Lights: perfect for night-time dips. Lights should come as standard with hard-shell tubs but will be a special addition to inflatables. You can also buy floating lights as an accessory. Overall I would definitely recommend the Wave Osaka Rigid Foam hot tub to anyone thinking about purchasing an inflatable tub. Opting for this rigid foam build instead was just as easy to assemble, and offers a sturdier feeling build, that doesn't look like a giant paddling pool in your garden! This relatively compact hard-shell hot tub from Jacuzzi has 23 jets. You can customise both the shell and cabinet colours.

Booster seat: some seats can be quite low so boosters will help shorter people sit comfortably above the water line. Cover lifters: will make taking the cover off much easier and help prevent damage to the tub and cover.

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Designed to replicate a traditional Nordic hot tub with wood-effect panelling, the Helsinki tub is pricier than most inflatable tubs. A stylish alternative to an inflatable hot tub and without the expense or installation hassle of a static spa, this rigid foam hot tub is a great all-rounder that's sturdy, thermo-efficient, and easy to use.” Continue reading the Ideal Home review here. Heats up to 40 °C / 104°F However, you will be paying to be able to use it all year round. Unlike lots of other inflatable models it has ‘freeze shield technology’ which means you can still use it in very cold conditions. Jacuzzi J-325 hot tub Ensure that the connectors correspond to the icons on the heater unit valves. Once you’ve inserted the hose into the air valve on the hot tub body, press the massage button on the bottom left of the control panel and within 1 minute your spa will be upright!

It's at the higher-end of the budget, but Jacuzzi states that its ‘smart seal’ technology helps to reduce noise and increase energy efficiency. Find out more about installing your hot tub or scroll down for popular hot tub brands. Types of hot tubs Hard shell hot tubsA hot tub is a freestanding tub of heated water with filtration and jets. You might also hear the terms 'jacuzzi' and spa. A Jacuzzi is actually just a well-known brand name for a hot tub, while a spa is typically a tub that’s built into the ground and connected to a pool. Ongoing costs should also be considered. Maintaining and heating a hot tub will come at a price. How much that is will all depend on the type and size of your tub and how it's made. To clarify on some of your points raised however, please note we do have an inbound telephone line and this is available Monday to Friday and between the hours of 9am to 5pm; I can see advisors have spoken to you directly on the phone on several occasions.