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Getting ready for a Swim Spa

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

1. Pick out a swim spa and purchase it! This must be done first. This gives the company time to order your swim spa and have it available for delivery.

2. Once you have the swim spa purchased, get the necessary pre-installation instructions from the swim spa dealer. This will give you the information you need to prepare your space.

3. Arrange to have a pre-site inspection for where you intend to install the swim spa. Is there enough room to easily deliver it into your backyard? In most cases, it’s likely a boom truck or crane will be required to lift the swim spa into position. (Better to have it installed safely with no risk of damage to bodies or property!) Contact a local crane company to do a site inspection and provide a cost estimate for the delivery.

4. Plan out the area for your swim spa. Be sure to allow adequate room on the equipment side of the unit for future service and for the electrical connections. Take into consideration trees in the vicinity of the swim spa, to minimize leaves and other debris from falling into the vessel.

5. If the swim spa is to be installed in an indoor setting, be sure to surround the unit with anti-slip tile or other non-slip surfaces for safety. Flooring that is anti-microbial and mildew resistant is also advisable. A floor drain to handle excess water is ideal. Also, take care to consider good ventilation for the room, to handle humidity.

6. Pour a concrete pad for your swim spa. Swim spas need to be placed on a level foundation. It’s best to pour a concrete pad that is at a minimum 4” thick. Give your concrete plenty of time to cure—72 hours is the minimum amount of time you should allow.

7. Contact several electricians to provide bids to do the wiring for your swim spa. If you intend to have any other lighting in the area of your swim spa environment, this is the time to get it installed as well, to minimize labor and trip charge fees.

8. Have your new swim spa delivered and get ready to enjoy years of terrific recreation and therapy!

9. After delivery, contact your swim spa company to determine if they have any ongoing services offered to maintain and manage your swim spa’s water.

Ready for your swim spa? Visit Oregon Hot Tub today to take a look at our line of TidalFit Swim Spas and get ready to relax!

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Heading to the Home Show? Top 5 things you should know

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

The Portland Home & Garden Show is February 22-26…let the hot tub headaches begin! At least, that’s what many customers seem to experience when they move up and down the show aisles, bombarded with the many choices out there in hot tubs.

 Before you head to the Home Show, take some time to do research on the companies with show displays. A little bit of homework will certainly narrow your choices and you’ll be better prepared to do educated shopping and make the most of your show time.

 Here are five top things you should know about the hot tub company you choose to shop at the show: 

  1. Do they have an established history in my community? Or, is this company at the show someone who travels from state to state, with no showroom and no business address in Oregon? Make sure the hot tub company you choose can be there to support you for the years you own your hot tub, and are local so they can provide your warranty service.
  2. Do they have any service awards or certifications? The company that has a reputation for great customer service and has been lauded by their customers in online reviews will no doubt do right by you as well. There should also be awards from manufacturers, community groups, and associated professionals.
  3. Do they have longevity offering the same brands to their customers? Or do they change brands every six months, year, two years? The longer a company has been a dealer for one brand of product is the mark of stability, consistency—and offering a hot tub brand that serves consumers as a solid investment.
  4. Do they offer services to help you make the right decision in a hot tub? A good hot tub company will offer in-home consultations, the ability to try out a few tubs in their showrooms if you need that as part of your decision-making process, and a solid customer satisfaction guarantee in case the tub you choose isn’t quite right.
  5. Is their show booth staffed by sales staff that works in their stores as well? Some hot tub companies hire outside show teams designed to extract money at shows in order to make money for themselves. The sales pro you choose to do business with should be available to help you every step along the way and make sure you’re set up for the long haul.

 A little homework before you set out for the Home Show will make a big difference in who you choose as your hot tub company. We’ll hope to see you at the show, and have you join the thousands of happy customers we’ve partnered with since 1979. It’s how we continue to beOregon’s premier hot tub company!

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Introducing Hot Spring’s new hot tub for 2012: The Bolt

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Hot Spring Spas began 35 years ago in 1977. Their goal at the time was simple: create the most energy efficient portable hot tub that would provide terrific hydrotherapy—and do it all with 110V power. This year, Hot Spring introduces a new tub in its Limelight© Collection that honors its heritage—the Bolt™.

We’re really excited about this tub! Designed with seating for four, the Bolt is the perfect hot tub for those that want a tub that isn’t too big or too small—as Goldilocks would say, it’s “just right”. Its 6’8” X 6’8” size allows it to fit into a backyard or patio without dominating the space. And, as the first 110V tub in the Limelight Collection, it allows you to enjoy terrific contemporary styling in a small package: sleek lines, yummy timeless shell colors, unique LED points of light scattered through the tub to mimic stars in the night sky, cushy headrests, and the ability to integrate wireless entertainment. Plus, you can relax in clean, sparkling natural water with Hot Spring’s exclusive ACE Salt Water System.

The Bolt is not only contemporary, it’s also green. The 2012 Limelight Collection features a new substructure made of polymeric recycled materials. There is no wood in the unit that can ever rot over time, and ends the use of forested lumber for hot tub manufacturing. It also features another Hot Spring revolutionary innovation: FiberCor™ Insulation. This insulation is 100% recyclable, and retires the traditional petroleum-based foam insulation standard in the hot tub industry. It replaces ½ lb foam insulation with material that now can insulate the same as 2 lb insulation—four times the density! Not only is it greener, but it increases energy efficiency and serviceability for the hot tub owner.

 Think we’re excited about the new Bolt? You bet we are! If you’re looking for ways to relax your life in 2012, the Bolt is the answer. Visit one of our stores today and check out the entire line of Hot Spring Spas. Learn why more Hot Spring Spas have been sold worldwide than any other brand—and why Hot Spring continues to lead the hot tub industry in innovation and energy efficiency. We’ll see you soon!

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The makers of Hot Spring Spas purchases Freeflow Spas

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Oregon Hot Tub made a change in our hot tub offering nearly four years ago when we partnered with Freeflow Spas. This was a big change for our company—prior to this we had carried only one brand of hot tubs for decades: the family of Hot Spring Spas made by Watkins Manufacturing.

 Our goal when deciding to carry Freeflow was simple. We wanted to expand the price points we were able to offer our customers on quality, energy-efficient hot tubs that were easy to install. Freeflow gave us the opportunity to offer hot tub ownership to individuals who wanted to fulfill their dream of having their own tub at home, but only had a fixed amount of money to invest in the idea.

 We’ve enjoyed great success with the product—and it seems others have taken notice. Watkins Manufacturing, the maker of Hot Spring Spas, recently completed acquisition of Freeflow Spas in December 2011. According to Steve Hammock, President of Watkins Manufacturing, the purchase of Freeflow Spas allows them to satisfy one of their long term strategies: delivering the right products to the right markets at the right prices.

 With this acquisition, Freeflow Spas joins our other lines made by Watkins—Hot Spring, Limelight & Hot Spot Spas—becoming part of the manufacturer making the largest number of hot tubs year in and year out worldwide!

 Oregon Hot Tub is very excited for what lies ahead for the Freeflow line as it transitions fully into Watkins family of hot tubs. If you’re in the market for a straightforward, energy efficient, solidly built, easy-to-install hot tub, then Freeflow Spas is the answer! Visit us today and learn more about the entire line of Freeflow products.

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Swim Spas Aid in Injury Recovery

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

One of the benefits of owning a swim spa is the ability to better recover from certain injuries. Many physical therapists can help develop an aquatic therapy to assist with a variety of issues, including arthritis and healing from fractured bones. It can also allow an individual with weight challenges to exercise with less stress to the body.

The major key in any of these therapy regimens is the buoyancy afforded by exercising and stretching in water. Since water relieves pressure placed on joints and supports much of an individual’s body weight through buoyancy, it becomes much easier and less painful when exercising or stretching.

The resistance exercising and stretching in water provides allows muscle strengthening without the use of weights. You can increase muscle strength, decrease joint stress, and may be able to exercise for a longer period than possible when trying a similar regimen outside of a pool or swim spa environment. If it can be managed, there are weights and additional resistance that can be created through the use of aqua fit training gloves.

For joint sprains and ligament tears, water therapy provides the opportunity to use hydrostatic pressure for recovery. Hydrostatic pressure occurs when weight is exerted downward over water (by a human body in this case). For these types of injuries, hydrostatic pressure helps the patient become aware of join position and improve it, as well as decrease joint swelling. This can also be a plus when using water therapy for arthritic reasons.

Exercising and stretching in water will relax muscles, increase blood flow to injured areas, and in many cases make it much easier to do the recovery therapy needed for these types of injuries with less pain and quicker recovery times.

Oregon Hot Tub has a complete line of Tidal Fit Swim Spas. We’ll assist you in finding the right swim spa to not only provide backyard fun, but also aid in those times when some extra help with injury recover is needed. We hope you’ll visit us soon to check them out. Or, we’ll be happy to visit your home and assess which Tidal Fit Swim Spa is right for you!

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