I’ve been thinking about purchasing my very first hot tub, so I’ve been spending some time gathering information about these products. The biggest consideration for me is where I want to put the thing. I know most people set up their home spas outdoors, but I don’t have a very big yard and my homeowners association doesn’t allow privacy fences. As you might imagine, I’m not too keen about the prospect of all my neighbors being able to see me every time I want to go out for a relaxing session in the tub. So I’m actually reading more about indoor hot tubs than the outdoor versions.
Well, to tell the truth, it appears that there aren’t many differences between outdoor and indoor hot tubs. In fact many of the same units can be used in both places, so I won’t have to worry about that part at all. The main concern is the actual installation, as indoor hot tubs have to be set up quite differently than outdoor ones. Even though I’m going to have professional contractors handle the installation, I still need to know what kinds of problems I might encounter along the way.
Since I’m leaning towards indoor hot tubs, I’m most interested in how these models are supposed to be installed. The best method is to have a separate room for the tub (usually on the first floor). The room has to be spacious enough to accommodate the unit comfortably, the floor has to be solid enough to support the filled tub along with any occupants and peripheral accessories or equipment, and there also has to be adequate ventilation in the area. Indoor hot tubs emit lots of steam that, if not removed with proper ventilation, can lead to mold or mildew problems. In addition, I have to make sure the floor in the spa room has a good drainage system to catch spills, overflow, and drips. The last thing I need is water damage!
Once indoor hot tubs are professionally installed, they’re much easier to care for than their outdoor counterparts. For instance, keeping the unit clean will be a breeze, since I don’t have to worry about falling leaves, dirt, and other debris that would naturally creep into the water if the tub were outside. Along with the looser maintenance schedule, indoor hot tubs can be used year-round without regard to poor weather conditions such as heavy rain or snow, so I’d definitely be able to get my money’s worth by installing the spa inside.
I can’t think of a better way to shake off the various stresses of life than by a daily dip in my very own home spa. Indoor hot tubs are looking more and more attractive to me as I think about all the great times I’ll have soaking under the jets. I need to get moving on this project!
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