Of course! Many people use a hot tub in the snow! There's nothing better than sitting in the warm, waters on a winter's evening staring up at a starry sky - How romantic!

 

The ideal location for your spa is about 10 feet from your back door. This means that in cooler weather it's more comfortable getting to and from the spa & it also means less wire to install.

All you need is a flat, level spot which can be accessed easily and bear in mind that a full spa can weigh several tons if you are planning to put it onto the decking. If you are partially sinking the spa then also bear in mind that access will be required to the pump/motor. They can also be installed inside the home.

 

The top lip of our hot tubs extends beyond the wooden/synthetic cabinet and this important feature ensures that they are ideally suited to outdoor as well as indoor use. Spas look great either indoors or out, although most are installed outdoors.

 

No. Planning Permission is not required for your hot tub or spa, although if it is to be positioned on to a roof, balcony or upstairs, we recommend that you consult a Structural Engineer just to be sure of weight loads, etc.

 

We recommend that the water in your spa should not exceed 104°F/40°C. Comfortable temperatures around these are considered safe for healthy adults. Lower temperatures are recommended for extended use & for young children & the elderly. Pregnant women must consult their doctor before using a spa.

A well-insulated, average-size hot tub with a good cover can cost literally, pennies a day to run & you should budget between 50p and £1 per day. Catalina tubs come as standard with a 5” thick cover that seal in the heat like a thermos bottle.

 

No, you do not need to drain the hot tub after each use, but you should keep an eye on water quality. Testing and proper treatment will keep water clean and inviting.

Draining and refilling is normally required every three months, and you don't need to worry about hurting your back bending into your spa to bail out, as there is a floor drain just as in your bath. Your portable spa also comes with its own filtration system and the filter cartridge will need to be removed and rinsed from time to time. We recommend however you do this at least fortnightly to extend the life of your filter but most importantly to ensure your water is crystal clear, clean and safe. Another good idea is to buy an extra filter and rotate use between sets. This will extend the life of your two sets of filters to around 3 years.

 

Simply put - the motor is what drives the pump, which pumps water through the massage jets, which make you feel good!

The motors are carefully chosen to give more therapeutic jet action with less horsepower, so you use less electricity and save money & the two speed variable pumps maintain perfect temperature control keeping your spa clean at the same time by running a programmed cleaning & heating cycle with the Management System.

 

As already mentioned you will need a solid flat base, normally a concrete pad and either a 16, 20 or 30 amp power supply direct from an RCD in your electrical distribution board, with an external isolating switch. Lots of people like to prepare this themselves, however if not then North Spas will be happy to do this for you.

 

Yes! This is also free of charge and is essential to make sure access and site are both suitable.

 

Definitely! North Spas are unique in that we offer a Used Tub Sales Service on our website, where for a small percentage of the sale will sell, remove and install your old hot tub to its new owner. As long as you upgrade with a Catalina Spa and lets face, it why wouldn’t you?