How to Buy a Hot Hub

If you’re thinking about buying a hot tub, there’s plenty to consider and think about. Thankfully, our helpful guide can set you in the right direction and equip you with the knowledge you need to make the right choice.

Read on for our top tips on the ideal choice of hot tub for any budget.

Different Types of Hot Tubs

There are a wide variety of different hot tub designs – each suited for different purposes.

Inflatable Hot Tubs

Inflatable Hot Tubs are often people’s first step into ownership – but they aren’t a design we’d recommend and for good reason.

Inflatable hot tubs just do not provide the same kind of performance or ability that permanent hot tub models do. The performance and relaxing feeling of a hot tub is the main reason to invest in one – and if a hot tub can’t provide this then it’s hard to see the reason for investing in one.

Inflatable hot tubs run on a ‘plug-and-play’ logic – a standard three-prong plug is used – rather than a devoted 32-amp power supply used in permanent hot tubs. While this is very, very convenient for many people, it doesn’t provide the strong jets necessary for the hydrotherapy people seek from a hot tub. The mediocre design of inflatables also means they leak heat – which means they actually cost quite a lot to run in order to

Inflatable hot tubs are also not built from high quality components – in fact the components of a standard inflatable are often made from very low-quality components. While it ensures they’re cheap, they are also prone to breaking very easily. Inflatables often must be replaced relatively quickly – especially compared with permanent designs.

Another point is that inflatable plastic is just not very comfortable – especially compared with moulded acrylic. The rounded shape of an inflatable also means you can fit fewer people in.

In conclusion, it can be said that inflatables have one benefit – cost – but they aren’t going to give you the experience a real hot tub will.

Permanent Hot Tubs

Permanent hot tubs are, as their name will indicate, a permanent fixture which is placed in your garden. All permanent hot tubs are solidly built; they have moulded acrylic seating surrounded by a hard base and firm side panelling. All their electronics are internal and well protected. The components are of very high quality – designed to be long lasting and protected from the elements.

Permanent hot tubs are by far the most popular choice – partly because so many designs exist to fit just about anyone’s needs. These range from designs built around two lounger seats and designs which can fit a whole family.

Permanent hot tubs are popular for a good reason – they offer the hydrotherapy massage people look for when investing in hot tubs while lasting for a significant length of time; a higher end model of permanent hot tub is likely to last up to two decades.

In Ground Hot Tubs

In ground hot tubs have become a very popular choice in recent years. As their name suggests, in ground hot tubs are sunk into the ground and they tend to be decorated with tiles. They are a bespoke option – having to be made custom to fit the specifications of the property. This can make them more expensive than normal permanent hot tubs and may also require landscaping work to install them.

However, if you have the budget for it, an in ground hot tub is an amazing choice. They have a distinct look that can really add to your property and the landscaping options available make them a superb choice for really improving your home.

Hot Tub Sizes

Bubble Box Hot Tubs Glasgow tend to be divided into three sizes: small, medium, and large.

A small hot tub will be 5’4 – 7 in length, 5’4 – to 6’8 in width, and 2’4 to 2’9 in height. They can comfortably fit 2 to 4 people.

Medium hot tubs are 6’6-7’9 in length, 6’4-7’9 in width, and 2’7 to 3’2 in height. They’ll comfortably fit 5 to 6 people.

Large hot tubs are 7-9 in length, 6’4-7’9 in width, and 2’7-3’2 in height. They can easily fit 7+ people.

It’s important of course when you’re looking into having a hot tub installed that you consider the size of your garden and the ability of it to have the hot tub installed.

Prices

The cost of a hot tub is going to vary a lot. It’ll depend on model, size, and your garden. A permanent hot tub tends to range between £4,000 and £9,000. This ultimately is a superb investment however – and can noticeably increase the value of your property. Hot tubs are long lasting too – a high quality model will easily last two decades and with minimal maintenance necessary.