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By *ick34Man
over a year ago
Overton |
go online and sign up for hottub magazine its free and they send you out a free guide its like a which guide to hottubs
my advice go for a six seater from a good dealer with back up servicing
be prepared to maintain it every day once you get the hang you can check it every three days
don't leave it on full all day and night it will cost to much run it on standby and plan when you want to use it so you turn it on ready
any further advise pm me as had one for over 5 years
when you do get one you'll wonder why you did not get one earlier
have fun |
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I've got an 8 person in ground fibreglass one, about 5 quid a day to heat in winter a couple of quid a day in summer.
Chemicals as said need to be keep on top of, if you're getting one other than a lazy spa, get a sand filter as the disposable cartridges are expensive.
You have to be very much on top of chlorine and ph levels, critical when the waters at 40 degrees..
Spend money on a good cover and lifter.. will pay for itself quickly. |
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By *affy103Couple
over a year ago
bridgend |
We had one for nearly 15yrs. Took it out eventually as it wasn't being used.
Look up a product called Aqua Safe 90.
You put into the water and don't have to do any other chemicals for 90 days. Brilliant stuff |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've made my own out of a 1000ltr IBC Tank and the heater/pump from our Lay-Z-Spa Hot Tub which got an irepairable puncture after 5yrs fabulous service.
We use it regularly but don't keep water in it for extended periods.
Love It!
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By *sh6866Man
over a year ago
halifax |
Thanks for the aquasafe idea, we used ours (well... hers!) only on fri/sat nights but haven't done lately as it was starting to make us itch and in inconvenient places too. Levels were all spot on, only thing was that we did stay in for a long time...
Will be investigating soon |
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depends on whether its got lots of air or water jets or venturi type jets that offer mixing air and water..
My inground has loads of air jets in the floor and seating areas, you need heated air as without it, the air can be cold on your butt |
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By *rFunBoyMan
over a year ago
Longridge |
They should be banned for the environment damage and demand on the electric grid they pull.
Havin heard my neighbour moaning about running costs for the heater, I talked him into Solar Thermal panels (diverting the filter flow) and PV where now he runs it at almost no cost and surplus hot water and electric is used within the house.
I am currently building a home made Solar Thermal panel for a QuickSet pool so this can be heated for free, it will also be heated by Chimenea at night via coil wound underneath the pool.
If you have roof space, there are plenty of DIY ideas on YouTube to significantly offset heating costs.
Some places in the world it is illegal to install a tub or swimming pool without supplimentary renewable heating.
Mount it on an a Celotex insulation board (reflective version) and hide it using decking strips to reduce heat loss to ground. Protect it from open breezes by enclosing the sides where possible.
Another option is get hold of a cheap heat pump for hot water and pools and use this instead of the in built element heater for up a third off the heating costs.
"The most energy-efficient hot tubs on the market will cost between 75p and £1.00 a day based on these assumptions at current energy tariffs of around 12-13p per kWh.
However, not all spas are built to the most efficient energy standards. If you chance your arm on a cheap grey import this daily cost could increase five or six fold, as they are simply not built to retain heat and maintain water temperature efficiently.
What may seem like a bargain buy at first may have you running for the proverbial hills when your first electricity bill hits the doormat!"
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By *rFunBoyMan
over a year ago
Longridge |
Correction:
Air source heat pump will reduce heating cost by two thirds to three quarters.
If anyone local, I have 2x 20 tube and 1x 18 tube Solar Thermal manifolds spare that just need tubes which can be bought on cheap on fleabay in either standard or shorter versions that would can be mounted on a gazebo roof. |
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By *rFunBoyMan
over a year ago
Longridge |
Today I helped family member set up Quick Set pool.
Wound 10 meters 10mm copper into a coil then connected to 15mm copper and then to hose pipes.
Dropped coil into Chiminea and started pump before lighting fire. 2 hours later, 4kg wood and couple of beers the pool was a nice 32 degrees from 12.
Roughly equivakent to 20kw, all from recycled pallets. So anyone wanting to save on the bills, feel free to drop me a line if you want details of design.
Weekends project is a solar panel to keep it warm.. |
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One important lesson I learnt with my tub was
Don’t have any glass near it,use plastic cups etc
My friend knocked over a glass which smashed on the ground we didn’t know
Then my gf got out of tub and stood on glass
Ended up in a+e 5 stitches in foot 3am |
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