The following guidelines from distributor John Lewis of Marbella Hot Tubs  will help your choice. 

When considering becoming the proud owner of your very own marbella hot tub at home,  how does one select the model or brand? 

For a truly relaxing, life enhancing purchase,   one needs to consider performance, maintenance, durability and hygiene.

Is the quantity of jets in a marbella hot tub really important, or is it a question of  quality and how these jets are designed ?  

If the jets are adjustable and of the latest engineered design,  only then will they produce  the enjoyable hydro massage effect that Hot Tub Spa  users become so addicted to.

Our clients often report they require less visits to a massage therapist.

JETS -  MOTORS - PUMPS

Here for your Marbella Hot Tub you need the  best stainless steel jets and controls that are Balboa and Gekko.

It is desirable to purchase a Marbella Hot Tub design where the adjustable jets provide an invigorating massage to loosen knotted muscles and increase blood and oxygen circulation.  This is turn promotes healing by bringing nutrients to aching muscles and joints.  A feeling of well being.

Adjustable jets can also be programmed for a soothing the nervous system to aid restful sleep.

A superior and enduring product will have the benefit of top quality engineering  plus a design combining an effective number of jets with correctly powered motors and pumps.

In truth,  a better buy is a spa hot tub with PLENTY OF POWER, and fewer jets.  

We are the proud distributors of top of the range Hot Tubs  supplied only by manufacturers  who enable us to provide first class after sales service.  We are able to have spares flown in at short notice and have a hot line to their   technical  department and indeed that of Balboa.

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY - SECURITY CABLING
 
It is possible with top quality reliable cabling to adapt to an economical electrical supply and still retain this desired potency.  Running a high powered spa need not be expensive if expertly installed.  The quality of  the cable used with hydro products is paramount.

COMPARISON

Some budget Hot Tub models imported from the East are manufactured with a high number of  non-rotating jets produced merely by punching  numerous 'pin holes' in the moulding.
This cost cutting style will be underpowered with too many jets for the pump to cope with,  and cannot give a beneficial  therapeutic massage effect.   It is often uncomfortable.

Often these hot tubs with lower powered motors have to have a diverter valve fitted.   Other parts of the tub need to be turned off to divert efficient power to where the person is actually sitting.   Highly unsuitable for a model designed for a number of people to enjoy together.

Dealers exist in the UK who sell cost-cutting Hot Tub spas manufactured in this way. They are sold as 'unbranded' Hot Tubs  because they are unwilling to put their name to the product.  This manner of marketing is entirely acceptable provided they are priced accordingly and the consumer is made aware they are buying a bottom of the range Hot Tub.


THE  HOT TUB SHELL

In our experience the manufacturer of the best spas in the world use a patented high grade four layer strengthening process  called DURA-BOND TM.

This high density material  is re-enforced with a fibrous material that adds considerable additional strength to the hot tub  shell.  The process is completed with a thick layer of polyurethane foam.

This exclusive system combines the luxurious beauty of LUCITE-Xtra  TM  Arylic   (the best and most expensive grade)  with an added layer of plastic ABS for strength and integrity.

Lucite-Xtra  TM cast acrylic is a  SAFE non-porous material that resists stains caused by the build up of lotions and body oils,  which can ruin non-acrylic spas.  It is also resistant to bacteria.

This tough material keeps its shine and colour despite the use of sanitizing chemicals, high temperatures and exposure to sunlight.

Its durable surface resists chipping, cracking and denting.

Lucite-Xtra TM is easily maintained with a sponge and mild soap.   No additional polishing or waxing is needed to keep its lustrous appearance.  Any cosmetics, including  lipstick, will wipe off immediately.

COMPARISON

Some manufacturers using LUCITE shells do not necessarily use top grade LUCITE-Xtra  TM  unless specified.

To manufacture a DEEP spa,  high quality moulding is imperative.  If not used, obvious "stretch marks" appear on the curves and bends  which may cause leaks later.

ENDEROL brand and other similar low cost surfaces are actually POROUS and harbour bacteria.  They do not resist staining and  body oils.   To check poor quality,  test with lipstick which is not easy to remove from a porous surface, but instantly wipes away  if non-porous.

Because poorer quality surfaces are less resistant to staining,  an unappealing un-removable tide mark is evident around some Hot Tub  spas once in use.


CONCLUSION

Hopefully this article will safeguard any potential  Spa owners from falling prey to the well practised presentation of unscrupulous sales personnel , who themselves,   may possibly not even use a Hot Tub Spa and may not be able to help, once the Hot Tub has been installed.

There is that very old  saying that  BUYING CHEAPLY CAN MEAN BUYING TWICE.