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Frequently Asked Questions about Hot Tubs
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?
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 Hot Tub be put on?
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Insulation is vital for a hot tub, We supplie 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.
Waterstream 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).
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.
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.
All of Waterstream 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.
