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6. Duke SE from Spa Crest Europe Price £4,795
An award winning spa from Spa Crest and good
THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN
value included. This below £5,000 hot tub has
BUYING YOUR HOT TUB
stainless steel jets, a choice of nine shell colours all
circlesolid
Think long-term – Like a car, a hot tub is a
with Micro ban and high insulation cover in
big investment. Consider financing your spa –
paying a small bill each month, as opposed to
colours to suit. Most models have LED underwater
a lump sum upfront – to make the acquisition
lighting; it seats five and has 43 powerful jets from
more affordable.
two efficient and powerful pumps. Lights are a
circlesolid
Think location – Keep in mind the additional
nice underwater feature of the hot tub which has expenses of hot tub installation. Delivery can
a powerful water therapy feel to it ideal for
add to cost, especially if extra equipment is
families and for first time hot tub purchasers.
needed to move the hot tub into place. If you
plan to put your spa on a deck, check building
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codes to ensure that your joists and posts are
■ Tel: 0844 871 8730
strong enough. The typical four-person hot tub
weighs 4,000 lbs. filled with water. If you don't
have a deck, you may need to pour concrete
7. Envy from Marquis Spas (Golden Coast)
or purchase a spa pad – a prefabricated,
modular and weatherproof product with a
Price £4,120
sturdy, flat surface to hold and support the tub.
The Envy pool from Marquis Spas is a powerful and
Upgrades to the existing electric power at your
impressive little beast. It has the power of whirlpool home may also be required. Have the site
therapy – imagine a passive massage swirling your
inspected by a spa sales representative to find
body with soothing relief. This model from a
out what home improvements need to be
made before delivery.
popular range is a throwback from the past
circlesolid
Test the tub first – A showroom soak is the
replicating the original hot tub format and feel, but
best way to ensure the spa fits your needs,
with all the extras demanded by hot tub purchasers.
and most retailers are happy to oblige. At the
It seats four or five and has well positioned jets – 14 very least, you need to climb into an unfilled
in all. Multi-level seating spirals around the Envy
spa to ensure it's roomy and comfortable.
creating a variety of soaking levels including a cool-
circlesolid
Safety first – As with pools, a hot tub cover
down seat which is an attractive feature. It comes
stops heat from escaping (thus reducing your
with a 10 year spa shell and structure warranty.
energy bills), discourages impurities from
entering the water and prevents children and
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small animals from falling in. Look for important
■ Tel: Golden Coast 01271 378100 for nearest dealer cover features like high-density foam for
structural soundness, an R-value of 12 or
8. Jetsetter from Hotspring Spas Price £5,995
higher and a longer apron (or side flaps) to
ensure heat conservation.
The Jetsetter is perfect for one, two or three users.
The lounge seat has a Moto-Massage jet for your
back, precision jets for your neck and shoulders, and
a JetStream jet for your feet so you can relax in
style. Two Jet Cluster systems provide additional
hydromassage options. So in other words there are
11 jets in total – a great mixture of power and
strength. It does seat three comfortably but is very
much a hot tub starter spa finished off in redwood
cabinet. The lights are exceptionally powerful for
this size of spa and there’s also a high quality cover.
But in the end it’s the jets which makes this spa
worthy of your attention.
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■ Tel: 01245 453906 10. Coliseum Spa from Spa de La Mare
Price £7,103
As the name suggests this is a classic Turbo spa,
9. The Softtub Price £2,995 x 2 seater, with a design that pays tribute to Roman
£3,495 x 4 seater, £3,995 x 6 seater architecture. It is available in multi-jet format and
The whole concept of a Softub is simplicity. It has a can seat up to eight adults with all the benefits of
well earned reputation of being the easiest spa to its therapeutic waters. It comes fully tiled and has
own. It has a durable LeatherTex finish – hence the the benefits of multi jets. The underwater lighting
name – and a unique heat reclamation pump. It sets off what is a sensational looking spa and the
can be plugged in to a standard 13 amp supply – tiles offer a different feel and concept which many
and the advantage of that it that there’s no special will find attractive. There’s a Hager weatherproof
wiring or plumbing. It is also more economical to control panel with time clock and poolside controls
run. Its benefits are it matches quality with low and the high density full foam block construction
maintenance. The soft finish makes it safer for kids. give maximum heat retention and support.
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www.spadelamare.com
■ Tel: 01206 546403 ■ Tel: 01481 701333
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