Hello, We live in the SF Bay Area and are planning to put in a new pool, our current plans do not include a spa because we live in a home without a gas line. Due to our current city ordinances we can’t add a new gas line either. We are planning to install solar heating for the pool. My question is, should I alter my plans to put in a spa and get a heat pump instead of solar heating? I’m fully aware that the current state of heat pumps don’t really work well for a hot tub, but I’m wondering if the tech will get better in the next few years allowing for a better spa experience. Essentially, I’m wondering if I should add a spa now, when it’s cheapest, and wait for the heat pump tech to catch up, or if I’m just deluding myself into getting a subpar spa? Thanks in advance for any and all advice.
To spa or not to spa?
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DrewLG
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- May 31, 2022
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- Pool Size
- 8000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-20
My pool has an attached spa and I love it. But if I were in your position I'd build the pool without an attached spa, and just pour a concrete pad for a standalone (electric) hot tub instead.
G,
Have you ever been in a gunite spa before??? If not, then you really, really need to try one before you buy one.
When I want to use the spa, I want to walk out and use the spa.. I don't want to have to wait a week for it to warm up. No gas would be a hard pass for me on an in-ground spa.
Thanks,
Jim R.
Have you ever been in a gunite spa before??? If not, then you really, really need to try one before you buy one.
When I want to use the spa, I want to walk out and use the spa.. I don't want to have to wait a week for it to warm up. No gas would be a hard pass for me on an in-ground spa.
Thanks,
Jim R.
Stand alone hot tubs are far more comfortable, retain heat under the cover, get hotter (IMO) and can be placed by the backdoor for those cold night dashes in and out.
Maddie
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