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Buying a Hot Tub
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Posted On :
Oct-26-2009
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When thinking about buying a hot tub the first thing you should consider is where you are going to put it!
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Hot tubs are generally used for relaxation, but some are purchased specifically for therapy to help with medical conditions such as arthritis. Others are large enough to allow users to swim laps against the resistance of the jets. You should define why you want a hot tub before you start the selection process, as this will affect your choice. A relaxation tub might not need as many jets as one being used for therapy. It also can be smaller than one that will be used for exercise. If you plan to socialize with friends in your hot tub, it will need to hold more people and potentially have more amenities such as lights, waterfalls and even a sound system.
When thinking about buying a hot tub the first thing you should consider is where you are going to put it! Think about how you are wanting to make use of the tub – when are you going to use it, with who, how often and so on. Stand in your garden and picture the scene that you would like to achieve when all the work has been done. It is worth taking the time before you start to make sure that you get the position of your hot tub just right as David Chick from the hot tub house explains 'it is often an after thought for many customers when they are buying their tub as to where they are going to site their new purchase. Thinking about and planning your garden space means that when it is all done you will be able to make the most use of your hot tub or spa. Things to consider are what will you be sitting and looking at? If your tub has a lounger what way would you like it to face? Who can see you? Are you overlooked by neighbour's houses? Is there lots of trees overhead dropping leaves? How far is it from the house and how far would you be willing to walk when you are in your swimming gear and dripping wet?'
The site that you eventually select should be level and ideally laid to concrete to make sure that the water flow through the filtration system in your tub can work effectively ensuring that your water is kept as clean as possible. Think about what you would like to have around your new tub? Perhaps a seating area for parties for when your mates come round or maybe even a special BBQ area so that you can have big parties with your friends and family all in the one area of the garden – when you have your new hot tub or spa you will soon find you have more friends than you thought!
The other thing to think about is drainage – where will you drain the water in your hot tub off to when it needs changing. You will need to change all the water in your hot tub about once every three months and when selecting your site you are going to want to make sure that you have somewhere close by that you can drain it into – water logging your favourite plant bed is probably not the best idea. If you are going to use a submersible pump then it is probably a good idea to have a drain site within about 10 metres of your tub location so that you can run the hose pipe to it.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Buying a Hot Tub _4434.aspx
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Author Resource :
the hot tub house
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Keywords :
hot tubs, hot tub,
Category :
Home and Family
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Home Improvement
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