Foam walled hot tubs
Discussion
My parents had one, never used it myself, they built decking around it and loved it. Not a touch on a 'proper' one but they enjoyed it, depends what you are used to/budget. I've a 'proper' one, cost around 3.5k IIRC second hand delivered, its a big one (5 person) with much larger water capacity (1600L) and we love it. Doesn't seem to cost that much to run and its used all year round (under cover). Not sure if the lazy spa type ones are much good in Winter.
Personally, if you know you like them I'd stump up for a proper one, otherwise you'll likely end up spending £900 only to want to upgrade later.
Delivery was fun, they delivered to rear garden on a sled type thing, I then had to go all ancient egypt and push it on rollers down a step, across a lawn and up three steps. I think it was supposed to be 260 kilos empty but 4 people struggled to lift it even with ropes. 1.5 tonnes when full so need a good base!
We had the extra insulated lid, if you do go big get one with lid lifter, they are heavy!
Personally, if you know you like them I'd stump up for a proper one, otherwise you'll likely end up spending £900 only to want to upgrade later.
Delivery was fun, they delivered to rear garden on a sled type thing, I then had to go all ancient egypt and push it on rollers down a step, across a lawn and up three steps. I think it was supposed to be 260 kilos empty but 4 people struggled to lift it even with ropes. 1.5 tonnes when full so need a good base!
We had the extra insulated lid, if you do go big get one with lid lifter, they are heavy!
What he said ^^^
I've had a Marquis Spa in my garden for 20 years and it is still going strong. Only use it in the summer as i haven't got it in a building/gazebo and while sitting in a hot bath on a crisp clear night is a great pleasure, most winter nights are wet and windy so it didn't get used.
You can pick up secondhand spas cheap because they are a bugger to move. If you have access to plenty of mates, some ropes, and a flatbed with a tail lift you would be able to get one for about the same price as a foam one, and it will last you far longer.
I've had a Marquis Spa in my garden for 20 years and it is still going strong. Only use it in the summer as i haven't got it in a building/gazebo and while sitting in a hot bath on a crisp clear night is a great pleasure, most winter nights are wet and windy so it didn't get used.
You can pick up secondhand spas cheap because they are a bugger to move. If you have access to plenty of mates, some ropes, and a flatbed with a tail lift you would be able to get one for about the same price as a foam one, and it will last you far longer.
Frankychops said:
I'll have to move it at some point, so foam sided appeals for that
They do slide, depends what kind of terrain of course, thinking about it I only had square posts not round, I just slid it along them. I managed minor adjustments on my own. One other negative though is the need for dedicated electric, at least if you go for the 32 amp version (otherwise they won't heat and blow at same time).We have a Lazy spa and for what it is, it is really good. Ive bought some foil backed bubble wrap to maintain a bit more temparature, more of an experiment than anything.
Wpuld love a proper hot tup and am mulling over a swimspa so might start a thread on that to understand pros and cons.
Wpuld love a proper hot tup and am mulling over a swimspa so might start a thread on that to understand pros and cons.
heisthegaffer said:
We have a Lazy spa and for what it is, it is really good. Ive bought some foil backed bubble wrap to maintain a bit more temparature, more of an experiment than anything.
Wpuld love a proper hot tup and am mulling over a swimspa so might start a thread on that to understand pros and cons.
by share luck, there's a sale thats started today.Wpuld love a proper hot tup and am mulling over a swimspa so might start a thread on that to understand pros and cons.
https://www.lay-z-spa.co.uk/products/oslo-airjet-h...
even with the thermal cover option, its under £800.
Frankychops said:
heisthegaffer said:
We have a Lazy spa and for what it is, it is really good. Ive bought some foil backed bubble wrap to maintain a bit more temparature, more of an experiment than anything.
Wpuld love a proper hot tup and am mulling over a swimspa so might start a thread on that to understand pros and cons.
by share luck, there's a sale thats started today.Wpuld love a proper hot tup and am mulling over a swimspa so might start a thread on that to understand pros and cons.
https://www.lay-z-spa.co.uk/products/oslo-airjet-h...
even with the thermal cover option, its under £800.
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