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