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hot tubs for virtually nothing but people realise they don’t know them and they prefer to deal with people who’ve been around who offer warranties – and we do all our own warranties.” Spa Crest Europe Ltd have a similar story to tell
in terms of recent successful trading and boss Tony Wesley says there are still eco and environmentally friendly ‘green’ issues which hot tub technology could address but he feels there’s not much more to come in the way of ‘what you need to do to sit in the water’. He said that for example heat pumps are used
for swim spas and obviously swimming pools but when it comes to hot tubs and any application it isn’t cost effective because of the size and volumes involved. Solar power he believes has a role to play
somewhere. “Using solar power just for a hot tub clearly
isn’t practical but for families who introduce solar power into their homes to provide hot water and heating then perhaps technology might be able to be used to provide energy source for hot tubs. At the moment it just isn’t viable.” He said clearly technology had been very
important in the development of the products on sale today but he felt the public don’t really know as much about hot tub technology as is often assumed. He said value for money was a more critical issue. “I think people come into the showrooms
looking for a hot tub and they’ve probably got a mate who has got one or they’ve tried one on holiday and they are looking to buy one for themselves which offers value for money. Clearly there are other issues but what they get for their money is crucial.” Spa Crest Europe offers three brands in its
range – Spacrest, Coastal and Vision at the top of the range. Tony Welsby said it was the Coastal
range of hot tubs which were currently outselling the other two levels. “The Coastal range is now 40% of our sales.
Yes we are selling the Vision hot tubs at the top end but the market is mainly elsewhere.” Buoyant sales for the business he says may be
down to more social reasons. Families who might in other financial climates have moved to bigger and better houses are now staying put. “These are the people who are spending and
instead of moving have decided to invest in more luxury items for their homes – and hot tubs are currently one of these items.” Other companies are working hard to offer
more to make owning a hot tub more economic and less hassle. Self cleaning systems are a big theme for Hydropool Hot Tubs who have also started to roll out new floor suction and filter systems and new designed head rests in its range of hot tubs. The first one to benefit from the changes is the company’s 495 hot tub.
Hydropool make the point that they see being
able to tailor the hot tub very specifically to a customer’s needs as a key selling point. The company has been also been successful in promoting self cleaning hot tubs that clean all of the water in the tub every 15 minutes. On the energy saving technology a ‘double
thermal shield insulation’ system that meets the stringent standards of the California Energy Commission, makes the hot tubs, they claim, one of the most energy-efficient in the world. Canadian Spas have seen clever and innovative
use of technology establish a strong market share for their business. Quality and performance is backed by the finest materials and components; these include quadruple layer shells, top-of-the-line Balboa digital control systems, and handmade grade ‘A’ Canadian cedar accessories and cabinets. Marquis Spas established itself on the back of
the therapeutic benefits of hot tubs, traditionally shying away from ‘bolt-on extras’ that have turned some spas into ‘entertainment zones’. The company retains that philosophy, focusing on
water quality and therapy but last year it introduced light and sound to its products as optional extras. This year Marquis Spas exclusively distributed in
the UK by Golden Coast as part of its model development has replaced its ‘Reward’ model with the ‘Wish’ spa which incorporates new design features, with a low-level jet to provide lower body massage and a multi-jetted ‘Captain’s’ chair that offers an all new seating position with unparalleled hydrotherapy. Marquis can also provide the ultimate with its
The ‘Wish’ hot tub incorporates new design features, with a low-level jet to provide lower body massage and a multi-jetted ‘Captain’s’ chair that offers a new seating position with hydrotherapy
‘Show’ hot tub that provides those wanting entertainment as they relax. The ‘Show’ incorporates ‘one-touch’ pop-up directional stereo sound, a video screen that is stored in and lifts up from a heated corner of the spa to prevent the screen from misting up, along with multi-coloured underwater lighting. Marquis has upgraded its products by fitting, as standard throughout its range, integrated
HP10 Hydropool Hot Tubs have started to roll out new floor suction and filter systems and new designed head rests in its range of hot tubs
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