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What could possibly be better than climbing into steaming hot water at the end of the day and gazing over your garden while your cares soak away? Before you peel those clothes off, however, you'll need to make several decisions about your hot tub--chiefly regarding its size, cost, safety features and installation. |
| Steps: |
| 1. Decide where to place the hot tub. Take privacy, accessibility and aesthetics into consideration. Don't put the tub under overhanging trees or bushes that drop a lot of leaves. |
| 2. Make sure the site can withstand 100 to 150 pounds per square foot (500 to 750 kg per square m). You'll want the strength and security of a sturdy deck or concrete slab. |
| 3. Choose the size of a hot tub according to how many people will use it. The rule of thumb is to multiply 75 gallons (284 l) of water by the number of people for the total water capacity. |
| 4. Consider what material you want. Today most hot tubs are made of acrylic, which is easier to take care of and longer lasting than fiberglass. Hot tubs made out of wood, most commonly redwood, are handsome but are likely to require more cleaning and upkeep, and they don't offer contoured seating as acrylic does. |
| 5. Consider the seating arrange. Hot tub have 2 basic seating layouts. All seats around the hot tub. The second seating layout will include a body lounge. This is a seat that is meant to lay-down and stretch out. |
| 6. Look for features and amenities to add to your pleasure and reduce any worries. Covers that lock with a key keep children safe and also help keep the tub clean. Thermostats keep the temperature under control. Safety switches, such as automatic shutoffs, are available. |
| Note:
These days the terms hot tub and spa are used interchangeably for the typical acrylic tub, usually equipped with jets to circulate the water. |
