Mankind has long been aware of the beneficial effects of water procedures on the body. Previously, baths of various types, pools, showers were used for healing, the current level of industry development allows you to use even more efficient devices, a vivid example of this is a jacuzzi, or hydromassage bathtubs. Their direct purpose is the prevention and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, an invaluable benefit for the body makes it possible to obtain a relaxing effect. The installation of a jacuzzi is increasingly planned in the construction of new cottages or in the repair of already inhabited suburban homes and city apartments. It should be noted that from the point of view of medicine - quite reasonably, the adoption of hydromassage procedures will help to quickly recover strength after hard work, and the jacuzzi itself will make the design of your sanitary room a special style.

Content:

1. How does the hot tub video
2. How to choose the right bath model
3. Types of Hot Tubs
   • steel and cast iron
   • made from composite materials
   • acrylic
4. Hot tub, benefits and harms of taking water treatments
5. Who is shown hydromassage procedures
6. Jacuzzi Carevideo
7. Is it possible to do the installation of a jacuzzi with your own hands video

How does the hot tub

To begin with, we note that the jacuzzi is actually a hot tub, i.e. these concepts are equivalent. Baths of this type are considered preventive, they allow the simultaneous adoption of cleansing and massage procedures.

The name, sounding in Russian like a jacuzzi, comes from the name of the inventor of this useful device, the Italian Candido Yakuzzi, whose company originally worked on the creation of aircraft projects.

Hydromassage baths are a proven method by which victory over insomnia, fatigue, stress, and the use of different modes of operation with systematic use can help normalize metabolic processes in the body and improve blood circulation.

If you decide to make a purchase of a spa bath, then first of all you will need to familiarize yourself with the recommendations on how to choose the model you need. For this, first of all, it will be necessary to study the structure of bathtubs of this type.

In fact, hydromassage bathtubs are ordinary bathtub models with integrated adjustable active nozzles, which can be hydromassage or aero massage. From the name itself, it is clear that, firstly, nozzles are supplied to the bathroom water, and secondly, air. Combined options, turbomassage, supply water and air at the same time.

The type of massage effect determines the location of the nozzles:

• in aero massage models, they are located at the bottom,
• in hydromassage - on the sides,
• in mixed - over the entire surface.

The number of nozzles can reach fifty, the material of their manufacture can also be different. They can be equipped with devices for regulating the work. Ultimately, it is these parameters that determine the cost of the hydromassage device and the quality of massage that can be obtained using a model equipped in one way or another.

The nozzles are controlled using a touch or pneumatic control system. The first involves the use of a remote control, the second - buttons to turn on the air supply and regulator.

How to choose the right hot tub model

Since the main goal of acquiring and installing a jacuzzi is to improve the state of physical and emotional health, an expanded assortment of basic and additional functions will play an important role in the choice.

If we talk about the possibilities of hydromassage baths, then they are usually limited to ten modes, which include functions:

• lame and aromatherapy,
• disinfecting system
• backlight
• heating system
• ozonation system
• complete with all kinds of auxiliary mixers.

Types of Hot Tubs

steel and cast iron

For the manufacture of a jacuzzi, as a rule, they use:

• steel,
• cast iron,
• cast marble
• acrylic.

It can be assumed that such diverse materials differ significantly in technical characteristics. For example, cast-iron bathtubs, or steel ones, perfectly cope with mechanical loads, are not afraid of exposure to chemicals. Among the shortcomings, one can note the threat of chip formation due to strong impacts on the surface of solid objects and the relatively high noise level created by the movement of water.

High thermal conductivity is inherent in steel models, i.e. their cooling process is very fast. In addition, metal bathtubs have a standard shape and size, which significantly limits the freedom of choice and design flight of fancy when decorating a bathroom.

The nozzles are installed before installing the bathtub; when inserting the hydromassage system, a web of small cracks may appear, so you should choose bath models from reliable manufacturers that are of the highest quality.

made from composite materials

Jacuzzi made of cast marble is of particular beauty and practicality; a variety of shapes and sizes of models amazes imagination. Such products are characterized by very high strength and beautiful design.

Among the advantages of molded marble products can be noted:

• special strength
• a variety of shapes (classical, angular, polygonal, round), colors, sizes, attractive surface appearance that can imitate any natural or artificial material,
• lack of vibration in the material, i.e. low noise when moving water,
• the ability for a long period to maintain the proper level of temperature of the water inside
• the possibility of repairing the restoration of the surface in case of accidental damage.

In addition to the advantages of bathtubs made of composite material, one should recall their disadvantages:

• a relatively high risk of chipping - they can form even if you drop a small glass bottle with cosmetics into the bath,
• the possibility of damage to the surface with abrasive detergents or conventional household chemicals intended for the care of home plumbing,
• cast marble can ruin even prolonged exposure to ordinary water - if you do not completely drain the water after bathing, then after a while irreducible spots will appear on the surface of the bathroom,
• another problem, and quite important one, is the prohibitive cost of composite products.

acrylic

The best option for home use is an acrylic spa bath.

Installing a hot tub made of this material has a number of significant advantages, including:

• easy cleaning process,
• not a tendency to accumulate microbes on the surface,
• hygiene of the material, non-allergenic,
• the ability to repair damage and scratches with your own hands, using sandpaper and car lacquer, without the involvement of specialists,
• the ability to maintain color brightness and surface gloss over a long period, due to the homogeneous distribution of color pigments within the material,
• low heat conductivity
• lightness of the product, if necessary, one person can lift it, which greatly simplifies the delivery and installation process and reduces the complexity,
• resistance to infrared and ultraviolet radiation,
• the ability to serve for many years, a guarantee from the manufacturer for 10 years of service.

Among the most popular manufacturers of acrylic bathtubs are companies such as IRIS and DELIZIA, which supply to the market bathtubs with already mounted nozzles for hydromassage.

Among the shortcomings of acrylic products, their tendency to change geometry under the influence of large loads should be noted. More durable products are obtained from a material reinforced with a metal mesh, but an increase in reliability is caused by an increase in the cost of the product. Acrylic detergents must be carefully selected; if inappropriate materials are used, there is a risk of surface damage.

It should be noted that the hot tub you are planning to buy can be equipped with a wide variety of massage systems; the equipment does not depend on the material used to manufacture the product.

Hot tub, benefits and harms of taking water treatments

A jacuzzi is an opportunity to undergo a simultaneous session of thermotherapy, hydromassage, water procedures:

1. Accordingly, this is the ability to maintain a figure in excellent shape, the ability to reduce body fat and manifestations of cillulitis. An effective massage provided by moving water quickly removes the feeling of heaviness and increases the mobility of the limbs, eliminates the threat of spasms, and relaxation of muscle tissue in warm water contributes to the effectiveness of the massage.
2. A healing effect is also exerted on the walls of blood vessels, their elasticity is increased, lymph exchange and venous blood circulation are activated. Intense blood circulation improves the functioning of the heart and enhances the functions of the body's defense systems.
3. The skin during water procedures is rejuvenated, enriched with oxygen, increases its tone, its blood supply increases, its surface is cleaned of dead cells, which leads to the improvement of its appearance.
4. Hydromassage helps expel toxins from the body. Hydromassage is especially useful in the off-season, in spring and autumn, when the body is forced to experience severe stressful situations.

But at the same time, hydromassage sessions can cause a critical amount of microorganisms to enter the human body. The reason for this is the difficulty in processing the tubes of the hot tub, which creates an environment suitable for the development of pathogens, such as:

• intestinal bacteria
• staphylococci,
• pathogenic fungi
• microbacteria.

The emergence of bubbles on the surface of the water promotes the spread of microorganisms in the room air, and therefore - their entry into the lungs of people. The number of pathogenic bacteria in the water in the jacuzzi is hundreds of times higher than in ordinary tap water. Of course, morbidity is more susceptible to people with weak immunity, children and the elderly.

Who is shown hydromassage procedures

1. Hydromassage will be of particular benefit to those who experience problems with the joints and muscles of the musculoskeletal system, the effect is due to the relaxing tonic effect of water flows.
2. At a water temperature equal to body temperature, the stress state is excellently removed, the person calms down, and the sleep function is restored.
3. Reception of procedures in the jacuzzi will help to reduce the fragility of blood vessels, it will have a positive effect on the expansion of veins, heals the places of fractures and ruptures of muscles.
4. Hydromassage promotes the burning of body fat accumulated by the body, but to obtain a visible result, a comprehensive approach will be required, a jacuzzi is one of its effective components.

Massage procedures in the bathroom are useful for patients:

• with symptoms of chronic fatigue,
• malfunctioning of the peripheral nervous system,
• diseases of which are accompanied by impaired lymph flow and venous congestion,
• suffering after traumatic edema,
• recovering after plastic surgery,
• if necessary, increase the elasticity of the skin, eliminate sagging, weakening muscles,
• with bowel dysfunction,
• in the menopause.

Before you start taking water-massage procedures, you should consult your doctor, because hydromassage has many contraindications, it should be discarded if:

• hemorrhage
• benign and malignant tumors,
• urolithiasis,
• skin inflammatory and infectious diseases,
• tuberculosis
• thrombosis
• hypertension, myocardial infarction, ischemia of the second and third degree.

Compliance with security measures will not be superfluous, the duration of the first session should not exceed a quarter of an hour, then the sessions can be extended to half an hour.

Jacuzzi Care

Disinfectant treatment of the whirlpool should be done after every seventh to eighth water treatment. Non-abrasive cleaners and food acids can be used for processing. In the process of cleaning, it is required to remove all accumulated lime deposits and fat deposits.

Compliance with the rules of operation will allow the use of a hot tub over a long period of time.

Is it possible to do the installation of a jacuzzi with your own hands

The best option would be to order the installation of a jacuzzi for specialists, but if you decide to do it yourself, you will need to do the following:

• prepare a place for installation, trim floors and walls in the bathroom,
• install all additional elements, mixer, water filters,
• install a pressure reducer on the bath, which will provide the necessary water pressure in 4 atmospheres,
• connect the overflow hose,
• connect the power supply system, while observing all the rules and requirements for working with electrical equipment,
• ground the outlet to which the spa will be connected,
• it is imperative to include a residual current device designed specifically for the jacuzzi in the electrical circuit,
• if the model provides, then it can be connected by installing the switches that are included in the kit,
• when connecting wires, make sure that the phase always connects to the phase,
• good quality three-core cable should be used for wiring.

When performing work, you should adhere to the recommendations of the accompanying instruction, the study of the video material will not be superfluous:

Author: Sergey and Svetlana Khuentsov

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