Personally I have no interest whatsoever.....but, Mrs CD keen on one, single person' model as I will not be seen dea.......I mean I shan't be using it. Anyone out there with 'experience' of these things ? Installation, maintenance, costs involved etc, etc. ? Any advice would be most welcome, thanks.
Hot-Tubs ! Pro's, Perils, & Pit-falls,
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Skietindiekop
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Buy a two person one, it will save any upset should you end up testing it 
McKenzie
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As above. Gave ours away free as long as they uplifted it.
The decking around it offered a safe & warm haven to rats & the dogs couldn't get to them so I was pleased to see the back of that too.
Bl00dy brilliant bits of kit !
up hill soaking wet working dogs all day up the hill ….begin to sieze up on drive home…..get in …clean up …sort dogs out …get fed and showered cleaned up then grab beer and go soak my bones ….love it !
used regularly to chill in …..regular water changes and keeping on top of water cleanliness / chemicals is easy …but you must keep up on it ….don’t get lazyy …but it’s easy .
you either like em or you don’t ….ours is 5 to 6 persons ……. Managed to wangle a brain bunker next door for when it’s raining / thru winter
paul
up hill soaking wet working dogs all day up the hill ….begin to sieze up on drive home…..get in …clean up …sort dogs out …get fed and showered cleaned up then grab beer and go soak my bones ….love it !
used regularly to chill in …..regular water changes and keeping on top of water cleanliness / chemicals is easy …but you must keep up on it ….don’t get lazyy …but it’s easy .
you either like em or you don’t ….ours is 5 to 6 persons ……. Managed to wangle a brain bunker next door for when it’s raining / thru winter
paul
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If you're going to get a hot tub, get a proper one, not a cheap and nasty blow up one but you are talking about 4 to 5 thousand.
Ours is on slabs, drain and refill every 3 to 4 months, using the correct chemicals keeps the water clean, you are supposed to go for a shower before using one to stop the dead skin and oils from your body contaminating the water.
cost is about 25 pence per day to run it.
Don't let kids in it, they are dirty little animals !
A cold beer while watching meteors and the Northern lights while up to your neck in warm bubbling water is great.
Ours is on slabs, drain and refill every 3 to 4 months, using the correct chemicals keeps the water clean, you are supposed to go for a shower before using one to stop the dead skin and oils from your body contaminating the water.
cost is about 25 pence per day to run it.
Don't let kids in it, they are dirty little animals !
A cold beer while watching meteors and the Northern lights while up to your neck in warm bubbling water is great.
StephenToast
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I've only ever sat in one on a stag do. I wouldn't want to be the poor person that had to clean that.
Utectok
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We have a wood fired two seater it fantastic. Get one with a fiberglass liner so you don’t have to keep the water in to stop it leaking.
I dont own one but have used plenty while away on holidays, soaking tired bones and muscles appeals very much to me, wish i had a big enough garden!
Utectok
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We just put water in ours fill it use it for a couple of days on and off then empty it till next time
bobthedug
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I followed the advice of a guy I know who works for a hot tub company when we were thinking of getting one.
He said a lot of their business was moving them to a new location after the original buyers had sold it on. And they carried out a lot of relocations!
He advised us to buy a cheap inflatable and see how often it was used throughout the first year and how much of a pain we found the checking and monitoring process. I was all for that as an inflatable was a fraction of the cost of a proper one. £400 as opposed to 6k.
Anyway, 2 years later the purpose built raised deck now has a nice set of outdoor chairs on it and the itch to have a hot tub no longer needs to be scratched.
I have friends though who are into their 5th year of ownership and still use theirs.
He said a lot of their business was moving them to a new location after the original buyers had sold it on. And they carried out a lot of relocations!
He advised us to buy a cheap inflatable and see how often it was used throughout the first year and how much of a pain we found the checking and monitoring process. I was all for that as an inflatable was a fraction of the cost of a proper one. £400 as opposed to 6k.
Anyway, 2 years later the purpose built raised deck now has a nice set of outdoor chairs on it and the itch to have a hot tub no longer needs to be scratched.
I have friends though who are into their 5th year of ownership and still use theirs.
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By one that accommodates at least 8 and has a handy plash-proof tray for your Guest's car keys.
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Wapinschaw
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I have a swim spa, which I use for exercise rather than wallowing. Arctic Spas As stated above, monitor the water chemistry every couple of days. The main parameter to watch is the sanitising chlorine, the same stuff as in the local council pool, usually dosed via a floating container of 20mm diameter tablets. The water PH balance will also need to be maintained to ensure the pumps and heaters are not damaged, again simple to use chemicals are employed. Water chemistry is checked by means of simple dip and colour match test strips. Chemicals can be pricy but bought in bulk last for ages. Swimming Pool Chemicals I only need to change the water annually, it's a large volume and only me using it. Swim spas have powerful pumps that create a current to swim against, combined with a flexible tether it is a water treadmill. I like it very much, there are no pools convenient to me so it allows me to swim regularly.
I can't put a figure on the weekly cost to run it, never needed to work it out. As mentioned above, go to a dealership where they have some demo tubs available to try. It is a significant investment to get set up, but I would not want to be without mine now. Drop me a PM with an email address if you want more info/pictures.
I can't put a figure on the weekly cost to run it, never needed to work it out. As mentioned above, go to a dealership where they have some demo tubs available to try. It is a significant investment to get set up, but I would not want to be without mine now. Drop me a PM with an email address if you want more info/pictures.
Jools
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I have a Canadian Spa foam walled one, 13amp, so no need for a sparky. It's 5 years old now and is used 3 to 4 times a week all year round. I keep on board with chemicals and filter checks once a week, so not much effort at all. Forget all that faff about showering before using no need if you change the filter each week. It's been invaluable while I've been recovering from a broken ankle.
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