Hot Tub Blog

Find out what base you need for a hot tub, from concrete and patios to decking. Learn why grass won't work, why level matters, and how to plan electrics.

Let’s make it simple, without missing the important bits. Quick answer: usually no, but there are a few big “it depends”

Find out if hot tubs are expensive to run. Learn about energy costs, efficiency tips & how modern spas make luxury relaxation more affordable in the UK.

Do hot tubs burn calories? Yes, via passive heating, roughly 140 kcal in a very warm one-hour soak. See how it works, where tubs help, and why exercise still wins for health.

Under fives are a no. From age 5, kids can enjoy hot tubs with close supervision, cooler water, and short sessions. See the simple rules that keep family soaks safe.

Babies should not go in hot tubs, and children under five should stay out entirely. That’s the clear, safety-first answer.

Compare 13A vs 32A hot tubs with our expert guide. Learn key differences in setup, power, and performance to choose the right hot tub for your home.

Think hot tubs are bad for you? Think again. Learn why hot tubs aren't bad and how they boost relaxation and wellbeing, with 7 hot tub myths covered.

Explore 11 proven mental and physical health benefits of regular hot tub use and how it supports overall wellbeing.

Ever wondered what really makes a hot tub tick? From whisper-quiet pumps to smart tech control, we break down how your spa works behind the bubbles. Discover the clever engineering that keeps your water warm, clean, and perfectly soothing - so all you have to do is relax.

If you let out a holiday home, a lodge, a log cabin or a caravan, there’s many regulations to follow and hoops to jump through to make sure you’re following the letter of the law. If you offer a hot tub to your guests, then there’s more regulations to adhere to. Specifically: HSG282.

The guidance explains to holiday home owners how to control and manage the different risks to their guests from legionella and a whole host of other infectious diseases.

We explore whether you can use a hot tub whilst pregnant, looking at the various stages of the pregnancy. We use reliable and trusted medical sources to look at what is and isn't safe for pregnant women so you can make the best decision for yourself and your baby.

We all need a bit of inspiration sometimes. Here's a handy guide with some pictures of different hot tub garden designs to help you make your decision about how to house your hot tub in your garden.

Let’s set the scene. You arrive home after a long day at work, and you’re feeling quite worn down and perhaps even a little stressed out. All you want to do is relax and unwind and forget about the day’s events.

You might not realise it, but one of the best ways to relax and unwind from a particularly challenging day is by having a soak in a hot tub. Take a look at the following hot tub health benefits to find out why else you need a hot tub in your home:

We look at the different ways that a hot tub can be good for people with arthritis, reducing pain and helping with mobility.

The demand for hot tubs is constantly rising and they're becoming more popular than ever. In 2025, we're seeing some of the highest demand for a spa in the 10+ years we've been in business.

So when's the best time to actually buy one? When are they at their cheapest?

We explore more in this article...

Let’s admit it - being in your hot tub is one of the best ways to relax at home. There are numerous proven health benefits to spending time in the your hot tub, but how long you should you really be in there?

Picture the scene: you're lazing in the hot tub with your partner, sipping a beautiful glass of wine... then out of the corner of your eye you spot a neighbour peeking at you. Not the relaxation session that you'd hoped for. This can be solved with a hot tub enclosure. Some people love relaxing in their spa and looking up at the sky, but for others they want some privacy; a little haven in their own garden.

We're often asked by customers about the different seating options for hot tubs. Some like lounger seats, some prefer captains chairs... it's each to their own. Here, we explain the different options available.

As Plug & Play hot tubs become even more popular, we add two fantastic new spas to our collection. Find out more about them in the article.

The Balboa Worldwide App (bwa™), is an app for your smart device (Android™ or iPhone®) that allows you to access your hot tub via a direct  connection anywhere in the local proximity of your tub, anywhere in your house that you can connect to your local WiFi network, or anywhere in the world you have an internet connection to your smart device via 3G, 4G, or WiFi hot spots.

If you're thinking of buying a hot tub during COVID-19 or during lockdown, it's very easy to get fooled or stung. There's lots of things to consider and look at, so we've put together this handy guide to help you out. 

Something that often comes up when our team are chatting to friends and family about hot tubs is… why should I get one? Our responses are always pretty much the same, so it made sense to write about our thoughts here.

Keep your hot tub running costs low with this handy 8-step guide.

Owning a hot tub or garden spa is something which requires a lot of free time, something which a lot of potential buyers overlook before purchasing one of their own.

It's exciting getting a hot tub. You've chosen the best one for you, installed it in the perfect location and you're now ready to jump in and enjoy the beautiful hydrotherapy experience. But there's one thing still to consider: water chemistry. 

It's easy to take care of your hot tub, with minimal fuss and effort your spa can stay clean and shiny forever. 

Are you starting to see horrible, oily scum lines around the shell of your hot tub? Don't worry - in this article we'll explain the causes for this annoying problem.

Winter is very much here to stay, and things could get colder over the next couple of months. For many people, this is the perfect time to own a hot tub. Getting home after a long day when it’s cold outside and sinking into that gorgeous hot water and bubbles is one of the great pleasures of spa ownership. For others, however, winter is a time to stop using the tub until things warm up again.

Here’s some key decisions that you need to make.

Are your chlorine or bromine levels out of control in your hot tub? Did you add too much sanitizer to your water? Read on for help.

Just moved into your new home and you've inherited a hot tub? Or have you just purchased a hot tub for your garden? Either way, this essential guide will tell you everything you need to know about hot tub ownership.

There is nothing quite as horrible as stepping into a hot tub and then noticing there is a rather disgusting looking ring around the water’s edge. But what causes it?

The ultimate guide to getting your hot tub ready for the winter months, to protect your hot tub and save you money!

If you like the idea of owning a hot tub but you aren't sure whether you can justify spending the money, take a look at these top 14 ownership benefits.

So the big question is: What’s the difference? Well a 13amp plug and play spa is limited on the power it can pull at one time (limited 13amp). In other words, this means the most you can expect is a single pump hot tub with maybe a blower.

When it comes to buying a hot tub, eBay is a Russian roulette. If you are a first time buyer this is not something we recommend you should do. Most first time buyers don’t do their research and end up buying out of impulse, attracted by the flashing lights and the likes of having a mp3/ iPhone jack to play music.

When you're staying in a hotel, you want luxury. A hot tub is the perfect accompaniment to any holdiday. Here's our ten favourites around the world.

While it is common knowledge that a nice long soak in a hot tub can do wonders for sore muscles, joints and other athletic related injuries, there are many other conditions that people can suffer that a hot tub can help treat.

Hot tubs are fantastic investments for the whole family to enjoy. However, it may surprise you how diverse they can be. So, before you rush into buying a new hot tub, here are some key things to consider.

At the time of writing, it's very very cold across the UK. But people still want to be able to use their hot tubs, and rightly so. Here's our top guide to using your hot tub in the winter.