Frequently
Asked Questions about Hot Tubs
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Why are your hot tubs more affordable
than other hot tubs on the market?
How much does a Hot tub cost?
What should I look for in a Hot tub shell?
What should I look for in a hot tubs cover?
How many jets are there?
Do they adjust?
Do they turn on and off?
Can you remove them for servicing?
Does the tub have underwater lights?
What's the warranty on your hot tubs?
How much does a hot tub cost to run?
What sort of electrical requirements must the hot tubs supply comply to?
What base must the hottub be put on?
Can I sink the hot tub into the Patio Or Deck?
How Often Does The Hot Tubs water need to be changed?
How easy is a Hot Tub to maintain?
In the Summer can the heater be turned off so that
the hot tub can be used as a "splash pool"?
Can I put a hot tub in a conservatory ?

Why
are your hot tubs more affordable than other hot tubs on the market?
This is a question we often get asked as customer think that reduced
price = reduced quality. We assure you this is not the case. Our hot
tubs are constructed using the same pumps jets and controls (Aquaflo, Waterway
& Balboa) that you will find in 90% of hot tubs on the market. The
reason that we can afford to offer these top grade components in a more
modestly priced hot tub is because our hot tubs are constructed using
the latest rotational molding technology. This means our hot tubs are
made in a large mould in one piece of plastic eliminating the need for
any man hours of construction. This obviously saves a lot of money in
labour plus has the added benefit of eliminating human error in construction.
It also means that there is no wood metal or fiberglass that will eventually
rot rust of delaminate, given time.
How much does a Hot Tub cost?
Hot tubs range from as little as £1,000 for an Soft skinned
model to as much as £15,000 for a top of the range one. Hot Tubs
2 Buy's hot tubs are a middle of the range option offering features
and build quality of the top end hot tubs without the price to match!
This is achieved through the simple yet effective rotary molding process
used in our hot tubs.
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What should I look for in a Hot Tub
shell?
First of all your hot tub should be suited to our climate in
the UK. Its all very well getting a hot tub designed for use in tropical
climates but the inevitable will happen, and it will rain in the UK.
Your new hot tub should be able to stand up to it. Most hot tubs sold
in the UK are made of fibreglass with a metal frame with wood cladding.
Fibreglass does not stand up well to frost and can be prone to cracking.
Metal will eventually rust away and wood cladding will rot. All of Hot
Tubs 2 Buy's tubs are made from one piece of highly durable plastic
that will not crack, and is engineered to be self supporting eliminating
the need for a metal frame. Most people want their hot tub to blend into
the environment in which it is placed. HotTubs2Buy's hot tubs can be
customised using decking to match the surrounding or our optional cladding.
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What should I look for
in a Hot Tubs cover?
Insulation is vital for a hot tub, HotTubs2Buy supplies our hot
tubs with a Semi rigid highly insulating cover made from durable marine
grade vinyl which would normally be an option of many hundred of pounds
with some other companies.
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How many jets are there? Do they adjust?
Do they turn on and off? Can you remove them for servicing? Does the Tub have
underwater lights?
HotTubs2Buy's hot tubs are fitted with high quality jets that
are all fully adjustable for direction, on and off, air on and off,
and are fully removable. Most of our hot tubs also all come with underwater
lights and some models have multicoloured lights with a disco light
setting (see individual spec for details).
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What's
the warranty on your hot tubs?
HotTubs2buy’s solid hot tubs come with a full onsite warranty. Hot tubs contain very
little complex mechanics so there is very little to go wrong, however
should a tub fail, most parts are kept in stock or are easily available. For details of the indidivudual models please see our warranties page here
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How much does a hot tub
cost to run?
This figure varies greatly between manufacturers, As
a price guide our solid sided hot tubs should cost between £1 - £1.50p a day to run based on electrcity prices in . You may find some manufacturers are quoting figures far lower than these however we have run tests here in the UK and do not wish to manipulate figures. This
is cheaper than most mobile phone contracts with far more enjoyment! This
figure can of course be less or more depending on how often the tub is
used and the outside temperature.
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What sort of electrical
requirements must the Hot tubs supply comply to?
Always check with a qualified electrician. However all will need to be wired with RCD and armored cable sized to the number of amps your hot tub will consume. Normally between 13 and 32. It is recommended that our hot
tubs are wired by a professional electrician (Part P Qualified) into
the main circuit breaker in the house.
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What
base must the Hot Tub be put on?
All of HotTubs2Buy’s hot tubs are self supporting an can
be situated on almost anything as long as it is level and can support
the weight of the hot tub. Baring in mind that a hot tub full of water
can weigh upwards of a Ton and even more with a full bather load. A 6" concrete base with re-inforcing mesh will support this (simlar to that of a shed), however to site the tub
on a deck you will need to seek advice from a structrual engineer.
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Can I sink the Tub into the Patio
Or Deck?
Because the Watestream range of hot tubs have no metal or wood in
them they lend themselves very favorably compared to the competition
for sinking in. There are some things that need to be considered. Firstly
drainage is vital as you don’t want the hole in which the hot
tub is situated filling up with water as there is electronics in the
base of the hot tub that could get damaged and invalidate your warranty. Secondly you need to have
access to the service door on the hot tub so that the pumps an internals
can be maintained. There is a lip all the way around our compatible
waterstream hot tubs to enable you to build the hot tubs rim flush to the top
of your patio or deck.
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How Often
Does The Hot Tubs water need to be changed?
Typically, a hot tub needs to be drained every 2-3 months.
This is however just an estimate as a number of factors including how
often the hot tub is used, chemical balance etc. Please see our learning
centre for more information.
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How
easy is a Hot Tub to maintain?
Maintaining your tub’s water couldn't be any easier, with
regular maintenance your tub will be no trouble at all. For further details
see our "How to maintain a hot tub"
page special written for beginners. We also have a fully comprehensive
online chemical store for all chemical
needs.
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In
the Summer can the heater be turned off so that the hot tub can be used
as a "splash pool"?
Our hot tubs can be used as a splash pool to cool down in the
summer and all have digital thermostats so you can set the precise temperature
you want the hot tub at. This ranges from 0 to 40 degrees centigrade.
You could not switch the hot tub completely off as the filter cycle would
still need to run however the cost of running the hot tub would be minimal
as the heater would not be used.
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Can
I put a hot tub in a conservatory ?
Yes you can, however, there are a couple of things you need
to make provision for. Firstly a floor drain is essential as water will
spill over. Secondly any walls that are to be plastered I.e the outside
house wall should be painted with bathroom and kitchen paint. Any blinds
that are up should be resistant to moisture as condensation will rise
from the tub. Also an electric fan vent is a good idea to help with the
moisture.
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