Hot Tubs: Buyer's Guide
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Whether you are looking to relax and unwind after a hard day, throw a party for friends, or share a romantic night with a loved one, a Hot Tub represents the ultimate luxury item for your needs. The explosion in popularity of Hot Tubs over the last few years has meant that there are now hundreds of suppliers offering a huge range of models for both domestic and commercial use. This market competition means that Hot Tubs are now a totally affordable commodity whatever your budget may be: Hot Tubs are no longer the exclusive playthings of the rich and famous.
This article will introduce what options are available to you when considering investing in a Hot Tub for your home or business.
Types of Hot Tub
Hot Tub manufacturers and suppliers can now boast a comprehensive range of Hot Tubs to suit all budgets. A little bit of research will uncover exactly what model will best serve your requirements.
- Traditional Hot Tubs are molded spas that are hard wearing, easy to install and are available in a range of sizes with a large number of upgrades including waterfall features, massage jets and LED underwater lighting. You can spend as much or as little as you want on these models with the top of the range models boasting built-in sound systems, hydrotherapy massage heads and many other elements that transform a simple Hot Tub into a full sensory experience.
- Wooden Hot Tubs are an elegant alternative to the traditional design and can be handcrafted out of a number of different types of wood to fit perfectly in any garden environment. These can be generally be heated by a gas or electric system and can be tailored to your specific requirements.
- Swim Spas are much larger units that are often combined with a traditional Hot Tub. The Swim Spa has a bigger area than a Hot Tub and allows the user to swim against a controlled current. These Spas are the ultimate fitness tool and allow you to have a pool in your home even if you have a fraction of the space required for one. Once you’re done with your training you can slip into the Hot Tub to sooth your muscles.
- Commercial Hot Tubs are able to accommodate far more people at once are generally found in hotels and health spas.
- Inflatable Hot Tubs are a relatively new addition to the Hot Tub family. They are quick and easy to install meaning that they can be deflated and packed away during the winter months. These Inflatable Hot Tubs are also a much cheaper option than a fixed position, traditional or wooden Hot Tub.
Hot Tubs: To Hire or Buy?
Hot Tubs can now, believe it or not, be hired by the day or for weekend and weekly rates. Most companies will deliver the Hot Tub and even arrange the installation and filling for you so you have nothing at all to worry about.
If you are considering purchasing a Hot Tub for your home or business then it might be a wise idea to try one out first. For a very reasonable amount (Hot Tubs can be hired for the weekend for as little as £100 in some areas) you will be able to experience the luxury of the Hot Tub and see how well it will fit into your designated space.
Hiring a Hot Tub is a great idea for a party at your house, a birthday treat or as part of the entertainment at a Stag or Hen Party. It can be easily arranged and installed and is guaranteed to provide a great deal of fun for all your guests.
Of course a hired Hot Tub is never going to be as high a quality experience as a properly fitted, purchased Hot Tub. They will almost certainly be inflatable models that tend to lose temperature more quickly and do not come with all the impressive add-on features of a fixed model. However, hiring a Hot Tub is a perfect way to test the water and see if a Hot Tub is the luxury item you need in your life before you invest properly.
Hot Tubs: A Pricing Guide
It is difficult to provide accurate pricing for Hot Tubs because there are so many different companies offering a large number of different models. However, as a general rule of thumb the cheapest option is an Inflatable Hot Tub which you should be able to pick up from about £500.
The Traditional Hot Tubs retail from around £3000, but this is in their simplest form: if you are looking for extra features, or a bigger seating area this price will rise quite dramatically.
Bespoke Wooden Hot Tubs can be purchased from about £4000, but this depends on how big you want it to be and the type of wood it is manufactured from. The luxurious Swim Spas are much more expensive and will cost upwards of £15,000.
Many companies are now offering used Hot Tubs as part of their range. These are cleaned up and reconditioned for future use and are slightly less expensive.
Hot Tub Requirements,
In order to house a Hot Tub you will need a large clear space, a strong base and drainage capabilities nearby.
If you plan to have the Hot Tub indoors you will need to make sure that the floor is able to bear the weight and you will also have to have adequate ventilation.
Hot Tubs: Conclusion
A Hot Tub is not just an indulgence that is the focus of parties and get togethers. The hydrotherapy element of high quality Hot Tubs means that it is extremely beneficial to your health.
The huge number of pricing options and rage of products means that Hot Tubs are a luxury item that are now available to all.
