Thread: Swim Spa... Any Thoughts??

I think i swim spa would be great, i'm trying to talk the wife into that instead of a pool, i live to far south the warrant one. But as you said, a spa gets used more often, but they are exxy. Heat pump with back up heater would be the go, with the heat pump, for every kw of power consumed, 5kw of heat is produced, or something like that, so very efficient. Look into ionizers and ozonators for treating the water, basically chemical free.
when i get around to getting a new one i'll run a heat pump with solar heating as well.

Originally Posted by Mudnut

I am more of a relax, and float kind of guy, and the swim area can be cooler than the spa.

why a swim area if you are only going to relax? jsut turn the heat pump off and enjoy the cold weather.

More money spent on water teatment solutions when installing will save money later. Heated pools can use a lot of chemicals if not oxidisors etc as mentioned imho

Originally Posted by Banjo_pluker

why a swim area if you are only going to relax? jsut turn the heat pump off and enjoy the cold weather.

More money spent on water teatment solutions when installing will save money later. Heated pools can use a lot of chemicals if not oxidisors etc as mentioned imho

The main reason is our 11 yo son and his mates. I can see him on a boogie board thrashing about, while I'm relaxing in the other side.

Cheers,

Ken

that sounds like a great idea, as long as he stays in his area only

We have had a spa for about nine months and it is great. Simple to look after. We have an ozone generator and Nature2 filter insert. Just a once a week chlorination. It is on a deck and has great views of the sunset and a great view of the stars. We got talked into the premium light kit, which we really ended up liking. I included my own additional insulation (important where we are). Great mechanism for getting away from the housework and TV for a while. Make sure you by an Aussie made there is a big difference if you are wanting to keep it for a few years. The extra $$ will repay you.

I've had my spa for about 7 yrs and use it nearly every night as I have a very physical job and it really takes the aches out, but for water treatment I use a product from living waters
which is 78% hydrogen peroxide which is another type of oxygenation with out the nasties of chlorine etc, only need 200 ml for a 800 lts spa. This is for relaxing, but for exercise you need the swim spa ..Gary

Owning a swimming pool is one thing but maintaining it is a totally different ball game.Water balancing with chemicals is a necessary schedule. It is especially essential when new water is being included into the pool, as pool water needs changing regularly due to water loss or too many cannonballs.Balancing is necessary to be able to keep your pool water at secure circumstances.

Thanks for all the comments. My Swim spa should arrive next week. Has been a long journey to get it here, but should be worth it. Will post some photo's once it is here, and up and running.

Cheers,

Ken