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The term hot tub may be used to refer to any small pool or large tub filled with heated water. It may also be labeled as a “spa” or “Jacuzzi”, although these names may indicate an indoor tub, while a hot tub is generally found outdoors. Bathers can use hot tubs for a variety of reasons, be it relaxation, hydrotherapy, or simply soaking. Most hot tubs come equipped with water jets which are used to massage the bather.

There are two popular forms of hot tubs: simple, wood based soaking tubs and plastic, single-piece tubs. Both types are most commonly heated using either an electric or natural gas heater. Alternative methods such as solar hot water systems also exist, but are seen much less frequently. Occasionally, hot tubs can use nearby natural hot springs as a source of heat and water. However, the temperatures may be too dangerous for use and might need to be combined with cool water to reach a safe level.

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So you’ve bought your new spa and you’ve got it installed and you’re ready to hop in, right? Not exactly. Just like any other home appliance, a spa requires constant maintenance at about the same level of a pool, perhaps slightly less.

The first chemical you should make sure to pick up is some sort of sanitizer. Keeping bacteria out of your spa is a constant battle, since bacteria love hot water. Sanitizers will help you exterminate that problem, but sometimes the number of different sanitizers can confuse new consumers.

There are three types of chemical sanitizers most often used: chlorine, bromine, and biguanide. Chlorine is perhaps the most familiar of the bunch, since it is used in pools, but you need to make sure that you get chlorine specifically for spas, as the concentration is different. However, chlorine, if it reaches a temperature of 98 degrees or higher will emit a gas. Chlorine also has a very strong odor. Both of these things are reasons why many people pick Bromine, which does not have as much of an odor, and does not emit any sort of gas at high temperatures. It will also not damage the spa parts like pumps and jets. Biguanide, while not as common as Bromine, actually produces even less of an odor.

One of the most important maintenance steps for your spa is to constantly check the water balance, and there are chemicals to help you with this as well. You can buy chemicals to increase or decrease ph level or alkalinity by however much you need to. This will help you keep your water balance exactly at where it needs to be without serious effort.

On the more relaxing end of chemicals, there is a wide array of aroma producing chemicals available for spas, from beads to liquids to crystals, in a huge variety of smells. The most important thing when looking for these sorts of chemicals is to make sure you are getting chemicals that are specifically made for spas, and not accidentally buying aromas that were made for baths, as these will either not work properly in your spa, or they could ruin your filter or water balance, neither of which you want to do.

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Spa safety covers can be categorized as manual and motorized. Manual covers are stretched over the top of the spa and hooked around the pool’s perimeters. These covers have to be folded up or rolled manually, typically by at least two people. Although they meet the safety standards, they are difficult to secure and may create security hazards when left unsupervised. Many manufacturers are now producing light weight covers to address this issue. Motorized covers are a lot more convenient and easier to operate. As they fit tighter, they reduce the water evaporation and energy consumption. This type of spa cover can be activated automatically, remotely or manually. New versions include motion sensors, which stop the closing of the cover, should anything get trapped in its way. Whether considering manual or motorized version of spa covers, bear in mind, both types need regular maintenance to optimize their function.

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Therapists tell people that need rehabilitation and therapy of some kind to use some kind of water therapy. This is easy on the joints, and they can easily work muscles that are in need of these benefits. Hot tub therapy can increase the heart rate as it lowers the blood pressure unlike other forms of exercise.

Hot tub rehabilitation may relieve the pain in the back and knees. There is a vast number of people that suffer from chronic back pain. Hydrotherapy or hot tub therapy alleviates the pain in the lower back. This kind of therapy will also reduce the stiffness and stress in knee ailments.

Having a soak in a hot tub is much more than relaxing, but also beneficial to so many different forms of pain and suffering. The pulsing water increases the blood to the aching joints, and this helps to reduce the inflamed particles in that area, which in turn relieves the pain. Many professionals often will suggest using a hot tub or hydrotherapy for rehabilitation, as a natural way to ease pain and stiffness.

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