Hot Tub Heating - Electric Or Through Immersion?
More and more people are enjoying the relaxation and health benefits hot tub offers them. Over the past few years, hot tubs have become more and more affordable and are not only reserved to luxurious hotels anymore. There are many hot tubs available on the market to choose from and there are models to fit every budget. If you want to fully enjoy your spa sensations with your new hot tub, you must make sure you have done the right choice. A hot tub is an element that you will be keeping for many years and you want to make the best choice form the start. The heater is one of the most important elements in a hot tub. Depending on your budget for the hot tub, you would be choosing among several hot tub heater technologies. There are heaters for indoor use and there are heater models that can be fitted in outside places hot tubs. A good heater is very important, as you want your spa to quickly warm the water and to sustain that temperature throughout the duration of the bath. Using heaters in the hot tub is not a new thing, the Romans have been using them 2000 years ago. There are several hot tub heater technologies available: gas heaters, electric hydronic and wood heaters and each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. When choosing a hot tub by its heater type, be sure it fits your needs perfectly. Of course, some hot tubs use the immersion technology and their users are simply content about them. The most common type of heaters is the electric ones. They are very easy to use, do not cost very much, are more simple in design compared to gas heaters and can be plugged in any domestic power outlet. There are electric heaters compatible with the American and the European voltages, 110 and 220V. Because they only work by electricity alone, a broken electric heater will also be easier to fix, as any electrician will do the job. Finding parts is also very convenient and easy with electric hot tub heaters and they are properly sealed within the hot tub's body to be protected from water. However, electric hot tub heaters will consume a lot of energy as they have large and powerful electric engines. Gas heaters make use of a propane or methane containers to burn and warm the water in the hot tub. If you were using your hot tub in the cold season, a gas heater would probably be most suitable for you. They work faster compared to electric heaters and they are most suitable for outdoor hot tubs. Using a refillable gas tank is very convenient, but gas heaters are a bit more complex and large compared to electric heaters. If you are living in the countryside and you cannot install an electric or gas powered hot tub heater, then a homemade wood burning heater can be perfect for you. They are very economical, they keep the water warm for a longer period, but you must have a constant reserve of wood to keep it working whenever you want. Also wood powered hot tub heaters are also larger and heavier to move than electric heaters, and as a result, you should set its location before installing it. Keeping all these factors in mind when choosing a right heater for your hot tub will guarantee that you have made the perfect choice for you. |
