Salt Water Hot Tubs are more Popular than Ever.

Salt-water hot tubs are all the rage!! This very popular and growing trend is virtually chemical-free. Many clients ask us questions about the difference between salt-water hot tubs and regular chlorine hot tubs. We are here to clear the fog about these hot tubs, and why they might be the right choice for you!

The following are some of the differences between a salt-water hot tub and a conventional, chlorine-based tub:

• Our Salt-water hot tubs use Bromine instead of chlorine, which has fewer odors, a more neutral smell and tends to be less harsh on the skin and eyes. 
• The water feels better. Saltwater spas are much like soft water and it seems they may be less drying to the skin.
• Salt-water can actually be better for your spa since you do not have to use powders to clean it. Since the Bromine keeps it clean and bacteria free, fewer harsh cleaning agents are required for regular upkeep.
• Hardware on chlorine hot tubs may face more risk of corrosion when exposed to sunlight, than on Bromine sanitized spas. This occurs in only certain conditions if the unit is placed in a sunny area, please keep this in mind.

A few skeptics have compared salt-water hot tubs to the ocean. The salt in a salt water hot tub is only 1500 to 2100 ppm of sodium, while the ocean has tens of thousands of ppm of salt.

SpasAndStuff.com offers the Gecko in.clear® salt bromine generator that uses sodium bromide to produce free bromine in spa water using a chemical reaction similar to that used in a saltwater chlorine generator. A big feature of the bromine salt generator is that the salt content in the water is much less than a salt chlorine generator. With the in.clear® system, it is around 1,400 ppm, compared to a salt chlorine generator system, which is more than 2,000 ppm. The lowered salt level is an important benefit because not only is it a less expensive option, but it also reduces the potential for corrosion, which is a concern in saltwater environments under certain conditions.

So if you're planning to buy a saltwater hot tub, saltwater spa, check out our options at Spas And Stuff, where every day is a Sale!

How Hot Tub Time Machine Brought Back Hot Tub Love

How Hot Tub Time Machine Brought Back Hot Tub Love

For many people, hot tubs have always been thought of as a sort of “party in a box”, a way to get people together for some relaxation and good times. Then came the movie Hot Tub Time Machine. What a better way to bring together the 80’s, Hot Tubs and John Cusack?

The following are five reasons Hot Tub Time Machine brought the “cool” back to hot tubs:

1) The extreme excitement when son Jacob first saw the hot tub.

You walk into your cabin in the dead of winter, tired, exhausted and ready to hit the hay. You take a look around each room, check out the kitchen, then head out to the deck to take a look at the lake. And there it is.

A hot tub.

Your whole personality shifts from tired to excitement as you change and take a dip. Are hot tubs exciting? You bet. People pay a premium for whirlpools, spas, and hot tubs while staying at hotels and rental cabins all over the world.

2) Hot tubbing is the one-time men will hang out half naked and be okay.

Men are terrified of being “uncool,” so hanging out half naked with their friends is out of the question…most of the time.

Except when it comes to hot tubs.

Men will pile into a hot tub with beer and hang out for hours. And hot tub Time Machine reminded men of this. Conclusion: Hot tubs equal quality man time.

3) The movie Hot Tub Time Machine actually brought hot tubs to the top of mind for most of those that forgot about them.

Some say hot tubs had their moment during the 80’s, when they became an object of fascination and gave the owner “street cred.” And this movie made naysayers remember why people love them so much. Hot tubs, spas and saunas are making a comeback. With many options and countless health benefits, portable hot tubs are popping up in backyards, hotels and cabins all over the country.

4) Hot Tubs bring people together.

All it takes is a new hot tub to have your home transformed into a more social, inviting place. Every one of the main characters in the movie jumped in the hot tub without a hitch. People enjoy sitting in the portable hot tub, spending time with friends, family, and love interests – just hopefully not at the same time.

5) The fact that a hot tub turned into a time machine. Enough said.

While we can’t sell you a hot tub that is a time machine, you might want to take the main focal point item out of this movie and move it into your backyard. Maybe a true hot tub time machine isn’t possible, but the fun and excitement you saw thought the movie is. SpasAndStuff.com can make your hopes of owning a hot tub into a reality. There is even a hot tub with TV so you can watch the movies while enjoying your hydrotherapy.

Hot Tub Spa Installations

Two common questions when talking with people who are first time hot tub buyers are; where can I install one, and how difficult are they to install?

HOT TUB SPA LOCATIONS
A hot tub needs to be placed on a strong, flat, level surface. Strong for obvious reasons, level because otherwise the water will look crooked in your spa, flat because you don’t want your spa warping under pressure, which could cause problems over time. If you don’t have a sturdy deck or concrete slab, and you want a simple solution, you may consider our spa pads. They can even be easily moved in the future, should you decide to move your hot tub to a new location.

There are a lot of creative options when it comes to where you can install a hot tub. Just remember to think about the potential need for service. A portable hot tub has all of the equipment contained inside the cabinet. That means a hot tub service person would need access to the sides of the hot tub in order to perform a service call. Some hot tub manufacturers insist the homeowner leave eighteen inches of clearance on all sides of the spa, so a service person can have easy access.

Having offered those service related precautions, Spas And Stuff can proudly state that we have been selling the same brand of hot tubs for over four years, and we have had to schedule fewer than twenty warranty service calls for our customers.

At Spas And Stuff, we tell owners they may place their spa as they please, but if they block access, it will be their responsibility (and possible expense) to make the spa accessible. That may mean draining it and sliding it away from a wall. You can also pre-plan for situations like this. For example, if you plan to mount your hot tub flush into a deck, plan for service person access either with comfortable access under the deck, or perhaps removable deck panels around the hot tub. In general, our spas have most of their equipment on the same side that you find the topside electronic control panel. Our BellaGrande SLT (hot tub with built in TV and stereo), is a bit more elaborate, with major components on at least two sides of the spa. You can see many different examples of how our customers have located their portable hot tubs in our customer hot tub pictures section.

HOT TUB SPA INSTALLATION
The simplicity of installing a portable hot tub is often a surprise to many people. As mentioned, they are completely self-contained, so all they really need is to have the electrical connection brought to them. We realize many people like do-it-yourself projects, but we must recommend having a licensed electrician connect the 220 volt line to your new spa. That is unless you are purchasing a 110 volt spa with an attached GFCI cord that plugs into any typical home outlet…then you have a plug and plug and play hot tub. The factory takes several steps to ensure they are manufacturing the best quality hot tubs, including the fact that they fill every hot tub with water, and run it through several hours of quality control tests to ensure all operations function properly and there are no leaks. So once in place, connect the electrical line to your hot tub, use your garden hose to fill it with water, and then let it heat up and enjoy your hot water hydrotherapy.

Let Spas And Stuff help you create a personal paradise in your own backyard, at great discount prices. Please also see our beautiful, quality outdoor kitchens for your backyard, and our very popular indoor infrared saunas, including the Canadian red cedar models with the latest technology in carbon fiber heaters.

The Bella Grande SLT - The Bentley of Hot Tubs

Spas And Stuff is excited to have the Bella Grande SLT hot tub in stock. This post highlights some of the major specifications and accessories associated with the SLT model.

Hot Tub Specifications:
- dimensions are 92" x 92" x 36"
- seats six to seven people
- water capacity is 450 gallons
- dry weight is 750 pounds
- equipped with dual, 2-speed 6 BHP pumps
- equipped with 51 stainless steel jets

Hot Tub Features:
- choice of six different shell colors
- foot therapy jets
- full neck and shoulder jet therapy
- 29 star-point LED pin lights

WOW Features:
- 20" high-definition LCD television. The television is waterproof, motorized (goes up and down), and receptive to CD/DVD/MP3 players
- 4 corner 200 watt speakers including a separate sub-woofer
- 6" aqua-waterfall with on/off switch

Hot Tub freebies with order:
- home delivery shipping
- deluxe, insulated hot tub cover
- spa vacuum
- start-up chemical kit
- year-supply of filter cartridges