HOT TUBS IN A BUSINESS SETTING
Hot Tub Ideas For Holiday Parks, Lodges And More! Enjoying use in an ever-widening range of environments, non-domestic hot tubs in a business setting have become an expectation rather than an exception over recent years, especially among many who choose to spend their holidays in the UK. With the introduction of HSG282, manufacturers have been quick to produce a number of sector specific models too. With holiday parks, lodges and cottages driving demand, in this issue we take a look at some of the solutions on offer By Jon Wadeson
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ntil fairly recently, the sight of a hot tub in a commercial or business setting was a fairly rare event or it was at least restricted to select and exclusive locations. These days, they can be regularly seen in a variety of locations – outdoor events and festivals, sports clubs and leisure facilities plus of course many types of holiday destinations including holiday parks, lodges, cottages – they’ve all been quick to add them to provide a touch of the exotic to a UK-based holiday. According to research, they are one of the most requested items from customers researching UK holidays online. Research also suggests that with the introduction of a hot tub, impressive premiums can be added to the overall price of a holiday and occupancy rates greatly improve too. So with statistics like these, it is no surprise that hot tubs have performed so well in the sector. A number of considerations have to be taken into account when it comes to maintaining models in these settings though. Their operation should be in accordance with the latest Health & Safety Guidance – HSG282: The control of legionella and other infectious agents in spa-pool systems – something which the hot tubs showcased within this feature all meet. Operating methods, costs and durability also have to be considered too but thankfully, manufacturers have been quick to acknowledge the sector’s needs and produce a number of models plus develop technologies specifically for it. With numerous solutions on offer, in this issue, we take a closer look at just a handful of them.
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BUILT ON AN EXISTING SUCCESS STORY – THE CX-6 HP FROM CATALINA SPAS For operators who want to rise above the competition, Catalina Spas have their CX-6 HP – a fully HSG282 compliant model that packs in all the features required to ensure years of dependable use in a business setting. Aimed solely at the Holiday Park and Residential Lettings sectors, the 2250 x 2250mm, six seater CX-6 HP evolved from the brand’s best-selling and award-winning residential CS6 model. Catalina designed this hot tub to keep the popular features and functions of the CS-6, but incorporated upgrades and modifications to suit owners and users within the ever growing holiday sector. These include: • Simple push button ‘non tamper’ topside with separate auxiliary controls for temperature and filter cycles • Master control panel inside cabinet • In-line chemical feeder • No water features. Available in a classic Sterling Silver shell and with a grey PVC cabinet, the CX-6
Catalina’s CX-6 HP is a fully HSG282 compliant model that packs in all the features required to ensure years of dependable use
HP benefits from triple insulation (shell, base, cabinet), a titanium heater and has adaptors fitted ready for a remote heat pump if required. Other features include: Hi Flo cartridge filter, 38 stainless hydrotherapy jets, LED safety underwater and perimeter lighting. The CX-6 HP also comes complete with the AquaSPArkle Bromine Pod which is designed to be used primarily in conjunction with Darlly’s SaniStream™ filter range with a grey tapered insulation cover with lock down straps, two tread steps and water care kit. For peace of mind for operators, the shell and structure are covered for two years whilst equipment and plumbing are covered for 12 months. This is the brand’s range-topping and largest model for the holiday sector, but a smaller hot tub is also available with the CS-3 HP which accommodates three people.
WELLIS AND CERTIKIN – A RANGE OF MODELS FOR THE HOLIDAY LET MARKET AND MORE As part of Certikin’s extensive wellness range, they offer a range of spas designed specifically for the holiday let market for both guests and operators. The range of hot tubs don’t just comply with, but in many cases exceed, the all-important health and safety HSG282 requirement enforced by HSE and Local Authorities. Manufactured by one of Europe’s leading spa manufacturers, Wellis®, there are four stunning hot tubs which range from the plug and play Sevilla to the premium Cordoba which will accommodate six people. The Sevilla spa was specifically designed with exceptional durability and easy-to-use operation for the holiday let industry. This 13-amp hot tub is equipped with 46 hydrotherapy jets, tamperproof controls and central LED colour-therapy lighting. Due to its low power consumption, it operates energy-efficiently – a perfect solution for parks with limited electricity supply.
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