Installing a hot tub in your home is nothing less than an investment. Therefore, whenever you do that, you need to make sure you do it right. You should know everything before you make the choice of the hot tub that you want to install in your backyard.
Here is what you need to know about the popular 110v and 220v hot tubs.
110V
One of the best things about 110v or “Plus-N-Play” hot tubs is that once it is sitting in your backyard, all you need to do to enjoy it is fill it up and plug it in. You need not hire an electrician and hard wire anything. As it only draws 11 amps, it can be plugged into a regular outdoor outlet.
Additional benefits of the best 110v hot tubs:
- The set-up is simple and fast. All you are needed to do is plug it in.
- You can own a hot tub even if you are renting your home since you do not have to alter any electrical wiring.
- Because they can be plugged in anywhere, they can easily rearrange your backyard or take your spa with you if you move.
220V
A misconception that we usually hear all the time is that converting a spa to 200 volts is going to increase the jet power. That is completely false. Converting a Nordic sport hot tub from 110v to 220v has absolutely no effect whatsoever on jet performance. You will however see a difference in the time that it takes to heat the water on the initial fill. When the hot tub is converted to 220v, the heater gets more power. With most spas, the heater goes from 1kw to 4kw when converted to 220v.
- Because of the added power of the heater, the spa is able to heat the water faster. The is really only a benefit when you are heating the water for the very first time. Both 110v and 220v spas are going to keep the water hot around the clock.
- The 220v spas may heat the water while the jets are on high or low. 110v spas can only heat the water while the jets are on low.
Most spas come standard as a 110v Plug-N-Play hot tub, but may easily be converted to 220 volts by a licensed electrician. And regardless of the chosen voltage, all spas come fully insulated for maximum heat retention so that your spa is always hot and ready, whenever you are.
Along with the relaxation benefits, hot tubs also provide a number of health benefits like muscle relaxation, pain relief, calorie burn, improved insulin sensitivity, and improved sleep to top it all.
Author’s Bio: The author is an avid blogger. This article is about 110v and 220v hot tubs.
