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When you think of a wood-burning hot tub, you probably think of a romantic, natural, off-grid experience with eco-friendly roots. A lot of that ambience comes as standard with a wood-fired spa but in this blog post, we want to fight the corner of electric hot tubs and explain why a wood-burning hot tub may not be for you. It is important to state that while we can source wood-fired hot tubs, a lot of the practical points raised in this post are the reasons that we do not currently sell these products.

Manual Temperature Control

On a wood-burning hot tub, the temperature is controlled by adding wood and adjusting the fire so it cannot be set precisely. Factors like wood type, burn rate and outdoor conditions all have a part to play here. This can mean the hot tub is not 'ready-to-use' when you fancy a dip like an electric hot tub and it can also be hard to maintain the temperature in some conditions. Electric hot tubs have full temperature control to help adjust and set temperatures easily.

If your hot tub shell and jets feel rough like sandpaper then you most likely have an issue with limescale in your water. If untreated and left unresolved for long periods, this can have a negative impact on components with pumps and heaters failing. But don't worry, in this article we will help you understand why this occurs, how to remove it from your hot tub and how to prevent scale from building up in your hot tub in the future. 

With hot tub filtration and sanitisation technology changing drastically over the past few years, the information can be hard to navigate. In this article we will cover; what is a self-cleaning hot tub, what is a self-sanitising hot tub and break down some of the technology and terminology involved. 

This blog post help clarify how to keep your ice bath clean, how to maintain water in your ice bath for a longer period and also to explain how water maintenance in an ice bath may vary to a hot tub or swimming pool. 

This helpful guide will explain how the Hot Spring Freshwater Salt System works, how much it costs (start-up and ongoing),  how to start-up the system, how to maintain the water and also some troubleshooting/FAQs. 

Swim spas have been around since the 1980s and have become more and more popular with people looking for a dedicated space in their garden for fitness, leisure and family time! In this blog post, we will explain what a swim spa is and look at some of the key benefits of owning one of these products.