Hot Tub Installation Part 2: Should You Install a Hot Tub Indoors?

Part two of a series on hot tub installation explores installing a hot tub indoors.

Indoor Hot Tub Installation

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There is something to be said for installing a hot tub indoors.  First off, you have 100% privacy.  No one peeking over your wall, and year round use are some of the benefits.  However, before  you rush off to convert your son's room now that he's gone to college, you need to be aware of a few things first.

First off, is where you're going to install your hot tub ventilated properly? A hot tub produces a great deal of steam, roughly equivalent to a 15 minute shower.  With moisture also comes the risk of mildew and mold, neither of which are good for your health.  In addition, you have to make sure that your floor can take the weight of a hot tub.  A hot tub is not light.  Your floor has to be able to take the weight of four people, the tub itself, and all of the water as well.  There is also a matter of logistics.

Hot Tub Installation:  Will it Fit?

Will your hot tub fit in the space indoors?  Will you be able to get the tub through the door, or will you need to knock out a wall?  Do you have sufficient drainage for your hot tub?  Is your floor waterproof or just water resistant?  You need to know the answer to questions like these.  In addition, you have to consider wiring for your tub.  A larger hot tub is  going to need  a circuit that has GCFI protection.   If you have an older home, you may need to rewire a bit.  All of these considerations aren't meant to dissuade you from installing a hot tub inside.

In fact, an informed consumer is a shrewd buyer.  That way you're not just getting a hot tub.  You're getting the best hot tub ever.  

This concludes part two of our series.  Be sure to read part one as well for more information on hot tub installation.

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Chandler, AZ 85224
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Hot Tub Installation Part 1: Outdoor Installation

Part one of a series on hot tub installation explores installing in the more traditional of locations: outdoors.

Where to Install a Hot Tub?

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If you want to look at outdoor locations, here are several ideas of where to install a hot tub in Chandler.  First off, you want your hot tub to be put somewhere private, so that rules out your front yard unless it is walled off.   Most homeowners associations and city governments would probably not like a tub in your front yard in any event, so you want to stay on the right side of the law and or your HOA's rules.  If not, you're probably going to be paying some excessive fines from both the city government and your HOA as well.

You also want to install your hot tub where you won't have to worry about water damage, so don't put it near an expensive flower bed or near the foundation of your home.  A good place is in the back yard, somewhere with either a concrete slab or pre-fabricated spa pad.  Installation, however is one of the last steps you want to plan out.  First off, you have to figure out what your budget is for your hot tub.

Buy a Hot Tub That You Can Afford

Knowing your budget is key before you buy a hot tub in Chandler.  The cost of the tub is just the beginning.  You also want to make sure that you're going to be able to afford accessories such as hot tub steps, spa covers, and chemicals of course.  In addition, you want to be able to afford the water bill as well as the electric bill each month.  So, while it is fun to contemplate having a hot tub that holds 50 people, unless you live in a mega mansion, you're probably better with a 4-6 person tub instead.

So, remember, life is all about choices.  Choose well where your tub is going to go, and  how big it's going to be.  Then you won't just have a tub, you'll have the best hot tub ever.

This concludes part one of our series.  Be sure to read part two for more information about hot tub installation.

Sunset Spas of Arizona
2225 West Pecos Road #8 
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 656-7267 
(866) 601-7267
http://www.sunsetspasaz.com

Installing a Hot Tub Part 2

Part two of a series on installing a hot tub explores more installation must haves.

Installing a Hot Tub:  Make Sure You Have Enough Space

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When you are getting ready to install a hot tub in Glendale, you want to make sure that you have enough space.  For example, you need a bit of space surrounding the tub.  Why?

Well, what happens if you need to repair your hot tub? You're going to need to   leave extra space so that you or your repair person can easily get to both the pump and the motor, as we discussed in our last article.  Just remember, you have a bit to do before you install your hot tub.

Hot Tub Installation: What You Need to Do First

Remember, it isn't up to the delivery people to prepare the site for your hot tub.  That is entirely up to you.   As we discussed in our previous article, a hot tub + three people + the water is going to weigh about one ton.  So make sure that the area is even and solid, or you're risking your tub.  It is important to remember, that if your hot tub is damaged, and it is because you didn't prepare the site properly, then, your damage is not covered under warranty, and you're stuck with an expensive algae pond.

So remember, preparation is everything in life.  You prepare for an exam by studying for it.  You prepare your taxes by gathering your financial records.  And if you want to install a hot tub in Glendale, you need to prepare the place it is going to be.

This concludes part two of our series. For more information on hot tub installation, be sure to read part one and part three.

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Glendale AZ 85308
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Throwing a Memorable Hot Tub Party Part 2: Libations

Part two of a three part series on hot tub entertaining explores libations you can mix, as well as the idea of using an open bar.  And both of them have their pluses and minuses.

An Important Note About Hot Tubs and Alcohol

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As a responsible hot tub dealer in Glendale, we advise you to drink responsibly.  Do not go into a hot tub if you've had too much to drink, and never go in alone.  With that said, it is time to talk about the second ingredient of a great party: libations.  Go to the liquor department of any grocery store, and you will find a bewildering assortment of different types of  booze, from vodka to rum to wine.

To add to this confusion, there are hundreds of drink recipes online or in books. It can be a bit much when you're thinking about throwing a hot tub party particularly if you don't know that much about cocktails.  First off, let's start simple.  Where alcohol is concerned, the ice chest should be used to keep self-contained drinks such as beer or wine coolers.  The refrigerator is the place for mixed drinks such as a Tom Collins, a screwdriver, white or green Russians, or  Cosmopolitans that involve fresh fruit. milk,  or fruit juices.  The freezer on the other hand is for frozen drink mixes such as margaritas, frozen daiquiris, and so on.  So as a host or hostess, you can decide to make a round of drinks usually the same cocktail, or you can go for an open bar.

An Open Bar for a Hot Tub Party: Yes or No?

An important thing to know about good alcohol is that it is never cheap.  Real absinthe for example can run $80 and up a bottle, as can really good tequila.  With that in mind, if you're doing an open bar at your hot tub party, you don't want to put out the 'special occasion' alcohol only to find an empty bottle at the end of the night.  So get some moderately priced libations, and some mixers such as club soda, cola, and ginger ale.  Your guests can mix their own drinks.

As their host, however, keep an eye on them and make sure they're not drinking too much, particularly if they are thinking of driving home.  So where alcohol and a hot tub party is concerned, just remember to be responsible.

Sunset Spas of Arizona
7410 W. Bell Rd. Suite 300
Glendale AZ 85308
623-776-7727
http://www.sunsetspasaz.com