Dry Sister

How do I go about buying a hot tub/spa. What do i need to know?

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1. Really the only thing you need to look for is how many jets, insulation, and the size you want. Also the configuration of seats.
2. There is more to a hot tub than just sitting in it, it requires a bit of water chemistry to maintain clean water, and the ability to remove and clean filters. None of this is particularly difficult, but must be done for healthy water.
3. That they can be a lot of fun if you invite the right guy over to share it with you.
4. first you need to determine if you want it for therapeutic reasons or just to splash around in or what they call fun tubs. therapeutic tubs have less jets and more power.horse power.fun tubs have chase chairs built in and 100 plus jets.that can make you feel very itchy.Therapeutic tubs have a max of usually 50 jets and different captains chairs built in that work different areas of your body. regardless of what type of tub you get you will want at least 10 horse power,a ozone filter .they zap the water with an intense ultraviolet light sanitizers the water reducing the amount of money you spend on chemicals.you will want to put it outdoors,they can cause a lot of mold indoors.you will need to have an electrician put a designated 30 amp power supply going to it.a flat level surface to put it on.you will need a cover and a lift.once you get the hot tub you will have to decide chlorine vs bromine sanitation.learn how to balance the water .pH, chlorine/bromine reserve levels etc. all this sounds a lot more complicated than it is .i suggest you do a wet test b4 you buy one.try it out in the store.