Guides
Hot Tub Guides
Honest guides from people who have been selling, installing and servicing hot tubs in Hampshire for over twenty-five years.
Written by the team. Each one answers a question we get asked every week in the showroom. Read them in any order, or pick the one that matters most right now.
Hot Tub Water Care: The Simple Version
Hot tub water care takes about ten minutes a week. Here is what to test, what to add, and when to do a full drain and refill.
What a Hot Tub Really Costs to Run (Honest UK Numbers)
Real kWh figures at current UK electricity prices. What insulation actually does. Why the lid matters more than people think.
Buying
Choosing the right hot tub
What Size Hot Tub Do You Actually Need?
The showroom conversation written down. Couples vs families vs entertainers. Why a 7-seater is often the wrong answer.
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What a Hot Tub Really Costs to Run (Honest UK Numbers)
Real kWh figures at current UK electricity prices. What insulation actually does. Why the lid matters more than people think.
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How to Read a Hot Tub Spec Sheet (Without Being Fooled)
What ozonators actually do. Why jet counts mislead. What premium insulation claims need to back up. A weapon you can use against any salesman, including us.
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Hot Tub or Swim Spa: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Swim spas are bigger, heavier, more expensive, and better for swimming. Hot tubs are better for relaxing. Here is how to choose.
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How to Choose a Hot Tub Dealer (and What to Watch Out For)
A plain guide to finding a hot tub dealer you can trust, with questions you can take into any showroom, including ours.
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Hot Tubs for Holiday Lets: What Owners Need to Know
Holiday let hot tubs get used harder than domestic ones. Here is what to check before you buy, and how to run one properly.
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Living with your hot tub
The Health Benefits of Hot Tubs: What the Research Actually Says
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What Happens After You Buy
First fill, the weekly chemical routine in plain English, monthly maintenance, when to call us, when not to. The bit no dealer talks about.
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Hot Tub Water Care: The Simple Version
Hot tub water care takes about ten minutes a week. Here is what to test, what to add, and when to do a full drain and refill.
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Winter Hot Tubbing: Why Cold Weather Is the Best Reason to Own One
Cold weather is when hot tub owners use their tubs most. Here is how to get through winter confidently, from running costs to going on holiday.
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Hot Tub Covers: The Most Boring Thing That Saves You the Most Money
Your cover is doing more work than the heater, the pumps, and the jets combined. Here is what to look for, what to replace, and what actually saves money.
Read the guideTechnical
Installation, electrical, specs
Hot Tub Installation: What Can Go Wrong, and How We Handle It
The bit most people get wrong. Access, crane lifts, electrics, garden levels. Real examples of difficult installs we have handled.
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Where to Put a Hot Tub: Garden Prep, Bases, and Access
Before we install your tub, we visit first. Bases, access, crane lifts, and why the position matters more than most people expect.
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Hot Tub Electrics: 13A Plug-and-Play vs 32A Hardwired
Most hot tubs need a 32A dedicated circuit. Here is what that means, what it costs, and why you cannot use an extension lead.
Read the guideHoliday Lets
Guides for holiday let owners adding hot tubs to rental properties
The Business Case for Adding a Hot Tub to Your Holiday Let
The data on holiday lets with hot tubs is consistent: higher nightly rates, longer stays, and better winter occupancy. This guide works through the numbers honestly, including the costs, so you can decide whether the investment stacks up for your property.
Read the guideHSG282 for Holiday Let Owners: What You Actually Need to Do
HSG282 sounds daunting. In practice, it amounts to a few hours of work per week. Here is what you actually need to do, step by step.
Read the guideChoosing the Right Hot Tub for a Holiday Let
Not all hot tubs are built for commercial guest use. Here is what to look for, what to avoid, and why the cheapest option usually costs you more in the long run.
Read the guideHoliday Let Hot Tub Insurance: What Your Insurer Needs to Know
You must tell your insurer before installing a hot tub. Here is what they will ask, what cover you need, and how HSG282 compliance protects you.
Read the guideWhat We Provide When We Install a Holiday Let Hot Tub
We do not just deliver a tub. Here is the full package: site survey, installation, HSG282 compliance pack, guest signage, chemicals, and ongoing service.
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These guides cover the big questions. If yours is not here, call or visit. We are happy to talk it through.