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HOT TUBS
HI-TECH
HOT TUBS
New developments continue to
transform the role of the luxury hot tub
I
n the last 12 months technology in and waterfalls on all models, yet also
WHAT’S BEEN CHANGING?
around hot tubs has probably including the ability to have stereo
circlesolid
Water jet systems have been
developed more than in the last 12 years. sound, a video screen and multi-coloured
improved out of all proportion
The result is that the hot tub industry underwater lighting if required.
offering many levels of water
is evolving at a frantic pace – with new To ensure the water temperature is
massage to all parts of the body.
innovations forever struggling to stay maintained throughout the spa and the
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Water filtering systems now
ahead of expectations. bathing period, filtered water is drawn into
automatically remove surface
Improvements in water massage the primary pumps and simultaneously
contaminants making the water
clearer and healthier
technology, in-tub lighting, stereos and routed through a high-flow heating
DVD plasma screens continue, but now system ahead of the jet systems.
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Audio system and ‘one-
in the last 12 months water jet systems Multi-level seating, including a cool-
touch’ pop-up directional-
sound ‘rotating speakers’ are
have been further improved with multi down seat, ensures every bather benefits,
now available
levels of relief to the upper, middle and whilst the generous ‘organic’ foot well -
lower body, including massaging aching modelled on the rock formation of a
feet, all available from each single seat. riverbed – accommodates longer legs.
Water filtering systems have been The spa cabinet comes with non
improved with vortex skimmers removing ozone-depleting solid foam insulation
surface contaminants. Audio system and that does not degrade. The foam,
‘one-touch’ pop-up directional-sound which adds strength and prevents heat
‘rotating speakers’ introduced last year loss through the spa wall and foot well,
have been joined by the ‘E-Suite’™ – a also insulates the plumbing and
water resistant video monitor that is reduces vibration.
stored in and lifts up from a heated MAAX Spas has an innovation with a
corner of the spa to prevent the screen system which prevents cold air from
from misting up. outside getting into the spa and keeps
Marquis Spas for instance now fits heat inside the spa so that all available
cushioned headrests and cascading heat is conducted back into the water.
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