Jacuzzi hot tub: how to choose?

This bath itself does massage to you with the help of jets of water, escaping from the injectors built into its "body". Jacuzzi hot tub confidently enters into the life of an increasing number of users. Now this is not an indicator of wealth and luxury, but a device that can improve your physical condition and well-being. But is it possible to install a Jacuzzi bathtub everywhere? How to choose a comfortable, practical and beautiful?

History

Invented a Jacuzzi bath brothers-Italians by the name of Jacuzzi. They created the first bath with an air pump in 1936. It did not strike the imagination of the Germans (that was where they lived). But the brothers continued to improve the baths until they showed an excellent result. Over time, buyers appreciated the benefits of such products and began to actively buy them.

The license for mass production was given to one of the brothers, Roy, in 1968. For the past since this time, many new models of various forms, materials and contents have been created. But they all work on the same principle.

The effect of the whirlpool

Even in the last century, doctors and scientists noticed the positive effect of the use of water procedures, especially hydromassage. They relieve swelling and oxygenate the cells. Under the influence of a stream of water, hemorrhages dissolve. It improves sleep and skin condition.

Procedures help relieve tension from muscles after intense exercise. Hydromassage exceeds the influence of the usual because of the deep impact on the tissues. No wonder such procedures are called hydrotherapy.

Like any massage, the water makes the muscles work, improves the metabolic processes, which leads to the loss of excess weight.

Previously, such procedures could be held in sanatoriums and various recreational facilities.

In addition to the treatment, the whirlpool Jacuzzi helps relieve fatigue after a day's work, relieve tension and stress.

Now such devices can be acquired by ordinary people. In shops, the choice of whirlpools is quite large.

But before venturing to buy, pay attention to the fact that you do not have diseases in which the whirlpool is contraindicated. These are intervertebral hernia, thrombophlebitis, hypertension and some others.

In addition, appreciate whether you can keep the jacuzzi (whirlpool baths) in perfect cleanliness . Feedback from users suggests that if the bathroom is not properly maintained, there is an unpleasant smell and dirt.

Material

Jacuzzi tubs are made of different materials. They may be:

• Cast iron;
• Steel;
• Acrylic.

The first two types of materials are well known, but there are significant differences between them. The common thing is that they are not very suitable for producing a Jacuzzi. Steel quickly cools and poorly retain heat. When inserting nozzles, the joints can not be tightly sealed. As a result, the bath can rust. And it will cost much more than acrylic.

Of the advantages can be called resistance to the stresses and effects of chemicals. But sharp blows can lead to chips, which are almost impossible to restore. Water, hitting the bath, creates a strong noise.

Acrylic baths have several advantages:

• Acrylic is most pleasant when in contact with the human body;
• It is easy to take care of;
• Unevenness is removed with sandpaper;
• Acrylic products have a beautiful appearance;
• The water in them remains warm for a long time;
• A bath of acrylic is easy to transport, because it is light.

Although the functionality of the Jacuzzi bath does not depend on the material of the bath itself, it is still of great importance for the convenience of users.

How to choose a quality acrylic bath with a Jacuzzi

But not all acrylic baths are suitable for long-term use. Sometimes manufacturers try to slip you a substandard product. Therefore, with a whirlpool, whirlpool baths (photo) must comply with certain norms:

• Thickness of bath more than 5 mm;
• Acrylic should be homogeneous;
• On the surface of the bath there are no dark spots.

Often inexpensive products are made from a sandwich sheet. The layer of quality acrylic in it does not exceed 0.5 mm. The rest is added with ABC plastic. It is cheaper than acrylic, but also short-lived. Acrylic itself, in fact, also plastic, but more strong and strong to all kinds of influences (mechanical, physical and chemical). Perhaps it makes sense to buy a cheap bath from such a "sandwich". After all, its price is much lower than the whole (5-20 thousand rubles without injectors and pumps). The main thing is to make an informed choice.

To impart strength to large hydro-massage pools, acrylic is added with marble chips. Naturally, it does not become cheaper after that.

Hydromassage

Water, which through the nozzles hits the jet under the influence of the pump, is additionally filled with air. This is due to a special hose. The regulator mounted on it allows you to increase or decrease the amount of air. After all, the more it is, the harder the massage.

The pump can have power from 0.8 kW to 1.5 kW. It depends on the number of nozzles, their location and the way the water passes in a circle.

Arrangement of injectors

General hydromassage is included in the mandatory delivery. In total, there are six nozzles, and they are located in the side walls. Each of them has a function of turning off and adjusting the water tilt.

Back massage is carried out by 4-8 small injectors. They are located so that water jets fall on the back and neck. Such massage is intended for people leading a sedentary lifestyle.

Foot massage is performed using two nozzles located in the foot area. Sometimes they are equipped with special "hedgehogs".

And how will all three massage systems installed in one place act? In order that the water flows do not collapse on you at the same time, they install a special tap, which translates the massage system into one of the modes.

The installation of three types of massage - a relatively inexpensive, but convenient device.

Additional functions

Sometimes it's nice to massage yourself with air bubbles. To do this, use an air compressor and up to a dozen nozzles. This procedure is called aeromassage.

Jacuzzi hot tub is sometimes equipped with aroma and chromotherapy, disinfection system, auxiliary mixers.

Forms

They largely depend on the material. If it is cast iron or steel, then the product is rectangular. Baths of acrylic are more diverse. You can choose the one that is most suitable for your room or room. Jacuzzi whirlpool tub round is usually installed in the center of a large room. They can also be traditional rectangular, trapezoidal.

Corner whirlpool Jacuzzi is suitable for almost any apartment, even a small one. Her bowl, at the head of a regular size, gently tapers from one side in the direction of the location of the legs. This allows you to save space in a small room. The location of the nozzles, the direction of the water jet, are thus designed so that they can be focused as precisely as possible on certain parts of the body. Small size and cut form will not affect the quality of the procedure.

What length and depth should a whirlpool spa have?

Dimensions

• Length - not less than 150 cm.
• Depth - from 42 cm.

Manufacturers

Whirlpool baths jacuzzi Czech manufacturer Ravak enjoy increasing popularity, despite the high cost. They are created with the help of vertical heating technology. Three times on the base, polyurethane foam is sprayed. Therefore, the product retains the temperature of the water well and allows it to quietly move inside the system.

The Spanish company Volle produces plumbing products relatively recently, since 2012. But this does not prevent her from paying much attention to product quality. In addition, it is quite large in size. Relax in a bath for you is not difficult. Yes, and save about 20 percent of the water you can with a successful, well-calculated arrangement of injectors.

The Austrian Jacuzzi (whirlpool baths) from KollerPool have been on the market for a long time and have an excellent reputation. Products from this manufacturer are quality and easy to use (regardless of the price range). Products are tested and tested every year. Different expensive models differ from cheap ones mainly by the number of different "bells and whistles". There are in their range of baths, allowing them to be at the same time a few people. Such products are held by strong metal legs.