Using Hot Tubs All Year Round

Using Hot Tubs All Year Round

Using Hot Tubs All Year Round

Hands up who does not like using a hot tub? Well not many I guess. However in many countries particularly Northern Europe, the Winter weather can be so inclement that most people empty theirs and winterize it.

Yet by doing this you can be missing out on some great fun, indeed one only has to look at North American ski resorts to see the huge popularity of them in Winter. People use hot tubs in ski resorts outside even when it is snowing!

I have even seen people get out of them and then roll around in the snow in just their bathing costumes, although this appears not to be for the faint hearted. It is supposed to boost your circulation though.

The problem is in many Northern European countries it is not just snow they get a lot of in Winter but heavy rain, which can cause potential problems with the condition of the water in your tub. So if you want to use it all year round then what do you need to take in to consideration?

Well firstly it is going to cost more to run one in Winter than Summer due to the drop in the ambient temperature, which in some countries may be below freezing for months at a time. So you need to factor extra money in to your heating budget if you are going to run it all year round, likewise you will still need to check and treat the water with chemicals everyday as required.

Investing in a good thermal hot tub cover can really help to keep the heat in and the electricity bills down when it is not in use.

A good cover also addresses the second main problem and that is keeping rainwater out when not in use. It maybe though that you want to keep the rain off when you are in it, and this is where you would be well advised to invest in a hot tub gazebo.

They come in two main forms - one with only a roof that sits several feet above the tub, but that has exposed sides, and ones that come with a roof and fully enclosed sides, meaning you can keep all of the bad weather out, all of the time.

Often the hot tub gazebos with enclosed sides have windows that can be removed or folded back in better weather. In either case a gazebo allows you to use your hot tub all year round.