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Is A Portable Hot Tub Right For You?

By Sam Spade



Hot tubs are a great way to relax in the surroundings of your own home. The ability to be able to take your tub with you if you move is also one thing people will consider when purchasing a one. That is why many people choose to purchase a portable hot tub. There are three common types of these kinds of tubs. There is the blow up, the hard sided, and the fiberglass tubs. These tubs are usually smaller than the more traditional hot tubs that are made to be permanently installed.

The hard sided tub is put together in different pieces allowing it to be moved to any where the owner needs. This hot tub comes with the sides and the liner. Installing the sides first and then the liner makes the process of putting it together very easy. The sides of the tub are going to take the most time for some models. These hot tubs can even be installed in a basement or an extra bonus room. The size of the tubs allows you to move and install them easily.

The fiberglass portable hot tubs are slightly on the smaller side of the portable style though they are just a little bigger than a regular bath tub. These tubs will fit through most door ways. This tub may be a little smaller but it will allow you to install the tubs indoors where some other tubs might not fit in your home. This kind of tub is not a real heavy product but checking with how much weight the floor can handle. You will not want to make the floor to sag or be damaged where you will need repairs. These tubs are perfect for those who do not have a lot of space to work with.

The third kind of portable hot tubs is the blow up. This is the easiest of all to install. The only thing to do with this one is to find a level place and then air it up. This tub will most likely need some kind of protection for the floor so that it will not be torn or ripped during the installation or moving process thought they are usually made with durable material. It is always best to put something under it to ensure that it is protected properly. These are not usually as deep as the others and often have to put it outside. This model is easy to move and install with no extra pieces to put together. These models of tubs will only take about five minutes to inflate and begin to fill with water.

All three of these models will plug in to a regular home outlet. These models take any where to twenty minutes or less to install and begin filling with water. Chemical are still going to be needed in the portable hot tubs to reduce the risk of having contaminated water. Most of these models still offer some kind of filtration system to help keep the water as clean as possible. There are also accessories that can be added to the tub to make the tub more comfortable such as some offer blow up seats so that you are seating right on the floor. These hot tubs are great for those who want to purchase a hot tub but do not have a large space to accommodate a regular sized hot tub.

About the Author: Sam Spade writes articles for http://www.a1hottub.com are you in the market for a hot tub? If so check out A1 hot tub we have all of the latest hot tubs including Cedar hot tubs, Redwood hot tubs, gazebos and even a portable hot tubs . Even if you're just looking for some hot tub accessories, replacement hot tub covers or chemicals for your Jacuzzi or whirlpool spa hot tub in your home stop in and check out A1 hottub.

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Comments

  1. Sharpie says:

    Can I build my own in-ground hot tub?
    My husband is a pretty handy guy and we have a very tight budget. He doesn’t like the above ground portable hot tubs, and I’m wondering if it would be possible for us to build our own in-ground hot tub? I live in Houston, TX, where the ground moves quite a bit. Gunite pools are popular here. Would this be a manageable thing for us? Any tips/suggestions? Any idea on the cost?

  2. fluffernut says:

    Wow, you have great faith in husband! You’ll need: the tub or water holding vessel, the pump, the heater, the filter, the timer, perhaps an ozonator to help with the cleaning and any jets you want to install. Why not just get in inground spa?

    http://www.poolwarehouse.com/inground-spas.html

  3. cass007 says:

    How long does it take to heat up a 250 gallon hot tub? I just bought an inflatable hot tub from Meijers.?
    I just bought a portable hot tub from Meijers and was wondering how long it takes to heat it up to 104 degrees. I have the filter and heat on to 104.The size of the heater is 1000 watts. The tub only cost $500 and holds 250 gallons. I have had the pump and heater running for at least 10 hrs. and the temperature is only 65 degrees. One person told me it could take about an hour a degree. Is that true? HELP!!

  4. vancleef7777 says:

    I want to put a portable hot tub in my 12′x12′ guest room. Is the floor able to hold the weight? (2000 lbs)?

    It is an older home with 2×10 joists.

  5. Bub says:

    It depends of course how the floor is built and supported. Figure eight pounds per gallon of water plus the weight of the tub and occupants. If the room is on a slab or a crawl space (which can be reinforced easily with short floor jacks on concrete or limestone footings) you could do it, if it is over a basement, unless you want to install floor jacks or posts under neath, probably not.

  6. Chadillac says:

    My friend has one and they have never had any problems with it.. I think they spent around 500 dollars on it, it does have jets, and I am sure it’s easier too maintain than a regular hot tub, theirs was good quality.. The only thing is that they’re a little smaller.

  7. moneyman21219 says:

    I’m considering purchasing a Spa to go. Basically it’s a portable hot tub. Are they any good?

  8. Obsean says:

    1000 watts equals 3400 BTU per hour.
    1 BTU will heat a pound of water 1 degree F in 1 hour.
    A gallon of water is 8.33 pounds.
    You have 2082.5 pounds of water in the tub.
    It will take 2082.5 BTU/hour to raise all the water 1 degree F per hour.
    It should take about 40 minutes to raise your tub 1 degree.
    This does not take into account heat loss through open top, heat loss around sides, heat transfer losses, etc, so it may take longer.

  9. I_LUV_MY_HUBBY!! says:

    has anyone ever owned a portable hot tub?
    its a hot tub but its looks like one of those blow up or easy set pools. if you have had one was it hard to maintain? and about how much did it cost? are they good quality? how do they work?they dont have jets in them do they?

  10. Richard says:

    Caldera Spa makes one suitable for most people (except those absolute pickiest). Try the site below:

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