| Most people first try a hot tub either on | | | | higher 220V sockets. This means you can |
| vacation, at a local health club or perhaps | | | | simply use an existing socket to power your |
| even at a friend's house. Hot tubs can be | | | | portable spa. This is a major advantage |
| great for relaxing with friends after a hard | | | | because 110V sockets are much more common |
| day at work. They help the body to unwind and | | | | than 220V sockets. |
| relax in a healthy and totally natural way. | | | | |
| | | | When buying a portable spa it makes sense to |
| When initially enquiring about buying a hot | | | | buy a cover for it at the same time. A cover |
| tub or spa, many people get shocked when they | | | | will help keep in the heat and help keep the |
| find out that certain models can cost | | | | water clean. |
| anywhere between $5000 and $10,000. This puts | | | | |
| them out of the reach of a lot of people, but | | | | You should also make sure you know how to |
| there is a more affordable alternative. | | | | keep your hot tub clean. The hot tub should |
| | | | come with a filter but you should also clean |
| Portable spas can cost as little as $2500 to | | | | the water line on a daily basis to prevent |
| $3500. When you take into account the sheer | | | | any build up of bacteria, algae or dirt. |
| enjoyment and health benefits associated with | | | | |
| a hot water spa, you begin to see that these | | | | You will also need to check the sanitizer |
| affordable hot tubs are worth every penny. | | | | levels. The sanitizer is what will destroy |
| | | | the bacteria and keep algae levels down. You |
| A portable hot tub or portable spa sits above | | | | will need to purchase test strips to test it. |
| ground and can be easily installed. They are | | | | You should also check the PH level of the |
| normally engineered to be one-piece and are | | | | water to prevent corrosion or scaling. |
| molded from highly durable and hardwearing | | | | |
| plastic. Many weigh less than 250lbs and can | | | | On a weekly basis you will also need to |
| be moved easily by one or two people. | | | | oxidize the water with some good non-chlorine |
| | | | shock This will keep your water looking as |
| Certain portable spas also make use of | | | | clean and sparkling. |
| regular 110V power sockets instead of the | | | | |