There are many accessories that are
available with a hot tub purchase. A locking insulated cover is not
an option with your purchase as it is required for safety reasons. The motor- ized lifting option would be one acces- sory that will make tubbing a pleasant experience as covers are cumbersome and heavy to move. The sound of a waterfall is known to
be soothing and relaxing and may also double as a soft neck massage that will trickle a wide flow of water across your back. Sound systems in hot tubs have
become popular. Built in speakers, built in cd and Mp3 players are popular ways to enhance the hot tub experience. Lighting is a great feature that is
worth the investment. Some units come with LED lighting that can change colour for an added mood enhancement. Multiple points of illumination and the ability to control the light intensity is a great option. Chemical use to neutralize the water
in your hot tub is a requirement that may take a few tries to master. It is advis- able to drain the water quarterly but if you consider a salt-water option you will only need to drain the tub once a year. If you are unsure about investing
in a hot tub, one option might be to purchase an inflatable one. INflatable tubs are affordable and can
provide as much relaxation and enter- tainment as the larger ones. They are also portable, a lot lighter and can be placed almost anywhere. V
A wooden hot tub with its own heating system. The hot tub experience can be enhanced by mood lighting at night. Chemical free systems C
hlorine-free and chemical- reduction systems are much
in favour. Some of them use mineral ionizers of silver and copper to replace chemical algae and bacteria killers. We can't really call this method “new” as silver and copper have been used to purify water for eons. These metals release positively
charged atoms which are attract- ed to the negatively charged ones in algae and bacteria. Copper atoms disrupt the
enzyme balance of a cell, killing algae. Silver interferes with DNA production in bacteria and virus- es. The application of an electric current can intensify the action. Today, NASA uses silver to purify water for astronauts. Silver
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is used in home water puri- fiers and in water purification systems in hospitals.
Silver is
being used in nanotechnology, woven into antibacterial socks, underwear and band-aids. Both copper and silver are
among the trace elements needed by the body for good health. In the mineral ionizer system
sold by Northern Lights Group, zinc is also added. Zinc is well known for its ability to relieve skin irritation. It also prevents stains and rings on the hot tub. When using an ionization
system, it is important to moni- tor pH as a high ph can neutral- ize the effectiveness of the silver component.
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