SPAS AND HOT TUBSDouglas Aquatics is a proud dealer of Clearwater Spas. Let Douglas Aquatics help you discover how a Clearwater Spa can invigorate your mind and body without making a huge dent in your budget.According to the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP), almost 3.5 million families currently own a spa. Join these many happy families and come visit our showroom today! We offer:
- A Full line of spa chemicals and equipment
- Spa accessories and fragrances
- Spa Covers: Custom ordered in size and color
ANATOMY OF A SPACabinet or SkirtSynonymous terms for the box containing the spa. Once nearly all wood, now mostly made from longer-lasting synthetic materials. It may coordinate with steps or storage units on the outside of the spa.ControlsTurn lights, jets, heaters (and more) on and off from a variety of places:
- Top side – standard configuration is a panel with on/off buttons for jets and lights, as well as temperature adjustment.
- In spa – auxiliary panel built into or near a seat across the tub from the main panel. Also, some jet faceplates can be turned, adjusting that jet’s force. Valves may also be rotated to change the massaging action.
- In house remote – a wireless or hardwired panel that may be installed almost anywhere
- Floating remote
ShellThe acrylic or thermoplastic surface of the hot tub; it is available in a wide variety of colors and styles.
- Marble – a swirled combination of a dominant color with black and/or white streaks
- Pearlescent – similar to that of marble, but lighter, whispier and shinier
- Granite – for a textured stone look
- Tile – more typical of custom construction
EquipmentHot tub water is circulated, heated and filtered by one or more pumps, a filter and heater. Typically, filtration, heating and water sanitizing cycles are preset by the manufacturer.
- Pumps – move water slowly for basic circulation or rapidly for vigorous massage
- Heater – contained in the spa’s inner workings
- Filter – usually a cartridge that should be accessible
- Ozonator – an automated way to rid spa water of unwanted contaminants
JetsOutlets where water enters the spa to give a particular kind of massage. May target sore feet and calves, wrists and forearms.
- Swirling – spins water inside the jet for a targeted massage
- Neck – sends streams down the back of over the shoulders
- Whirlpool – moves all the water in a circular motion
- Gattling – gives a pulsating massage over a large area
- Foot – may be positioned in the footwell or in the wall at the end of a lounge seat
CoverTypically vinyl-covered foamSeatsDifferent shapes create a variety of hot tubbing experiences.
- Lounge – a popular option that mimics a chaise lounge
- Reverse-molded – jets built into outcroppings that send water streams over shoulders or down the back
- Loveseat – built for two
- Cool-down – a simple bench on a raised area
- Whirlpool – multiple jets that create a whirlpool within a single seating area
On-Board EntertainmentToday’s hot tubs come with many options, such as:
- Pop-up television
- DVD player
- CD player
- Stereo speakers