Thursday

Can a Spa Cater for all Sizes

I am 6'5" tall and my wife is only 5'2". To complicate matters even more we have 2 small kids so I am severely outnumbered by the vertically challenged!What should we be looking for to make sure that the spa that we buy suits all of us...obviously I don't want to have half of my body sticking out of the water but my wife doesn't want to wear a snorkel for fear of drowning. Help!

A. In my experience I would always recommend some variation in seating levels. Not only due to heights of bathers but also to accommodate variation in seasons. I for one do not need to be fully immersed in hot weather or if I have been in a tub for a length of time I appreciate being able to lift my arms and shoulders out. I would suggest wet testing for at least 30 minutes a time to understand what I mean.

Which Hot Tub Dealer Do I Believe?

Everyone telling you to buy there brand because it's the best, not sure which company is giving the right advice then look for a dealer through BISHTA (The British and Irish Hot Tub Association).

They make sure there dealers of whatever brand maintain the highest standards in displays, chemical advice and professionalism, seek these dealers out if you are in any doubt and you won't go too far wrong. As a consumer you also get the added bonus of having the backup of BISHTA should something go wrong with the dealer on supply, delivery, service etc.

http://www.bishta.org.uk/

You can also use the website to look for a dealer in your area ;)

Buying a Spa (Hot Tub)?

So you want to buy a spa (hot tub) but have no idea what to do, where to go and who to trust!
Every one's telling you there spa is the best and they can do the best deal, maybe you haven't even started looking yet and already your confused. This blog will give you the customer the low down on the good bad and ugly of the UK Spa industry, what's hot and what's not!

Lets start with the basics, where to research and where to go. The net is of course a great place to start as you can take time to research at your own pace and not be tempted by a salesman's great one week only deal!

Take a look at these sites for information on spas currently available in the UK market:

Dealers of these brands can be found here on this site Whatspa/find a dealer

Of course there are other brands so if I've missed any feel free to add them. Also you will find only a handful of makes in your local area due to the spread of product throughout the country, however there should be no real reason not to buy local to receive the best after sales service. Unless you must have a particular brand not available in your area.