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Hi I have been looking at "Hot Tubs" for sale can anyone advise on the inflatable style, ie are these a good buy and cheap to run. Also, is the weight of the water a concern if the hot tub is positioned on a roof top solarium on the second floor of apartments.
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:02am
Hi, we looked at this and eventually opted for the following one from Alices Garden.es
https://www.alicesgarden.es/product/spas-y-jacuzzis-hinchable-para-exterior-4-plazas-185cm-ottawa
Its smaller than the Lay-z-spa models but suits our needs.
This fits three adults comfortably /four a bit more snug but still ok. We opted for this as capacity is 750 litres.
therefor less to fill and heat.
The delivery from Alices Garden was quick - within three days and courier will ring a spanish mobile ( not UK mobile though) to give time of delivery.
Not too clear on running costs yet as we have only used it a month so far.
From what I can see its adding about 10 euro a week to heat to 36-37 degrees but dont take this as gospel.
We thought about putting of a roof solarium but like you were concerned about weight. 750 litres of water plus another
couple of hundred kilos of bodies puts the weight at well over a tonne.
The load SHOULD be ok but I would hate to be proved wrong on this.
Also having it in direct sunlight and extreme 40 degree + heat shortens the life of the inflatable
liner( think what it does to car paint).
At the moment we have it set up in the garage/underbuild until we assess the roof loading.
We have it set up on foam pool mats with a couple of silver car windsreen reflectors underneath.
It keeps the heat pretty well and drops about 4-5 degrees overnight and heats up at about 2 degrees an hour.
Hope this info is of use
regards
Ian
Thanks Ian for your reply. Think I will opt for visiting the beach instead lol
