Portable Spa Bathtub

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

If your bedroom has an adjoining bathroom, take advantage of it and turn it into your personal home spa.

A spa is typically relaxing. Close to nature. The sounds of water and clean scents permeate the space.

Bring that home.

If you are renovating your home, you can go all the way by using parquet or wood for the floors and walls for that close to nature effect that is reminiscient of a spa. Use uplights and down lights to throw romantic shadows and soft, soothing light in the bedroom. Your bedroom is where you relax and doze off into sweet sleep. For a couple, the bedroom is a place for romance. Set the mood for it.

If the bedroom opens into the bathroom, make that a place where you can enjoy hydrotherapy. Basically, hydrotherapy is all about water. Using hot water (as hot as you can take, maximum 40 degrees celsius) to relax the muscles and cold water to tone your body. Install a shower that allows you to alternate jets of hot water with jets of cold water so that every shower you take is a hydrotherapy spa treatment. You can use the jets of water in the shower to massage your aches away.

If you have space for a bathtub, do install one. A jacuzzi is even better, but a bath tub is good enough. You can treat yourself to a floral bath by covering the entire water surface with fresh rose petals or chrysanthemum petals. Both for a pampering and beautifying effect on your skin. Get a can of full cream milk powder and a jar of honey. You can have a milk and honey bath by adding 4 cups of milk powder and 1 cup of runny honey to your bath water for a milk and honey bath that is worthy of an Ancient Egyptian queen.

Do up the bathroom in white tiles, white curtains and basically in shades of white to complete the look of a hydrotherapy spa.

Now that you've got the basics, add on plants and candles to complete the spa ambience.

Surround the shower and the bath tub with large pots of indoor plants so that you feel like you are bathing in a garden.

Get tree-like indoor plants for your bedroom and arrange them like an island against the wall. Use lights to throw shadows on these plants to turn your bedroom into a romantic, exciting retreat.

At night, light up the room with candles. Put floating candles in glass cups half filled with water and light them. Light scented candles to give the room a delightful fragrance, just like a luxury spa resort.

After all the work you have gone through to turn this bedroom into a luxury spa, don't stinge on the bedding since most of the time you will spend in your home spa will be on the bed. Invest in two sets you can alternate. When one is in the wash, the other is in use. Change the bedding frequently as the scent of clean bedsheets completes the luxury spa experience.

Bring the relaxing sound of water dancing in a fountain to your sleeping quarters. Use lighting to highlight it and your bedroom will really look and feel like a luxury spa retreat.

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Portable Spa Tubs

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

Most spa and hot tub owners like to use their tub all year round. In fact, many people enjoy the relaxing warmth of a hot tub or spa the most, during the cold winter months. However, if you're not one of those types and want to shut your hot tub down during the coldest months of the year, it is necessary that special precautions are taken to make sure that the freezing weather does not damage your hot tub or equipment.

Even if you choose not to use your hot tub, you can still keep it running during the winter so freezing weather does not damage the equipment and plumbing. If you prefer to completely shut it down, then you should follow these steps when winterizing it. A shop vac that can vacuum water, a few large towels, and a garden hose are helpful items to have on hand.

* Turn off all electricity by switching off the circuit breaker. If it's a portable model that is not hard wired, just unplug it. Removed the hot tub cover completely, and also remove or open all the access doors to the areas housing the plumbing, pump, and heater.

* Locate the hot tub drain and connect the hose. When the drain valve is opened the water should start to flow out if the hose is stretched out and is below the water level in the tub. When the flow of water stops, disconnect the hose but leave the valve opened.

* Some hot tubs have an air channel under the seats to provide bubbling action. You will need to switch off or disconnect the spa heater and water pump individually and then turn the power to the tub back on. It's important to make sure that there is no electricity to the pump and heater because both could be damaged if run without water.

* Turn on your hot tub blower and let it blow the water out of the air channel for 30 seconds or so. When finished be sure and turn off the electricity at the circuit breaker again.

* Remove the cartridge filter and store it in your garage or basement.

* Look carefully around the pump and heating filter for any fittings that you might be able to take apart. Sometimes these have tabs on them that stick out slightly to make it easier to grab and turn by hand. Remove any of these you can find along with any drain plugs and let the water drain out.

* A shop vac really comes in handy at this point. You need to close the air control inlets usually located on the top edge of your hot tub, and the set the hose on the shop vac so it will blow. Get into your spa and put the hose against the jets, one by one. As you do this water will be forced out of the remaining jets and also out of the fittings you removed around the pump and heater. Continue from one jet to the other until no more water is coming out.

* Reset the hose on the shop vac and suck out all the water in the bottoom well of the tub and that might be on the seats. A quick rub inside with a soft towel should finish the job.
* Put the hot tub cover back on the spa. Because most hot tub covers will leak some water back into the tub, it's good to cover the entire spa with a tarp or specially designed winter cover.

These are a few helpful tips that will enable your investment and hard earned money does not go to waste throughout the cold winter months. By making a few adjustments combined with a couple of hours work you will be able to rest assured that your spa or hot tub is damage free when the warmer spring months arrive.


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Balboa Spa Pumps

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

I am sure that most believe that it is a great idea to have a swimming pool and obviously it is very good, even more so, if one has children or grand children.

But would it not be a very 00004000 clever idea to combine the advantages of a swimming pool with a Jacuzzi.Hot Tub.

That clever idea is known as a Swim Spa and is a counter current swimming pool so that you can swim against a current, but it also has exactly the same ideas and concept of a Hydrotherapy Massage Spa.

A swim spa will take up considerably less space than a conventional swimming pool as due to the counter current system less length is required. As a swimming pool is much larger anybody who has one will be aware of the actual time that it takes to keep it clean from all that the weather and elements bring in.

An efficient swim spa will have a heating system which is quite economic to run and it will remain warm for the whole year. Whereas with a swimming pool unless one has a water heating system, which usually turns out to be very costly the pool, can only provide a pleasant bathing temperature for a short time of the year. In a swim spa the water temperature is fully controllable and can be set up to 40ºC and can be adjusted for say a swimming activity or orientated to simply relax or for exercise such as aqua jogging.

A swim spa should have some form of anti-slip floor combined with sufficient depth of say 130cm to 140cm so that it can also be used for aqua jogging. When one considers that all of the operating equipment in a swim spa that is the pumps and heaters are compact it is even a possibility of being portable, for example, a Swim Spa could be placed in a garden, terrace or in the interior of a villa or house. Another possibility is a roof terrace subject to the weight and loading requirements.

With a conventional swimming pool one does have the routine of having to constantly check that the balance and quality of the water is correct.

As opposed to a conventional swimming pool a swim spa needs relatively low maintenance to keep the water clear and in perfect condition.

A properly made swim spa will be equipped with an efficient filtration system, with sufficient cartridge filters and a sufficient circulation pump.

Also as with modern Hot Tubs a swim spa should be equipped with an ozone generator to help purify the water. Ozone is a form of" active oxygen", nature's very own special molecule and interestingly enough the composition of one ozone molecule contains three oxygen atoms. On the cheaper made products the Ozone looks like large water droplets but on the proper made swim spas, the Ozone is seen as a fine stream of air bubbles.

A modern designed Swim Spa or Hot Tub will have well designed plumbing systems in order to minimize the noise of their running and avoid tight or small pipe runs and are well designed and assembled with proper materials and not in a cheap skate way.

A well designed Swim Spa or Hot Tub would have the latest electronic controls like those from Balboa in America or Gecko from Canada both leading manufacturers in their class in order to be able to control the spa functions such as heating - pumps - timers and that kind of thing.

A top quality Swim Spa will have well designed shells made from high-grade acrylic like Lucite Extra Cast or Aristech. Make sure that the Acrylic is of a high standard not just that it is simply Lucite inspired or based on a Lucite design.

As always my firm advice remains that one should, always, only buy a product that comes from an American or Western, internationally recognized, manufacturer of Swim Spas & Hot Tubs.

Then there is every chance that the product will last and last and provide very many years of faultless service..

The reasoning is indeed very simple the internationally recognized producer backs his products with a real guarantee, so if there is a fault it does fall back on the manufacturer and not on the consumer.

The reason why they can provide these guarantees' is that they have had very many decades of experience and therefore they build them with the proper quality parts and components so ensuring that is will not fail. It is for that simple reason and that reason alone that they are then prepared to provide a long life guarantee.


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Purchasing A Hot Tub

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

There are many households around the world that contain an amazing hot tub, which is perfect for soaking sore muscles and relaxing after a long day of work. A hot tub can be a pretty pricey investment since they can cost thousands of dollars for a quality one and the investment should be protected by all means possible. One great way to keep your hot tub protecting is by purchasing a hot tub gazebo, since it helps to protect your tub while making your backyard look amazing.

Hot tub gazebos are ideal for hot tubs that are in a backyard, rather than one that is already under a covered porch or patio. It helps to protect your hot tub from unwanted elements, such as rain, snow, or even dirt in the air. They are even great for protecting your hot tub area from direct sunlight, so you won’t have to worry about wearing sunglasses or sunscreen while you are trying to relax. You can enjoy the benefits of your hot tub in almost any weather, even during both rain and shine.

Hot tub gazebos are also great for providing a little extra privacy, since most of them have partial walls or siding on them. You may not want your neighbors to see you in your bathing suit, and a gazebo is the perfect solution. You won’t have to worry about anyone watching you while you are trying to relax, so you can actually focus on relaxing and enjoying your time in your hot tub. Some hot tub gazebos even have French doors, tinted windows, and other fancy coverings that add to the décor, so they can make a great impression in almost any backyard.

Even though a hot tub can be entertaining by itself, hot tub gazebos can make them even more entertaining. There are styles that come with small bars and bar stools, making them perfect for entertaining all year long. You can chat with some friends who are having a few drinks, or even sit at the bar while you watch your kids have a good time.

Hot tub gazebos are not only beneficial for hot tubs, but they can completely transform your entire backyard. They come in all different styles and designs, and can be made out of anything from beautiful wood to bamboo. You can turn your plain backyard into an amazing place to escape, and create a centerpiece focal point that will have all of your neighbors talking. You can really get creative when it comes to picking out an amazing gazebo for your backyard, and you can really use your imagination to decide on everything from the additions to the materials and even privacy options.

Hot tub gazebos are perfect for practically any hot tub owner, as long as the hot tub isn’t already in a location where it is being covered. They are great at keeping a hot tub covered and away from bad weather, and are even great for providing privacy to those who want it. They can come with great additions like bars and bar stools, and can be found in all different styles and designs. Hot tub gazebos can make a great addition to practically any backyard, and are perfect for protecting your hot tub investment.


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Hot Whirlpool

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

A whirlpool is a large bathtub with underwater jets. The jets can provide a hydro massage that utilizes the dynamic and thermal action of the water, under pressure or in movement.

There are two different ways that a session in a whirlpool benefits the body. Through the warm temperature of the water and the pressure of the water on the body, a higher oxygenation, or infusion of oxygen, occurs in the skin. Muscular relaxation also occurs, and a reduction of the tissue directly below the skin is also apparent.

These therapeutic methods of success are also used for treating and re-establishing the muscular and joint injuries. A whirlpool also has the added benefits of physical and psychic relaxation. They produce endorphins in the brain, making a person feel a sense of wellness.

Many medical authorities recommend the use of a whirlpool as a form of preventive medicine. It is a way to prevent a lot of diseases, significantly increase the blood circulation and further activates veins and arteries.

Stress is another thing that whirlpools can help alleviate. It relaxes your muscles, encourages socialization and assists in the treatment of anxiety. Whirlpools are ideal for applying techniques of relaxation and meditation. It re-establishes tired muscles after exercises such as jogging or tennis.

By measuring the temperature of a person's skin, one can show the results of a therapeutic whirlpool bath. The skin temperature of a person under stress is 30-31 degrees Celsius (86.0-87.8 degree Fahrenheit). Meanwhile, the skin temperature of a person in deep relaxation is 34-35 degrees Celsius (93.2-95.0 degrees Fahrenheit).

Tension, a contributing factor to high blood pressure, heart disease, ulcers and other stress disorders, can be eased by immersion in a hot whirlpool bath. Arthritis, bursitis and other bone and muscular problems can also receive benefit from a whirlpool.

The immersion dilates the veins in such a way to allow the blood stream to easily reach all extremities of the body. This diminishes pressure on the heart. The hot water jets stimulate the muscles, eliminating the pressure accumulated in the tired body parts. Each therapeutic bath can reduce the inflammation and eliminate pain relating to joints. It also can cure headaches incurred by physical effort and help muscular pain recovery time.

Here are a few of the benefits that a whirlpool provides:

Helps one sleep better: Your performance and activity is based on your ability to sleep at night. Insomnia can cause depression, memory lapses and the inability to concentrate and pay attention. By bathing in a whirlpool at night, it will help alleviate tension and relax your body, making your body ready for a deep relaxing night of sleep.

Reduces Stress: It is one of the main methods of alleviating tension and stress. A bath in a whirlpool relaxes your muscles, reduces anxiety and stimulates endorphin production, which is a natural substance that promotes a sensation of relaxation and pleasure.

Helps control diabetes: Scientific research has shown that patients with Type 2 Diabetes that use a whirlpool for 30 minutes per day, six days a week, reduced the level of sugar in their blood by 13%. After three weeks of the whirlpool treatment, they were able to lower their insulin dose by 18%.

Minimizes pain in the muscles and joints: Those who play sports usually feel pain in the muscles arteries and joints. Using a whirlpool before or after playing help the veins dilate and keep the blood flowing better. The muscles and joints will be relaxed and less painful.

Helps lose weight and reduce cellulite: Research has proven that the whirlpool, when used daily, reduces the swelling and retention of liquids, promoting weight loss. Also, with regular use, the whirlpool helps diminish cellulite by relaxing the muscles, dilating the veins and improving the circulation stimulating the blood cells.


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Cheap Hot Tub Pumps

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Do you know what?? Having a hot tub is such a great stuff. Especially you use it every day after working all day long at office, doing activities such as parties or visiting friends, pals or family. On the other hand, it is such a nightmare, dreadful, terrifying, when your hot tub heater starts inoperative. I mean your tub heater didn't work properly. You know that there are a lot of problem of hot tub heater which always appear. There are invariable speeds of hot tub heater and invariable water flow. There would not be a fixer of your hot tub pump heater. So, guys, hot tub pump heater is important to notice. And how we choose the right one???? Here are some following steps.

Instruction manual and instruction book is the 1st thing that you must do. It is such a guide for us which type of products that we want. In that book, they will tell and inform us what we must do. They also tell us only specific products that they recommended at the same time.


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Home Spas Hot Tubs

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Winter is the perfect time to enjoy a hot, luxurious soak in your hot tub spa. Nothing gets rid of that "chilled to the bone" feeling the way your hot tub can. Whether you have been shoveling snow, trudging through slush, or chasing buses in the icy rain, your spa provides the comfort, relief and warmth everyone needs in the cold of winter.

Many owners forget about the maintenance needs of their spa during the winter months, but that's not a good idea. In addition to the lost comfort, your hot tub can suffer through lack of care and use. Following simple hot tub maintenance requirements throughout the winter will make it available to you, your family, and your friends, whenever a nice hot soak sounds good.

Stock Up On Spa Supplies

Winter weather often means disruptions in power and unmanageable roads. Instead of risking doing without, it is a good idea to stock up on spa supplies now to ensure that you will have everything you need. You will need chemicals, filters, spa sanitizer and other spa supplies. You can keep your spa fresh and clean for years by regularly changing the spa filters and using your hot tub chemicals according to the manufacturer's directions.

There are many spa supplies and hot tub chemicals available that make maintaining your spa simple and easy. Instead of wrestling with test strips and balance kits, increasers and decreasers and stabilizers, you can simplify the maintenance of your hot tub spa with all-in-one products that allow you to maintain the proper pH and keep the water in your hot tub sweet and fresh in one simple step. Spa sanitizers will destroy any bacteria present and there are products available that will devour the oil and grime that can be found floating on the water surface, eliminating that "bath tub ring" effect and providing you with more time to enjoy your hot tub, instead of cleaning.

Treat Yourself And Your Spa

Winter is also a great time to look online for those little extras that make your spa experience all the more enjoyable. While many people enjoy a beverage while soaking, they often find there is no place to put their glass. There are plenty of accessories available online that add an extra touch of convenience by giving you a place set your drink, your towel or that good book you've wanted to enjoy.

Spa towel trees, caddies and butlers are designed specifically with spas in mind, so they are durable, water resistant and slip resistant. Getting out of a hot tub spa should not be risky business. If someone in your family has difficulty getting in and out of the spa, secure handrails can be a worthwhile option, adding an extra measure of safety. After soaking in your spa, your muscles will be warm and relaxed. You don't want to lose that feeling by slipping on your way out!

Shop For Quality Service

When shopping for spa supplies and accessories, you will want to be sure you are dealing with a reputable and knowledgeable staff that can answer any questions you may have. The best online spa supplies dealers offer convenient interactives, such as filter finders and maintenance schedules to help you take good care of your hot tub.

Regular maintenance and a few safety features can provide your family with an oasis of heat and comfort on even the coldest winter nights in your spa.


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Portable Spa Pumps

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Companies selling pool accessories like filters and pumps are introducing 00004000 new models that look stylish and have advanced features in it. Recently, peristaltic pool pump has been launched, which is better than traditional piston pumps. It has special features which allows it to run silently so that that the people around are not disturbed by noise. It is widely used in outdoor swimming pools, leisure centers, and jacuzzis.

A pool filter pump is an indispensable accessory as it is necessary to keep the pool water clean and fresh. The pool filter pumps circulates the water by heating and filtering. When you are planning to buy a pool filter pump you must be very careful about judging its quality, functionality, and guarantee against manufacturing defects. Many people make mistake by giving priority to the designs rather than these factors during the purchase.


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Best Hot Tubs And Spas

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Winter is the perfect time to buy hot tubs as most people prefer using the hot tub when the weather is cold outside. The hot tubs are all warm and bubbling so why not pick up a hot tubs sale in winter. Then hope for snow so you can relax in your hot tub with snow all around you.

Today, the internet is an ideal place to looking for companies that are able to offer you competently priced hot tubs. Because their overheads being a lot less as many of them do not have showrooms. However, you should be careful with internet hot tub retailers as they might not be genuine. They could be selling poor quality hot tubs or not be around in the future to support you with warranty problems or spare parts like filters.

The best way to find a reliable and genuine hot tub dealer is to see if they are part of BISHTA (British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association). It is a hot tub association that makes sure all hot tub dealers are keeping to the correct laws and also make sure that they are providing customers with safe information as well as good service to their customers.


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At Home Hot Tubs

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Who doesn’t like to relax in a hot tub? It’s a perfect way to unwind and spend a little bit of luxury time. For those of you lucky enough to have your own hot tub, it is important that you take good care of it, and follow some basic hot tub maintenance guide lines.

The hot tub maintenance that you need to carry out should be done as part of a regular routine. There are certain things that you need to do every day, and other checks and treatments that you need to do every week, month or year.

The hot tub maintenance that should be carried out every day is simple and does not take too long at all. You need to check the level of the sanitizer, and remedy this as required – if the level is too low, then be sure to raise the level.

In the same way, you need to check the pH level of the water every day, and alter this as necessary. And every day, the water line on the hot tub needs to be cleaned. The best way to do this is to use Waterline Cleaning Paste.

The hot tub maintenance that needs to be carried out weekly, takes a little more time than what should be done daily, but is still fairly simple. The hot tub needs to be oxidized, and this should be done with Non Chlorine Shock. If the area you’re in has water with a high level of calcium hardness in it, then you will have to use No Scale treatments that will prevent scale deposits. The next two steps of hot tub maintenance are not necessary, but will help you keep a perfect hot tub. Add No Foam to your hot tub every week as this will control foaming of the water and keep it at a minimum. Also, adding a Spa Sparkle product to your hot tub will make your water look pristine and sparkling, making it look even more tempting to hop right into!

Every month, there are two simple hot tub maintenance steps that you need to be sure to carry out. The first is to clean the filter cartridge, as this is what helps to keep the water clean. If you have a dirty filter, then you’re going to have dirty water! It is also important that you take a sample of the water every month to check the balance of it and make sure that it is safe.

An important part of hot tub maintenance is to periodically completely drain and refill your hot tub. This does not have to be done as regularly as every month – there are no set rules as to how often it should be done; for the most part you can use your own judgment. However, there is a formula that you can use as to judge how often you carry out this part of hot tub maintenance. This is to divide the liter capacity of your hot tub by how many people regularly bathe, and then this totally divided by twelve. So if you have a 1200 liter capacity hot tub, and two people regularly bathe in it, then you should totally drain the water every 50 days. Again, this is only a rough guideline.


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