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1. Do I need to connect my spa to any water lines or plumbing
fixtures?
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Can I place it indoors or outdoors?
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How powerful should a pump typically be?
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How often should I clean my spa?
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What is the shell made of?
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Do I need any special chemicals to treat the water in
my spa?
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How do I keep my spa heated?
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How long can I expect to enjoy my spa?
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How difficult are repairs?
10.
I know that spas can help with sore muscles. What other
health issues can they help?
11.
Are spas expensive to maintain?
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1.
Do I need to connect my spa to any water lines or plumbing
fixtures? - No, all of our spas are freestanding,
although the spa will need to be drained about 3-4 times
a year. Draining the spa is quite simple. Simply connect
a garden hose to the out line from the spa and turn a
small valve to the open position. The bottom drain will
ensure that the spa fully drains. The spa can be filled
from a regular spigot with a garden hose.
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2.
Can I place it indoors or outdoors? -
Yes, a portable spa is constructed to live out doors.
You can also place your portable spa indoors, but special
precautions need to be taken, such as ensuring that your
floor can handle the weight and the walls can withstand
the added moisture to the room. If you would like to place
your spa indoors, the room you choose should be treated
as if it were a bathroom.
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3.
How powerful should a pump typically be?
- The power of a pump is not as important as its flow
rate, or volume. The flow rate is the true measure of
performance and efficiency. Housing, impeller, motor,
winding speeds and torque are all factors that can drastically
reduce the flow rate of a high-horsepower pump. Measuring
horsepower alone doesn’t tell the whole story of
how much water the pump is actually moving. All jets have
a rated flow rate, if you exceed that rate with greater
flow, you accomplish little other than pressure. If you
do not match it then you do not have optimum performance.
That is why it is better to use more pumps that have lower
horsepower and higher flow rates, because more volume
is moved at a lower cost of energy.
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How often should I clean my spa? - Your
customized water treatment program will determine how
much or how little time you spend keeping your water clear,
but the good thing is that spas are simple to keep clear.
You will want to drain the spa once a quarter and actually
clean the acrylic surface with an approved acrylic cleaner
prior to refilling. If you take care to wash off your
feet prior to entry, you should not have to vacuum your
spa.
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5.
What is the shell made of? - Lucite Acrylic
is the visible surface; however, there are two other materials
that compose the shell. We use a vinyl and fiberglass
bond to make our shell the longest-lasting, most durable
around. This unique 3-material shell ensures that your
spa will look like new, and be leak proof for many years
of enjoyment.
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Do I need any special chemicals to treat the water in
my spa? - There are many ways of treating
the water in your spa, some rely more upon chemicals,
some on minerals and some on gas and light; however, you
need to study your options before deciding which system
is right for you.
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7.
How do I keep my spa heated? - Your spa
is hardwired and the water will maintain a constant temperature
within 1-3 degrees even when in use. Our backup thermostat,
24 hour circulation system and long flow-through heater,
which gives maximum exposure to the heating element, will
efficiently maintain your water at a constant temperature.
All you have to do is set the desired heat on your digital
control pad.
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How long can I expect to enjoy my spa?
- This is a good but difficult question to answer. Depending
on the quality of the spa you choose, the truth is you
will most likely use your spa until you choose to upgrade
to a later model. With expected life spans well over 10
years, you will most likely want to take advantage of
the strides in technology the industry has made well before
your spa calls it quits.
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9.
How difficult are repairs?
- Because of the high quality of workmanship construction
of our spas, we always advise having an authorized dealer
perform repairs. However, our exclusive warranties will
ensure that in the unlikely event your spa needs repairing,
you have the peace of mind that we will take care of the
problem.
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10.
I know that spas can help with sore muscles. What other
health issues can they help? - Spas help
in more ways than you can imagine. Click
here to learn about the benefits your spa.
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11.
Are spas expensive to maintain? -
No, spas are remarkably cheap to maintain and are relatively
low maintenance, ensuring that the vast majority of the
time you spend with your spa will be spent relaxing, without
having to worry about high costs.
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