Things to Consider When Buying a 6 Person Spa

There is nothing better than being able to enjoy the amazing benefits of spa hydrotherapy. And doing this with the whole family would be even better. I order to do that, you will need a more spacious 6 person spa in which you can all enjoy and relax. Being able to relax after a long and stressful day while not having to leave your home would be awesome. A home spa will certainly help you to reduce any stress you might be having, it will promote your sleep, it'll improve your blood flow and circulation and it will improve the appearance of your skin. However, buying a spa can be quite daunting, especially with all the conflicting information provided by many want-to-be 'professionals'. That's why paying attention to the most important things would help you make the right choice.

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Understand the Pump Sizes

Since advertisers are all about creating a perfect world and selling a lie (from time to time), a lot of them can mislead you into thinking that their spa has an extremely large pump. The truth is that a 4.8 BHP (brake horsepower) pump is exactly the same as 3 HP pump. There is no such thing as 4.8 BHP pump. And, the 3.6 BHP pump is the same as 2 HP pump. This is an important thing of information you need to take into account when in the search for a spa that has a quality pump. Don't let the advertising numbers fool you,

Understand the Insulation & Energy-Efficiency 'Star Ratings'

The first thing you need to know is that usually, it's the manufacturers who give themselves those eight and 10-star ratings on their spa models. And the truth is that a great number of these models have a basic insulation system. The ideal way to understand how efficient 6 person spa will be, look at the amount of and/or the number of layers of insulation on the shell, on the inside of the cabinet panels and on the base. Although a lot of companies claim that shell insulation is not needed, specialists state that this insulation, in fact, is the ideal way to stop heat loss. You should also keep an eye on the size of the gap between the shell and the cabinet because that way the hot air can escape and the cold one will enter through the gap.

Understand the Meaning of Salt Water Spas

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The first thing you need to know is that salt (NaCl) can only be used to sanitise the water whet it's transformed into chlorine. Consequently, 'salt spas' are in fact, nothing more than chlorinated spas. Besides the smell and the fact that a lot of people don't like chlorine, there is another huge problem with it when used in spas. The first thing is that chlorine is corrosive and can damage the spa's heater element. And the second thing is that chlorine is useless in hot water and can have some serious health consequences. However, if you insist to use a salt/chlorine sanitiser, remember that you will also need to add bromine to maintain safe water quality.

Reconsider Buying a Spa with Built-in TV

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Thinking about investing in a spa with a built-in TV? If so, it's best to think twice. Although extremely appealing, according to professional technicians a built-in TV in a spa can last maximum one year. But that's not everything since the cost of repair or replacement for such a TV is extremely high. And since the basic physics says that moisture, metal and electronics don't mix, it's best to stay away from such spas. According to designers, it's best to invest in some big-screen wall-mounted TV near your spa than investing in one that's built inside your TV.

Think About the Jet Quality

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When thinking about buying a spa, an important thing to have in mind are the jets, especially their quality. For the purpose, the first thing you need to do is to consider the type of plastic that has been used to make the spa jets since a great number of spas are made with a soft plastic that can be easily damaged. That way, you will need to replace the jets in a shorter period of time, and if the new ones are made from the same soft plastic, you will find yourself running in a circle. In order not to find yourself in such a position, you should consider the type of jet material. One of the most commonly used and quality type of material used for quality jets is PVC. This material is almost impossible to be damaged, and unlike the others, they don't have clips which can ease a lot the replacement process.

Replace Them Micro Filters

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No matter what's said, micro filters need a regular replacement. Since their main purpose is to improve the quality of the water (refining finer particles 1 – 5 micron instead of 50 microns), they can get easily dirty, thus their replacement is paramount. These filters also have silver ions that are great in fighting bacteria, so replacing them every month or so is paramount since their fine membrane can become easily clogged.