per month
Q. What electrical supply is required?
A. 16 Amp or 30 Amp depending on the model pool. See the hot tub specification
sheet which gives the pools amperage.
Q. Can I install the electrical supply myself?
A. No. A registered electrician will need to visit and install a circuit breaker
(fuse) in your electrical consumer unit and run a cable to near your pool and
fit a waterproof plug and socket. Don’t worry about this because it is no more
complex or expensive than installing a outdoor water feature i.e. fountain pump.
Q. What is the weight of a Hot Tub empty?
A. Less than 260 kg
Q. What is the weight of a Hot Tub full?
A. Less than 1300 kg for the 1000 ltr capacity models and less than 1800 kg for
the 1500 ltr larger hot tubs?
Q. What distributed load is required when I build a patio
or deck?
A. Min. 320 kg/m2 (66 lb/sq.ft) for the smaller 1000 ltr pools and Min. 450
kg/m2 (92 lb/sq.ft) for the larger 1500 ltr hot tubs
Q. Will the pool fit through a door?
A. It depends; the smaller models may. See the sales sheet for exact overall
dimensions.
Q. I do not have a garden access; how do I get the pool
into my rear garden?
A. This may be difficult. Look to the smaller models like the Hydro Deluxe.
Measure your doorways to see if it will fit through the house. If not you may be
able to higher a truck mounted crane; look in the Yellow Pages. This will not
cost more than 10% of a pool so it is worth while.
Q. Do I need to have water connected all the time?
A. No. Just fill form a garden hose and top up as required. We recommend to
change the water every 3 months or sooner as you like.
Q. Can I install my pool in a conservatory or pool closure?
A. Yes. Please call our sales line for more information.
Q. Can I use the pool immediately after I apply the first
dose of chemicals?
A. No. You must wait for 12 hrs after first applying the chlorine. It will need
this time to heat –up from cold anyway. Maintenance:
Q. What maintenance is required and how long does it take?
A. 10 minutes a day (Kent only – no ozone) 20 minutes a week (on all other
models) to check water condition and add chemicals as required.½ an hour a month
to clean the filter 2 hours every 3 months to empty and refill the pool Every 6
months to a year oil the cabinet.
Q. How long does the filter last?
A. This is dependent on usage of the pool and the degree of maintenance to the
filter
Q. How are chemicals introduced to the pool?
A. After testing the water (e.g. with tester strip) any relavent chemicals are
simply sprinkled in the pool E.g Check colour shade on test strip to see if each
of 5 tests fall in to required shade range. If for example Free Chlorine is too
low add chlorine granules at the specified rate.Or – if pH level is too high add
dry acid at the specified rate-or too low add soda ash at the specified rate. (
It is very simple )
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