Canadian Spa supports youth sporting

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Troy

Canadian spa company is a proud sponsor of local sports teams and for 2011 is proud to sponsor Crawley youth basketball, Horsham youth rugby, Felbridge youth football, Coventry University Ice hockey and several more. We believe supporting the youth is a key part of giving back to your community we’ve had the privilege to meet with the teams and our proud to put our names against such groups of talented and inspiring youngsters.
We wish them the best in their current seasons and look forward to many more successful seasons with them.

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Single pump Vs Twin pump spas

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Troy

When looking to buy a hot tub there is a huge price distinction between a single pump and twin pump spa. The question most people ask is 1) why? and 2) is the price difference worth it?
Firstly addressing why, because the components that make up the innards of the spa are the major cost drivers of the spa manufacturers adding an extra pump most of the time not only adds significant costs with another pump but generally need an upgraded pack system. Adding these components can quickly shift you from 5-6K to 8-10K.
To address what the worth of this is- you need to ask yourself what the main purpose of buying the hot tub is? If you want to have all your guests enjoy a deep tissue massage all at the same time or be able to shift from seat to seat without altering the settings the price premium may be worth it.
However many people will find that if the are just looking for a family hot tub or a tub to enjoy with friends a single pump is more than enough.
A single pump spa specifically ones from Canadian Spa Company feature the ability to Hydro-thread – this enables them to split the power of the pump between the whole spa achieving a light soothing massage for all or to divert the power to one side for deep tissue massage alone or with a partner. In many cases due to the cost savings and the effectiveness of hydro-threading the single pump spas tend to be more popular among buyers.

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Christmas deals on hot tubs

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Troy

For anyone looking to buy a hot tub in the UK this year for Christmas. There can be a lot of options out there but we feel that there are few great deals to be had.
When purchasing a spa at this time of the year always enquire what ex- display hot tubs the manufacturer may have available. The winter is typically the off-season for hot tubs so if the supplier displays the spas during the on-season only with distribution partners there can be some excellent discounts off the retail price.
However you should only buy from reputable suppliers who can supply you the product within a few weeks or better still a couple of days as this is also the prime time for smaller suppliers to go bankrupt.

Anyways I hope this helps potential shoppers and if you are interested in any ex-display models please feel free to give us a call on 01293 824 094 as we at Canadian Spa have a great selection of spas and a longstanding history as the biggest hot tub supplier in Europe and a very large pressence in North America , the UAE and Asia,

Xavier Labelle

Canadian Spa Co

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Hot tubs – indoors or outdoors?

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Troy

Hots tubs are a great place to relax and unwind and you’ve deicided your interested in one at home – but where to put one is your next question.
In this blog we go over the pros and cons of both situations, however both are very feasible options.
Firstly when putting a spa indoors the first thing you need to consider is dehumidification. This is because when the spa is kept hot it will throw off lots of steam. Also it is also advisable to think about the flooring near the spa as this may become slippery when wet as guests get in and out of the spa. However with good ventilation, a dehumidifier and adequate flooring a Canadian Spa hot tub could be a very welcome addition to your home.
For outdoors all the problems of humidity go away , as long as you have an adequate base of either an existing patio or concrete base you are good to go. Some users may opt for a gazebo for privacy however this is completely optional as the tubs are designed to withstand harsh Canadian winters.

If you need any advise on where to put your spa and the requirements feel free to contact us on 01293 824 094 and we’d be happy to help.

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Are hot tub gazebos or spa shelters worth it?

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Troy

When considering to put a gazebo around your spa there are many different options available but it is always worth asking yourself what are you looking to achieve and are you prepared to make sacrifices functionally for asthesics.

For many people the spa will just sit on a concrete pad free standing – this is the most cost effective way and requires no fancy design or building. This option allows you to be flexible with installation with coverlifters (usually needing 18″ of clearance) , ease of relocation (both the spa and home) and will not overpower the garden. However given the fact your reading this article you probably have sussed the advantages of freestanding and are looking for more info on gazebos so we’ll head on to the next option.

Next is using a criss cross lattice fence again being open to the stars is great if you love the contrast in tempertures or the feel of cold rain after a hot soak. The lattice fence gives a bit more privacy and when combined with a creeping vine can give the seclusion you want but not feel over boxed in.

Next we have a thatched gazebo (aka the tikki hut), this is as standard very open but with the ability to afix privacy curtains it is a very fashionable item and will deffinately suit the barbeque mood , this type of gazebo tends to be a good option in high force wind areas such as high elevations or wind swept valleys due to its solid structure – please see the Trafalgar gazebo under the gazebo tab of our website for more info.

Finally we turn to the bar kit gazebos – these are by far my favourite, the beauty of these gazebos is they not only enclose the spa but allow for guests who are not in the hot tub to interact. This works particularly when you have guests who forget swimming costumes or people who dont fancy a soak – but still lets them interact without you feeling guilty jumping-in – for more info please see the Frazer gazebo under the gazebo section of our website.

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Why do spas need a tough insulation package?

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Troy

In this day and age saving money on energy bills is always a nice touch but how much does insulation play in the running costs of a spa? In fact it represents the largest proportion of the costs of running the hot tub, at approx £17 to heat up initially depending of capacity of the spa, you want to be sure that maintaining this temperature is cost effective to minimise the total cost.
The first thing to bear in mind is the cover of the spa, this is the most important part of the insulation as the heat will rise from the body of the water in the form of steam. To stop heat escape via steam in its tracks Canadian Spa Co. uses a 5″ tapered down to 3″ premium cover, whereas the rest of the industry typically uses 4″ down to 2″ ( household equivalent = loft insulation)
Next we look at insulation around the shell, there are three types of insulation you can have here – no foam, full foam and partial foam. In the case of no foam as the ambient heat of the spa transfers through the shell and is lost to the surrounding – this is the quickest heat loss style and is a cheap way around not insulating normally quoting ease of service later. Next we have the full foam option which would be a fantastic idea if your spa had no pumps or components – unfortunatley spas have lots of heat generating components so to full foam them in represents a massive fire hazzard so most manufacturers using this method will house the components in the steps – which looses any possibility to use the waste heat as a heat exchange as a transfer to the spa water. Finally we look to our own insulation which is partial foam with a twist. Not only do we spray expanding micropocket foam onto the shell forcing heat transfer to convert rapidly between conduction and convection, but on the panels we incorporate a second layer of foam fronted with an infrared reflecting material to bounce back heat to the shell. In addition to this we also insulate the floor . This tripple micropocket foam protection caters to second most source of heat loss (Household equivalent = double glazing)
Finally lets look the finally energy saving feature – smart sensors on the heater. When keeping the water hot theres nothing cool about wasting money by keeping the heater running when the spa has reached full temperature, our spas will maintain the temperature within a half a degree, meaning when your spa is at temperature your not paying to heat the spa.

All these features make the Canadian Spa Co. hot tub a spa for any climate, and a proven contender in the ring for energy efficiency.

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What colour shells can I choose? Are there better colours than other?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Troy

When choosing your spa one of the first things you think of is which colour to go for. At Canadian Spa we have a wide range of colours to choose from however not all colours are equal. At Canadian Spa Co. we stock our most popular colour as standard, Silver Marble (white) the first advantage to this is you will receive your spa a lot faster with alternate colours taking around 6 – 8 weeks to produce. Next you have to think of what the water hardness is like in your area – darker colours such a black or dark blues which will look fantastic in a showroom, will show a spray of calcium along the water edge which can be very unsightly if unexpected.
Third you have to think about the LED illumination – darker colours will absorb the light where as ligher colours, white being the most reflective, will excentuate the effects of the lighting system even to the extent that your spa shell will appear the colour of the LED at night.
Finally we ask customers if they want the water to shimmer ( as like when sun hits pool water) if so darker colours probably wont be for you. To achieve this affect a pearl or silver marble shell is neccessary.

However although the discussion seems one sided the most important factor is the colour that suits you best, some people find white a bit harsh on the eyes and prefer a friendly colour such as Caribbean blue. If you dont mind the wait make sure to chose the colour you want – at Canadian Spa we recognise that whatever colour you choose you’ll have it for a good while. We’ll try and be as flexible as possible and if your interested in more colours just ask.

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Wood Vs Synthetic cabinets / surrounds on hot tubs?

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Troy

When choosing the surround on a hot tub it can sometimes be confusing as to what the options really mean. We find the question we get asked a lot is what is the difference between wood and composite pannels on a hot tub.
For us this is a very good question as we went through it ourselves when deciding on how to manufacture our tubs. We originally used cedar wood siding on the the surrounds of our hot tubs however what we found was that it would look great in the show room however without constant staining and maintenence the pannels would quickly fade. This wasnt much a problem for hot tubs in a show room but as we consider a spa an investment we felt we owed it to our customers to use a product that could stand the test of time and not require extra maintenence – for this reason we opted to use a special UV protected composite plastic which can be easily sprayed down with a hose if needed. The other advantage is that the wooden pannels are prone to warping and distortion with moisture so if replacements were ever needed it would be difficult to obtain or costly to custom make. The synthetic pannels allow for customer to easily re skirt their spa at a low cost many years down the line which gives the spa a look like it just rolled out of the showroom again.

For these reasons we believe that synthetic is the way forward however do still offer wood side hot tubs if specifically requested

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How do Canadian Spa Co hot tubs use Ozone to disinfect the water?

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Troy

The ozone system comes on during the preset filtering times so F2 would be 2 hours every 12 hours or 4 hours in total

When the system is switched to high speed the ozone is shut off so you don’t over gas while bathers are in the spa

The ozone gas uses a ventri system created by the water flow to suck the ozone out of the ozonator which is produced using a UV bulb.

We further induce the ozone by using a mazzi injector that breaks the air bubbles into smaller bubbles making the absorption of the ozone even greater

Ozone kills bacteria on contact by leaves no residual behind and this is why customers need to have a chlorine sanitizer at low levels to have this residual in the spa water. We suggest chlorine because it works best with ozone as the counter each other PH speaking

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Do I need a water supply going to my hot tub or spa?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Troy

With our hot tubs all the water is self contained so you will not need a water connection – you can fill it with a garden hose , the hot tub will then filtrate the water and the user will need to top of the sanitiser chemical from time to time. However this is a very simple process with the hot tub doing a lot of the work in the background, it will use an included ozoneator to generate ozone which kills bacteria and the filter catching any debris that may get into the spa. 90% of users will change the hot tub water every 4 – 6 months and if used very heavily may be slightly less time between changing water. With regards to the chemicals needed for your hot tub , you will need to balance the water first for ph, alkalinity and chlorine using a quick colour coded test strip and maintain the chlorine level depending on usage. At Canadian Spa we pride ourselves in customer service so if you were ever unsure we’re only a call , live chat or email away.

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