Hot tubs: how to choose the perfect one

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

When we return from work in the evening, we often feel exhausted. To relieve stress and fatigue after a working day, and at the same time to benefit your health, whirlpools will help. Thanks to their wide variety, everyone can choose a model to their liking and needs. But how not to get lost in this diversity and make the right decision? To do this, you need to understand all the details.

Material

The most popular material for making whirlpool baths is acrylic, but there are models in cast iron and steel. Acrylic is a very plastic and easy-to-process material, it allows you to create models of any shape and size, mount a large number of massage nozzles. Acrylic bathtubs are lightweight and durable, retain water temperature for a long time and are easy to restore.

Acrylic bathtubs are lightweight and durable, retain water temperature for a long time and are easy to restore.

Cast iron baths are cheaper than acrylic ones, but they have considerable weight and are difficult to process, and therefore do not differ in a variety of shapes and the presence of a large number of nozzles. Chipped enamel on the surface is almost impossible to restore.

Steel baths are the cheapest option. They are lighter than cast iron, but heavier than acrylic, have sufficient strength and can be of a wide variety of shapes. The disadvantages of such baths are poor heat and sound insulation: the water in the bath cools down quickly and makes a lot of noise, knocking against the walls. Like cast iron baths, their enamel finish is very delicate.

Jets and massage zones

One bathtub can perform hydromassage (water) and air massage (air). Hydromassage is achieved with directional jets of water mixed with air, air massage occurs as a result of air supply. The variety of massage programs is created thanks to the large number of nozzles of different types and sizes. The more options for massage in the bath, the more benefit and pleasure it will bring you.

Hydromassage jets are usually located on the walls of the bath. In the case of a minimum set of 4-6 devices are located in the area of massage of the lower back, sides, sacrum and legs. In more complex models, 2-4 large jets are installed for back massage, two more for the neck and two for the feet. Some baths have the option of shiatsu massage, which is provided by ten to eighty small jets.

Air massage jets are usually located at the bottom of the bath, they provide an extremely gentle massage and perform the function of saturating the water with oxygen. A large number of special air jets give the effect of "pearl massage".

The nozzles can be unregulated or allow you to independently choose the angle and power of the water and air supply.

Construction and management

Water and air in the nozzles are pumped by a pump using a motor, their characteristics greatly affect the quality of the massage. Basic models are equipped with a 700 - 800 W motor. For more advanced baths with a large number of nozzles and types of massage, a device with a higher power is required - about 1500 watts.

The control of the modes and strength of massage, the distribution of the work of the nozzles is carried out using a control panel, which can be installed on one of the sides of the bath or remotely.

It must be remembered that you cannot use shampoos, soap and bath foam when the nozzles are on.

For the greatest comfort, bathtubs can have silicone headrests, handles on the sides, steps, shampoo shelves, towel holders.

Bathroom care and safety

For a hot tub to last long, it needs special care. First of all, filters for water purification are installed in it so that the smallest impurities do not clog the nozzles. In addition, it is important to take measures to disinfect the bath, prevent the appearance of foreign odors and various infections. Baths are usually equipped with a built-in disinfection system.

It must be remembered that you cannot use shampoos, soap and bath foam when the nozzles are on. This can clog and disable them.

Maximum benefit

Unfortunately, hydromassage will not help you lose weight or deal with cellulite. But on the other hand, these water treatments provide quite a decent muscle massage and perfectly cope with fatigue and stress, relaxing and relieving the body from heaviness.

Do not forget that hydromassage is not recommended for people with heart disease, thrombophlebitis, problems with venous circulation, hypertension, as well as for children, the elderly and pregnant women.