| There are many parts that all hot tubs use. | | | | tub. The heater can be electric or it can be fuels |
| These parts can be bought from several sources, | | | | by a gas such as propane. Both options provide |
| both online and in retail stores. Some of the most | | | | good heat for the water. Like many house |
| common and important hot tub parts are jets, | | | | heaters, most hot tub heaters are equipped to |
| heaters, and pumps. Without these, the hot tub | | | | sense the temperature of the water and heat it |
| will not work. Jets, heaters, and pumps all have | | | | to the user's specification. It is important to get a |
| several components that must be operational for | | | | cost efficient water heater for a hot tub to save |
| the hot tub to function, but they are beyond the | | | | money and energy. |
| scope of this writing. It is a good idea to speak to | | | | Water Pumps are a vital part of hot tub systems. |
| a professional to get thorough and in-depth | | | | They work with the motors and jets to propel |
| information about these hot tub parts. | | | | water into the tub. Motors power the pumps to |
| Hot tub jets propel water into the tub in a | | | | push water through the jets into the tub. Most |
| concentrated stream. Jets provide many of the | | | | quality pumps have two speeds of operation. This |
| therapeutic aspects of a hot tub. Jets can be | | | | saves energy and provides the bather with more |
| used to massage the body while it is underwater. | | | | options for water pressure. |
| Some jet manufacturers sell entire jet systems | | | | It is important to insure that the parts of a hot |
| that are designed to massage the entire body. | | | | tub are top quality before buying. Most good parts |
| Jets can range in price from a few dollars for a | | | | come with warranties and will operate for years. |
| single plastic attachment to several hundred dollars | | | | There are few things more frustrating and |
| for a full body massage system. | | | | potentially costly than low quality hot tub parts |
| Heaters are needed to warm the water in a hot | | | | that break. |