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Turn Your Hot Tub Into A ‘Cool Tub’ During Heatwaves

In the UK this week, you’re probably doing everything you can to stay cool during this heatwave which is bringing record-breaking temperatures to areas across the country. You’re probably stock-piling ice lollies, purchasing the last fan on the shelf and googling every tip and trick to keep your pets cool. Which means a hot tub...

Bromine v. Chlorine – Which Is Better?

It’s important that you maintain your hot tub water quality on a regular basis. This ensures your hot tub to runs smoothly, avoids breakdowns and most importantly maintains safe hygiene levels. One of the ways we recommend taking care of your hot tub is to use either bromine or chlorine sanitisers in your hot tub....

Can I Use Solar Panels To Heat My Hot Tub?

With the current UK energy crisis seeing homeowners bills significantly increase, you might be looking at alternative methods to help keep your bills low around the house. Over recent years, people have been installing solar panels to help power their home alongside their traditional energy source. Solar panels are a renewable energy source that helps...

Can A Hot Tub Help More Than The Gym?

If you suffer from aches, pains or injuries and you find yourself regularly seeking recovery from either the gym or specialist treatments, it might be worth investing in your very own hot tub. There are a wealth of benefits to having your own hot tub for your physical health and also the convenience of having...

Can A Hot Tub Improve My Health? Your Questions Answered

It’s no myth that hydrotherapy is a proven method to help improve your mental and physical health. It can also be prescribed as treatments for a range of conditions such as arthritis and other joint conditions. Hydrotherapy is the process of using water to help aid in treating certain conditions and can include either swimming...

Thinking Of Buying A Hot Tub? Some Of Your Questions Answered

If you’re thinking of investing in a hot tub, you probably have a list of questions to help determine if a hot tub is suitable for you and your lifestyle. We’ve put together a few important things that you need to know before buying a hot tub that should help you navigate the world of...

Our Guide To Holiday Let Hot Tubs

The Covid pandemic and continuous lockdowns has seen the UK staycation market boom. The country saw a rapid increase in demand for holiday let bookings as people try and experience a holiday when leaving the country for an abroad holiday was proving complex and expensive. Even though 2022 has seen more countries removing their travel...

Hot Tubs Are For All Seasons, Not Just Summer

If you’re looking to take the plunge into purchasing a hard-shelled hot tub, you’re probably wondering how much you are going to use it. You’re probably also thinking that you’re going to use it during the summer and then avoid it in the winter. Not only do we recommend using your hot tub all-year round,...

Running Costs of A Hard Shelled Hot Tub v. An Inflatable Spa

With the ongoing energy crisis causing heating, electric and gas bills in UK homes to soar, it’s understandable that you’re wanting to compare how efficient a hard-shelled hot tub is compared to an inflatable spa. This depends on a range of factors including how often you are wanting to use the hot tub and if...