Choosing a hot tub: the principle of operation, function, installation. Choosing a hot tub

Hot tub gradually out of the segment of luxury plumbing. Today, you can buy a high-quality acrylic bath with hydromassage at an affordable price. Trading House "Stroitel" offers in Turing the hydromassage baths "Triton" in Kaliningrad. Baths are made in Russia, the prices are reasonable, and the quality and equipment are not inferior to foreign analogues. The warranty period of operation of Triton baths is 10 years. You will find dozens of models of different sizes and sizes: rectangular baths, corner baths, asymmetric baths. The term of manufacture of the hot tub is 2-3 weeks. Many models are presented in the sales area of our store. From the article you will learn how to choose the right hot tub, how to properly care for your bathroom, what to pay special attention to when buying a hydromassage system.

How to choose the size and volume of the hot tub?

The bathroom is, first of all, a resting place where everything should be as comfortable as possible. Before buying a hydromassage acrylic bath, find out the exact dimensions of your bathroom. Most models of acrylic baths "Triton" are suitable for placement in modern apartments, so you will not be difficult to remove the annoying old bath and choose a new bath. But not everything is so simple! A standard rectangular bath of 170x70 cm is great for daily hygiene procedures, but it will be difficult for an average person to relax in it. When it comes to buying a bath with a hydromassage system, the size of the font is crucial - the larger the bath, the nicer and more useful will be the moments of its use. If the area of the room does not allow you to install a bath of a comfortable size, the purchase of a hot tub will result in a waste of money. We recommend that you do a fitting. Come to our stores and choose the most convenient for you model.

For small bathrooms, we advise you to pay attention to deep asymmetric models with an anatomical bed - a person in such a bath is half lying, his body is hidden in the water, his head and arms are conveniently located on the headrest and armrests, wide sides of the bath allow you to place bath accessories.

If you have an autonomous water heating system, then when choosing a hot tub, you should correlate the bath volume with the volume of the boiler installed in the house - the recommended volume of the water heater is 2/3 of the bath volume (i.e. 67-72 liters per 100 liters of bath volume) water in the tank).

Which whirl system to choose?

Acrylic bath "Triton" can be equipped with a hydromassage system, spinal massage, aero massage, a combined system, chromotherapy.

Hydromassage is performed by the flow of water, which is driven by a special centrifugal pump through the piping system and is discharged through the hydromassage jets and spinal massage jets. The nozzle is designed in such a way that when it exits the water jet captures air and a mixture of water and air is ejected from the nozzle, thereby increasing the range of the jet. It turns out that such a mixed system contains the advantages of two types of massage at once - water and air. It is she who enjoys the greatest popularity and receives the best reviews from our customers.

Aero massage performed by bubbles of air rising from the bottom of the bath. Air is forced into the system by an air compressor. Air massage has a more relaxing effect on the human body than a therapeutic effect.

The combination of water and air massage normalizes blood circulation, stimulates the body's immune system, improves the body's supply of oxygen.

Chromotherapy or phototherapy, is based on the mechanism of therapeutic effects of the color gamut through the eyes and skin of a person. As practice shows, the greatest effect from chromotherapy is achieved when combined with hydromassage procedures. The Triton company offers four-color LED chromotherapy with the most beneficial properties for the human body: yellow, green, blue and red.

If you have a weak water pressure in the water supply, is it worth buying a hot tub?

Unlike hydromassage showers, the hydromassage system of the baths is completely autonomous - water is drawn by the pump through the water intake from the font. The pressure in the whirl system does not depend on the pressure in the water supply.

Where should the jets be located?

The layout of the hydromassage equipment.

The nozzle is hydromassage.
Nozzle aero massage.
Spinal massage nozzle.
Drain valve.
Crane switch (hydromassage / back massage).
The power button massage.
Air control valve.
Chromotherapy lamp.
Headrest.
Shower watering can.
Mixer ("Niagara").
Mixer tap
Handle overflow.
Metal handles.

To massage the muscles of the back, lower back and legs, you should choose a hydromassage bath model with the “Back massage” option and hydromassage jets located opposite the back.

Air massage jets are built into the bottom of the tub.

How to choose the power of the hydromassage system?

It is important to remember here that the capacities of the centrifugal pump and the air compressor of the whirlpool bath are evenly distributed over all the nozzles installed in the bath. A pump that creates a good water jet in a 6-nozzle hot tub will be half as effective in a 12-nozzle hot tub. The company "Triton" completes the whirlpool baths with centrifugal pumps with a capacity of 900 or 1500 watts and air compressors with a capacity of 400 or 700 watts. If this seems insufficient to you, we recommend that you pay attention to the "Turbo" option. When ordering the "Turbo" option, an additional air compressor is added to the hydromassage system - the water jet pressure becomes several times more powerful (the jet penetration depth in the water reaches 70 centimeters), the massage becomes more intense. It may also be useful to install a crane-diverter, which allows you to turn off the spinal massage while the hydromassage is running, if the diverter is not installed, the hydromassage and the back massage work simultaneously, without the possibility of disabling the spinal massage. The strength and direction of the water jet can also be adjusted by turning the jet of the nozzle.

Can I install the hot tub myself?

The hydromassage bath "Triton" is delivered to the client in assembled form. You can install the bath "Triton" yourself. Nevertheless, there are some features of the installation of baths with hydromassage.

Communications communications

The location of the motor, compressor and hot tub piping is important to consider when planning internal communications in the bathroom. The hydromassage bath is set strictly on the level, close to the bathroom walls (except for free-standing baths), so water and sewage pipes should not prevent the sides of the bath from tightly fitting to the wall, and the level of the drainage device of the font should be not less than 10 cm from the inlet of the sewer. In addition, it is necessary to provide free access to the units of the hot tub for maintenance and repair.

If you purchased a decorative screen (decorative panel), it is advisable to install it with a small gap of 2-3 cm from the floor. These centimeters will help to provide ventilation of the space under the bathroom, so they need to be provided when adjusting the height of the bath.

To install the bath in height and horizon, it is enough to correctly adjust the legs.

Electrical safety

Another important point to which you should pay special attention when installing a hot tub is the wiring in the bathroom: a separate electrical cable in a hidden wiring section of 3x2.5 mm 2 to connect the hot tub, the correct power supply of electrical units ("L" - mains voltage , "N" - neutral wire, "I" - grounding), moisture-proof sockets of protection class IP 54, residual current device (RCD) with a differential value of not more than 30 mA.

Water quality

In order for the hot tub to serve you for many years, the water supply must be equipped with a fine filter. Filter type depends on the presence of water or other impurities. You can buy a filter in our store.

How to properly care for a hot tub?

Hydromassage baths "Triton" do not require special care - it is enough to follow basic hygiene rules:

After taking a bath, be sure to wash it with running water.
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the acrylic bath (as small particles may scratch the smooth surface).

In the assortment of our store there are special cleaning products for acrylic surfaces, as well as a tool for flushing hydromassage systems.

Use only liquid products for cleaning chrome handles and taps. After cleaning, be sure to rinse the residue off with plenty of water. To make the faucets and spouts glisten, do not be lazy to wipe them dry after cleaning.
Take a hydromassage without adding foam, shampoo or gel to the water: the oils and soaps they contain will cause the formation of sediments inside the hydromassage system.

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Want to know the difference between a hot tub and a jacuzzi? Then read our article! In addition, we will tell you how to choose a whirlpool bath and enjoy shopping for many, many years ...

Whatever you know, a jacuzzi and a hot tub are equivalent. So called prophylactic baths designed for comfortable taking of water procedures, massage and relaxation.

You relax - she does everything herself ...

For your information, the overseas word “jacuzzi” is the wrong sound of the name of the manufacturer of the miracle bath. In fact, the “father” of the massage baths was called Candido Jacuzzi, and he was Italian. For the sake of laughter, it is worth mentioning that originally Jacuzzi was engaged in the development of aircraft.

The slogan of the company Jacuzzi and to this day is the phrase "Jacuzzi: the water that moves you" ("Jacuzzi: Water that moves you").

Stress, chronic fatigue, insomnia ... There is a way out! A few sessions of hydromassage - and you perk up. Different modes of the hot tub will help not only to improve the metabolism, but also to improve blood flow.

If you have decided to become the happy owner of a whirlpool bath - how to choose a jacuzzi that is ideal for you?

The main types of hot tubs

Jacuzzis are:

ordinary,
combined.

In conventional baths, hydromassage is performed with the help of air-water jets. In such baths, nozzles are located in the sides of the bathroom.

In the combined baths, body massage occurs due to air-bubble and air-water flows. At the same time both hydromassage and aero massage nozzles are involved. The combination of two types of massage allows you to get the greatest effect and benefits from a bath.

Nozzle - the main element of the jacuzzi

Buying with a massage, buyers usually pay attention to the presence of basic and additional functions, since the purchase of a hydromassage is mainly due to the desire to get a tool to improve health and maintain shape.

Therefore, the first thing potential buyers need to figure out which type of massage is best suited for them, remembering also the set of additional functions and features.

Jacuzzi - chic, shine and health benefits

But how to choose a hot tub? The main criterion for choosing a whirlpool bath is its functional purpose.

Modern Jacuzzi can have up to ten massage modes, as well as various additional features, such as:

disinfection system
backlight
chromotherapy,
aromatherapy,
equipment auxiliary mixers.

What do hot tubs do and what do they eat?

The material for the manufacture of baths with hydromassage can be:

cast iron,
steel,
acrylic.

What is the difference of one material from another?

Baths of cast iron and steel perfectly withstand chemical and mechanical loads, and their main drawback is the possible chipping of the surface in case of accidental impacts, as well as the high level of noise of these metals.

The disadvantages of steel baths can also be attributed to high thermal conductivity, which is why they retain heat poorly and cool down quickly. A flight of fancy is limited to the standard sizes and shapes of steel and cast iron baths.

The most common material for making a hot tub is acrylic.

Enumerate its advantages can be infinite, but here are the main ones:

Acryl perfectly cleaned and does not accumulate microbes.
In comparison with other materials from which the baths are made, acrylic is the most hygienic.
Acrylic is the most appropriate and suitable material for the human body (in terms of our metabolism).
If damage or scratching accidentally appears on the surface, they can be easily removed with sandpaper.
Properly treating the damaged place with sandpaper, polish it with car paint.
In comparison with other baths losing color, acrylic will retain its luster forever, since the color pigments are distributed in it uniformly (homogeneously).
Acryl is a kind of insulation material, as it has rather low heat-conducting properties. An empty acrylic bath has the temperature of the room in which it is located.
Acrylic bath is very light, one man (or strong woman) can easily lift it. In this regard, transportation and installation of acrylic baths is not the most time-consuming process in all repairs.
Acrylic is resistant to both ultraviolet and infrared rays.
For a decade, acrylic perfectly preserves its original appearance and properties, which cannot be said about other materials.
A self-respecting manufacturer of an acrylic bath body sets a 10-year warranty, and that says a lot.

As you can see, the choice of a hot tub from acrylic is the best option.

Note!

Whatever bath you prefer, remember: the composition of massage systems does not depend on the material of the hot tub.

For every taste and wallet

In the modern market of hydromassage technology, the leading position is taken by the Italian firm Jacuzzi, and this is understandable. The elite jacuzzi of this mega-company is designed according to the recommendations of reputable world-famous doctors, for the production of such baths only the best materials and the highest quality components are used.

Jacuzzi vip-class company Jacuzzi will be an exquisite decoration of any elegant bathroom.

Massage "throne" at your service

But do not think that a hot tub is a privilege only for very wealthy people. For buyers with an average level of prosperity, an economy class jacuzzi is perfect.

What's inside?

The Jacuzzi is based on a hydromassage system consisting of a pump, a compressor, nozzles, a control panel and a nozzle system. There is a direct relationship between the number of nozzles and the power of the hot tub.

With a large bath volume, a more powerful pump is needed, and if spinal jets are also present, it is advisable to purchase a bath and a pump separately. For mixing jets of water and air is a compressor.

With the help of an electronic and pneumatic remote you can easily control the intensity and types of massages. Like any other technology, hydromassage baths need proper management and careful care.

Hydromassage footbath - Jacuzzi in mini format

To date, the market and in plumbing stores, supermarkets of electronics and household appliances presents a huge number of such useful devices as a hot tub for the feet: how to choose the most optimal option for yourself?
Let's first understand the appointment of foot Jacuzzi.

Hydromassage foot baths combine the healing effects of water and the benefits of massage, combining relaxation and healing effect into one whole.

Foot jacuzzi has a beneficial effect on tired legs, and massaging the reflexogenic areas of the foot with the bumpy surface of the bottom of the bath helps to improve the functions of all systems of the human body. When aromatic oils, salts and infusions of herbs are added to the water, all of the above effects only increase.

Legs - the health of the whole body

Practically in each modern model of hydromassage baths the function of water heating is provided.

More expensive foot jacuzzi can please their owners with such useful modes as

bubble massage
jet massage
turbo massage,
wet massage
dry massage
boiling water effect
splash protection, etc.

As additional features, magnets and infrared lamps can be built into the foot bath. Magnets create a small magnetic field, which has a general health effect on the entire body, and infrared lamps are useful for improving blood circulation and improving muscle elasticity and elasticity.

If you are already set up for a much needed purchase and even searched the Internet for useful information on the topic of “hydromassage baths for the feet: how to choose”, then you should not hesitate with the purchase. The choice is yours!

Prices for baths range from 1000 to 10 thousand rubles. Below are the technical specifications of the most popular models of foot whirlpool.

However, even such a seemingly innocuous device has a number of contraindications, namely:

thrombophlebitis,
phlebeurysm,
dermatitis,
leg inflammation,
diseases of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems,
injuries
pregnancy.

Clean - the guarantee of health ...

In the care of a Jacuzzi of any size, you must comply with basic hygiene requirements. It is desirable to disinfect the bath after every seventh or eighth massage. With the help of a non-abrasive detergent, as well as common food-grade acids, it must be manufactured from lime deposits and fatty deposits.

Follow all of the above requirements, monitor the condition of the bath, and a pleasant purchase will delight and pamper you for years.

Gallery

This bath itself makes you a massage with the help of jets of water, escaping from the nozzles built into its “body”. Jacuzzi confidently enters the life of an increasing number of users. Now this is not an indicator of wealth and luxury, but a device that can improve your physical condition and well-being. But is it possible to install a jacuzzi bath everywhere? How to choose convenient for yourself, practical and beautiful?

Story

The Italians by the name of the Jacuzzi invented a Jacuzzi bath. They created the first bath with an air pump in 1936. She did not hit the imagination of the Germans (it was there that lived). But the brothers continued to improve the baths until they showed excellent results. Over time, buyers appreciated the benefits of such products and began to actively buy them.

The license for mass production of one of the brothers, Roy, received in 1968. Since that time, many new models of various forms, materials and filling have been created. But they all work on the same principle.

Hydromassage effect

Even in the last century, doctors and scientists noticed a positive effect from the use of water procedures, especially hydromassage. They relieve swelling, saturate the cells with oxygen. Under the influence of a jet of water, hemorrhages are resolved. It improves sleep and skin condition.

Procedures help relieve tension from the muscles after intense exercise. Hydromassage is superior to the effect of the usual because of the deep impact on the fabric. No wonder such procedures are called hydrotherapy.

Like any massage, water forces muscles to work, improves metabolic processes, which leads to loss of excess weight.

Previously, such procedures could be held in sanatoriums and various recreational facilities.

In addition to the treatment, the Jacuzzi hot tub helps relieve fatigue after a work day, relieve tension and stress.

Now such devices can be purchased and ordinary people. In stores, the choice of hot tubs is quite large.

But before you dare to buy, pay attention to whether you have any diseases in which hydro-massage is contraindicated. These are intervertebral hernia, thrombophlebitis, hypertension and some others.

Material

Jacuzzi baths are made of various materials. They can be:

cast iron;
steel;
acrylic.

The first two types of materials are well known, but there are significant differences between them. The general is that they are not very suitable for the production of a jacuzzi. Steel cool quickly and poorly retain heat. When inserting the nozzles of the junction, it is difficult to seal the quality. As a result, the bath may rust. And this building will be much more expensive than acrylic.

Of the advantages can be called resistance to stress and chemicals. But sharp blows can lead to chipping, which is almost impossible to recover. Water hitting the bath creates a lot of noise.

Acrylic baths have several advantages:

acrylic is most pleasant when in contact with the human body;
it is easy to care for him;
irregularities are removed with sandpaper;
acrylic products have a beautiful appearance;
the water in them remains warm for a long time;
acrylic bath is easy to transport because it is light.

Although the functionality of the Jacuzzi bath does not depend on the material of the bath itself, it is of great importance for the convenience of users.

How to choose a high-quality acrylic bath with Jacuzzi

But not all acrylic baths are suitable for long-term use. Sometimes manufacturers try to slip you a poor-quality product. Therefore, with a Jacuzzi whirlpool baths (photo) must meet certain standards:

bath thickness greater than 5 mm;
acrylic should be uniform;
there are no dark spots on the surface of the bath.

Often inexpensive products are made from sandwich sheet. The layer of high-quality acrylic in it does not exceed 0.5 mm. The rest is added with ABC plastic. It is cheaper than acrylic, but also short-lived. Acrylic itself, in fact, is also plastic, but stronger and more durable to various kinds of influences (mechanical, physical and chemical). Perhaps it makes sense to buy a cheap bath from such a “sandwich”. After all, its price is much lower than the whole price (5-20 thousand rubles without injectors and pumps). The main thing is to make an informed choice.

To give strength to large hydromassage pools, marble chips are added to the composition of acrylic. Naturally, it does not become cheaper after that.

Hydromassage

The water that jets through the nozzles under the influence of the pump is additionally filled with air. This is due to a special hose. The regulator mounted on it allows you to increase or decrease the amount of air. After all, the more of it, the tougher the massage.

The pump can have a power of 0.8 kW to 1.5 kW. It depends on the number of nozzles, their location and the way the water goes in a circle.

Nozzle location

General hydromassage is included in the package of mandatory delivery. There are six nozzles in total, and they are located in the side walls. Each of them has a function to turn off and adjust the slope of the water.

Back massage is carried out by 4-8 small jets. They are located so that the jet of water fell on the back and neck. This massage is designed for people leading a sedentary lifestyle.

Foot massage is carried out using two nozzles located in the foot area. Sometimes they are equipped with special "hedgehogs".

And how will all three massage systems installed in one place act? In order to prevent the flow of water to fall on you at the same time, a special faucet is installed, which transfers the massage system into one of the modes.

The installation of three types of massage is a relatively inexpensive but convenient device.

Additional functions

Sometimes it's nice to have a massage by the air bubbles themselves. To do this, use an air compressor and up to a dozen nozzles. Such a procedure is called aero massage.

Jacuzzi is sometimes equipped with aromatherapy and chromotherapy, disinfection system, auxiliary mixers.

Forms

They are largely dependent on the material. If it is cast iron or steel, then the product is rectangular. Acrylic baths are more varied. You can choose the one that best suits your room or room. Hot tub whirlpool round is usually installed in the center of a large room. They can also be traditional rectangular, trapezoidal.

The corner hot tub Jacuzzi is suitable for almost any apartment, even a small one. Her bowl, which has a normal size at the head, is gently tapering from one side in the direction of the legs. This saves space in a small room. The location of the nozzles, the direction of the jet of water at the same time are designed to focus as accurately as possible on certain parts of the body. The small size and cut form will not affect the quality of the procedure.

What is the length and depth of a hot tub should a jacuzzi have?

Dimensions

Length - not less than 150 cm.
Depth - from 42 cm.

Manufacturers

Jacuzzi whirlpool baths of the Czech manufacturer Ravak are becoming increasingly popular, despite the high cost. They are created using vertical heating technology. Three times polyurethane foam is sprayed onto the substrate. Therefore, the product maintains the temperature of the water well and allows it to move quite quietly within the system.

The Spanish company Volle has been manufacturing sanitary products relatively recently, since 2012. But this does not prevent her from paying great attention to product quality. In addition, it is quite large in size. Relaxing in such a bath is not difficult for you. Yes, and save about 20 percent of the water you can thanks to a good, well-calculated location of the nozzles.

Austrian whirlpools (hot tubs) from KollerPool on the market for a long time and have an excellent reputation. The products from this manufacturer are of high quality and convenient to use (regardless of the price range). Products are tested and quality checked every year. Expensive models differ from cheap ones mainly in the number of different “bells and whistles”. There are baths in their assortment, allowing several people to be in them simultaneously. Such products are held strong metal legs.

Humanity has long known about the beneficial properties of water procedures, but the hot tub is an invention of a not so distant past. Before choosing a whirlpool bath, in order for its quality and the cost of such a product to be high enough, it should meet the required requirements, it is necessary to understand some of the design features, analyze the quality of the materials used and the ability of the equipment to produce the desired therapeutic effect.

A bit of history

Historical note: The effect of quicker recovery of patients taking water procedures, discovered in 1936 in Berlin, when massage therapists massaged their body immersed in a bath or pool with a hose from a hose under a small excess pressure, was very quickly used by physicians to treat a wide range of diseases . And already in 1948, an Italian-American, Candido Jacuzzi, the inventor and manufacturer of airplanes and equipment, wanted to help his son recover, used a pump immersed in a bath to create a pulsating water jet.

This device became the prototype of the equipment so popular today. Of course, modern devices are strikingly different from their great-grandmother, but the principle of combining water, air and massage still helps people maintain health and good spirits. Do I need a hot tub in a regular apartment? Most likely, yes, because there is nothing more valuable in life than your own health.

Problem of choice

Going into any building supermarket or specialized plumbing equipment store you can find a huge number of hot tubs of various sizes and configurations. And in order to answer the question of which whirlpool bath to choose, it is imperative to have a correct idea of its structure and purpose of certain elements. After all, this is not just a bath, but a very complex technical device with a mass of various characteristics.

“Advise a hot tub,” the buyer asks the sales assistant. And he will listen to a long story about various devices, absolutely not understanding the essence of the question. Such an approach can not only disappoint him after the purchase, when the equipment does not justify the hopes placed on him, but can also lead to a rather significant waste of money.

Is material so important?

Before making a choice of a bath with hydromassage from the whole variety of models presented, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the use of certain materials:

Steel baths. Hydromassage systems, made of cold-rolled steel and equipped with a nozzle system, are lightweight, can be installed on simple devices in the form of legs, are quite durable and are easy to process. However, they also have a number of significant drawbacks. Increased noise in the operation of equipment, increased consumption of hot water due to rapid cooling and the main drawback is the simple form of the products;
Cast iron baths. They have high mechanical strength, increased heat capacity and good ability to absorb vibrations, which inevitably arise when the pump or compressor is operating. But the large own weight and complexity of processing, which entails and the high cost of iron products can adversely affect the choice of a hot tub;
Baths of plastics. The best bath with hydromassage, which has received the most widespread use, is a bath made of modern plastics and covered with a sufficiently thick layer of acrylic. Excellent thermal insulation, almost no noise and a huge variety of shapes.

The need to use special installation devices, considered as a disadvantage, is leveled by the presence of all the necessary items in the factory package.

My favorite color ... my favorite size ...

Like any equipment installed in a bathroom, a bath occupying one of the central places should be not only comfortable, but also beautiful:

standard rectangular models adapted for installation in small bathrooms of Soviet-built houses;
elite rectangular bath with hydromassage, equipped with numerous accessories and sophisticated programmable equipment
corner models for one or two people;
round volume pools for more spacious rooms.

Modern materials and methods of painting have allowed manufacturers to significantly diversify the color range of the products offered.

And if the color of the bath is chosen according to the general color concept of the room, then the shape of the bath is dictated, as a rule, by the size and ergonomic features of the room.

Important! The complete set of a hydromassage bath implies the possibility of its periodic maintenance and it would not be desirable to perform complex dismantling works when it is necessary to replace one small nozzle.

What's inside?

So do you need a whirlpool in a bath for an ordinary person who feels completely healthy? The relaxing and toning effect of the massage, of course, will only benefit, but the quality and effectiveness of the massage depends on the specific equipment installed in the model. So, the choice must take into account:

Pump and its performance. On simpler models, as a rule, one pump is installed within a small range, changing the intensity of the water jet. In more expensive devices, in addition to the pump, an air compressor is installed, supplying air to the nozzles and creating the effect of a natural geyser, and the most elite hydromassage baths have several pumping units for each group of nozzles;
The number and performance of the injectors. The best whirlpool bath has several groups of nozzles. These are side jets for general massage and special bottom ones for back massage. The intensity of the massage jets depends on the number of nozzles with the same pump performance and, if it is insufficient, such water treatments will be equivalent to bathing in an ordinary bath;
Control system. All installed equipment is controlled by a system that can not only monitor the presence or absence of water, and regulate the pump capacity. And the more complex the equipment, the more complex and "smarter" the control system, sometimes including several microprocessor devices.

Periodic service

When deciding which whirlpool to choose, you need to pay close attention to the need for periodic maintenance and additional water treatment. The nozzles made of high-quality materials will be able to withstand easily the deposits that inevitably arise when they come into contact with water, and the pump impeller, which is less subject to wear, will be able to maintain the necessary pressure in the system for a longer time.

You need to know: Even the delivery tubes of the cheapest systems may require replacement after a short time, which will entail additional costs.

Are there any disadvantages?

Any equipment operating in difficult operating conditions has its own advantages and some disadvantages, and hydromassage systems in this matter are no exception. The pros and cons of hydromassage baths have been known for a long time, but if the buyer-consultant will be told in detail about the advantages in detail, then in most cases you will have to look for the drawbacks yourself only.

The main disadvantages of hydromassage baths are associated with the complexity of cleaning and disinfecting the pumping system and pipelines, in which, thanks to the constant presence of a moist environment, favorable conditions are created for the reproduction of microorganisms that are not always useful to humans. Texas microbiologists have identified bacteria associated with human waste, fungi and deadly staphylococcus in water supply systems. Therefore, a self-completed table, in which there are only two columns: a hydromassage bath for and against, will help you choose the right model or just refuse to buy.

It's time to talk about the price

How much a whirlpool bath costs depends on many factors, but as the rating of whirlpool baths from various manufacturers shows, it is possible to notice a pattern that models of the average price category are most in demand, and well-known European manufacturers. Most buyers are in no hurry to buy neither the cheapest nor the most expensive models, but they want to get good quality by sacrificing numerous features.

Important! Some models, and it is necessary to find out before the purchase, require mandatory after-treatment of water, so when calculating how much a hot tub costs and its installation, it is necessary to take into account that the cost of the cleaning system can be up to one third of the cost of the bath itself.

Asking yourself how to choose a whirlpool bath and which whirlpool bath is better, each person will respond to it individually, but for a more correct answer, you should carefully analyze the possibility of installing it in the bathroom, calculate direct and indirect costs and choose a reasonable price model. This bath is the best for you.

Having decided to equip your bathroom with a fashionable sanitary ware with unique features, we will definitely face the question - how to choose a hot tub?

Currently, the choice of such baths is extremely diverse and rich, so in order to avoid mistakes when choosing a hot tub, you need to take into account all the nuances and features.

Of course, one can’t do without competent and professional consultation of a specialist, but before starting to search for a suitable bath, you need to arm yourself with some information that will help us get an idea of what is a hot tub, how to choose it, and how they differ from each other. friend

As for the last question, hydromassage baths can differ from each other in a set of useful functions, the material from which they are made, size, design, and the availability of additional features.

A classic whirlpool bath is a sanitary product, the main components of which are a pump, a nozzle system and nozzles.

As for the water pump, then for a small bath there will be an ample one such pump. For a large bath or pool, it is advisable to install an additional engine and an air compressor, since one pump will not achieve good water jets, and the air compressor will forcibly mix water with air in the nozzles. The compressor can be attributed to the additional advantages of a jacuzzi, as a result of this, the so-called “pearl massage” becomes possible.

In addition to all for spinal massage, it is possible to install a separate pump with its own control panel.

Hydromassage jets, of which there can be an unlimited number in the bathroom, are usually made of either plastic or brass. Most often in the hot tub is installed on the three side jets, which provide a good, intense massage. Additionally, several large nozzles (from two to four) are installed for back massage, a pair of neck nozzles and a pair for foot massage.

In order to saturate the water with oxygen and get the effect of aero massage, small, unregulated nozzles are installed at the bottom of the bath.

Another nice addition is the cascade tap, which creates a mini-waterfall in the bathtub.

The more options for hydromassage in the bath, the nicer and more useful is being in the bathroom, but it must be remembered that the more nozzles used during the hydromassage, the weaker the water pressure will be.

As for massage modes, they vary in different models. From the main modes, you can select the mode of automatic passage of the wave from head to toe, the mode of pulsating massage, oriental massage.

The control panel for Jacuzzi control can be pneumatic or electronic. In the case of an electronic controller, you will have the additional opportunity to specify additional modes of operation for the product (for example, you can change the pressure of the massage jets, turn on the variable operation of the nozzles, etc.).

In more advanced models of hydromassage baths, chromotherapy (color change of hydromassage jets), built-in music and other additional accessories may be present.

The material for the manufacture of baths can be metal (steel or cast iron) or acrylic polymer.

Now consider the types of hot tubs, to make it more clear which bath to choose.

Nowadays, due to its technical characteristics, acrylic baths are very popular. They keep their temperature very well, are lightweight, durable and easy to clean. Their disadvantages include only the fact that their surface is easy to scratch.

As for the cast-iron hydromassage baths, they do not lag behind the acrylic ones in quality, but at the same time they weigh much more and stand. Steel baths are light, but cool quickly.

The hot tub can be rectangular, oval, angular or round. When choosing a bath you need, above all, be guided by the size of the bathroom. If the room is small, it is reasonable to opt for a classic rectangular or oval bath, which can be placed along the wall.

When purchasing a hot tub, you need to require a guarantee and carefully study in the text of the contract those items that are not covered by warranty service. It is advisable to choose a company that has been in the market for a long time and has a long list of satisfied customers.

Be sure to ask about the reputation of the manufacturer. Find out for how long this company has been producing hydromassage pools and baths. Check whether this process is certified according to international standards.

It is safer to acquire the product of the company for which the manufacture of hot tubs is a core business. If this is just one of the branches of the business of this company, then one should not expect a wide choice and fast service.

It should be noted that the warranty service of the hydromassage equipment is carried out by the seller company, so when buying, ask if there is a service center in your city, how long it exists and how many warranty cases arise.

Before you buy a hot tub, be sure to study the instructions for use, I will give a few questions that I often ask

Question: - Does the operation of the hot tub depend on the water pressure in the water supply system?
Answer: - No, the hydromassage system is not directly connected to the water supply system.
Question: - Is it possible to wash with shampoo and soap without disconnecting the hydromassage system?
Answer: - It is impossible, the hydromassage system can fail.
Question: - What care is needed for such a bathroom?
Answer: - Depending on the material from which the bath is made, I described in detail in the articles, "the care of the hydromassage baths is no different.

Good luck to you in choosing a hot tub !!!