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development of hot tubs is, it
seems, never ending. As the top
end of the market continues to
perform above expectations so the price it
pays is the need to forever feed the
consumer’s desire for new, better hot tub
’toys‘ and systems.
As one manufacturer confirmed: “We
can’t afford to stand still – it’s a very
demanding changing business.”
Technology is evolving at a frantic pace
– with new innovations around the world
forever struggling to stay ahead of
expectations.
While improvements in water massage
technology, in-tub lighting, stereos and
DVD plasma screens continue, there’s
another level now with manufacturers
ready to introduce automatic water
treatment systems and perhaps the
biggest change of all – silent running spas
– to the market.
Water jet systems have been further
improved and have become more
sophisticated with multi levels of relief to
the upper, middle and lower body,
including massaging aching feet, all
available from each single seat.
But it is perhaps the silent running hot
tub which is most appealing in terms of
the next technological move.
Spaform, now under the control of
Teuco, is claiming the first super silent spa
with the creation of its Hydrosilence
technology. The pump mechanisms are
effectively ‘silenced’, so all the bather hears
is the sound of body-enveloping bubbles. much simpler system thanks to automatic there where innovation makes an impact.
The company claims the benefits are: monitoring and allows for greater It’s at the top of the market where
helps relaxation due to the total component protection, avoiding the risk of manufacturers now believe the consumer is
elimination of artificial noise corrosion thanks to monitoring of the almost geekish in demands for added
better privacy with no risk of disturbing chemical parameters (chlorine and pH). systems and gadgets.
either the rest of the household or While silent running and water protection So manufacturers haven’t been slow to
neighbouring properties systems will appeal to the discerning buyer, try and get to the competitive edge
it allows maximum appreciation of the manufacturers believe the real technology which technology has always provided in
top-of-the range sound system developments which will continue to this market.
it allows a perfect air/water mix-ratio for freshen the market is hydrotherapy Maax Spas has thrown its development
the optimal hydro-massage technology – more jets, better jets and a work into ergonomically shaped seating
greater intensity of massaging. positions. Its 480 model is now equipped
Spaform models currently offering the The UK market certainly needs such with 62 jets, which are designed to give
Hydrosilence option include the Prestige 35, innovation. The hot tub market had until ideal water massage. The jets can be
Prestige 50, Prestige 55 and Prestige 75. 2007 stayed reasonably stable with sales adjusted manually so the intensity of the
Teuco has also introduced what it calls a between 7,000 and 10,000 and a market massage can be adjusted for each person.
unique water treatment system which the worth £50m. However the retail pie was The 480 also features the new
Italian company has patented. Their AWTS then cut up quite dramatically with, at its AccuPressure Massage Seat for finger
technology uses the power of salt as a peak, an estimated 100 brands available point massage.
natural disinfecting agent. The system compared with 30 just five years ago. All Maax has also developed a unique
(Automatic Water Treatment System) was the numbers are now down with no-one Thermo-Lock IV system, which prevents
previously only available on large swimming sure by just how much but what is clear is cold air from outside getting into the spa
pools due to their increased water capacities. that dealers know the top end of the and keeps heat inside the spa so that all
Teuco has succeeded in recreating this market is the most stable place – and it is available heat is conducted back into the
benefit using smaller volumes of water.
The system, says the company
eliminates the need for harsh chemicals
“TECHNOLOGY IS EVOLVING AT A
and potential skin-irritants, reduces the
unpleasant odour caused by excessive
FRANTIC PACE – WITH NEW
chlorine and is natural – the spa has a salt
content similar to that of the human body.
INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
The consumer’s concern with how to
deal with water quality and health issues in
FOREVER STRUGGLING TO STAY
hot tubs has been a factor behind the new
technology on offer. It is, says Teuco, a
AHEAD OF EXPECTATIONS”
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