Hot Tub....

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In the process of buying a house and there is a hot tub in the garden.
Vendor has asked if we want it. Its an estate sale so not really got any info.

Its at least 6 years old as it was on google earth in 2009.
I guess its going to need a pro to come and get it back into working order, replace filters and deep clean etc. Don't think its been used in 12 months+ maybe longer.

Done a bit of research and it sounds like they need to be left running 24/7 really so I guess with 1-2 years sitting there empty seals etc may be a problem. How are they protected from frost?

Any experts care to advise?

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glasgowrob said:

Sex pond

Dirty bugger

Yes I think I would want it fully cleaned!!

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Inkyfingers said:

The question is, do you really want a hot tub?

Not really! If its a case of its free and it might not cost much to get it back working then I would probably have a dip.
If it was go and spend £4-£10k of my own actual money on it... not a chance!!

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Thanks chaps.

Been to see it tonight.

Its old - you can see from the outside its prob 8-10 years old. Its empty. Might be alright, but who knows. Unused since this time last year and inside there is a bit of mould (expected I guess) and leaves etc. Defo will require a pro to visit and re commission IMHO. Needs a new cover I would say.

Its also unbranded as far as I can tell. Good size though 5-6 seater. Lastly, I can see no way of actually getting it out of the garden unless they ether hire a crane or get it lifted over into a neighbours garden. The conservatory has been built after the hot tub went in so literally its stuck in there.

My only issue now is if they do leave it in the garden and its FUBARd how the hell do I get it out!

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No photo but this is the same I am pretty sure.
The cover is the same, steps same, woodwork is also the same.
The cover is "Rising Dragon".

Having looked at capacity / sizes on various sites I think it must be at least 1500L.

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Thanks for all the input. Plan is - leave it or take it.
If they leave it I will attempt to put it back into service.
If not we could use the space for something else.

If they do leave it I will get some pics up on here once we are in!

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dsl2 said:

That looks like an Arctic Spa from the posted picture which is a very high quality well insulated & very heavy make (cost upward of £9000) likely to be in full working order subject to it not having been frost damaged if its been left "empty" during the winter.

Ours is over 10 years now & after a hot steam cleaning came up looking like new this summer. It has never failed to work after being drained down every April & recommissioned end of October time but they do cost a good few quid to keep 38-40c during the winter & with the number of rainy nights in the UK you never use them as much as you think you will!

Thanks. Re cost I was told £10k and I took that with a pinch of salt but that adds up. Thanks.

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Looks like a "Tundra" model looking at their site. Any good?

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Well just an update - we were advised that the tub was sold.
Its still there at the moment though.... so we will see.
I cant see any way for them to get it out of the garden other than with a crane or to cut it up.

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Well a rather large crane has turned up.... so that's the end of that!
On the plus side we can make better use of that area now as I think it was a bit wasted as it was set up with the tub.