Whats the difference between a spa and a hot tub?
A. The term “spa” and “hot tub” are now used interchangeably, but originally they meant two different things. In the early years of the spa business, a “spa” was made out of acrylic or some other thermoplastic. A “hot tub” on the other hand, was a wooden tank made out of redwood, cedar or similar wood. Both had therapy jets, a pump, and a heater and were designed for relaxation. For a while in the late 70’s and early 80’s, wooden hot tubs were very popular, but as acrylic portable spas became more sophisticated in design and maintenance features, hot tubs eventually lost their popularity, but the “hot tub” name became part of our language.
The term “spa” and “hot tub” are now used interchangeable, but originally they meant two different things. In the early years of the spa business a “spa” was made out of acrylic or some other thermoplastic. A “hot tub” on the other hand, was a wooden tank made out of redwood, cedar of similar wood. Both had therapy jets, a pump, and a heater and were designed for relaxation. For a while in the late 70’s and early 80’s, wooden hot tubs were very popular, but as acrylic portable spas became more sophisticated in design and maintenance-features, hot tubs eventually lost their popularity, but the “hot tub” name became part of our language.
The term “spa” and “hot tub” are now used interchangeably, but originally they meant two different things. In the early years of the spa business, a “spa” was made out of acrylic or some other thermoplastic. A “hot tub” on the other hand, was a wooden tank made out of redwood, cedar or similar wood. Both had therapy jets, a pump, and a heater and were designed for relaxation. For a while in the late 70’s and early 80’s, wooden hot tubs were very popular, but as acrylic portable spas became more sophisticated in design and maintenance- features, hot tubs eventually lost their popularity, but the “hot tub” name became part of our language.
A. The word spa is used to describe any one of a number of jetted, heated, water-filled tubs. Most spas are made out of either fiberglass or acrylic. Acrylic spas are, by far, the better of the two types and will provide longer life and service to their owners. Hot tubs are made of wood, sometimes with a liner set inside. They can provide you with jet action, but without the contoured seating acrylic spas offer. Today there are very few true wooden hot tubs made. Because of this, the terms “spa” and “hot tub” are used interchangeably to describe what is, in actuality, a “spa”.
