If you want to buy a hot tub, you have the choice between an electric and wood-fired hot tub . Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. In this blog we will delve deeper into the differences between these two types of hot tubs and give tips for making the right choice.
Electric Hot Tub
An electric hot tub is powered by an electric motor that pumps water through the jets and regulates the temperature of the water. Electric spas have a number of advantages over wood-fired hot tubs :
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Easy to use: Electric hot tubs are very easy to use. They heat up quickly and you can easily control the temperature with a digital thermostat. In addition, you do not have to worry about adding logs and keeping the fire going.
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Low maintenance: Electric hot tubs require little maintenance. You don’t have to clean out ash or clean the hot tub after every use. In addition, electric hot tubs are usually equipped with filters that keep the water clean.
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Less nuisance for neighbours: Electric hot tubs generally cause less nuisance for neighbours. There is no smoke development and the motor is relatively quiet.
A disadvantage of an electric hot tub is that the purchase and use is considerably higher than a wood-fired hot tub. In addition, you have to ask yourself whether you would not be better off going for a spa, where you have much better massage jets. Spas are also more ergonomically shaped while the price difference is minimal.
Wood fired hot tub
A wood-fired hot tub works on the basis of logs that are burned in a wood stove. The heat from the fire heats the water in the hot tub . Wood-fired hot tubs have a number of advantages over electric hot tubs :
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Environmentally friendly: Wood-fired hot tubs are environmentally friendly because they do not use electricity. The wood you use is a renewable resource and does not release CO2 when burned.
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Cosy atmosphere: A wood-fired hot tub creates a cosy atmosphere. The crackling fire and the smell of burning wood add an extra dimension to the spa experience.
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Higher water temperature: Wood-fired hot tubs generally have a higher water temperature than electric spas. This is because the fire heats the water directly.
- Cheaper: The purchase price and use of a heated hot tub is considerably lower.
- Lifespan: A wood-fired hot tub has no moving or electronic components, so there is little that can go wrong. A good wood-fired hot tub will last at least 20 years.
A disadvantage of wood-fired spas is that they can cause nuisance to the neighbors. The smoke and smell of burning wood can be experienced as a nuisance. Below are a number of tips to limit the nuisance to the neighbors:
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The right place: Place the wood-fired spa at a sufficient distance from the neighbours and take the wind direction into account. This prevents the smoke and smell from blowing in the direction of the neighbours.
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Chimney: Use a tall chimney.
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Dry Wood: Use only dry wood Use only dry wood to avoid excessive smoke.
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