A Buying Guide to Purchasing your Indoor Spa or Hot TubDeciding to purchase a spa or hot tub is usually a big decision for anyone to finally make. The space that you will need to provide before bringing home such a large purchase will need to be prepared correctly. Since most hot tubs or spas are meant to be placed outside, putting one in your home will require some extra special care. Read More... |
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A Buying Guide to Purchasing your Indoor Spa or Hot Tub
August 29, 2006, 2:15pm
Deciding to purchase a spa or hot tub is usually a big decision for anyone to finally make. The space that you will need to provide before bringing home such a large purchase will need to be prepared correctly. Since most hot tubs or spas are meant to be placed outside, putting one in your home will require some extra special care.
The water in a filled spa can weigh up to 3,000 pounds. This means that when putting a spa indoors, a solid support system underneath is a must, along with a ventilation system, since the steam from the tub can damage the interior of your home. It’s also important to note that when installing an indoor spa, consulting with a licensed building contractor is a step that cannot be overlooked.
Since a spa or hot tub alone can weight up to 700 pounds, it’s important that you know the correct measurements of the space you intend to place the spa in, as well as the size of the tub itself. Getting the spa to its intended location is not a one or two person job either. Especially if you intend on bringing your spa into your home, and placing it in its intended room.
Most spas require quite a bit of electricity, usually a 240-volt electrical connection, which is similar to the type you would use for other large appliances such as a washer or dryer. It’s important to also remember that your spa will need to be installed by a certified electrician to insure the safest and most reliable connection. So don’t plan on running out and buy a spa, plugging it right in and taking a dip, because it’s a little more complicated than that!
After you have completed all the necessarily precautions and steps that accompany your new indoor spa, it’s time to fill it up! Usually your spa will take up to seven hours to fully heat up, but be sure to read your owner’s manual and follow all given instructions to avoid any future complications.