Buying a Hot Tub

A detailed guide from our freinds at Hot Spring Spas on everything related to hot tub running costs!

The hot tub market has grown significantly in the past few years and this does not make choosing the right hot tub any easier for the consumer. Before getting as far as brand or model selection, it is important to consider more general questions. Why would you buy new vs. used? What is the benefit of choosing an ex-display model? In this blog post we will look at the differences between new, ex-display and used hot tubs and the benefits and drawbacks of each choice. 

Whether you are at the first stage of looking to buy a hot tub or have been searching for a spa for a while then a key question that will arise at some point is; should I get a lounger seat in my hot tub or not? In this post we will explain what a lounger seat is, the benefits of a lounger and some of the drawbacks.

In this guide we will explain the different base options on hot tubs, how to prepare the gorund for your hot tub and some other considerations to make sure your installation goes well and to make sure that your hot tub sits nicely in its new home for many relaxing years to come!

We love the beginning of a hot tub buying journey as it gives us the chance to use our years of experience to give honest advice to help guide buyers to their perfect spa. In this post we will focus on five key questions to ask before buying a hot tub. This list is not exhaustive and there are other factors to ask about but based on our experience these are some of the most common and most important questions to ask.

Which?, the UKs consumer champion have featured Happy Hot Tubs in their guide on 'How to buy the best hot tub'. Read more here.

This question seems to arise more and more when we meet hot tub shoppers. This debate has emerged from the popularity of plug and play or 13 amp hot tubs, as consumers look to narrow down their options based on the power supply required for a specific hot tub. But what does it all mean? In this article we will explain the differences between 13 amp and 32 amp hot tubs, how running costs may or may not be affected and how you should approach this as a buyer, as well as some frequently asked questions.

In this guide, we will look at everything related to hot tub jets, from how they work, different types of jet, quantity of jets, troubleshooting jets and FAQ's.

Buying a hot tub can be a minefield, even for those with experience in using and selling hot tubs! Tim Bourne works in sales here at Happy Hot Tubs and in this post he gives us his opinion on the best way to narrow down options and his veiw of each Hot Spring range.