| The better Hot Tubs in the world are engineered for | | | | what noise � it has to be a very badly |
| strength, durability beauty and of course simole | | | | designed and cheaply designed spa if they have to do |
| maintenance. So many others start off with the | | | | that � the truth is that they start with the |
| cheapest way of construction which is full foam and | | | | cheapest way to make a spa as they don't use a |
| amazingly this includes some of the largest selling | | | | quality acrylic like Lucite � and you ask |
| brands in the world. Again just because a hot Tub is | | | | yourself the question as to why not � its |
| one of the most sold, it does not, for one moment, | | | | simple � Lucite � costs 4 times as |
| mean that they are the best. Anyone who believes | | | | much as what they use. |
| that is,in my book ,a simpleton.Just look at Bentley cars | | | | They also openly vent their cabinets which may lead |
| undoubtedly one of the best cars in the world but not | | | | to bug and rodent infestation that nestle inside the |
| the most sold. | | | | blown in insulation, and also by venting the cabinets |
| Most spas look great in the showroom under the | | | | they of course lose costly heat. |
| spotlights but it is of course essential to ask the very | | | | You can check the quality of these Hot Tub Shells by |
| important question how will the Hot Tub look in a few | | | | applying the lipstick test. Because Enderol and other |
| months or indeed a few years. For this very reason | | | | similar low cost surfaces are actually porous (a great |
| not only do you need to consider the inner workings of | | | | place for bacteria to manifest itself), they are also less |
| the spa or as I would call it the gubbins you need to | | | | resistant to staining which is why you would see a tile |
| consider the material that is used for the shell. Many | | | | line around some of their spas. If you apply some |
| people ignore this at their peril. | | | | lipstick, they will have a very hard time getting that off. |
| Probably the best Hot Tub Jacuzzi spas in the world | | | | On high grade Acrylic, since it is non-porous, it will |
| are made with a patented four layer strengthening | | | | simply wipe right off. |
| process called Dura-Bond �. This exclusive | | | | Heat generated in probably the best Hot Tub Jacuzzi |
| system combines the beauty of Lucite-Xtra � | | | | spa in the world is not vented away it is kept and |
| Acrylic with a layer of ABS for superior shell strength | | | | re-used. As water moves through the lines and pipes |
| and integrity. Then the maker of probably the best | | | | towards the Jets air is drawn in which is known as the |
| spas in the world adds a layer of a double reinforcing | | | | venturi effect. This air is taken from the warm air |
| material called Dura-Bond �. This high density | | | | pocket created by the Thermal Barrier insulation |
| material is re-inforced with a fibrous chop material that | | | | system. Warm air is re-cycled through the Hot Tubs |
| adds very considerable additional strength to the Spa | | | | water lines and generated back into the spa to |
| Shell. The process is finalised with a thick layer of | | | | maintain the water temperature considerably saving |
| polyurethane foam. | | | | energy and money. |
| Lucite-Xtra � cast acrylic is a non porous | | | | Probably the best Hot Tub Jacuzzi spa in the world |
| material that resists stains like the build up of lotions | | | | has a weather guard cabinet that provides a thermal |
| and body oils which can ruin non- acrylic spas. This | | | | insulation barrier so as to maximize the retention of |
| tough material keeps it shine and colour despite the | | | | heat in the spa. These cabinets are constructed from |
| use of sanitizing chemicals , high temperatures and | | | | the finest cellular vinyl PVC and is some 214% more |
| exposure to sunlight. Its durable surface resists | | | | rigid than wood and 62% more energy efficient than |
| chipping, cracking an denting. Lucite-Xtra � is | | | | wood. It will not split, crack, peel or blister. At the same |
| easily maintained with a sponge and mild soap. No | | | | time it is Insect proof, moisture proof, fade resistant |
| additional polishing or waxing is needed to keep its | | | | and of course totally maintenance free. |
| lustrous appearance. | | | | When looking at a Hot Tub remember the old adage |
| One large maker of Spas has made a practice of | | | | that every thing that glitters is not gold like wise with a |
| selling cheap-to-make spas in an expensive | | | | Hot Tub Jacuzzi. Always be prepared to probe a little |
| presentation package, but the end user needs to know | | | | beneath the wrapping and presentation and don't |
| that they are made with an inferior shell material. This | | | | accept what is clearly the staid patter of a salesman |
| company fully foams their spas as it needs the extra | | | | and from someone who has no passion for their |
| structural support for the thinner and porous shell | | | | products. |
| material (thus creating a real nightmare if there ever | | | | The author Jacuzzi John supplies premium quality Hot |
| should be a leak somewhere). I have heard it said that | | | | Tubs from Estepona on the Costa Del Sol In Spain |
| they fully foam their Hot Tubs to ensure that all the | | | | and for further information please go to Hot Tubs Los |
| plumbiing are covered so as to keep the noise down - | | | | Monteros Marbella Spain Fuengirola and for designer |
| have you ever heard of such a stupid statement - | | | | Hot Tubs please visit Hot Tub Spain. |