Honor Flight

Tuesday, May 16th, 2017

HONOR FLIGHT IS IMPORTANT!
Time is of the Essence.
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, an estimated 640 WWII veterans die each day (2011 data). Honor Flight Network will continue to do whatever it takes to fulfill the dreams of our veterans and help our heroes travel absolutely free.
In addition to the World War II veterans, program efforts will then focus on our Korean War and then Vietnam War veterans, honoring them similarly. (Note: Dayton’s hub is already accepting applications from WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans.)

MISSION STATEMENT:
Transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices.
GOAL: Helping every single veteran in America, willing and able to get on a plane or a bus, visit THEIR memorial.
PRIORITY: Top priority is given to America’s most senior heroes — survivors of World War II and any veteran with a terminal illness who wishes to visit THEIR memorial. The program will naturally transition to Korean War, Vietnam War and all other veterans who served, on a chronological basis.
ELIGIBILITY: All men and women serving stateside or overseas.
PHILOSOPHY: Since America felt it was important to build a memorial to the service and the ultimate sacrifice of her veterans, the Honor Flight Network believes it’s equally important that they actually get to visit and experience THEIR memorial.
MOTTO: “We can’t all be heroes. Some of us have to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.” – Will Rogers

The History of Honor Flight
The inaugural Honor Flight took place in May of 2005. Six small planes flew out of Springfield, Ohio taking twelve World War II veterans on a visit to the memorial in Washington, DC. In August of 2005, an ever-expanding waiting list of veterans led our transition to commercial airline carriers with the goal of accommodating as many veterans as possible. Partnering with HonorAir in Hendersonville, North Carolina, we formed the “Honor Flight Network.” Today, we continue working aggressively to expand our programs to other cities across the nation.
How a Dream Became a Reality.
The Honor Flight Network program was conceived by Earl Morse, a physician assistant and Retired Air Force Captain. Earl wanted to honor the veterans he had taken care of for the past 27 years. After retiring from the Air Force in 1998, Earl was hired by the Department of Veterans Affairs to work in a small clinic in Springfield, Ohio. In May of 2004, the World War II Memorial was finally completed and dedicated in Washington, D.C. and quickly became the topic of discussion among his World War II veteran patients.
Earl repeatedly asked these veterans if they would ever travel out to visit THEIR memorial. Most felt that eventually, somehow, they would make it to D.C., perhaps with a family member or friend.
As summer turned to fall and then winter, these same veterans returned to the clinic for their follow-up visits. Earl asked if they accomplished their dream of visiting the World War II Memorial. By now, for most of the veterans he asked, reality had settled in; it was clear to most that it simply wasn’t financially or physically possible for them to make the journey. Most of these senior heroes were in their 80s and lacked the physical and mental wherewithal to complete a trip on their own. Families and friends also lacked the resources and time to complete the three- to four-day trip to the nation’s capital.
The Spark of an Idea.
Earl could tell that the majority of the veterans had given up all hope of ever visiting the memorial that was specifically created to honor their services as well as the services of their fellow comrades who had paid the ultimate sacrifice. That’s when Earl decided that there had to be a way to get these heroes to D.C. to see their memorial.
In addition to being a physician assistant, Earl was also a private pilot and a member of one of our nation’s largest and best aero clubs located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. And things started coming together.
In December of 2004, Earl asked one of his World War II veteran patients if it would be all right if Earl personally flew him out to D.C., free of charge, to visit his memorial. Mr. Loy broke down and cried. He told Earl that at his age he would probably never get to see his memorial otherwise, and graciously accepted the offer.
Earl posed the same question to a second World War II veteran a week later. He too cried and enthusiastically accepted the trip. It didn’t take long for Earl to realize that there were many veterans who would have the same reaction. So he started asking for help from other pilots to make these dreams a reality. In January of 2005, Earl addressed about 150 members of the aero club during a safety meeting, outlining a volunteer program to fly veterans to their memorial. There were two major stipulations to his request. The first was that the veterans pay nothing. The entire aircraft rental ($600 to $1200 for the day) would have to be paid solely by the pilots. The second was that the pilots personally escort the veterans around D.C. for the entire day.
After Earl spoke, eleven pilots who had never met his patients stepped up to volunteer. And Honor Flight was born.

The Dream Takes Flight.
Soon other dedicated volunteers joined, a board was formed, funds were raised and that first flight took to the air in May of 2005. Six small planes flew 12 very happy veterans out to Manassas, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. Vans then transported the pilots and veterans into D.C. and to the World War II Memorial. The responses from both the veterans and the pilots were overwhelming. It was an experience that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Soon other flights were planned and made. So many veterans wanted to participate that commercial aircraft were used to accommodate forty veterans at a time, including many in wheelchairs. By the end of the first year, Honor Flight had transported 137 World War II veterans to their memorial.
In 2006, commercial flights were exclusively used due to the number of veterans on the waiting list and adverse weather conditions which prohibited small aircraft from participating on a regular schedule. Locally, another 300 veterans completed the journey during that year.
Word Spread. And HonorAir Arrived, Right On Time.
The mission and ideals of the program began to spread across America. Other cities and states became aware of our efforts and we fostered working relationships with dedicated community leaders in several states. Jeff Miller in Hendersonville, North Carolina led the expansion into areas not serviced by direct commercial flights to the Washington, D.C. area. He accomplished what was thought to be impossible, organizing and obtaining funding to fly an entire commercial jet filled with local area veterans to visit the monument.
This was the beginning of Henderson County’s HonorAir. On September 23rd and again on the 24th the US Airways-chartered jet was filled with World War II veterans and their guardians. Jeff repeated his success on November 4th of 2006. In less than three months, HonorAir had flown over 300 World War II veterans to D.C.! Jeff quickly shared his expertise with others, who started HonorAir programs in several other areas of the country. By the end of 2006, 891 World War II veterans across America realized their dream of visiting their memorial.
We are proud to say that (1) all of our heroes had a safe and memorable trip and (2) we were able to raise sufficient funds so that every veteran flew absolutely free.
The First to Charter, the First to Finish…
24 September 2007, Honor Air out of Hendersonville, NC and Henderson County, NC were the first city and the first county in the nation to fly 100% of their WWII veterans to their memorials.
Southwest Airlines “Grab your bag…It’s On”
In May 2008, Southwest Airlines stepped up by donating thousands of free tickets, and was named the official commercial carrier of the Honor Flight Network in a joint press release. It is because of this generous donation that the Honor Flight Network undoubtedly now has more flexibility, more opportunity and are now more than ever able to serve more veterans on our “anxious waiting list” than would have been possible given the economy and the decrease in charitable contributions.
The Future of Honor Flight… Help Us Meet Our Goal.
The future looks bright for our country’s World War II veterans. In February of 2006, Earl and Jeff combined efforts and co-founded Honor Flight Network. The leaders of various flying programs, and others interested in starting similar projects in their own regions, attended a summit in Washington, D.C. with over 100 people in attendance. Now a network of participating programs is in place to assist our senior heroes. Resources are pooled, experience is shared and alliances are formed throughout America to get World War II veterans to their precious memorial safely.
Honor Flight Network has established an aggressive goal. Through the end of 2011 we transported more than 81,000 WWII veterans to Washington, D.C. to see their memorial. The program at that time had 134 hubs in 42 states. Due to the senior age of our heroes, and the prediction that we were losing approximately 640 of them daily, we were committed to do all within our power to make their dream a reality. Our current focus will remain on World War II veterans and those veterans from any war who have a terminal illness. However, our vision has grown beyond World War II.
Honoring All Our Veterans.
Already happening now, Honor Flight Network will also pay tribute to America’s other heroes who served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, followed by veterans of more current wars. They, too, have given so much and it’s time we show them that their efforts are not forgotten. Honor Flight Network has learned a lot over these last four years and one point that stands out is that our veteran heroes aren’t asking for recognition. It is our position that they deserve it. Our program is just a small token of our appreciation for those that gave so much.
Please help us continue to make their dream of visiting THEIR memorial, a reality.
HONOR FLIGHT NETWORK — our way of saying to all our veterans — one more TOUR with HONOR.
Consider The Following:
In our 1st year, 2005, HFN safely transported 137 veterans to see THEIR memorials, at no cost to the veterans!
In our 2nd year, 2006, HFN safely transported 891 veterans to see THEIR memorials, at no cost to the veterans!
In our 3rd year, 2007, HFN safely transported 5,000 veterans to see THEIR memorials, at no cost to the veterans!
In our 4th year, 2008, HFN safely transported 11,137 veterans to see THEIR memorials, at no cost to the veterans!
In our 5th year, 2009, HFN safely transported 17,832 veterans to see THEIR memorials, at no cost to the veterans!
In our 6th year, 2010, HFN safely transported 22,149 veterans to see THEIR memorials, at no cost to the veterans!
In our 7th year, 2011, HFN safely transported 18,055 veterans to see THEIR memorials at no cost to the veterans!
In our 8th year, 2012, HFN safely transported 17,424 veterans to see THEIR memorials at no cost to the veterans!
In our 9th year, 2013, HFN safely transported 18,784 veterans to see THEIR memorials at no cost to the veterans!
In our 10th year, 2014, HFN safely transported 21,261 veterans to see THEIR memorials at no cost to the veterans!
In our 11th year, 2015, HFD safely transported 20,886 veterans to see THEIR memorials at no cost to the veterans!
In our 12th year, 2016, HFD safely transported 20,558 veterans to see THEIR memorials at no cost to the veterans!
With the continued support of grateful Americans, by the end of the 2015 flying season, HFN (including bus, RV and van transportation hubs) transported 180,261 veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam and other conflicts to see the memorials built to honor their suffering and sacrifice to keep this great nation free and a world leader. In addition, 125,729 guardians paid their own way for the privilege to take care of these heroes since Honor Flight’s inception, and there are 131 current hubs serving 45 states!
This program is run on the determination of the local boards and the generosity of local regions, businesses and individuals. Volunteerism is alive and well, and this program is a shining example of what is important and what our nation cares about. There are no government funds provided, yet to this day, no veteran has ever paid for one of these trips.

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

Endorphins & Hot Tubs – April is National Stress Awareness Month

Saturday, April 13th, 2013

Endorphins are mother nature’s natural pain and stress fighters and the soothing massage provided by a hot tub helps stimulate the release of endorphins helping to dissolve away the stress and tension of the day.  But why is the production of endorphins so important to our overall health and wellness?

Stress and pain are the two most common factors leading to the production of endorphins.   Those endorphins interact with receptors in the brain to reduce our perception of pain acting similarly to that of morphine and codeine without the negative side effect of those drugs – addiction.

As if the decreased feelings of pain and stress weren’t enough, the release of endorphins also leads to the feelings of euphoria as well as a control of appetite, increase of the release of sex hormones and improved immune response.  Also with higher levels of endorphins, we experience less pain and have fewer negative effects of stress.

Although the release of endorphins varies among individuals, it is known that increases are affected by increases in exercise and the consumption of certain foods such as chocolate and hot peppers.  The release of endorphins upon ingestion of chocolate likely explains the feeling of comfort and the craving for chocolates.

The use of hot water therapy also aides in the release of endorphins within the body helping to reduce the potential negative effects of stress. With the positive relaxing benefits of soaking in the swirling hot waters of a hot tub coupled with the obvious benefits of an increased release of endorphins working to provide you with maximum benefits, the regular use of a hot tub should certainly be part of one’s daily activities for improved health and wellness.

So the next time you feel increased stress starting to creep up on you, think endorphins and when you think endorphins think hot tub therapy and maybe a chocolate.  You will feel that stress drift away while your body enjoys the additional benefit of heat, buoyancy and massage all working in concert to provide the maximum benefit of  hot tub soaking!

Happy hot tubbing

SPA TIPS: Spring Cleaning – Hot Tub that is!

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

It’s the beginning of spring and it’s the perfect time to change your spa’s water.  The winter has been a tough one and it’s probably been hard on your spa’s water as well.  So pick that nice spring day and do your hot tub spring cleaning.

If you have had your spa for a couple of years and you have not “flushed” your spa, this may be a great time to do so.  Flushing cleans the interior of your spa including plumbing and returns it back to its new condition .  We recommend flushing at least once every two years.  If you are flushing, please follow  flushing directions on the product container closely.

When its time to drain your spa, start by disconnecting your electric to your spa by either unplugging (if it is a 110V system) or turning your breakers off.  Once your power is off, you can begin draining your spa by simply attaching a hose to the primary drain of your spa (the one with the valve) running the hose out to where you want the water to drain and opening the valve.  If your spa is located where water will not harm the area, you may drain the spa where it sits without attaching a hose.  This draining process can take several hours to complete.  If during the night the temperature is going to stay above freezing, you could start the draining in the evening and then by morning your spa should be drained.

Once you start draining, remove your filters and clean them with a filter cleaning solution either the soak method or the spray method.  This is important to maintain proper filtration and flow through your spa.  Don’t forget to rinse your filters thoroughly after cleaning.  Any residual left on the filter from the cleaning solution will cause tremendous foaming in the spa.

After your spa is drained, clean the interior surface if needed with either baking soda on a sponge or a spa cleaning pad.  Once your spa is clean, begin refilling your spa by placing your hose in the filter staind pipe.  If your spa has multiple filters, use the filter stand pipe that has the grey top (it has a hollow tube).  By filling this way, you help purge air from the system.

When the spa is filled, turn your power back on and start your normal spa start-up procedure for your chemical system. 

Finally, this is also a great time to maintain your spa’s cover.  Clean the cover with a mild cleaning solution and rinse.  If you notice any “dipping” of your cover towards the middle, it may be time to “flip” the cores of the cover.  Over time, they may begin to sag and by flipping them you slow that process down and make your cover last much longer.  Any question on how, please call the store for instructions.  Also this is a great time after the cover dries to coat the cover with a good vinyl treatment such as Protectant 303.

And for those who would like all of this done “magically”, call Hot Spring Spas of Dayton and ask for our “Signature Valet Service”.

APRIL- Stress Awareness Month

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

 

Stress can be positive, keeping us alert and ready to avoid danger. Stress becomes negative when a person faces continuous challenges without relief or relaxation between challenges. As a result, the person becomes overworked and stress-related tension builds.

Stress that continues without relief can lead to a condition called distress — a negative stress reaction. Distress can lead to physical symptoms including headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and problems sleeping. Research suggests that stress also can bring on or worsen certain symptoms or diseases.

We all have stress in our lives so lets make sure we use our HotSpring Spa or Finnleo sauna so we don’t fall into the negative effects of stress .  Whether its immersing ourselves into the warm swirling water of our Hot Spring Spa or the warmth of our Finnleo sauna relieving our stress from our lives, make sure we are using these stress relivers so we can live a better and healthier life, not to metion it will help us feel and look younger.

 

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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