How to Choose Your Hot Tub Foundation

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015

Thinking about getting a hot tub, but not sure where to put it?  There are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind when choosing the perfect place for your hot tub that will enhance your enjoyment.

If you live in an area that’s gets snow, or other bad weather, we highly suggest placing your hot tub RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR. If you put your hot tub on the other side of the yard where the view is great, but have to walk across 30 feet of ice and snow just to get there, you probably won’t end up using your hot tub as much as you could if it was placed right outside the back door, kitchen door, garage door, etc.

If you live in an area where weather is not a concern, then consider the following factors when placing your new spa:

Usage  – Will you be using your hot tub for socialization and mingling with friends or is it intended to be more of a solitary place to relax and enjoy the hydrotherapy benefits?

Socialization  – If entertaining is more your thing, look for an open area to place your spa. This will allow people in the spa to converse with those outside the hot tub and will allow the spa to be part of the party.

Relaxation –  If hydrotherapy or quiet relaxation is your goal, then consider finding a private or secluded part of the yard. If no such space exists, consider putting a few tall potted plants around your spa or erecting a privacy screen.

Access to Service Compartment –  Considering building your spa into a deck or placing it up against a wall? Remember to rotate the spa so the service compartment door faces out. This will save you time and hassle should you ever need to get into the service compartment.

Path of the Sun  – You may find that you really enjoying hot tubbing during the mornings or afternoons. In order to be comfortable during all times of the day, consider the path of the sun and the spa’s orientation. You may be able to rotate or move the spa a bit to make sure the sun isn’t in your eyes, or beating down on you.

Hop-in-ability  – This is an extremely technical hot tub term we use within the industry. Bare with me while I try to explain it in layman\’s terms.  Hop-in-ability refers to the level at which one is able to easily get into their hot tub.  Regardless of weather, backyard landscaping or the prying eyes of neighbors, hop-in-ability is super duper important when it comes to actually using your spa. If your spa is easy to get into, you will use and enjoy it more than if it becomes a chore to get to every time you want to use it. So consider placing it if not directly outside a door, then relatively close to the house with a clear pathway from your door to the spa.

And Don’t Forget…

Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level (within ½” per 10\’) surface. A filled spa can weigh a great deal. Make certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your filled spa.
Locate your equipment compartment, which houses all of the electrical components, in a place where water will drain away from it. Allowing water into the equipment compartment can damage the electronics, or may result in tripping your house’s circuit breaker.

Leave yourself easy access to the circuit breakers in the subpanel (230 volt converted models), or to the GFCI on the end of the power cord (110 volt models).
Never let water get into the subpanel (230 volt converted models), or into the GFCI (110 volt models), or into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into.

Leave access to the equipment compartment for periodic spa care and maintenance.

Have you thought of a perfect spot for your new hot tub? Get in touch today and we can get you set up with pricing on the spa of your dreams!

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How to Choose Your Hot Tub Foundation

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015

Thinking about getting a hot tub, but not sure where to put it?  There are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind when choosing the perfect place for your hot tub that will enhance your enjoyment.

If you live in an area that’s gets snow, or other bad weather, we highly suggest placing your hot tub RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR. If you put your hot tub on the other side of the yard where the view is great, but have to walk across 30 feet of ice and snow just to get there, you probably won’t end up using your hot tub as much as you could if it was placed right outside the back door, kitchen door, garage door, etc.

If you live in an area where weather is not a concern, then consider the following factors when placing your new spa:

Usage  – Will you be using your hot tub for socialization and mingling with friends or is it intended to be more of a solitary place to relax and enjoy the hydrotherapy benefits?

Socialization  – If entertaining is more your thing, look for an open area to place your spa. This will allow people in the spa to converse with those outside the hot tub and will allow the spa to be part of the party.

Relaxation –  If hydrotherapy or quiet relaxation is your goal, then consider finding a private or secluded part of the yard. If no such space exists, consider putting a few tall potted plants around your spa or erecting a privacy screen.

Access to Service Compartment –  Considering building your spa into a deck or placing it up against a wall? Remember to rotate the spa so the service compartment door faces out. This will save you time and hassle should you ever need to get into the service compartment.

Path of the Sun  – You may find that you really enjoying hot tubbing during the mornings or afternoons. In order to be comfortable during all times of the day, consider the path of the sun and the spa’s orientation. You may be able to rotate or move the spa a bit to make sure the sun isn’t in your eyes, or beating down on you.

Hop-in-ability  – This is an extremely technical hot tub term we use within the industry. Bare with me while I try to explain it in layman\’s terms.  Hop-in-ability refers to the level at which one is able to easily get into their hot tub.  Regardless of weather, backyard landscaping or the prying eyes of neighbors, hop-in-ability is super duper important when it comes to actually using your spa. If your spa is easy to get into, you will use and enjoy it more than if it becomes a chore to get to every time you want to use it. So consider placing it if not directly outside a door, then relatively close to the house with a clear pathway from your door to the spa.

And Don’t Forget…

Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level (within ½” per 10\’) surface. A filled spa can weigh a great deal. Make certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your filled spa.
Locate your equipment compartment, which houses all of the electrical components, in a place where water will drain away from it. Allowing water into the equipment compartment can damage the electronics, or may result in tripping your house’s circuit breaker.

Leave yourself easy access to the circuit breakers in the subpanel (230 volt converted models), or to the GFCI on the end of the power cord (110 volt models).
Never let water get into the subpanel (230 volt converted models), or into the GFCI (110 volt models), or into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into.

Leave access to the equipment compartment for periodic spa care and maintenance.

Have you thought of a perfect spot for your new hot tub? Get in touch today and we can get you set up with pricing on the spa of your dreams!

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What’s the difference between 110v and 220v hot tubs?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015

110V

One of the nicest things about 110v or “plug and play” hot tubs is that once it’s sitting in your backyard, all you have to do to enjoy it is fill it up and plug it in. You don’t need to hire an electrician and hard wire anything. Because it only draws 11 amps, it can be plugged into a regular outdoor outlet.
Additional benefits of 110v hot tubs:

Simple, fast set up. All you have to do is plug it in.
You can finally own a hot tub even if you’re renting your home, since you don’t have to alter any electrical wiring.
Because they can be plugged in anywhere, can easily rearrange your backyard or take your spa with you if you move.

220V

Now let’s talk about converting a plug-n-play spa to 220 volts. A misconception that we hear all the time is that converting a spa to 220 volts will increase the jet power. That is completely false. Converting a hot tub from 110v to 220v has absolutely no effect whatsoever on jet performance. You will however see a difference in the heating time and pump power. When the hot tub is converted to 220v, the heater gets more power. With Freeflow spas, the heater goes from 1.5 horse power to 3.5 horse power.

Because of the added power of the heater, the spa is able to heat the water faster. This is really only a benefit when you are heating the water for the first time. Both 110v and 220v spas will keep the water hot around the clock.
220v spas can heat the water while the jets are on high or low. 110v spas can only heat the water while the jets are on low.

All Freeflow Spas come standard as a 110v plug-n-play hot tub, but can easily be converted to 220 volts by a licensed electrician. And regardless of your chosen voltage, all Freeflow Spas come fully insulated for maximum heat retention so your spa is always hot and ready, whenever you are.

Contact us when you’re ready to get pricing on a Freeflow Spa!

 

 

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Better Sleep and your Hot Tub

Tuesday, March 24th, 2015

Hot Tubs Bellbrook – Portable Spa Dealer Gives 3 Tips For National Sleep Awareness Month

Portable Spa Sale Bellbrook, OH – Hot Spring Spas Dayton Shares “Three Ways to Sleep Healthier.” Offers Free Hot Tub Spa Test Soaks to Bellbrook, OH Residents!

Bellbrook, OH 45305 – “On the whole, Americans get far less sleep than they should. Busy lives and hectic schedules are the main reason. People tend to think of sleep as something that can be put off in lieu of more important things,” said George Dalhamer, President and CEO of Hot Spring Spas of Dayton.

“The drawback to that line of thinking is a serious accumulation of possibilities ranging from mild fatigue and lack of concentration to severe depression and even illness,” continued Dalhamer. Here are three ways to sleep healthier.

Cut Out Caffeine – Even die hard coffee drinkers who think they aren’t affected by caffeine at bed time can suffer the effects of the chemicals when sleeping. Many people have a hard time falling asleep after drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages in the evening, but even when a person can fall asleep, they are less likely to sleep soundly or deeply. Healthy sleep requires a period of REM, deep sleep, in order to fully revive the body. Cutting out caffeine entirely, or at least, limiting it to early in the day will help improve sleep habits and allow for a more restful sleep.

Create a Better Sleep Environment – Get rid of clutter in the bedroom. Paint the room pleasing, soothing colors. Eliminate electronic devices and keep the temperature a comfortable 60 to 75 degrees to promote the best possible sleep atmosphere.

Get a Bellbrook Hot Tub at Home – Along with creating a soothing, spa-like atmosphere right in the home, having a hot tub in the yard, on a porch or patio helps improve sleep habits. The National Sleep Foundation lists soaking in a hot tub along with establishing proper sleep schedules as a great way to help people sleep better. Soaking in hot water raises the body temperature and relaxes muscles making it easier for a person to fall asleep, and increases the likelihood of sleeping deeper and more soundly.

Hot Tubs Bellbrook

Consumers wanting to learn more about hot tubs and how they can help improve overall health and well-being are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free report “A Consumer Buying Guide for Buying the Best Hot Tub.” Just visit the company website for more information http://www.HotSpring-Dayton.com
About Hot Spring Spas of Dayton
Hot Spring® Spa of Dayton is the retail entity of Relaxn, Inc. and is one of the largest spa specialty retailers in the country with over 98% of their business in the sale and service of spas and related accessories. In addition to selling Hot Spring Portable Spas, a product of Watkins Manufacturing, Hot Spring Spa of Dayton is also the proud dealer of Finnleo Saunas, the largest manufacturer of Saunas in the world.
At Hot Spring Spa of Dayton, the purchase of a spa is just the start of a wonderful relationship that continues long after the sale and delivery of a spa. That is why over 70% of all spas sold at Hot Spring Spa of Dayton are due to referrals.
To learn more about hot tubs and how they can help improve overall health and well-being are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free report “A Consumer Buying Guide for Buying the Best Hot Tub.” Just visit the company website for more information http://www.HotSpring-Dayton.com

We are Certified – SO WHAT!

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

With all the competition in the Spa and Sauna business, how is someone supposed to know who is the right company to trust with your hot tub needs?  This is where a third party certification process serves the public well. 

The trade certification program managed by BigFish Publication offers such a certification program within the hot tub (spa) industry.  This certification is NOT a “buy-in” process, however it is a process that is centered around an audit that identifies and measures many points within the typical retail hot tub store business.  This includes but is not limited to items such as retail store location(s), service centers, continuing education for it’s employees, better business bureau ratings, customer testimonials, etc.

Within the southwestern Ohio region, we are proud to be the only certified hot tub dealer currently listed in the TradeCertification program.  Please view the attached video for addition information on Hot Tub Dealer Certification. 

Hot Tub Certification video!

So when your ready, and we hope it’s soon, to invest in your health & wellness with a Hot Spring Spa or Finnleo Sauna, be sure that you are trusting your business with a certified hot tub retailer.  Look for the “Certified Hot Tub Retailer” sticker for your peace of mind.

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Hot Spring Spas of Dayton Wins National Hot Tub Store Award

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

2011 – Spasearch magazine is pleased to announce that Hot Spring Spas of Dayton has received the coveted 2011 Spasearch TradeCertified™ Spa Dealer award – the only independent retail endorsement in the hot tub industry.  Proving their longtime commitment to excellence, Hot Spring Spas of Dayton has met all the standards of the rigorous certification process.

“We are pleased to add Hot Spring Spas of Dayton to our ranks of quality hot tub retailers,” says David T. Wood, editor-in-chied of Spasearch magazine and TradeCertified™.  “Hot Spring Spas of Dayton has long had the reputation for being an excellent retailer and now their accolades are no longer anecdotal, but proven through this independent audit.”

Completely independent and based solely on merit, hot tub retailers earn the TradeCertified™ Spa Dealer status by demonstrating excellence on every level, from employee training to consumer satisfaction.  To maintain complete inpartiality, all results were tabulated through an independent, third party accounty firm, ensuring that this certification was won fairly and not influenced by advertising dollars.

Consumers can take pride knowing they have a local hot tub business based in Dayton, OH rated among the best retailers in North America.  Retailers are evaluated based on audited results related to sales, service, operations, training and customer satisfaction by independent auditors.

About TradeCertified

TradeCertified™ is a service dedicated to helping consumers evaluate the merits of hot tub and swim spa ownership.  To support this effort we have developed a collection of magazines, website and bulletin boards focused exclusively on educating consumers about the spa industry.

For more information visit:  www.TradeCertified.com

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Why a Hot Tub; Why Now; Why a Hot Spring Spa

Monday, October 18th, 2010

WHY A HOT TUB?

The benefits of hot water hydrotherapy can hardly be argued. The use of hot water therapy goes all the way back to the early Romans when they used the hot water in common baths for therapy and relaxation.

This has been further justified by the medical use of hot water therapy for muscle, joint and athletic applications. Many a physician has also recommmended and even prescribed hot water therapy for stress, sleep disorders, arthritis, fybromyalgiaand many other ailments.

It has only been during the last few decades that this type of therapy has become readily available to the public in the form of residential hot tubs.  Now take take this wrong, this is not new, it is that the industry has only of late designed and perfected new features that has made the hot tubs truely a device that provides unparalleled hot water therapy and now withe features that minimize the efforts needed to maintain those hot tubs.

SO why NOT invest in a hot tub that provides all those benefits for all of us who struggle with the challenges that are thrown our way every day?

WHY NOW

No one can argue with the fact that the challenges that we face today are at levels never experienced before.  With the increases in our daily challenges, many are faced with increased stress which in turn can lead to many physical and non-physical ailments.

But with the never-ending push to be conservative with our budgets, it has become increasingly difficult to justify the expenditure for a hot tub often times because such a purchase would be considered a luxury.  However, when the numerous benefits that are provided by a hot tub are considered, many might feel that a hot tub is NOT a luxury but more of a “health and wellness” necessity.

Let’s consider for a moment the person who is riddled with arthritis and who’s ability to walk is limited only to that asisted by mechanic means, eg with a walker.  The pain that invades their bodies on a regular basis can only be controlled either by the use of harsh, expensive medicines or with the regular use of a hot tub.  In this case, the hot tub is certainly NOT a luxury!

How about the otherwise healthy ageing individual who discovers a new pain about every day and excepts the fact that this simply comes with age.  If that person learns to cope with those pains with the regular use of a hot tub – is that a luxury?

 Or even the person who has trouble falling asleep at night because of the stress of the times.  When they opt to use a hot tub on a regular basis in leu of a traditional drug that in many cases can become habit forming, is that a luxury?

I think that you can see in all of these cases the choice to “treat” yourself with hot water therapy is certainly a “health and wellness” choice NOT a luxury choice!

Times have changed.  The big party hot tub of the past is truely a picture of the past. Most hot tub customers in the earlier days were just that – “I want the biggest, badest hot tub with all the goodies on it!”  That fad has past and the trend has turned towards smaller, more personal hot tubs to address the stress reduction needs of today.

So why now – because we need them now more then ever to relieve our stress, to soothe our aches and pains, to help us sleep and to help us achieve a better quality of life!

Why a Hot Spring Spa?

Hot Spring Spas have lead the hot tub industry for almost 35 years.  They have developed many of the industries firsts that have now become the standard in the industry.

Taking acre not to be tempted to follow the fads, they have continued to develop features that truely have a lasting benefit to the customer.  They understand the “reality of daily use” of a hot tub and they continue to develop features that address those needs.

They understand the importance of creating a quality product that performs day in and day out.  They understand the importance of low operating costs and all of their spas are built on that energy efficient platform.  They know how important jet variety is as compared to simply putting more of the same types of jets in a hot tub.  And they understand the importance of building a hot tub that is virtually maintenace free relieving you of the task of adding harsh chemicals to your hot tub on a regular basis – chemicals that that can not only effect you but also the environment.

Hot Spring Spas has also realized the importance of costs with respect to the customer’s inital investment.  It has never been more important then it is today. WIth that in mind, they designed a new line of “value added” hot tubs at a price that can fit everyone’s budget.

So let’s learn something from those whom we have followed and utilize hot water therapy as a necessity NOT a luxury.  The challenges we all face today are possibly greater than the have ever been in the past and the need for hot water therapy is also at it’s peak.

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EVERYBODY WANTS A HOT TUB!

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Have you ever heard this?  “I want a hot tub but I don’t want to take care of it!”  Well that has been said for years and it may be the number one reason many people do not own their own hot tub.  They would love to enjoy the benefits of ownership, the relaxation and stress relief, sleeping better, quiet time and just pure enjoyment BUT they don’t want the hassles of maintaining the hot tub.  I’ve heard many a person state that they just don’t want the additional work that owning a hot tub must add.

Having been around this industry for almost thirty years I can tell you that I share that same sentiment even though normal maintenance is NOT that difficult.  But with the advent of the ACE salt water maintenace system, water care has become a thing of the past.  Now having over six months under it’s belt, the ACE system is proving to be the maintenance system of the future but it is here today.

Since the system works in conjunction with the main control system of the spa, it’s use and control is simple and performed using the standard hot tub controls.  There is NO learning a new language or trying to figure out how to use a new control pad.  And since it is integrated with the hot tubs controls, the same people that you depend on for questions on your hot tub will be the ones you turned to if you have question on your ACE system.

What makes our system different for any other salt water sanitizing system:

  1. It is the ONLY one integrated directly with the spas controls
  2. It is the ONLY one that uses diamond technology on the electrodes
  3. It is the ONLY one that is designed around low salt content minimizing corression that is caused by high salt levels of other systems
  4. It is the ONLY one that has an easily accessable electrode cell for easy cleaning
  5. It is the ONLY one that produces multiple types of water cleaners along with chlorine (MPS, Active Oxygen,etc)
  6. It is the ONLY one that recommends the use of softer water in the hot tub
  7. It is the ONLY one that has a vacation mode to help prevent over-chlorination during low activity periods.

Doesn’t the thought of owning a hot tub that requires virtually no maintenance sound like the type of relaxation vehicle that you would like to own.  Just set it and forget it for a month.  Once a month simply re-confirm your usage frequency and you are good to go for another month.

And how about the feel?  Because you are dealing with natural chlorine with no fillers and definately no ACID (as found in normal residential chlorine), the waters feels better.  We start with soft water and the water stays soft with NO harshness.  Another benefit, because we are not adding additional chemicals, your water lasts longer reducing the amount of time and money needed to change your water.  And how about the benefit to the environment – less water usage – less energy – less chemicals released into the environment.

The chlroine smell is gone.  Because the ACE system is producing chlorine continuously, the high levels of chlorine that occurs after you had added conventional chlorine never occurs and the production of chloramines is virtually non-existent.  Chloramines (combined chlorine) are poor sanitizers and have a gaseous tendency. The presence of chloramines (and dichloramines/ trichloramines in particular) cause the following physical symptoms:

  • red, burning eyes;
  • burning sensation in nose, throat and lungs;
  • dry, itchy skin and dry hair;
  • breathing difficulty leading to “swimmers’ asthma” particularly in young children.

So just think about the possibilities of owning a hot tub without all those responsibilites but with all the pleasures and benefits. 

Come see why ACE ACE Video is the talk of the hot tub industry and everyone is NOW saying “Everyone Wants a Hot Tub”  – period.

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Why does my Hot Tub make me feel Better?

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

  

A recent study shows that 70 percent of employed Americans suffer stress-related conditions including anxiety and insomnia.  Soaking in a hot tub can:  

  • Reduce stress and relax: Swirling warm water helps your brain to relax while washing away anxiety.
  • Sleep Better: By immersing yourself in hot water for 15 minutes before bedtime, your body temperature rises and enhances your ability to fall asleep faster.

  

 

Hydrotherapy is one the oldest and safest methods for treating many common ailments. Plus, exercising in water is easier on joints than exercising on land! By soaking in a hot tub, you can:  

  • Get relief for arthritis, aches and stiffness.-Warm, pulsating water increases blood supply to aching joints, which helps to remove inflammatory particles from the area and relieves pain. 

    -The buoyancy of the water relaxes muscles, and warm water decreases muscle tension that allows for greater flexibility. 

    -Specialized jets that move up and down the spine soothe inflamed tissue and relieve pain. 

  

Breathing Problems

 

 -Steam rising off hot water can help open up nasal and bronchial passages and improves circulation to aid in maintaining upper respiratory health. 

 -Many people find that soaking in a hot tub relieves headache pain, especially pain from tension headaches. 

 

Many professional sports organizations, trainers and therapists recommend warm-water therapy to help patients resume their daily activities faster. By owning a hot tub, you can:  

  • Improve Cardio Health: A recent study at the Mayo Clinic found that soaking in a hot tub gives many of the health benefits of exercise with less strain on the heart. Soaking in a hot tub increases the heart rate while it lowers blood pressure rather than raising it as does other forms of exercise.
  • Relieve Back and Knee Pain: Four out of five Americans suffer from chronic back pain, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Many studies show that hydrotherapy alleviates lower back pain and knee ailments by reducing stress and stiffness.

The above are just a few of the benefits of soaking in a hot tub.  Making your soak a regular event, you may find that your mind, your joints and your muscles truley become relaxed like never before. 

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