For those who are Internet-savvy, one of the key phrases, currently attracting the most search engine traffic on pool and spa searches, is ‘second hand spas’. Whether they are described as pre-loved, refurbished or plain old second-hand spas; a whole new industry sector is developing in the area of pre-owned hot tubs and spas. For those in hunt of a second hand bargain, there are many banana skins to avoid.
Hot tubs
A report on the level of hot tub ownership sparked a tidal wave of national publicity surrounding home spas last month. A much welcomed shot in the arm for the spa trade, The Sunday Times, The Daily Mail, The Express, several radio stations and a major feature on the BBC One Show raised awareness of the benefits of owning a back garden hot tub.
This outdoor swimming pool project was of particular interest to pool installers, Jetform Services, of Essex, because the client had a clear passion for swimming. Eight years ago, the Jetform team had constructed a 10 x 5m indoor pool in the basement at the same property. This time around, the client brief was to provide a training pool to be used daily throughout the year.
Rules on displaying hot tubs in shops and public places should be reviewed, according to a Health Protection Agency (HPA) report into a fatal outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease.
Stephen Crabb, of Catalina Spas, was honoured with a special achievement award, one of the highlights of the recent British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association (BISHTA) Awards.
Jacuzzi Group Worldwide, parent company of Jacuzzi Hot Tubs, Sundance Spas and ThermoSpas Hot Tub Products, has added yet another brand name to its stable with the acquisition of Dimension One Spas.
Golden Coast has been confirmed as the new exclusive UK distributor for Sundance Spas.
Leading spa suppliers and water treatment specialists are expressing concern over increased sales of Tri-Chlor tablets, mostly via the Internet, to unwitting hot tub owners who are unaware of the potentially detrimental effect on their hot tubs, especially to heating components.
Pool & Spa Scene editor, Christina Connor, was invited to take the wraps off the new Vita Spas model at the recent UK Pool & Spa Expo.
Vital health and wellbeing checks are now available at 17 Macdonald Spa Hotels nationwide.
