Personalizing a Used Hot Tub

A used hot tub can be a diamond in disguise, providing it is in good working condition. When purchased from a dealer, it will be "refurbished," meaning checked over for defects, and cleaned and repaired as needed. When purchased privately, first check it for leaks and electrical function and adjust the purchase price accordingly.

Hot tub replacement parts are commonly available, including replacement jets, light fixtures and heat pumps. Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician because of the danger posed by the mix of electricity and water. Hot tub filters are an easy maintenance item that will likely need replacing when purchasing privately.

Buying a home spa second-hand saves money for personalized upgrades. Some upgrades include larger, more powerful hot tub heaters, freeze protection devices for cold winters, additional pumps and extra jets, air bubbler systems, low voltage lighting and even a saltwater or chemical system for automatic cleaning. These are items to be added and tested before limiting access with any exterior upgrades.

Personalizing the water flow and force is important. Consider the muscles groups intended to benefit from the relaxing water massage, and install or relocate jets to accomplish this with replacement parts. A new or second hot tub pump may not even be necessary if just a few jets hitting the right spots is what is needed.

Once the plumbing and electrical elements are completed, the shell and other exterior amenities can be created for a completely customized home spa. Gazebos, arbors and other lightly-screened structures are popular for modesty or privacy. Screens can serve as wind breaks. Steps, handrails, shelves for beverages, music systems and ambient lighting are items to consider adding. The location can be on top of a deck, at ground level or recessed. Decks should be sufficiently reinforced to handle the weight when it is full of water and people.

If weather resistance is needed, the common wood shell can be replaced with synthetic wood that never needs painting or maintenance. Likewise, enclosures can help keep the hot tub clean and provide an environment similar to a sauna. Such enclosures can be purchased ready-made, custom designed by an architect or created by a builder.

When sited in gardens, old wood shells can be upgraded to stone and take on the look of a rock garden or pond. The newest amenities are side-mounted waterfalls and fountains, which make the hot tub serve as a decorative element in the home or garden even when it is not in use.

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