Indoor and outdoor hot tubs are becoming increasingly popular, as more and more people place higher value on the physical and mental health benefits of relaxation. Not only is the hot tub a wonderful means of relieving stress, it helps with blood circulation, it can be enjoyed alone, intimately, or even in a social setting.
Hot Tub Benefits
For centuries, hydrotherapies involving warm water have provided therapeutic value. The ancient Romans even used thermal water as part of their medical treatments. Hot water helps to relieve pain, loosen cramped, achy muscles, the steam acts as an excellent decongestant and, studies have shown that taking a soothing soak for 15-30 minutes a day not only helps you sleep better (the National Sleep Foundation has shown that a short soak prior to going to bed can ease the transition into a deeper, more restful sleep), but significantly brings down blood sugar levels of people suffering type 2 diabetes. Moreover, because the hot water raises your body temperature, you perspire and thus rid your body of plenty of unwanted toxins. Finally, having a hot tub can significantly raise the value of your home if you ever decide to sell.
What to Look for when Buying
Whether you’re looking to buy an indoor or outdoor hot tub, you will want to choose something durable and easy to maintain. Cutting corners can end up costing you in the long run, so to save yourself future troubles, your best bet is to have reasonable knowledge on the various types of hot tubs out there by doing some simple online research, have some basic understanding of hot tub care and maintenance, as well as an idea of what different warranties will provide by talking to various retailers in the Toronto hot tubs area and their manufacturers.
Hot Tubs 101
There are two types of hot tub spas: self-contained and non self-contained. Typically, self-contained hot tubs are installed above ground and are usually portable, whereas non self-contained hot tubs are installed in-ground and permanent. Hot tubs are usually heated using an electric or natural gas heater, though there are also submersible wood-fired heaters, as well as solar hot water systems. “Spa” and the trade name “Jacuzzi” are often used when referring to an indoor fixture whereas a HotTub is almost always outdoors.
Some things to consider:
- How many people do you want to fit in your hot tub?
- How many water jets will the hot tub contain? For relaxation purposes, maximize your hot tubs potential with as many jets as you can get!
- Location (Inside? Outside? Patio? Bathroom?)
- Does the area you’ve chosen have enough clearance to handle the size of the hot tub?
- Will the floor be able to handle the weight of the tub once it is filled and occupied?
- Will your power supply require modification?
Depending on the space you are working with there will be different advantages to above floor/ground level hot tub spas or in-ground sunken installations worth considering. For first-time buyers, a portable hot tub is often recommended as it is a far less risky investment. Without the worry of installation costs, above-ground hot tubs can be filled with any available water source and they do not require any special plumbing, are easy to install and even easier to relocate in the future.
If you choose to go with the outdoor hot tub you may require some professional remodelling as well as proper electrical installation and pumping utilities. Chemicals, filters, and water delivery systems vary widely so be sure to discuss details with a trusted manufacture or professional consultant. Making educated choices in the beginning will save you time, money and unneeded stress in the future and help you get the most fun and relaxation out of your hot tub experience.
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