| tub is a wonderful addition to any home. It is a | | | | system. Most hot tubs and spas require a number |
| relaxing escape from the stresses and pressures | | | | of different chemicals to keep them clean and |
| of modern living, and can provide you with hours | | | | free of pathogens. Most spa companies now |
| of therapeutic soaking. Whether you decide to put | | | | offer Ozone water treatment systems. These |
| yours in indoors or outside, there are a number of | | | | are well worth the added expense, as you will |
| things to consider when shopping for a new spa. | | | | save money on purchasing chemicals and you will |
| The first thing to think about is the number of | | | | spend less time doing spa maintenance and |
| people you are hoping to accommodate. If you | | | | cleaning. |
| are planning for an outdoor spa and you like to | | | | There are also a number of different heating |
| entertain in the backyard, you will likely need a | | | | systems available on the market. The most |
| spa that can hold 5 to 8 people. On the other | | | | common by far is electrical heating, but there are |
| hand, if you are planning to install your spa indoors | | | | also gas heaters available that are very efficient. |
| you probably won’t need more than a 2 | | | | Both of these systems will need to be installed by |
| to 3 person tub. | | | | a professional. I also recently read about some |
| The nest thing you should consider is the number | | | | wood burning heaters for hot tubs and spas, and |
| of jets you would prefer. Generally speaking, the | | | | they are getting great reviews. |
| price of your tub will increase with the number of | | | | Regardless of the choices you make, you are |
| jets included. The jet systems are often | | | | going to love your new spa. I have had one for a |
| configured in combination with the seating types. | | | | number of years now, and it has provided me |
| Most therapy-type seating will have a wide array | | | | with endless hours of fun and relaxation. Be sure |
| of jets to provide you with a full body aqua | | | | to compare prices from different suppliers, and |
| massage. For the average size spa, you will likely | | | | be sure not to buy the first one you see. I would |
| want to have at least 24 jets. Many companies | | | | also recommend that you test the tub by actually |
| offer upwards of 60 jets in some of their spas. In | | | | soaking in it. That is the only way to know if you |
| my opinion, the more the merrier! | | | | will really like the one you choose. |
| Another thing to consider is a water treatment | | | | |