| Jacuzzi is a brand name of a water pump | | | | a cold climate, you can bring it inside for |
| system used in bathtubs. When people refer to | | | | winter months and enjoy. |
| a Jacuzzi, it also means a hot tub or a spa. | | | | |
| The terms can be used interchangeably. | | | | High resin plastics and wood also make up the |
| | | | exterior of Jacuzzi's and hot tubs. When |
| When shopping for a Jacuzzi or a hot tub, | | | | buying wood products, make sure it is |
| there are several things to keep in mind. | | | | specially treated to resist water and damage |
| First, where are you going to put it? A | | | | caused by heat. |
| Jacuzzi needs a room with plenty of | | | | |
| circulation. The warm water needs ventilation | | | | The interior of a Jacuzzi is almost always a |
| to circulate in the room or to the outdoors | | | | type of plastic. What determines the price is |
| to keep drywall from mildew or rot. | | | | how many jets are inside and how many |
| | | | settings they have. Settings can be limited |
| A Jacuzzi also needs plenty of weight support | | | | with high and low, but more advanced with |
| to hold all of the water. Putting a Jacuzzi | | | | multiple choices for water speed and angle. |
| on the second floor is not a good idea, | | | | |
| unless it is a small bathtub Jacuzzi. A | | | | Jacuzzi's require similar care to that of an |
| basement hot tub is not a good idea either | | | | outdoor pool. Water levels must be checked |
| since the cement block walls can hinder | | | | regularly and tested for bacteria. To keep |
| ventilation and cause added moisture | | | | bacteria and other agents away, a variety of |
| problems. | | | | chemicals are available to treat the water. |
| | | | The representative where you buy your Jacuzzi |
| A cement slab or patio is an ideal place for | | | | from will have instructions and can offer |
| a Jacuzzi hot tub. To use year-round, a | | | | guidance until you are used to the process. |
| gazebo or small room can be built around it. | | | | |
| Windows can be made to open or remove to | | | | Besides the initial expense of purchasing the |
| allow for ventilation, or to cool off on hot | | | | Jacuzzi, there are monthly expenses for |
| summer nights. | | | | maintaining your hot tub. Those expenses |
| | | | would be for electricity to keep the water |
| Second, what size do you need? Do you plan on | | | | warm, chemicals to keep the ph levels safe |
| hosting lots of parties and entertaining? You | | | | and water to keep it full! |
| may want to consider a 6-8 person Jacuzzi. If | | | | |
| it is for you and a significant other, a two | | | | Options to go with your hot tub are |
| seater may be perfect. | | | | unlimited. Floating tiki bars, drink holders, |
| | | | pillows and toys for the kids are just a few |
| Jacuzzi's come in a variety of sizes, and | | | | fun things available. Special seat cushions |
| they also come in a wide selection of shapes. | | | | can be made to help with special back |
| Jacuzzi's can be round, square, oval, kidney | | | | problems or ailments. |
| shaped or made into a custom design. | | | | |
| Jacuzzi's can be made into a shape to fit a | | | | Covers should be on the Jacuzzi when not in |
| unique room size or to curve around a wall or | | | | use. It keeps any excess dirt and dust out of |
| architecture style. | | | | the water and jets. It may keep wandering |
| | | | children out of the water too. If you have |
| A Jacuzzi can be made from many different | | | | children, special infrared and laser security |
| materials. There are inflatable hot tubs, | | | | alarms can be made to go off if the light has |
| which can be filled with air or let out and | | | | been broken. Keep safety a top priority if |
| moved. This offers flexibility if you live in | | | | you have a Jacuzzi in your home. |