Category Archives: Hot Tubs and Saunas

Hot Tubs and Saunas, Pool and Spa Equipment, Pool and Spa Safety

Spa Accessories Every Hot Tub Owner Needs

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Spa Side Umbrella
Hot tubs and outdoor spas offer an exciting way to relax and unwind at your own home. They are great for soothing stressed muscles and aching joints and will simply melt away stress. If you are already the proud owner of an at home hot tub, there are several accessories that are must haves to make your experience the most enjoyable one possible.

  • Create a beautiful shade on your hot tub time with a spa side umbrella. The base slides conveniently under your spa and hugs the sides, creating a seamlessly beautiful silhouette. The 9 foot hexagon umbrella is made of colorfast, fade resistant material that will last many years. A built-in crank allows you to open and close the umbrella with ease. You will love enjoying your spa any time of day with the shade of your umbrella creating comfort.
  • Spa and hot tub covers not only keep leaves and other debris out of your hot tub, they also help keep heat and chemicals in and offer safety to help prevent accidents. As heat is released into the air, your spa’s chemicals evaporate with it. This will lead to increased costs to operate your spa over time. Using a cover prevents this heat and chemical loss. They are easy to put on and remove. Walk on covers are strong enough to support an e ntire family (or up to three feet of snow) without collapsing! Available in many colors and sizes, you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for.
  • Having a safe way to enter and exit your spa or hot tub is essential. Deluxe Spa Steps are designed for this purpose! They are made from a rugged polymer that is lightweight, but very durable, supporting up to 300 pounds! The non-skid surface and 14″ height ensure easy access for everyone. The beautiful redwood color will add a touch of style to your spa. They are availa ble in 36 or 74 inch widths.
Hot Tubs and Saunas, Innovative Solutions, Pool and Spa Maintenance

Have a Leak? We Have a Solution!

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Fix-A-Leak
Developing a leak in your pool or spas plumbing system can be a disaster. Often, you cannot even locate the exact source of the leak, leaving you to scratch you head while your water levels constantly decrease. Fix A Leak is the solution. A single quart treats up to a 20,000 gallon pool and it works on practically any type of material. You feed Fix a Leak through your filter (bypassing your filter media) and keep your water circulating ever 4-6 hours until the leak stops. In twenty-four to forty-eight hours, you should be leak free. This high quality solution will also work on walls, floors, and pool shells. The seal is permanent  and lost water will be a thing of the past! Don’t let this costly problem continue if you are experiencing a pool leak. You can save lots of money on water and avoid costly excavation.

Hot Tubs and Saunas, Outdoor Entertaining

Summon Your Inner Snow Monkey

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Japanese Snow Monkey

While most people I know look forward to lighting candles and decorating trees in December, I look forward to summoning my inner snow monkey.  Japanese macaques spend a good deal of their time soaking in naturally steamy volcanic hot springs, but since I live nowhere near a hot spring, I count on my portable hot tub to whisk me away to snow monkey paradise.

There’s really nothing quite like lounging in a hot, bubbling spa when the surrounding air is cold enough to turn breath into ice crystals.  Falling snow and winter bird activities make for relaxing entertainment while basking in warm Portable Hot Tubwaters.  At night, clear winter skies spread out a blanket of stars to which no holiday light show can compare.

Japanese snow monkeys know that the secret to enjoying cold winter days is to spend as much time as possible in a steamy bath, preferably with friends.  Following their example, with the help of a portable hot tub, makes for a truly happy holiday season.

Hot Tubs and Saunas, Pool and Spa Safety

CPSC Seeks Comment on Addition to Pool Safety Law

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Safety Drain Covers

To prevent further injuries and deaths as a result of drain entrapment in pools and spas, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act requires that all public pools and spas be equipped with anti-entrapment drain covers that comply with the ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 standard.  Unfortunately, the term “public accommodations facility” used in the original law to describe who must comply was not adequately defined.  Which types of establishments fall into the category of “public accommodations facility” and which do not?

The answer to this question is the focus of a proposed interpretive rule that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) would like to add to the existing Pool and Spa Safety Act.  If the newly proposed definition for the term “public accommodations facility” is accepted, the CPSC will be able to more effectively enforce the law and ensure that more pools and spas are made safe for public use.

The CPSC will accept public comment on the proposed rule until December 21, 2010.  To read more about the proposed rule and how to submit a comment, visit the following page: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-26520.htm.

Hot Tubs and Saunas

Home Saunas Improve Health and Reduce Stress

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Sauna

 You have probably heard about the health benefits of saunas for years. They are known to increase circulation in the body and provide relief for aches, pains, and tension. Saunas can also improve the look and feel of your skin and aid in the relief of symptoms of asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure, bronchitis, rheumatism, sports injuries, common cold, migraine headaches, muscle pain, and influenza. They are perfect for melting away stress AND weight,  burning up to 600 calories per half hour of use. With this long list of benefits, you have probably visited or considered visiting a sauna in your lifetime. Did you know that you can get the benefits of a sauna at the comfort of your own home? Home saunas are more affordable than ever. They are available in a compact size that is perfect for one person or a roomier two, three, or four person variety. They are easy to assemble and can be beautifully incorporated into any room of your home. Your sauna will even come with reading lights and built-in sound system so that you can enjoy your favorite book or music while steaming away your tension. You will love melting away your stress and improving your overall health at home!