{"id":11386,"date":"2022-04-05T22:24:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T21:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/?p=11386"},"modified":"2022-04-05T23:22:16","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T22:22:16","slug":"are-swim-spas-heated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/hot-tub\/are-swim-spas-heated\/","title":{"rendered":"are swim spas heated"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With a hot tub, they are usually not large enough to be able to swim in, but a warm relaxing soak is nice. Many have heard of swim spas, but are swim spas heated?<\/p>\n
I decided to look into it and here\u2019s what I discovered:<\/p>\n
A swim spa is like a compact pool for swimming, large enough to swim around in a bit or you can swim in place, but it still can produce heat similar to a hot tub. Some swim spas even have the ability to let you have a heated hot tub section and a separate area for swimming that isn\u2019t directly heated.<\/strong><\/p>\n But that only scratches the surface of swim spas.<\/p>\n What exactly are they? How much do they cost on your heating bikk compared to a hot tub? And are they truly the best of both worlds?<\/p>\n What they do is offer you the ability to swim against a current in place, helping you practice your strokes and other swimming abilities.<\/p>\n What is great about them, is not only can they double as a hot tub, but they also let you swim in them in one area. That way you can relax on one side and then swim on the other side.<\/p>\n Read on to learn more about swim spas.<\/p>\n Terrific afternoon for some fun and exercise in the swim spa!!! pic.twitter.com\/gYEuWEMIBX<\/p>\n \u2014 Frobert (@Frobert32448406) April 27, 2020<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n It depends on the kind of swim spa you decide to buy.<\/p>\n Like a hot tub, swim spas can be one unit and only have shared water, so it can either be hot or cold, but not both<\/strong>. However, some swim spas have separate sections for hot tubbing and swimming.<\/p>\n So you can have hot water on one side to relax in, and cold water on the other side to swim in.<\/p>\n They are still combined though, and this can be a great benefit for those that want a pool and a hot tub because a swim spa is a compact combination of the two.<\/p>\n Being the best of both worlds, for the active swimmer and causal hot tub user, a swim spa allows you to also have two separate units that are housed in one container.<\/p>\n So, you would have a separate unit for hot tubbing and a separate unit for swimming.<\/p>\n But they are still smaller than a regular pool is, so they would take up less space compared to a full-size pool. Most are larger than a hot tub, though, so do expect to need more room. They can be of great benefit to you and, with proper care, can last a lifetime.<\/p>\n Sometimes people have a swimming pool they\u2019d like to enjoy heated.<\/strong><\/p>\n But swimming pool heaters, unlike hot tub heaters, can be expensive. So if you have a pool and have ever wondered if you can use a hot tub heater to heat your pool, check out my recent article<\/strong>.<\/p>\n You can, although there are definite pros and cons to doing it. Just click that link to see them all on my site.<\/p>\n Get $1,000 off #SwimSpas, including the top of the line @MichaelPhelps Swim Spa this weekend at @RuppArena! \u2014>> https:\/\/t.co\/1yIpZX6DJ0 pic.twitter.com\/fSdmTUfe3o<\/p>\n \u2014 Chattanooga Hot Tubs (@CHAHotTubs) August 5, 2017<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Swim spas, much like hot tubs, need time to warm up all the way.<\/p>\n Depending on the temperature you have set; it can take a bit for the swim spa to get to your desired temperature. Since they are smaller than a pool, they do not take a day to heat up all the way, however, they can take at least 5-6 hours, depending on the size of the swim spa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If you want to know how long a hot tub takes to heat up AND how to speed that up for either a hot tub or a swim spa, check out this recent article<\/strong>. A hot tub can take between 3-8 hours to heat up from scratch.<\/p>\n Why such a big range?<\/strong> There are several factors. Luckily, I get into all of them in that article, and they apply to swim spas too.<\/p>\n So just click that link to read it on my site.<\/p>\n Luckily, swim spas can heat the water much more efficiently compared to a large heated pool. But it is important to note that if you use a cover for your swim spa, it will significantly reduce the time it takes to heat it.<\/p>\n The cover keeps the heat inside of the spa, so it will warm up much faster compared to one of the same size without a cover on it.<\/p>\n So, make sure you have a cover for your swim spa, especially for keeping dirt and animals out of it and to help it heat up faster.<\/p>\n With a swim spa, the heater size also is a factor in how much time it will take it to heat up to your desired temperature.<\/p>\n The more powerful your heater, the less time it will take to heat up. But a more powerful heater will also cost you less on your electric bill.<\/p>\n Another successful swim spa installation in progress! The sun even came out to say hello!<\/p>\n \ud83e\udd73\u2600\ufe0f\ud83d\udca6#swimspa #gardendesign #hottub #wellis #sunny pic.twitter.com\/n70jeXHdO1<\/p>\n \u2014 Wellis UK LTD (@Wellis_UK) March 8, 2020<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Just like a hot tub, swim spas have many factors for how much they will increase your electric bill.<\/p>\n It takes electricity to heat your swim spa, so your bill could be a bit higher than you are used to with this new addition. And if you keep it running, which is usually recommended, then it can shoot up the bill.<\/p>\n The factors are as follows:<\/p>\n These factors can affect the cost to heat your swim spa and keep it running long term.<\/p>\n For hot tubs, the typical bill is somewhere around $20 or so. But with some swim spas being almost twice as large as a hot tub you may see an increase closer to $50 or more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This can depend on the brand of swim spa you use since some are more energy-efficient than others.<\/p>\n Swim spas can be either hot or cold, but what about hot tubs?<\/strong><\/p>\n If you want to know about using a hot tub without heat or how to make it cooler in the heat of summer, read this recent article<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Just click that link to read it on my site.<\/p>\n Despite the long day this was a beut of an install!@MasterSpas #spa #swimspa #castlehottubs #Pembrokeshire #Wales #dayinthelife #spainstaller pic.twitter.com\/sQ73Vj3xZW<\/p>\n \u2014 Gwilym Evans (@GwilEvs) January 11, 2022<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Well, pools much larger than a swim spa. So they are great for a bunch of kids looking to burn energy in the summer by jumping, splashing, and having fun.<\/p>\n A swim spa, however, is more designed for someone wanting to swim laps but doesn\u2019t have space for a large rectangular pool. After all, a swim spa typically has a swim jet to create a powerful current that you swim against.<\/p>\n That way you can swim laps in place and not need a long pool.<\/p>\n No matter what you get in; pool, hot tub, or swim spa, contact lenses and water can be deadly!<\/strong><\/p>\n Luckily I break down exactly why, what happens if you do wear contacts in water, and some good solutions in this recent article<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Just click that link to read it on my site.<\/p>\n The @MichaelPhelps Swim Spa is still sturdy & working great after three years, Thanks @HotTubLeisure pic.twitter.com\/xzmyi2xrg5<\/p>\n \u2014 Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) April 23, 2018<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The short answer is yes!<\/p>\n Swim spas are small pools with hot tub options in them.<\/p>\n Some have 1 section of water that you can use hot or cold. Others, like the Michael Phelps Momentum model by MasterSpa, have a hot tub section and a swimming section. They are housed together, but a wall in the water partially separates the 2 areas.<\/p>\n That style will be cheaper on your electricity bill<\/strong> since you aren\u2019t trying to heat the whole thing. After all, the average swim spa is at least 15, if not almost 20 feet long; significantly bigger than a hot tub.<\/p>\n So, you can most definitely use your swim spa as a hot tub. Some swim spas, as mentioned above, also come with a separate water area for your heated hot tub!<\/p>\n So, you can have cold water on one side and hot tub temperature water on the other side. This is a great option, especially if you want the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n In the end, hot tubs are a great investment, as are pools. But depending on your needs, a swim spa can be the best of both worlds!<\/p>\n You can use the swim spa as a pool or as a hot tub, or both!<\/p>\n Use it with hot water in winter, cold water (or warm-ish water) in summer. Or get one that has a separate hot tub area and use both whenever you wish.<\/p>\n The best of both worlds comes from swim spas, and they let you have more room in your backyard compared to an in-ground pool. Not to mention the cost is a lot less and they are easier to take care of compared to pools.<\/p>\n Photos which require attribution:<\/small><\/p>\n Swim Spa by Mike On Maui is licensed under Public Domain<\/small><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With a hot tub, they are usually not large enough to be able to swim in, but a warm relaxing soak is nice. Many have heard of swim spas, but are swim spas heated? 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Is a swim spa better than a pool?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Pros of a swim spa over a pool:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Can a swim spa be used as a hot tub?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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