Although from the outside it may look like a regular bathtub, the system is much more complex than it seems at first glance. If we remove the spa skirts we will find a myriad of components, motors and hoses that will immediately help us understand that this is no ordinary spa.
Water pumps, the number of which may vary depending on the model, as well as air pumps, circulation pump, heater, air regulator and jets. These are just a few of
the most important parts of the spa, but there are still others like the optional lights or the FM radio system, which we recently replaced with a bluetooth system.
It is essential to examine the characteristics of the outdoor hot tub in question to know what its parts and characteristics are. Not all have internal thermal insulation, or the same number of jets, so it's worth considering everything thoroughly before making a purchase.
MAINTENANCE AND PRECAUTIONS FOR OUTDOOR SPAS
As you can imagine, leaving such valuable equipment as an outdoor hot tub in the open is not something to be done lightly. The simplest precautionary measure to protect it is, as mentioned above, a thermal blanket which not only protects it from the elements, but also helps maintain the temperature for a longer period of time. This way, dirt, debris or even rain will not be able to seep in and damage its finish.
Preventive maintenance is recommended from time to time. If we do not use chemicals, the water will degrade little by little with each use, after a month of this, it should be drained and the acrylic washed with disinfectant, making sure the jets are on. good condition and no dirt remains inside.
The spa should then be refilled with clean water, performing the corresponding maintenance. There are other methods of eliminating bacteria more effectively, but this is the fastest method, although of course we recommend that our customers read the guides that come with our hydromassage spas for specific information on how to use them. 'water maintenance.
