| Spas are making their way into the homes of | | | | materials (high resistance steels and all the |
| more and more people. The prices for hot tubs | | | | metals used in creating the pumps have been |
| and spas have fallen down significantly and | | | | treated against rust). They also produce |
| this makes hot tubs affordable. Depending on | | | | single speed pumps for small and medium spas |
| the space available to put the hot tub, on | | | | and multiple speeds pumps that can be used |
| your budget and desired model, there are many | | | | either to save energy or to fast refill the |
| types available on the market. They are built | | | | pool with water. All the windings inside |
| out of several materials (cheaper models are | | | | these pumps are properly insulated to |
| made of plastic, while ones that are more | | | | increase efficiency. They are also designed |
| expensive are made of glass fiber, and most | | | | to reduce the amount of noise the pump |
| of the time without that very popular hi-flo) | | | | generates as one of the most annoying things |
| and they are finished in many colors to suit | | | | when taking a spa bath is to constantly hear |
| any space. However, before going out to buy a | | | | the pump's buzz. The environmental impact of |
| hot tub, you should read a couple of things | | | | their pumps and all their models are designed |
| about how spas and hot tubs are built, what | | | | with electricity savings in mind. |
| their main components are and what to ask the | | | | |
| supplier. | | | | The hot tub's pump is its most important part |
| | | | but also its most sensitive element. The |
| By asking many questions, the vendor will see | | | | water used in hot tubs may not be perfectly |
| that you are interested in that topic and you | | | | clean as it may contain residue, dust or a |
| can avoid buying a low quality hot tub. One | | | | high level of calcium. In time, these factors |
| of the main components of a hot tub is its | | | | can clog the pump and even break it down. |
| pump. Depending on the amount of water, it | | | | Waterway recommends using an efficient filter |
| requires to move around, there are smaller | | | | for their pumps and a series of special |
| pumps and more powerful water pumps. You can | | | | cleaning substances to eliminate the calcium |
| buy a cheaper pump, but you do not have any | | | | from the internal mechanisms of the pump. By |
| guarantee that it will last you for many | | | | properly maintaining your hot tub, you can be |
| years. | | | | sure that it will function flawlessly for |
| | | | many years. Water leakages and extreme heat |
| Waterway is one of the most important water | | | | are two of the most dangerous enemies of any |
| pumps manufacturers on the market. They have | | | | water pumps. They include seals around the |
| become known for their high quality products | | | | electric motor and 48 or 56 frame motor for a |
| and reliable water pumps. The Waterway range | | | | cooler and safer operating temperature and a |
| of products includes small pumps suitable for | | | | longer motor life. The pumps are tested |
| small hot tubs and extending to powerful five | | | | before reaching the market and before being |
| horsepower models suitable for large hot tubs | | | | included in pre-installed hot tubs. |
| and pools. They are made of quality | | | | |