The Craziest Places To Put A Hot Tub

I bet you have been in many backyards and enjoyed hot tubs either on the deck or the patio. But did you know that people put them in airplanes? Today I’d like to talk about some of the crazy places people put a hot tubs, hoping to spark your creativity prior to your big purchase. Okay, some of these will just be plain wacky, but I hope they inspire you to channel your inner Diddy.

1) The back of a yacht. Most of the elaborate yachts in the world have a sun deck with a hot tub for parties, enjoyment and relaxation. Equipped with drink holders and headrests, these hot tubs make for some great time on the water. Jay Z and Beyonce enjoy relaxing in the yacht overlooking the waters of the Caribbean, while Diddy parties with hot women popping bottles of Cristal.

2) In a limo. Many limos with retractable roofs include hot tubs to make the experience more enjoyable. Relaxing in a hot tub while rolling down the Strip in Las Vegas can be one of the most memorable nights in someone’s life. Proms, bachelor and bachelorette parties and extravagant celebrations make the perfect time to spring for the limo with the hot tub. If you own a limo company, this might be a way to make your company stand out from the crowd.

3) Hot tub on a plane. Do you remember the movie Soul Train? In that movie, there is a hot tub on the plane. It makes you think of what the future holds in the commercial airplane industry. Private jet owners are already enjoying the lavish experience of hot tubs on a plane. During long cross Atlantic flights, the rich and famous can enjoy the health benefits and enjoyment of all a hot tub can offer. So John Travolta! Even the BMW Group dressed the Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a big-screen theater, cocktail bar and gourmet kitchen, not to mention the two levels of living space that will include a sauna and gym.

Have you seen any other crazy places people put hot tubs? We would love to hear about them. And if you are in the market for a yacht or airplane you would like equipped with a hot tub, contact spasandstuff.com for the perfect option.

And remember, you don’t have to have a plane or yacht to enjoy the luxury and relaxation of a hot tub. Have your own spa experience at home.

Does Someone Want To Buy Katherine Heigl a New Hot Tub?

Knocked Up actress Katherine Heigl and her husband’s hot tub got them in a little trouble this past Monday. Word is a neighbor called the police about loud noises coming from their hot tub. The police came out to investigate and decided no crime was committed. So was their spa on the fritz or were the two of them having a little too much “fun” that night? It turns out the complaint was about the sound coming from the hot tub. Investigators showed up and found no crime to be committed.

The hot tub won this battle but will there be more in the future?

Hot tubs are normally relatively quiet and go unnoticed by neighbors, save a few laughs from the general direction. . Hot tubs relax people and encourage social gatherings and great time together. In rare instances this can cause unwanted noise if too much alcohol or too many people are involved.

So how do you make sure you’re on the right side of the hot tub noise equation? Our best rule of thumb is to invite your neighbors over for a soak every once in a while so they begin to see the hot tub as an enjoyable and much needed staple in your backyard.

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And if anyone knows Katherine Heigl, tell her to visit www.spasandstuff.com for her next hot tub if hers (or she) is being too loud.

Can I Get A Hot Tub?

Many people are talking about the recent State Farm commercial where three guys each make a wish to their State Farm representative. The third guy ends the commercial with a “Can I get a hot tub?” with a hot tub landing in the middle of the living room. (Watch the video) With this, we have yet another mainstream media example of how hot tubs are fun, relevant, and the stuff of people’s dreams.

As you probably remember from my last post HERE, the movie Hot Tub Time Machine brought hot tubs back to the status of national celebrity. And as Mike “The Situation” on Jersey Shore signs a new book deal and commands a salary of $60,000 per episode, he and his fellow housemates each pamper themselves with a soak in the hot tub at the end of each day. If that isn’t the essence of luxury and self-indulgence than what is?

Hot tubs are making their comeback now. And each time a hot tub appears on the television, I bet you envision yourself in one as well (perhaps not with the Jersey Shore crew though). An entertainment focal point, hot tubs are calling our names again. Whether it's for relaxation, entertainment or health, there is no doubt that with all the hot tubs you are seeing on television and in movies, that you don’t get a slight fascination or need to have one of your own.

So next time you yell out “can I get a hot tub?” just make sure you give SpasAndStuff a call for a great discount price on a top quality hot tub spa.

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.

2010 Buyers Guide for Hot Tubs - What to Look For in a Hot Tub

Easy Access
Your hot tub purchase isn’t for just one season, so considerations for maintenance and repair should be included in your purchase. Look for easy access to equipment. Years ago, it was typical to “jam” a spa cabinet with foam, but like everything else mechanical, heat buildup is an issue, so look for insulation where its needed – like surrounding plumbing lines, but make sure there is air space for equipment and that its easy to access. No matter where you live, a better insulated hot tub will save you money. Quality hot tub insulation should not be an option or an upgrade; it should be a standard feature.

Standard Parts
Believe it or not, Exclusive is bad in the hot tub industry. What it’s really saying is that you can’t get parts from any other supplier. There are several companies that make readily available high quality parts. All manufacturers use third parties for parts; however, if purchased in volumes, the manufacturer can request custom variations to ensure repair parts are purchased from them. One company even positioned the motor frame at an angle, so that you can’t buy a standard part, so you are held up for their price.

Avoid “Blowers” and “Air Only Jets”
Although popular years ago, most good manufacturers have abandoned powered air blowers and “air-only” jets. Air blower orifices can be sources of dangerous airborne mold and bacteria, since they can't be effectively sanitized by the treated spa water. Blowers quickly cool down the hot tub water, wasting large amounts of reheating energy. They are also loud, sounding like a vacuum cleaner. Air only jets make bubbles, but they don’t really provide true massaging hydrotherapy. Modern spas have air-induction jets which mix air with water, so separate blowers are unnecessary. The addition of air can be turned on and off. When the air is on, this creates a more powerful massaging action from the jets.

Warranty
Although, the length of a warranty on the hot tub should not be the primary reason for buying, warranties are hidden "insurance policies." It is built into the price of the hot tub. Typically, the least expensive hot tubs have a one year parts and as little as a 90 day labor warranty. This is for one reason; it helps to make them affordable. Even a mid-priced hot tub should offer you a longer warranty on parts and labor. Watch for hidden costs such as deductibles, pro-rating and service call trip charges.

Ergonomics
At some point you may want to sit up higher and cool down, especially in summer. Look for a higher seat, which typically doubles as a step, and possibly a flat surface on the upper edge of the spa. These areas can allow a person to cool off, while still staying in the conversation. Those rounded edge shells are a poor seat for those that are looking to relax and cool down. Also drink holders can be useful to help minimize spills in your hot tub.

Phony Awards
As we currently understand it, there are NO valid awards given to any hot tub manufacturer. The so-called awards are nothing more than paid advertising. Consumer's Digest logo used on brochures, NSPI awards, and “Star Ratings” from Pool and Spa are offered to advertisers who spend enough money with these organizations. Typically they never even look at the product.
The consumer will be better served ensuring the hot tub they purchase is approved for sale in their country by an agency such as ETL, TUV, or UL. These ratings means the entire hot tub has passed the various tests, from shell strength to electrical wiring. This is commonly not the case on hot tubs imported from China.

There are many high quality hot tub manufacturers in the USA. Do your best to compare the list of features you will receive for the price you will pay. And check the reputation of the company you are purchasing from. There are better retail stores and better online stores. You will typically get your best deal from a reputable online hot tub dealer.

Common Myths in Hot Tub Sales

Open Cell Foam vs. Closed Cell Foam: Many hot tub salesmen will profess they have a particular type of foam insulation, typically closed cell foam insulation. This is not really an identifying feature, but for hot tubs, an industry standard. The fact of the matter is everyone who uses foam insulation in the hot tub industry uses closed cell polyurethane foam. Open cell polyurethane foam does exist, but in the form of "foam rubber", great for cushions, but for insulating hot tubs, not so much. The reason closed cell is used for insulation is that the foam is a cluster of trapped air cells that act as a poor conductor of heat. The quality and amount of foam insulation are factors that will effect your hot tub electrical usage.
For example, when a lesser quality closed cell foam is exposed to the chemically treated water of a hot tub, in many instances the foam's cells can "open" and allow water saturation. This can lead to a hot tub that weighs significantly more following a leak, and when the "dead air" inside the foam is replaced by water, a lowering of your hot tubs "R factor" occurs.
Horsepower equals Value?
This may be irrelevant, for what really matters when evaluating a pump's performance is the "head" of the pump, a rating that has more to do with flow than actual horsepower. So unless you salesman is familiar with flow or the nozzle math, he will be little help. Try to compare GPM (gallons per minute) and note the quantity and sizes of jets. Too many jets on too small of a pump will equal week hydrotherapy .
Power consumption:
Most hot tubs are used heavily in the first ninety days and then use tapers to "normal" after that. As a result, your first few months are a poor representation of the total cost of hot tub ownership. Also, higher priced tubs do not necessarily translate to lower costs of operation. Yes they may have higher quality components, but they may have little impact on energy efficiency. The best way to determine the average cost is to do the math...
A rule of thumb is to take each appliance that the hot tub uses and read the label, e.g.
115V 2.0 HP motor @ 3.6 amps draw
Now using the Volts x Amps = power (watts)
That translates to 115V x 3.6 amps = 414 watts or .414 KW
So at 10 cents per KWH and if you run the hot tub pump 8hrs a day
.414KW x $.10/KWH x 8 H = $ .3312 per day or $ 9.93 per 30 day month
Now that is just one component. Remember, you are told that "This hot tub will only run you $10 a month in electricity”. It is only partially true, for that one component (say one pump during daily filtering) will cost you $10/month in electricity to filter, but remember there is cost associated with lighting, heating, summer VS winter, and more pumps during use with the cover off.

Top 10 Reasons to Own a Hot Tub

1. Relaxing: think of how you can relax in a nice warm quiet bathtub. Now move that hot tub of water outside for the fresh air. Then make it larger, deeper, add the massaging actions of hydrotherapy jets and add a heater. Hot tubs are all that and more.

2. Muscle Massage: The best hot tubs offer you a variety of seat depths and designs. You should find a variety of jet styles and jet positions in each seat and the jets should be adjustable. The hot tub pumps will also typically have low and high speed, and you should be able to turn the air on/off to increase/decrease the strength of the hydrotherapy jets. This allows you to pick just the right seat, with just the right jets, at just the right strength, to massage away those stresses of the day.

3. Joint Pain Relief: The full body heating effect that you get in hot tubs feels great. I think we all know that the application of heat is a common treatment for various aches and pains. Why not do it while you float away stress in your very own hot tub spa.

4. Improve Sleep: Relaxing in a hot tub raises the body temperature and enhances your ability to fall asleep. Evening soaks help to promote restful, uninterrupted sleep, which allows you to face the next day fully refreshed.

5. Limbering Up: The hot water in hot tubs decreases muscle tension, which allows greater flexibility. You can also stretch better when you are buoyant in the water.

6. Gathering Place: Flip open the hot tub cover, start the jets, and watch how family members and friends migrate to the hot tub for a soak. What a great way to enjoy some "quality time" with the children or grandchildren.

7. Post-Op Therapy: We hear from many folks every year who are buying hot tubs to help them recover from surgery, often for back or leg problems. Some folks are fortunate enough that their insurance company will pay for a hot tub if they have a prescription from their doctor. Hot tubs provide hydrotherapy rehabilitation which may help patients get back on their feet faster.

8. Starting the Day: Imagine a morning refresher that includes a soak in your very own hot tub, while listening to the birds chirp and watching the sunrise...coffee optional.

9. Lifestyle Statement: Your new hot tub can be part of a backyard Showcase. Turn on the LED lighting and fountains, and the hot tub becomes a centerpiece for backyard parties. Even if no one gets wet, a hot tubs beautiful appearance and soothing water sounds become the center of attention.

10. Entertainment Zone: Invite friends and family members to watch home movies while relaxing in the hot tub. This is particularly fun if you have a hot tub with built in TV, such as our BellaGrande SLT. Of course you'll want a best quality hot tub stereo too, with a built-in sub-woofer.

Spas And Stuff offers great discount hot tub prices every day. Please also see our beautiful, quality outdoor kitchens for your backyard, as well as our very popular indoor infrared saunas.