How Do You Buy A Hot Tub?
What could possibly be better than climbing into steaming hot water at the end of the day and gazing over your garden while your cares soak away? Before you peel those clothes off, however, you’ll need to make several decisions about your hot tub–chiefly regarding its size, cost, safety features and installation. Step 1 Decide where to place the hot tub. Take privacy, accessibility and aesthetics into consideration. Don’t put the tub under overhanging trees or bushes that drop a lot of leaves. Step 2 Make sure the site can withstand 100 to 150 pounds per square foot (500 to 750 kg per square m). You’ll want the strength and security of a sturdy deck or concrete slab. Step 3 Choose the size of a hot tub according to how many people will use it. The rule of thumb is to multiply 75 gallons (284 l) of water by the number of people for the total water capacity. Step 4 Determine your budget. Two-person hot tubs start at about $4,000 and six-person hot tubs start at $8,000 to $10,000. Ask fo
