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FAQ

1. What's the difference between a Hot Tub and a Spa?

The term "Hot Tub" originally referred to the wooden, barrel-shaped tubs, which became popular in the late 1960s. Early hot tubs were fairly simple devices, which basically held hot water and had enough room for one or two bathers at a time. When the industry began building tubs of molded fiberglass or with thermoplastic shells, they were given the tag "spa" to differentiate them from their wooden cousins.
The wooden hot tub has evolved over time to include such amenities as seating, jets, filters, and most of the features associated with a spa. In fact, the phrase "hot tubbing" can be taken to mean soaking in either type of vessel.
 

2. What are my choices in selecting a hot tub or spa?

Decide if you want a take-anywhere type lightweight portable spa, or a full-size spa for the family. Full-size spas are by far the most popular today due to the wide selection, ease of installation and low maintenance.
Spas may also be built into the ground, but in-ground spas usually are lacking in features. In areas of the country where freezing is not a factor, these installations are not uncommon.
The portable spa, which most often consists of a shell with a wooden skirt, usually sits atop a deck or on a concrete slab. These units have the advantage of built-in pumps and electrical systems, so set-up is a snap.
 

3. How do I find a quality brand of spa?

Take the time to look at various brands. Ask about warranties. Quality products will carry ironclad warranties against defects that will cover the shell, motors and control units. Reputable manufacturers will not be shy about disclosing specifications. Check for either the ETL or UL rating.  "Look under the hood." We cannot stress this enough. If the workmanship inside the access door of the spa looks shoddy, this tells you a lot about what you cannot see.  In this time of rising energy costs, insist on a spa cabinet that is full-foamed, and has other energy saving features.  Make sure the spa has 2x4 framing, not 2x2.
 

4. Which are better, gas or electric heaters?

Each type of heating system has its advantages. If you buy a portable spa, you probably will not have a choice, since the self-contained units almost always come with electrical heating units. Some spa owners have modified portable spas with auxiliary external gas heaters. These installations are unusual, but allow for very rapid heating of the spa water. In-ground and custom installations often utilize gas heaters. An advantage of gas besides rapid heating is the lower cost of day-to-day operation since gas generally costs less than electricity to use.
 

5. How often does the Hot tub or spa need to be drained?

Typically, a hot tub needs to be drained once every 3 months. This is just a guideline as this will depend on volume of water in the spa as well as bather load.There will be instances when you may need to change the water sooner than scheduled, for instance if the water becomes contaminated with detergents or cosmetics from clothing or skin.

6. Do I need a special foundation for the hot tub or spa?

Most spas on the market today do not have a full support floor on them and do require a concrete foundation to be poured. Many warranties will be voided if your spa does not have this support beneath. All JNJ Spas have full support floors, meaning you can use it on most existing hard surfaces.
We also offer the option of adding a Tub tray. This tub tray is constructed of fibreglass and gives you the option of placing the hot tub on the grass or any flat section of your garden. The beauty of the Tub tray is that you can move your spa around if you re-design your garden or you can take it with you when you move house.

7. How do I install my Hot Tub in my Garden?

Sinking a hot tub is common. A couple of things to take into account are making sure there is access to the equipment and remembering an JNJ SPA has access doors on each side of the spa. Also remember that you may not always be in your current home and will either have to leave the spa behind or cover the hole. Please consult your dealer and view our photo gallery here for examples. 

8. What are the capabilities of the jets? Do they turn on and off individually? Do they adjust and can you remove them for service?

JNJ Spas jets are fully adjustable and easily removable.

9. Is the filter easy to remove for cleaning? Is the filter cartridge a readily available universal style?

Beware manufacturers that only have their own cartridge as an option.
Our filters can be easily removed and cleaned and any cartridges for it are readily available.