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What is the boards opinion on hot tub ownership?
Posted on 12/27/25 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 12/27/25 at 7:52 pm
Doing some upgrades to our back patio area and are considering purchasing a hot tub. Are they more hassle than they are worth. Do we have enough cooler to cold days a year to warrant having one?
Just some additional background. Wife and I are both in early fifties. No kids at home. Getting older and things hurt more often. Wife thinks it would be great for relaxing.
Just some additional background. Wife and I are both in early fifties. No kids at home. Getting older and things hurt more often. Wife thinks it would be great for relaxing.
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Posted on 12/27/25 at 8:23 pm to Kingshakabooboo
A hot tub properly done amplifies an outdoor area incredibly.
Sitting in a hot tub watching a football game smoking a cigar or enjoying the company of a woman on a cold night with a drink is pretty tough to beat.
Sitting in a hot tub watching a football game smoking a cigar or enjoying the company of a woman on a cold night with a drink is pretty tough to beat.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 8:36 pm to Kingshakabooboo
Have had one since 2008. In June we traded off the OG for a top notch upgrade and it is a game-changer if you have arthritis/back pain, etc...
Do your research, find a local dealer, and DO NOT shop based on price.
Shop based on what you are wanting (therapeutics) and quality.
I am in no way affiliated with them, but our original tub and our recent upgrade are Sundance (bought out by Jacuzzi to acquire their technology) and we have loved them.
The maintenance is not bad at all, based on having a pool for the first few years of homeownership. (Never again!)
Water and microfilter change ~90 days and main filter change every ~180 days. Roughly $300/year plus another $100-150 or so for chemicals.
Biggest thing I think is having your tub under roof.
Ours is under a covered patio outside the MBR, and is protected from 3 sides. that probably has a lot to do with longevity.
If I had to stick one out in the open, I'm not sure I would want to deal with the upkeep and the logistics of getting to and from without having to worry about the neighbors, being cold, rained on, etc...
Do your research, find a local dealer, and DO NOT shop based on price.
Shop based on what you are wanting (therapeutics) and quality.
I am in no way affiliated with them, but our original tub and our recent upgrade are Sundance (bought out by Jacuzzi to acquire their technology) and we have loved them.
The maintenance is not bad at all, based on having a pool for the first few years of homeownership. (Never again!)
Water and microfilter change ~90 days and main filter change every ~180 days. Roughly $300/year plus another $100-150 or so for chemicals.
Biggest thing I think is having your tub under roof.
Ours is under a covered patio outside the MBR, and is protected from 3 sides. that probably has a lot to do with longevity.
If I had to stick one out in the open, I'm not sure I would want to deal with the upkeep and the logistics of getting to and from without having to worry about the neighbors, being cold, rained on, etc...
Posted on 12/27/25 at 10:51 pm to Kingshakabooboo
I had one outside that heated the pool, that was used (as a hot tub) fewer than 15 times in five years before we sold the house. We didn't want it, and just wanted the pool, but it was a more efficient way to heat the pool supposedly. It was just a water feature with lights the overwhelming majority of the time. I know that's not the kind you're talking about, but same principle. Almost no adults around me with pools and hot tubs ever used the hot tub. Their tweens brought their friends over and though it was cool, but that's where most of the action was.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 11:32 pm to Kingshakabooboo
Swinger
Posted on 12/28/25 at 2:46 am to tiggerfan02 2021
How much do you use it during warmer months.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 9:27 am to Kingshakabooboo
Definitely do it.
Don't put a roof over it. Get in it when it's raining or cool outside.
Don't put a roof over it. Get in it when it's raining or cool outside.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:12 am to Kingshakabooboo
Did this two weeks ago. This tub surprised the hell out of me. We’ll probably have a real one installed next year.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:42 am to Potchafa
I did this as well. Word of warning, you will be hard pressed to get more than one season out of it. I've already had 3 pumps replaced under water and now the actual inflatable tub is leaking.
There's a current recall on the pump units too.
There's a current recall on the pump units too.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:48 am to Kingshakabooboo
Not as much when it's hot and humid, but it still does get used some, you just can't stay in it as long.
Usually first thing in the AM, or in the evening after a storm has cooled things off.
Usually first thing in the AM, or in the evening after a storm has cooled things off.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:21 am to Kingshakabooboo
we went with outdoor soaking tubs. No pumps, no chemicals, just clean hot water and occasional mineral salts. No additional power or plumbing except for supply and overboard drains. Simple, cost effective and will last forever with no maintenance and no repairs
there is very little better than a hot soak for aches and pains plus you can use as a cold plunge which has remarkable health benefits
there is very little better than a hot soak for aches and pains plus you can use as a cold plunge which has remarkable health benefits
Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:40 am to cgrand
Very few can pull off the sex deck
Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:56 am to Citica8
only professionals that is true
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:30 pm to tiggerfan02 2021
Appreciate the feedback. Hope you and yours have a great new Years.
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