Hot Tubs

[Chuckles]

Has anyone any experience or know of anyone who has a Hot Tub. A friend has had one on hire for a week for her birthday and I went in it last night ;D

OH has now got the idea that it would be good to have one in the garden. We have an old shed that joins up to a paved patio area, if the shed went it would make an ideal spot for one. OH would construct an insulated wooden house for it which would give some privacy, it could have patio doors (already have some we took out) so you could look up the garden and you could also walk out onto the patio were we keep the BBQ.


I've scanned about on the internet for prices and your looking at around £1500 ish plus and the cost of housing on top of that. I'm quite excited ;D ;D but it is a lot of money to lay out when you know nothing about them.

What I'd like to know is if anyone knows of a good supplier and any experiences or tips etc they could give us

[Deleted]

God I only wish I knew something about them

I'm more than happy to 'test drive' one for you though !!

[MamIDdau]

I only know someone who knows someone who has one unfortunately. It's not something that's very common around here.

[Barbara]

i have heard they are quite noisy, and upset the neighbours,
but i dont know how noisy, and do you like your neighbours.

[Deleted]

Hi Chuckles ... I think there was a thread about this a few months ago ... there are apparently some serious concerns about hygiene/disease transmission ... I seem to remember somewhere on the General Board? ... cheers ...

[Chuckles]

Thanks CC I found it, Jenny started it back in Nov, mixed replies from everyone. It's not cold even when you are outside in the open at 10pm at night, if we have one it will be inside a wooden summer house style home with French doors that would open onto a patio. The motor does make a bit of noise but not load enough to disturb neighbours and we would insulate the house it would be in which would help with noise and heat loss too. They have a lid that helps keep them at the desired temp and cost roughly £3 - 4 a week to run. Jenny, any tips from your neighbour on what model they have etc etc etc ??

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HOT TUBS in the GardenPost by jennywrenn on 10 Nov, 2006, 7:50

Does anyone have a Hot Tub in the Garden?

That is one of those tubs 4-6 persons sit in and not a planter filled with red flowers

My next door neighbours have had one erected and it looks very inviting and tempting especially in the evening

Would appreciate any advice from those who have one

It is a toss up between a small greenhouse or a small Hot Tub which I buy myself for Christmas
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Post by Fat Andy on 10 Nov, 2006, 8:52

Go for the greenhouse - you can use it all year, you can grow stuff to eat and it doesn't cost you anything once you've got it !

Wouldn't have wanted to use any outdoor tub last night, no matter how "hot" it was - it was bloomin' frosty here

FA x
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Post by canarycreeper on 10 Nov, 2006, 13:00

These have become incredibly popular here in Ireland, but I honestly don't see the point. For one thing, they take up precious planting space - and for another it's normally either to cold or to wet to use one. Like FA, I'd definitely go for the greenhouse ... cheers ...
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Post by 4pygmies on 10 Nov, 2006, 14:36

I truly don't understand this "hot tub" thing - erm, isn't that just an outdoor bath by any other name?? I saw one at GWLive and was amazed at how much they cost! JennyWren, I'm with FA and CC - get a greenhouse! MUCH better use of space, money and time - and much more environmentally friendly.....I don't include you in this but "hot tubs" ALWAYS conjures up an image of unsavoury swinging parties with unpleasant unmentionable stuff floating about amongst the bodies, bleah.........sorry!
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Post by canarycreeper on 10 Nov, 2006, 14:38

4P, that is a truly HORRIBLE image ... cheers ...
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Post by borderbabe on 10 Nov, 2006, 17:03

I agree with most on here - go for the green house - the biggest you can fit in the garden and/or afford - enjoy!
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Post by jennywrenn on 10 Nov, 2006, 17:20

My neighbours were actually in their Hot Tub last night I saw the steam rising above my fence

They dont seem to take up too much room as long as you have a concrete base and of course there are big ones and little ones

Still not sure
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Post by beejay on 10 Nov, 2006, 18:48

Hot tubs - I really don't see the point. I have a bath!
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Post by jennywrenn on 10 Nov, 2006, 19:31

Goodness Beejay very brave of you having a bath in the garden



j w x
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Post by Dutchy on 11 Nov, 2006, 10:41

Nothing wrong with a bathing pond I suppose , as long as she uses an environmentally friendly soap.
Just to help you think it through further. Think of the electricity bill. You do not want to let the water get too cold.
Also think of the work to keep it clean.
And where are you going to leave those precious plants that need overwintering?

It might be easier to become really good mates with your neighbour and ask her for a ladies night in her tub.

Dutchy
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Post by jennywrenn on 11 Nov, 2006, 16:23

I have been invited Dutchy but not sure

In fact it is a self clean tub and the water stays at a constant temperature - doesnt use too much electricity apparently

decisions, decisions, decisions
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Post by canarycreeper on 11 Nov, 2006, 16:45

Oooooh Jenny ... I'd love one of those in the bathroom - especially the self-clean bit ... cheers
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Post by babyswan on 12 Nov, 2006, 23:00

There was a chap in Dublin going around looking at houses with his daughter last year or so. Looked at one with a hot tub in the garden. Dipped his fingers in it to feel the temperature. Died of legionaires disease five or six days later....
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Post by piggingardener on 13 Nov, 2006, 17:55

There was also a chap investigating them at a garden centre. He inhaled some droplets from the jets and also died of legionnaires disease. The problem with these tubs is maintaining a water temperature which is comfortable, whilst maintaining a hot enough temperature to prevent legionella breeding.

Do be very careful!!

PG
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Post by Plocket on 13 Nov, 2006, 18:43

I haven't joined in this thread because I really don't think I'm qualified - I've never been in a hot-tub or jaccuzi!

I'd only have one in the garden if it was out of sight of all the neighbours, and the garden was big enough that it didn't take over or become a major feature.

Facing practicalities, a greenhouse is much more useful, but a hot-tub probably more relaxing.

Surely what it boils down to is how much you want one Jenny - or whether it's a case of keeping up with the Jones' (no offence meant!)
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Post by jennywrenn on 13 Nov, 2006, 19:14

Very worrying about the legionnairs disease but I was always aware and worried about getting into a Jacuzzi and never thought of the other one

My Hot Tub would be a single person hot tub so only me would use it

Will keep you posted

j w x