Difference between a Hot Tub and Spa?

There has been a lot of discussion on the difference between a Hot Tub and Spa. This article looks to briefly explain the difference.

The purpose of a Hot Tub or Spa is to provide warmth, relaxation, and therapy to massage muscles and joints. They are both seen as a mean to socialise with friends and family- seating between 4 to 8 people

Historically a Hot Tub was made from wood however as technology evolved so did the material of a hot tub. In the 1970s portable acrylic spas were introduced, replacing the wooden tubs in popularity.

Today, consumers, suppliers, and distributors are using the term hot tub and spa interchangeably. Essentially they are both a standard square or rectangular shape big tub used to relax and socialise. They both share similar technologies including built-in jets and moulded sitting positions- with headrests and other similar features.

The Lay-z-spa range offers the best inflatable hot tubs and spas in the market. They also use the term interchangeable- suggesting hot tubs and spas are essentially the same things in today's consumer market.

Tips

When searching for a hot tub or spa it may be worth searching for the term hot tub on the search engines. This will return a more refined search. I know when your search for the term spa it returns spa breaks rather than spa products,

To view our exciting and competitively priced Hot Tubs (spas) visit our online showroom