April 27, 2009

Cheap Hot Tubs



Cheap Hot Tubs - Are They Worth Buying?

Should you consider buying a cheap foreign import from the east or a proper made American or European Product?

The price is one consideration as imported produced goods are usually much cheaper than properly made American or European products. Thats simple as they use cheaper unskilled labour.

Apart from the question of unskilled labour working in poor conditions usually unsupervised there are all the questions of poor components.

The Jets on a cheap imported spa are very basic even lacking the ability to adjust up or down as regards water volumes. After all Roy Jacuzzi was of American - Italian origin and was not borne in the east other wise he might have been called Roy Wing Wang Woo !

The spa looked good until we probed a little.

The problems

Bad wiring - cables dragging on the floor not properly tied up or secure. Low capacity cables and badly configured.

No floor, so the whole spa was exposed to the ground the elements and those lovely little beasties that chew threw car ignition leads and those beasties will make mince meat of the cables on this spa.

Very bad design.

Not a problem for a skilled Hot Tub engineer that was an easy fault to fix but one that the factory had failed to spot.

Hot Tub Prices

Before you begin looking at the hot tub prices its best to decided what you require from a hot tub, e.g., 2 person tubs, 4 person tubs 6 person tub or bigger. There a few high quality rotational moulded hot tub with prices around £3000.

When comparing hot tub prices it recommended that you also take a look on the internet as there are online hot tub dealers that can off you fantastic hot tub price, but be wary as some online hot tub retailer are selling poor quality hot tubs, its recommend you find a dealer that is part of BISHTA which is a hot tub association ensuring you are purchasing from a reliable hot tub company.


Exclusive Summary About Cheap Hot Tubs by John E Lewis and Simon Dickson


April 23, 2009

Home Spas


Home Spas - They're Not Just For The Rich & Famous Anymore!

Aaah, a spa! Having access to home spas means that although parties may start out in the living rooms, they often end up in the "spa room" accompanied by soft music, low lights, a little wine or spirits and a whole lot of relaxing.

Today, home spas come in shapes, colors and sizes to match any taste, budget and available space. There are "family size" home spas with lots of seating room all the way down to cozy ones that just fit two.

The latest models of home spas include a wide variety of lighting, music, water jet and seating options. Home spas can be located almost anywhere that you have the space plus access to water and electricity.

Portable home spas can be setup and moved relatively easily. Although home spas are low maintenance, they aren't "no maintenance".

Here are some important safety tips for users of home spas:

  • Read and follow all maintenance and usage instructions fully. Chemical poisoning or electrical shock, while unlikely, could result if you fail to follow instructions.
  • Never allow the water temperature to exceed 104F (40C)
  • Never enjoy your spa alone. You could fall asleep and drown.
  • Never use the spa if you are pregnant.
  • Never use the spa if you are intoxicated.
  • Check with your doctor if you are taking medications before using the spa.
  • Always lock down the spa cover when not in use. Children and pets could fall in and drown.

Create a Spa Retreat at Home!

SPA TREATMENTS

Widely used in spas,
bath salts or salt scrubs made with sea salts are wonderful for their detoxifying properties.

SPA TOOLS

If you’re giving yourself a body treatment, have a body brush, loofah or sponge within easy reach. The ancient spas of Japan were known for their dry brushing techniques.

DRY OFF

Pamper yourself with classic and elegant spa garb – a luxuriously thick white terrycloth robe.

MOISTURIZE

Water from the bath has a drying effect on the skin. To make the most of your skin replenishment, keep a special body lotion for spa days – one with an aroma that you enjoy.


Exclusive Summary about Home Spa by Mike Jones and Chere Deshayes

April 17, 2009

Why You Should Buy a Custom Hot Tub Cover


Why You Should Buy a Custom Hot Tub Cover

Exclusive Summary About Hot Tub Cover by Chris Crowe and Jay Labelle

Hot tub covers age just like any product. If you own a hot tub, then you most likely received a cover when you bought it as part of the package. If you need a new hot tub cover, then you should definitely consider purchasing a good quality one that is custom made.

Spa covers all have a foam core. This air works to insulate the hot tub and keep the heat inside. A good hot tub cover should be strong enough to keep out everything but the water that it is supposed to keep at a hot temperature. Do some research and see what hot tub cover works best for you. Get a good cover and enjoy yourself.

Hot Tub & Spa Cover Buying Guide

There are many hot tub & spa covers available on ebay and the internet. Foam thickness

The thicker the foam the more load the cover can withstand. The best cover for most conditions is the all season cover, the 4 x 3 hot tub cover taper which is manageable weight and great load capacity.

Foam density

Foam density plays a vital role in your insulation value and again the load capacity that your cover can endure. The levels of foam density being used today are 1lbs. and 1.5lbs.

Vinyl

Always look for covers with marine grade vinyl.

Scrim

The Scrim is the material used on the underside of your spa cover.

Poly wrap

Poly wrap is moisture barrier around the foam core.

Locks

There are options available 2 locks or 4, we highly recommend 4 locks, 1 in each corner for as stated safety, and as well to keep your spa top in place due to wind.

Cover Protection

There are many ways to protect your spa cover. The best way is to use a Spa Cover Cap which is a tarp like cover with an elastic hem that goes over your cover and protects the cover during the winter months. Floating solar or thermal covers will also protect you spa cover from harmfull chemical filled condensation that will eat away at the underside of your spa cover. Hot tub & spa cover lifters not only make removing your cover a one person job, they help save your cover by reducing the wear and tear on them.

April 11, 2009

What is a Home Solar Power System


What is a Home Solar Power System

Exclusive summary about Solar Power System by Junaid Mohammad and Benjamin Robert Ehinger

Installing a home solar power system in your residence is good for the environment. Home solar power systems can be installed on almost all homes except for a very small home which have less than 120 square feet of roof. In most cities you require building permit to install home solar power system to your building.

Home solar power system is installed on the roof where the solar energy is transformed into direct current (DC) power. At night this home solar power system will not work. Most of the home solar power systems are interconnected with you utility. In case of cloudy days the home solar power system generates less power.

There are other technologies which convert solar energy into heat but this home solar power system is not used for home heating. Home solar power systems don't have any moving parts and solar modules are also tough.

Floating Solar Pool Heaters

There are many pool heaters to choose from including floating solar pool heaters. First, the floating heater does not work well just by itself. Second, if you pair this with a regular solar heater you can gain between 7 and 15 degrees in water temperature from your normal water temperature.

This is a wonderful pair because the floating heater or solar cover will hold in all the heat you gain from your other heater. Last, the electric heater paired with floating solar pool heaters is good only for those that live in climates that do not get a lot of sunlight.

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