FabSwingers.com forum: Hot tub

By *arraps OP Man
over a year ago

port talbot

I've been looking at getting a hot tub, and have looked at various models, inflatable hard sided ones , now it's all getting a little confusing with each supplier claiming that theirs is the best.

What I want is some unbiased info from people who have a hot tub, on what are the pros and cons of owning one, and the place where they went that extra mile to make sure it was suitable for their needs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im really contemplating getting one too so be interesting to read what advice is given x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have a palm springs lay z spa... Its really good but does get the odd puncture... Suits our needs very much

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd recommend a Lay Z Spa too as they range from about £300 - £800, you may even find a few deals on them now as we head into the autumn. They're inexpensive to buy, cost about £1.50 - £2 a day to run (excl filters and chemicals).

If you find you're using it a lot, then upgrade to a proper one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd recommend a Lay Z Spa too as they range from about £300 - £800, you may even find a few deals on them now as we head into the autumn. They're inexpensive to buy, cost about £1.50 - £2 a day to run (excl filters and chemicals).

If you find you're using it a lot, then upgrade to a proper one."

Just checking, but does that mean your electric bill could go up alot a month? I think that's my biggest concern xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It does yes, but also on how much you use it. I leave mine on 24/7 spring to end of summer, but during the heatwave this year, I hardly noticed an increase in electricity. It has gone up more the last 2 weeks or so.

If you find you'll only use the hot tub at weekend, can always keep the temp low during the week, just keep the filter running, then turn the heat up on a Friday. Heats up at approx 2C per hour

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By *riveu2distractionMan
over a year ago

Nr Bridgend

I'd agree

Lazy spas good but expect 2 to 3 seasons use before replacing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It does yes, but also on how much you use it. I leave mine on 24/7 spring to end of summer, but during the heatwave this year, I hardly noticed an increase in electricity. It has gone up more the last 2 weeks or so.

If you find you'll only use the hot tub at weekend, can always keep the temp low during the week, just keep the filter running, then turn the heat up on a Friday. Heats up at approx 2C per hour"

It would be more for late evening when it's only me and hubby. But most nights I'd want to use it x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just checked my electricity, it has averaged an extra £30 per month, but it is worth it. It's great to get home, open a beer or wine and sit in the tub, music on for an hour or more, bubbles going

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tesco have the most on sale for £300

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By *arraps OP Man
over a year ago

port talbot

If you find you'll only use the hot tub at weekend, can always keep the temp low during the week, just keep the filter running, then turn the heat up on a Friday. Heats up at approx 2C per hour"

Good advice, didn’t even think about that.

It would be used pretty much every evening, so rather than a lazy boy one I’m thinking of a hard shell acrylic one with multiple jets.

Thinking about chemicals, where is the best place to buy them, on line ???

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By *arraps OP Man
over a year ago

port talbot

"Im really contemplating getting one too so be interesting to read what advice is given x"

Would we get a discount if we both bought a similar model......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lazy spa comfy and easy to use, put away in winter jobs a good un

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By *r and Mrs SexploitCouple
over a year ago

Pontypridd

We've hired a lay z spa a couple of times this summer to see if we'd like it. We really did and will probably get one next year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hawaii is square.., awesome xx trust me

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By *aucy sexy cplCouple
over a year ago

cardiff/cwmbran

We have the st moritz it’s 5-7 and great for party’s, just keep the filter on when not in use, electric will go up about a £1 a day maybe more in the winter

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By *teve-sueCouple
over a year ago

cardiff

We have a lazy Spa vegas in a a summer house at bottom of garden so can use any weather... added a fair bit to our leccy per month, but we left it on 39 degrees all the time lol

Its been a worthy purchase... just gotta blank out the windows now so can have fun in there

dont want the old dear nextdoor getting too excited..

We saw them in Trago merthyr for 250 a few months back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They are expensive to run

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By *live and PopeyesCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

We got a 8ft by 8 ft and a meter deep it’s great fun and only cost about a £1 a day to run ours is inside a building in the garden and never goes off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thinking about chemicals, where is the best place to buy them, on line ???"

I get mine from Amazon or The Range

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lay z spa.. iv got the st tropez 4-6 people use it almost every day

love it wouldn’t be without it honest!

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By *ite -meWoman
over a year ago

my house

If you find you'll only use the hot tub at weekend, can always keep the temp low during the week, just keep the filter running, then turn the heat up on a Friday. Heats up at approx 2C per hour

Good advice, didn’t even think about that.

It would be used pretty much every evening, so rather than a lazy boy one I’m thinking of a hard shell acrylic one with multiple jets.

Thinking about chemicals, where is the best place to buy them, on line ???"
I found Amazon the cheapest for chemicals...

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By *oss and SuzieCouple
over a year ago

Porthmadog

We have a huge (2.5 m diameter) wood-fired hot tub... it is filled with water prior to use and heated by a log fire in a submerged oven... great if you have free wood and water and doesn't use chemicals.

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By *rManyhandsMan
over a year ago

Narberth

I have a 2m Kirami wooden hot tub, external wood fired burner. From the Little Stove Co in Newport.

No electricity.. Economic, stays warm for three days... So lots of space inside the tub.. Looking forward to the hot tub and massage parties..

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By *arraps OP Man
over a year ago

port talbot

Went to Raglan on Saturday and spent two hours talking to a very knowledgable man about hot tubs, so it looks like I’ve found what I want,a 5 seater jacuzzi model 2.13x2.13, plenty of room to stretch out and the company supply a lid lifter, steps, hand rail chemicals and full instructions.

Can’t wait for delivery now

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By *odders22Man
over a year ago

Bridgend

We had a lazy spa..enjoyed it.. then bought a proper one ..best move ever

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By *lan dynamoCouple
over a year ago

neath

We have the laz y spar Paris it's great we've had it over a year now and never had a puncture not even with our dogs jumping on it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some good tips and advice here.

Thanks folks. Will keep watching this thread.

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By *JcouplemidlandsCouple
over a year ago

Peak District

We have the Lay Z Spa Monaco, its massive and great for fun as there are no seats so plenty of room. As others have said costs about £1 to £2 a day in electric, let us know what you decide on! X

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By *ixedcouplewalesCouple
over a year ago

cardiff

Forget all the lazy spas... type in Canadian spa. It's still mobile. Takes seconds to put up.. It's click clack rigid walls that click together.. the lining goes in and pops on. Waayyyyyy better. Got one off eBay for 500. Solid robust not like inflatable ones x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We put ours on its cost us £9 for 12 hours running

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By *arraps OP Man
over a year ago

port talbot

"We have the Lay Z Spa Monaco, its massive and great for fun as there are no seats so plenty of room. As others have said costs about £1 to £2 a day in electric, let us know what you decide on! X"

It's going to be a Jacuzzi model from oyster pools in raglan.

Had some great advice from them and they took time to explain the pros and cons of owning one

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By *oss and SuzieCouple
over a year ago

Porthmadog

Just lighting up our wood fired hot tub... should be toasty warm to fuck in by 4 this afternoon xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had lots of fun on Saturday in our Kirami Wood fired tub..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We started off with a lazyspa... had it for 1 year, electric bill was daft, the bubbles were cold if the weather was cold. We like to use ours all year round in any weather. We went out and got a seater Coast spa. Yes its a big outlay to start, uses about £20 a month extra in electric, but able to use when ever we want.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We started off with a lazyspa... had it for 1 year, electric bill was daft, the bubbles were cold if the weather was cold. We like to use ours all year round in any weather. We went out and got a seater Coast spa. Yes its a big outlay to start, uses about £20 a month extra in electric, but able to use when ever we want. "

Very interesting to know. They don’t mention this in the fancy adverts

Good info. Thanks guys.

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By *ab Fun GuyMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

If your gking to use it a lot the hard shell (proper ones) are best. They are well insulated and generally come with an insulated cover so dont lose lots of heat.

Mine never goes below 32 and i also use solar to heat which on a bright day gets it above the desired 38c so all good.

Use it nightly and its great for relaxing with a drink. Not to mention adds a little spice.

Used it earlier in the year when we had the snow and wow it was fantastic.

Well worth the outlay, but shop around as prices vary a lot. Some good deal from blue whale spa (search for them on ebay) then ring them and they will do you a deal. £4k and mines got over 100 jets, 5 seats and a lounger.

Any other advice just shout

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