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53 THE SWIM SPA SOLUTION Swim spas have become a sensation. A spa with enough room to swim against a current they are proving a great option with people with limited space in their homes. We look at a fl ourishing market for the best of both worlds between a pool and a spa and have our own ‘10 of the Best’ buying guide


59 CHOOSING THE RIGHT HOT TUB The hot tub trade association BISHTA promotes high standards of safety, enjoyment and value of spas but can also help consumers fi nd the right product at the right price


62 OUR EXCLUSIVE TOP 30 HOT TUBS Here’s our own personal selection of the best value for money hot tubs available on the UK market, split into three price ranges of less than £5,000; £5,000 to £9,999 and above £10,000. If you are about to make a decision to buy a hot tub this is a must look guide for you with detailed specifi cations product by product


80 WHERE TO FIND A HOT TUB Our directory of key hot tub manufacturers and brand distributors from around the UK and beyond


94 4 WHAT POOL & HOT TUB


85 HOT TUBS AND SWIM SPAS UNDERCOVER Covers, gazebos and products that will extend your hot tub and swim spa enjoyment throughout the year


89 SWIM EVERY DAY ALL YEAR ROUND An enclosure over a swimming pool brings an outdoor environment indoors. The great advantage of covering over a pool is that it gives a wonderful option of also being open-to-the-garden for summer days. It also provides a safe shelter to the pool which suddenly means you can use it all year round and not just as a summer treat. Includes our ‘8 of the Best’ enclosures


94 WARMING UP WITH SAUNAS Saunas are one of the great luxuries of life and more people than ever before are opting to include one in their own homes as a health benefi t. As well as our ‘8 of the Best’ we look at why owning a home sauna is appealing to more owners


99 WATER THAT’S CLEAN AND SAFE Our easy to follow guide for consumers takes all the worry and myth out of maintaining clear safe water as we look at products you should consider using. Also featured is our ‘5 of the Best’ pool cleaners and water testing products plus a look at water care and products for hot tubs and spas


106 REGIONAL DIRECTORY We list regional retailers and installers around the UK


112 SAFETY FOR ALL IN AND AROUND THE WATER Safety around a swimming pool is always important. Here’s a list of dos and don’ts of pool safety


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