When buying a Hot Tub how does one assess the shell used.
Quite often a cheaper acrylic may be used and one can
always tell the quality producer of hot tub shells. These
are usually deep tubs as some manufacturers' use such cheap
grades of material that it cannot take the manufacturing
processes to get a really deep spa. Some times, you can see
stretch marks on the bends and curves of the Hot Tub
particularly so or more so with some finishes as opposed to
others. I have seen this even in Lucite shells but on
following thus up I found that this manufacturer whilst
using Lucite had not been using Lucite xtracast acrylic
(the best grade and most expensive).
In my view, the better-built spas in the world are made
with a patented four layer strengthening process, which is
called Dura-Bond ™. This exclusive system combines
the acknowledged beauty of Lucite-Xtra ™ Acrylic with
a layer of ABS for shell strength and integrity. Then the
maker of the best spas in the world add a layer of double
strengthening material Dura-Bond ™. This high-density
material is re-enforced with a fibrous chop material that
adds very considerable additional strength to the Spa
Shell. The process is completed with a thick layer of
polyurethane foam.
Lucite-Xtra ™ cast acrylic is a non-porous material
that resists stains like the build up of lotions and body
oils, which can ruin non- acrylic spas. This tough material
keeps it shine and colour despite the use of sanitizing
chemicals, high temperatures and exposure to sunlight. Its
durable surface resists chipping, cracking and denting.
Lucite-Xtra ™ is easily maintained with a sponge and
mild soap. No additional polishing or waxing is needed to
keep its lustrous appearance.
One can always check the quality of these Hot Tub Shells by
applying what I call the lipstick test. Because Enderol and
other similar low cost surfaces are actually porous (a
great place for bacteria to manifest itself), they are of
course also much less resistant to staining which is why
you would see a tile line around some of their spas. If you
apply lipstick, then usually it is not very easy to remove.
On high grade Acrylic, since it is non-porous, it will
simply wipe right off.
When you or your friends are thinking of buying a Hot Tub
Jacuzzi Spa it is always worth probing a little beneath the
glitz of the packaging and presentation. Do not fall for
the simle patter of a salesperson who simply repeats by
rote some pre-planned presentation and very probably does
not even use a Hot Tub Jacuzzi.
Make sure you buy from a long established American
manufacturer and not just a cheap import from the East.
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The author supplies premium quality American & European Hot
Tubs 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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