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cushioned headrests (backlit as an option), a therapeutic cascading waterfall and multi-level seating, including a cool-down seat in the larger models to ensure that every bather benefits. Each model has a generous ‘organic’ foot well
– modelled on an actual riverbed rock formation, which massages the soles of the feet and accommodates longer legs. Perhaps the best known brand of hot tubs,
Jacuzzi, claim to offer the highest level of energy efficiency possible. Each tub is strengthened by a ProPolymer single piece foundation and this exclusive TRiFusion System provides superior durability and full foam insulation. The process, combined with extensive attention to the design and construction process, right down to the smallest detail, help to maximise heat retention. From the foundation to the insulating cover, and each and every component used in between, they try to ensure that everything about one of their hot tubs conserves energy and keeps running costs for the owner to a minimum. Somerset based Elite Hot Tubs, who say they
are struggling to keep up with the demand for hot tubs this summer, still believe technology has some way to go. “I am sure there’s more to come but I wonder
if people are ready for it,” says Isobel Rickards from Elite. “I’m sure that at some stage we’ll move to touch screen technology on the control panels but I think for the time being people are keen to make the use of what is available.”
The latest models from Elite Spas including the
Passion (Top) and Serenity (Bottom) all now feature more efficient Applied Computer Controls which can save about 20% on fuel and energy costs
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Each Jacuzzi, like this J400 benefits from extensive attention to the design and construction process to help maximise heat retention
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Energy, she says, has been a key factor for
Elite’s hot tub sales. “We’ve changed over all our hot tubs to a
much more efficient system called ACC – Applied Computer Controls which can save about 20% on fuel and energy costs.” ACC which is now a standard fitting in all Elite spas
works by using power on an economical setting for three hours and once the hot tub is up to full heat checks on the temperature every 15 minutes and ‘tops up’ as necessary. Isobel said that the system on their own swim spa showed savings of 20%. The other development in hot tubs has been in
the power and strength of jets. “We have had some designs prepared for some very powerful jets but once upon a time getting into a hot tub was all about getting into bubbly hot water now it’s very much about hydrotherapy. Our hot tubs have always been bespoke and there’s also the option for buyers to talk to us about placement of jets to fit in with any specialist therapy they are looking for.” In the future they will certainly become more
technologically advanced, and some models may even be endowed with artificial intelligence, but in the meantime hot tubs have come a long way from the bubbling whirlpools of yesterday and the focus on successful energy saving issues and constant
refreshing of models will only secure higher levels of interest and sales. spn
i for fUrtHEr information
F canadian spa company ( 01293 824094 :
www.canadianspacompany.com
F catalina spas ( 01980 611555 :
www.catalinaspas.co.uk
F ElitE Hot tUBs ( 0800 849 1060 :
www.elitehottubs.co.uk
F goldEn coast ( 01271 378100 :
www.goldenc.com
F Hydropool Hot tUBs ( 01342 311000 :
www.hydropoolhottubs.com
F jacUzzi Uk ( 01274 654700 :
www.jacuzzi.co.uk
F passion spas ( +31 (0)577 456040 :
wwwpassionspas.com
F spa crEst EUropE ( 01942 233211 :
www.spacrest-europe.com
F sUndancE spas ( 01625 611118 :
www.sundance-spas.co.uk
“...hot tubs have come a long way from the bubbling whirlpools of yesterday and
the focus on successful energy saving issues and constant refreshing of models will only secure higher levels of interest and sales”
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