Do You Know How Does a Hot Tub Work?

If you have enjoyed that Jacuzzi treatment at the spa you must have wondered how it works to give a heavenly massage and soak. A Jacuzzi is a brand name for a hot tub and if you are wondering how a hot tub works, read on.

The Basics:

There are two types of hot tubs - the wooden-staved simple baths and the plastic tubs you have seen in those fancy spas. These come in different exciting shapes to fit into your garden theme and are colored from the simple natural wooden finish for wooden tubs to vibrant oranges for plastic tubs. As a rule, these tubs are installed outdoors and will require protective covering against extreme heat and cold.

These are either portable or permanently installed. Portable tubs are easy to install while permanent tubs have to be set up by a professional installer to prevent accidents and to insure that the tubs are secure and can be safely used.

Hot tubs are available in different sizes and shapes. Larger tubs can accommodate as much as seven people and even more if customized for special requirements. The shape of the tubs is also critical when making a choice because you have to consider the size and number of the people who are going to regularly use the tub.

Forget about the labors of pouring hot water into the tub, that's all passe. Hot tubs of this generation have attachments to a water source and wirings to be attached to a dedicated electrical outlet. The wires and plastic pipes are cleverly camouflaged or hidden under potted plants and decorative stones.

How it Works:

Filling the tub -- Before enjoying a hot soak, water is drawn from the source and passes through a system of pipes and goes into a heating apparatus before it finally goes into the tub where it is released in jets of water.

Water filtration -- The water that is drawn into the tub is filtered with a pressure filtration system that uses cartridge to filter out impurities. Another type of filtration, the suction filtration system uses suction action to skim impurities while the water is drawn into the pump and before it reaches the heating system.

Water temperature -- The latest models of hot tubs, you will be using a digital keypad to select the water temperature. Modern tubs have a regulation system that prevents water heating beyond 104° Fahrenheit. Once you have picked out your desired temperature, the information is fed into the control box, which regulates the different parts of the tub.

Water action - Newer models of hot tubs have adjustable jets that use air to temper the warm water. You can control the amount of air to set the right setting for your hot tub and for a comfortable hot soak.

Drain -- After the hot soak, you simply drain the water as you would your kitchen sink.

Lights -- Hot tubs are also outfitted with lights which make it nice to use outdoors at night.

The hot tub operates simply and is easy to install and use. Now that you know how it works, you might consider buying the right hot tub for you and your family.