IDOL SPAS · counseling center
Hot tub and swim spa selection advice
The advice center collects practical answers for customers choosing a hot tub, swim spa or counter-current pool. You will find topics on model selection, operating costs, technical preparation, equipment, water maintenance, service and installation in the garden or terrace.
The most important topics of the consultation
Start by deciding whether you want mainly relaxation and massage, or also swimming. For massage and warm water, the right outdoor hot tub. For regular year-round swimming, it makes more sense swim spa — will help you comparison of hot tub or swim spa.
Selection and operation
When choosing, pay attention to acrylic, insulation, thermal cover, number of seats, ergonomics, nozzles, pumps, controls and service — detailed in shopping guides and article How to recognize a quality acrylic hot tub. We discuss operating costs in the article How much does it cost to operate a hot tub? and in the overview operation in winter.
Technical preparation
Most often, a flat, solid base is needed, a properly prepared electrical connection, handling space for transport and service access to the technology — you can find everything in technical preparation. For the terrace, it is necessary to consider the load capacity, see Jacuzzi on the terrace.
Maintenance and service
Water care is described in the article hot tub water maintenance, you can find an overview of the equipment on the page hot tub equipment and service support on the site service.
Frequently asked questions
Where to start when choosing a hot tub?
Start with the number of people, how you will use it, where you will place it, and your budget. Only then do you decide on a specific model and equipment.
How do I know if the hot tub can handle year-round operation?
Body insulation, thermal cover, service access, quality technology and correct operation settings are important.
When to choose a swim spa instead of a hot tub?
A swim spa makes sense if you want to swim regularly and at the same time have a relaxing water area for year-round use.