Sometimes knowing all of the things you have to remember when choosing a hot tub can get exhausting. You have to know what make it is, the price, installation, cleaning procedures, the list goes on.
That’s why we’ve created this short guide to show you some of the best features you should consider when choosing a hot tub.
We’ve also kept it simple so it’s easy to read, and doesn’t overwhelm you with information.
It is important to remember that getting a hot tub with great features doesn’t have to be a difficult task. Once you get a hot tub with the right features, you will have a hot tub that you love and you will be excited to use it every chance you get.
However, if you get a hot tub that doesn’t have the right features and you may end up paying a lot of money for something that brings you disappointment.
So to get a better idea of the kind of features you should be looking for in a hot tub, read this short guide.
Filtration
When it comes to filtration there are a lot of options out there, and if you don’t get the right filtration system it could cause you problems.
That’s why it is good to look at the filtration options that are available to you. Generally, a good filtration system should be bought from a reputable supplier.
Having a good filtration system can help:
- Reduce build-up in the hot tub
- Drain the water more thoroughly
- Reduce blockages
- Keep water cleaner by removing excess bacteria
- Make the water cleaner
- Increase overall hot tub performance
These are just a few of the ways that the filtration system can help, although there are more ways than this. It’s important to be aware of both what kind of hot tub you are getting and how good the filtration is.
For example, our Oasis Range has hot tubs that come with a high-quality double filtration system. This allows our Oasis hot tubs to work overtime to remove any unwanted residue or bacteria in the water. In the hot tub industry, this would definitely be considered a high-quality filtration system.
Something else to note is that many advanced hot tubs will have a lighting system that will tell you if there are any issues with the filtration system and they will flash if the filtration requires maintenance.
Insulation
Another really underrated hot tub feature is insulation. Having insulation offers you a wide range of benefits, and it can help you in many ways. Although, we must make you aware that not all of the insulation in the hot tub industry is good.
There are some really poor insulations out there that do a terrible job and they aren’t very effective, so you should do your research before you choose a specific hot tub. Having said that there are also some amazing insulations out there.
Some of the benefits of good insulation include:
- Significantly reduce heat loss
- Reduce your running costs
- Keep the hot tub water warm
- Reduce the need for heaters
- Offer durability and reliability
- Add to the hot tubs structural integrity
As mentioned above, one huge benefit that hot tubs offer is that they reduce heat loss. Something you may or may not be aware of is that when the insulation is bad, it does a bad job of keeping the heat in.
This means that the hot tub constantly needs to be refilled with hot water which increases your running costs. However, when you use good insulation, it works the opposite way and helps to keep heat in so you don’t need to constantly replenish your hot tub with heated water, thus reducing your running costs.
Two award-winning insulations that we include in many of our hot tubs is the R10 and R18 insulation. These insulations do an excellent job at keeping the heat in your hot tub. This is due to the premium quality insulation that we use, which increases energy savings by up to 60%.
Materials
Although materials may not be the most exciting thing to think about, they do make up a large portion of the hot tub. So having materials that are strong, durable, and reliable goes a long way.
Particularly if you expect to have your hot tub for a long period of time. With that said, there are a few things that you should look for in your materials but first, let’s look at some of the benefits of having good hot tub materials.
Good hot tub materials help:
- Provide strength and support to the hot tub
- They last longer
- Reduce the chances of hot tubs breaking
- Lower the amount of maintenance needed
- Make the hot tub more comfortable
- They help promote shape
- Create better hot tub aesthetics
- Provide better overall functionality
Now in terms of what kind of hot tub materials you should look out for, you should stay away from weak materials like inflatable PVC. While they do provide a short-term solution, they are not necessarily the strong or best material for you to use in the long run.
Many hot tubs are built with materials like cement, fiberglass, and plastics. All of these materials are good in their own way, but the most important thing you can do is look at the reputation and reviews of the hot tub you are getting. If there are bad reviews showing that it breaks easily then it may not be the best one for you.
However, if the hot tub is like any of the ones we have here in Scunthorpe and it has excellent reviews plus it’s durable and reliable, then this is a sign the hot tub is high-quality. If you would like to view our hot tub range that uses the best materials insulation and filtration systems, then feel free to here.
Ready to buy a hot tub? Scunthorpe Hot Tubs have been leading the industry for over 8 years and have over 60 hot tubs to choose from. Why not browse our full range of hot tubs now and see if the perfect hot tub might be just a click or two away.
Prefer to speak to someone? Give us a call on 0800 808 5396 or visit our showroom and we can help you choose the best spa for you.
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