Hot Tubs from the east usually have every accesory but not
the one they really need a Skip!.
I heard the other day that somebody who had bought a cheap
Hot Tub which was an eastern import is unable to get the
spare parts so that the heater does not work.
You even hear stories of people that buy cheap eastern hot
tubs and they do not get the cover for the hot tub till
months later.
We saw a cheap eastern import recently with out any floor
or base, no insulation, just a load of rubbish. No
insulation on the side panels so heat will simply be lost.
Then the electric cables were loose dragging on the floor
and with no base that means that they would get wet when it
rains! Good chance of getting electrocuted just to save
some money that I would call false economy.
Naturally we told the owner to tie all the cables clear of
the floor. The quality of the cables used are not up to
western standards and you can tell that by one glance its
as simple as that. The plumbing also falls way short of
western standards.
Oh why worry if they are fool enough to buy a cheap import
from the east what do they honestly expect.
It's a a bit like the lead paint in toys that come from the
east, many people think that they are clever by saving
money, but the truth is that they buy a lot of trouble for
the future. So in reality it is a false economy.
Quality manufacturers consider the long term of spa
ownership when designing their products. Manufacturers that
use advanced manufacturing methods employ ABS-backed
acrylic instead of the older style fibreglass and they are
able to provide a much sturdier, longer lasting product.
Not only is the manufacturing process that does not use
fibreglass as a backing material more environmentally
friendly, but the stronger more expensive ABS backed shell
material allows for elimination of foam shell support.
So those manufacturers that use full foam are doing it to
support a cheaper shell material. Their approach to
production is simply to start from the approach of lets
find the cheapest way of construction not the best.
Many manufacturers use the lower priced standard Acrylic
that must be supported with fibreglass and foam.
The foam may be referred to as insulation, but in reality
it actually supports this lower priced shell material and
does not represent a "green" approach to long lasting
maintenance, but is only necessary for the support of lower
priced shell materials.
We have also heard it said that full foam is used to
eliminate the noise of the water in the pipes. Well we are
appalled to hear that said as it simply must be a badly
designed spa that needs that. It is just simply a cover
story to hide the cheap production methods.
There are very many disadvantages with spraying low cost
expanding foam into the spa cabinet including lack of
access to important plumbing parts and jet surfaces as well
as the ability to quickly check for and fix a leak should
it occur.
Many times a leak in a foam filled cabinet will manifest
itself over many months and the result is a rotted out
interior with odorous, soaked foam material that creates
quite a mess.
Obviously a good well designed and engineered product will
lead to an outstanding hydrotherapy massage. Where one will
be able to enjoy a vigorous or perhaps soothing massage
with the ability to be able to adjust and modify your
massage experience to suit or enhance your mood as
appropriate.
In summary I would suggest that as a Hot Tub Jacuzzi style
spa is probably the third most expensive purchase that you
make after your home and perhaps a car that you should try
to buy the best that you can afford but make sure that you
do not buy a cheap eastern import or a the dog dish looking
hot tub. Look for proper branded acrylic such as Lucite and
Quartite and ask to see the dealers colour chips from those
manufacturers. Sometimes it is Lucite inspired but not
Lucite. Look for Balboa controls and aim for a
manufacturer who has been making spas for many years. A
very good simple test is to see if your hot tub dealer is
on first name terms with the owners and directors of the
manufacturers of the products' he is supplying. This is of
course impossible if they are based in the East !!!!
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The author Jacuzzi John (JJ) supplies premium quality
American & European Hot Tubs from Estepona on the Costa Del
Sol in Spain and his web site is at http://www.spas4you.com
email info@spas4you.com
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