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How cold is too cold to use a Hot Tub or Swim Spa?

My wife and I got our swim spa in mid Fall. Since then we have had lots of wonderful weather and some that reached down into the 40s. This week though the temperature has dipped down to around freezing. Between that and an unusually busy schedule this week we haven’t been using it.

Normally, when it is cold we run out in bathing suits and take the cover off and quickly jump in. When done we run inside, dry off and put some dry clothes on. We choose not to stand in the cold, putting on robes and getting the robes wet. With some dry clothes on, we put on a warm bath robe and go back out, put the cover back on, put the exercise equipment up, etc.

The bliss of the warm water more than makes up for the cold entry and exit. : )

Granted we are pretty soft when it comes to cold weather living in the south and on the coast of North Carolina so we have pretty mild weather. I understand that hot tubs and swim spas are very popular in the north. Love that!

Master Spa’s blog has a nice post about enjoying spas in the winter, “Soak Away the Winter Blues“. The post shares “favorite hot tub accessories that will maximize your comfort this winter” and then shares some comments that customers have made on ‘how they enjoy their hot tubs in the winter’. Check it out!

Photo Source: MasterSpa.com

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Advice on buying a Hot Tub

No doubt about it! A hot tub will benefit your health and your quality of life.

Make sure that your investment is a good one.


Consider the cost of a hot tube

The price of a hot tub can be as little as a few thousand , $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 OR even more.

Consider also the cost of having it installed. The two major costs will be the base (perhaps a concrete pad) AND the wiring for electricity (it is doubtful that your house will already have the wiring required). The cost of a concrete pad should be around $500 to $1,000 depending on the size and the strength of concrete. The cost of electrical wiring may be between $500 – $1,500.

ALSO, don’t forget the sales tax. Lots of areas have 7 or 8% sales tax. For example 7% on a $5,000 spa would be $350.

Consider also the future costs – chemicals (maybe $25-$100 a month) and electricity (maybe $25-$100 a month).

Research different brands and models to get what is right for you

There are lots and lots of hot tub manufacturers and you have lots of choices. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and their purposes and features differ greatly model to model.

Don’t feel pressured to get only the kind offered locally. There are many direct sale sources to serve you as well. Note that a local seller may or may not offer valuable information about businesses that do hot spa installation while a direct sale sales person may not have or provide that information.

Consider the Warranty, Maintenance and Repair Costs

You want a warranty that is appropriate length and that provides service that is comparable to the cost of your hot tub. Find out how much it will cost to have the hot tub serviced or repaired – keep in mind, some companies charge a flat fee for a visit even if the hot tub is under warranty.

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Would you buy an INFLATABLE Hot Tub?

I ran across this study, “New report offers analysis on the Inflatable Hot Tub Market” which presents data on the “historical, current and future outlook of the market”.

Some of the spas included in the study can be found on Amazon. I’m sure the study is a lot more extensive than my looking at Amazon feedback – it better be for the price of it – but I don’t see many that I would be confident in to buy. For example: I’d stay away from any of them that 10% or more of the reviews are 1 (one out of five).

These two are the ones that I found with the best feedback…

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The UK’s Wellis Peak Line Explorer is a good looking hot tub!

“Our Explorer hot tub was specifically designed for those who would like to combine relaxation with conversation. The reclining seats face each other, so any conversation becomes effortless. And the Wellis-designed massage jets add a little extra to the experience, ensuring relaxation for your entire body, while having a great time in the Explorer hot tub.”

https://www.wellis.com/gb/products/hot-tubs/peakline/-explorer

Wellis makes other great models of hot tubs, plus swim spas – https://www.wellis.com/gb/
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Bathing suits are recommended Hot Tub apparel, NOT sequined gowns!

Mariah Carey posted on Instragram photos from her Dominican Republic vacation. In two of the photos she is wearing a sequined gown in a hot tub!

This is not recommended and actually could mess up the hot tubs equipment and void its warranty. Stick to bathing suits, please.

Billboard posted about the photos – “Just Some Photos of Mariah Carey Wearing a Sequined Gown in a Hot Tub”

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How are your 2020 Resolutions going? Floundering? You aren’t alone. Here are some “You’ll Want To Keep’!

MasterSpas.com’s blog post – “4 New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Want to Keep”

The blog post of MasterSpas.com , “New Year’s Resolutions to Keep in 2020” says that…

“Statistics from U.S. News & World Report show that 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February.”

The post then offers “4 New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Want to Keep”

  • Reduce Stress
  • Sleep Better
  • ???
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A hot tub or a sleep spa can help with all four!

Read more about how you can reach each resolution AND live happier!

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“You Can Rent a Treehouse Escape at the Base of a Volcano in Hawaii” TravelAndLeisure.com

Source: TravelAndLeisure.com

“The treehouse, the owners noted, is built on two levels, which are connected by a ship’s ladder. The main level of the treehouse includes a surprisingly spacious living room that comes with a sitting area, flat screen TV, and a window table with stools so you can sit and stare at the forest for hours.

The main floor also comes with an outdoor shower (as if there’d be any other way you’d want to shower in a place like this) and a composting toilet for convenience.

Just outside guests will find a cedar hot tub as well as a teak table and chairs “for al fresco dining in the trees.” NOW we are talking!

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Even a ‘Hillbilly Hot Tub’ is great!

No one said that a hot tub has to be fancy or expensive for someone to enjoy the ‘hot tub life’! Check this out!

Source: Ohio’s Country Journal

Ohios’ Country Journal reported that ‘Hillbilly hot tub a winter hit’

“We have been wearing out our homemade hot tub this hunting season, with the jerry-rigged, propane-heated stock tank getting plenty of use after frigid evenings of deer hunting chill Maria and me to our bones. Stretching out in 104-degree water with the stars overhead and the Kokosing River gurgling past below with a bourbon-spiked hot apple cider in hand is a welcome way to end a day afield. By floating a tablet of chlorine in a simple dispenser we can use the same water several weekends in a row…We even splurged on a small, portable electric clothes dryer, picked up for $20…We leave it out on the deck, under the partial roof, within steps of the tub to warm our towels and robes for the ultimate in après-tubbing comfort. The dryer serves double duty keeping our deer hunting clothes scent-free; we toss our attire into the dryer with a scent eliminating dryer sheet and it comes out smelling like, well, nothing at all. Which, by the way, is what we wear while enjoying our DIY hot tub, under the cover of darkness, anyway.” Haha

Source: Ohio’s Country Journal