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Types of spas and hot
tubs
Most spas are made out of either fiberglass or acrylic. Acrylic spas
are, by far, the better of the two types and will provide longer
life and service to their owners.
Hot tubs are made of wood, sometimes with a liner set inside. They
can provide you with jet action but without the contoured seating
acrylic spas offer.
A whirlpool refers to any spa or hot tub's circular "water action".
Remember, a "Jacuzzi" is not a generic name for spas. Jacuzzi is a
company that makes "whirlpool baths" and spas. Any spa or hot tub
will provide you with this "whirlpool action" of the water.
We like to refer to all of the above units as Hot Tub Spas. This is
kind of a catch-all phrase.
Portable, self-contained spas require no external plumbing,
excavation or electrical work. They plug directly into a standard
110 volt household wall socket. Most portables can be easily carried
by a few people, so you can bring them outside in the summer and
inside during the winter months (although many people enjoy using
their spa outside even in the winter; it is quite pleasant sitting
in a hot spa when it's cold outside!). Portable spas are also
beneficial because they can be removed and transported in the event
you sell your home and wish to bring your spa with you. Many people
build a step right up to their portable spa to give it that
"built-in" look, while still allowing them to move the spa when they
so desire. A lot of interesting deck work has been done around many
of our clients' portable spas.
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