Have you heard of salt water hot tubs? Well, you might be familiar with the idea of a saltwater pool, but a hot tub? Yes, saltwater hot tubs exist, and they do offer a number of benefits. But with those benefits come a few negatives. While you’re planning to invest in a hot tub it’s important to weigh all of your options and take a closer look at the pros and cons.
In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at what salt water hot tubs are and what they have to offer while comparing them to traditional hot tubs and even modern purification systems.
The Positives
Here are some of the positives of owning a salt water hot tub.
Odorless Hot Tub
A problem with many people encounter with traditional hot tubs is the smell of chlorine. However, the smell of chlorine doesn’t bother everyone, and it does go away if the spa is cleaned on regular basis. This issue is not associated with salt water hot tubs as no chlorine tablets are used.
The Texture of the Water
A saltwater hot tub has a silky and soft water texture. It helps the user to have a more relaxing experience. Therefore, there are fewer chances of skin irritation.
Easy Maintenance
Salt water hot tubs are generally quite easy to maintain. As stated above, they do no leave a foul odor because you don’t have to use chemicals to clean the water.
Recommended for Sensitive Skin
Soaking in a salt water hot tub is recommended for people who have sensitive skin. Since it doesn’t cause irritation to the skin, people with sensitive skin can take a dip without any issue.
The Negatives
Here are some of the negatives of owning a salt water hot tub.
Costly
A saltwater hot tub is typically expensive. Their purchasing and installation cost is much higher as compared to the traditional hot tubs. Thus, you can only buy a salt water hot tub if your budget allows you to. Not to mention that the salt water can lead to increased corrosion, which can lead to damage throughout the system and costly repairs.
Corrosive
As we mentioned above, salt water can lead to the corrosion of the components in your system. Saltwater corrosion is arguably one of the biggest issues with salt water hot tubs. It might start out with a repair or upgrade here and there, but it can quickly lead to the disruption of the entire system if not maintained accordingly.
Not a Forever Solution
Many people believe that a salt water hot tub is a one-time expense as no additional products or chemicals need to be purchased. However, this isn’t exactly true, as salt water cells need to be replaced after a particular period of time. This is an expensive purchase, which further makes having a salt water hot tub a costly affair.
The CLEARRAY® Water Purification System
What is the CLEARRAY® Water Purification System? This modern hot tub water treatment system is proprietary to the Jacuzzi® brand. This water treatment system is built to be simple to use and offer exceptional performance. It is a five-sage water management system that sanitizes the water using UV-C technology, along with the CLEARRAY® Pro3Tect™ automatic Oxidizer to remove impurities from the water with low-output ozone.
Specific water care products can be used with this simple and smart system to ensure clear and sparkling water. To learn more about CLEARRAY® technology, speak with the experts at your closest Twin City Jacuzzi hot tub store.
Hot Tubs in Burnsville and Plymouth
At the end of the day, you should make a choice that best benefits your lifestyle. Although, we find that the benefits of a traditional hot tub or modern Jacuzzi® brand hot tub greatly outweigh those of a saltwater hot tub.
To learn more about our wide selection of hot tubs for sale in Burnsville and Plymouth at Twin City Jacuzzi, contact us today.
