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