Hot tub ownership means understanding all of the important safety measures. The temperature of your hot tub is something that you should test out as soon as your new spa is installed. According to industry standard, a hot tub should never exceed 104°F and is best between 100°F and 102°F. Anything above the recommended standard is a risk. However, modern hot tubs are usually unable to go beyond the recommended limit, so if your spa was manufactured in recent years, you won’t need to worry about this.
Finding Your Ideal Temperature
Anything below 104° is up to you and depends on what you’re most comfortable with. Try out different temperatures until you find your sweet spot. Once you find your sweet spot, you can enjoy the full benefits of hot water therapy. Studies show that hot water carries hydrotherapeutic benefits which can result in better sleep, pain relief and a reduction in anxiety.
Keeping Everyone Happy and Safe
After bringing your new hot tub home, you’ll need to keep a few considerations in mind before settling on your ideal temperature. First, is the hot tub for you and you alone? If you have a spouse, you’ll want to pick a temperature together. You can turn it into a fun activity or a romantic first night in the spa, just be sure you’re ready to meet in the middle if you both have different preferences.
Next, do you have children? If the answer is yes, then an appropriate and safe temperature will depend on their ages. Children 5 and younger should not enter hot tubs for longer than 5-10 minutes and should never soak in heat above 95°F.
Is anyone pregnant in your household? Anyone who is pregnant must consult with their physician before they enter the hot tub. High levels of heat may not be safe for pregnancy, especially individuals under special care or instructions by their physicians.
Finally, is this a temperature that you’ll be happy with for the rest of the season? The temperature you’ll use in the summer will likely be different than what you’d use during winter.
Energy Usage and Temperature
After you have decided on a temperature that is safe and fair to everyone involved, you’ll want to keep the temperature steady. If you constantly change it, the fluctuations in heat will increase your operational cost. The other problem with raising and lowering the temperature is that it can wear out your hot tub motor, and nobody wants that!
Getting the Most Out of Your Hot Tub
As an owner, it’s up to you to get the most out of your hot tub. To fully enjoy the healing benefits of your spa, you are responsible for your own safety and for keeping everyone in your household (including guests) informed about proper safety measures.
Hot water has been used for over a thousand years as a tool for healing and physical therapy. Documentation shows that hydrotherapy is extremely healthy for treating issues such as chronic pain, insomnia, joint inflammation and muscle injuries. It also alleviates stress and anxiety which can be contributing factors to heart disease.
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