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23Feb

Hot Tub Water Care – Chemistry Guide

The environment influences water conditions in a Wood-fired Hot Tub.  There are three types of pollution: Physical pollution. It can include trash brought by the wind (sand, flower pollen, leaves) or things appearing due to bathing (skin particles, hair, cosmetics) Biological pollution. Raw water is often subject to “blooming”, that is, some blue-green algae appear. Chemical pollution. A plenty of rainwater can influence the pH-balance of water in a Wood-fired Hot Tub and make it too acid. After you fill your Wood-fired Hot Tub...

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08Feb

Testing the rate of heating 1400 liters of water with 2 heaters 27kW and 35kW

We are testing 2 popular models of heaters for Hot Tub: 1. Aluminum heater 27kW It is a more compact, cheaper and less efficient model. It also lacks the possibility of regulating the air flow supply into the furnace combustion chamber. There is a cast iron ashpit grate on a steel frame in the furnace, and its upper part has a retractable steel partition providing a more effective fuel combustion. The furnace door is made of aluminum and has several holes in its...

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16Jan

How to keep water warm in the Wood-fired Hot Tub?

In this article we will give answers to very important questions related to maintenance of water temperature as well as saving energy and time on water heating. Depending on your needs and wishes, you can easily choose a bath, its size, shape and necessary accessories, such as hydro, whirlpool massage or LED lighting. But as for keeping water warm and saving energy, our customers usually have no clear ideas on what exactly they want. During frosty periods the main requirement for...

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13Jan

Special offer for our customers

Everyone who bought a wood-fired Hot Tub or Barrel sauna from Baltresto in 2019 could participate in the customer program "Win a year' supply of firewood = 4m3!" Thanks to all the participants of our giveaway! Although we only have representative offices in Germany, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, we received photos from satisfied customers from more than 12 countries! Thank you for your choice and trust! We congratulate our winner from Finland!

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17Dec

How to use wood-fired Hot Tub safely in Winter?

Usage of a wood-fired Hot Tub in winter has become really popular, and our customers often ask how to use wood-fired Hot Tubs at the sub-zero air temperature properly. Tip 1. Pour out water after using a tub. Actually, ice formation can lead to serious defects of your wooden Hot tub. The expansion of water volume when freezing (5% and more) results in irreversible deformation of a wooden Hot Tub: cracks, non-uniform dimension and shape changes of a wooden Hot Tub. It...

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02Nov

How to build a Wood-fired Hot Tub? Part 2: DIY fiberglass Hot Tub

Pragmatic and rational customers choose Fiberglass Hot Tub liners made from modern materials using efficient technologies. Hot Tub liners have recently appeared in the market, and they got well established thanks to their exclusive reliability and quickness when building wood-fired Hot tubs. Fiberglass is an ideal material for making swimming pools and wood-fired Hot tubs. It does not get old or lose its features with time; as for its specific durability it surpasses concrete, additionally, it possesses magnificent tactile and...

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04Oct

DIY Hot Tub. Part 1: How to build a wooden Hot Tub?

Nowadays dozens of manufacturers offer Wood-fired Hot tubs, they use a variety of materials for their production: from wood and fiberglass to stainless steel. We are going to tell you what kinds of Wood-fired Hot tubs exist and whether it is possible to make a homemade Hot Tub in this article. A wooden Hot tub is a classic construction which has strong healing properties for the body. To build homemade Hot Tub, hardwood is suitable, which has good moisture resistance and...

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06Sep

Traditional bamboo whisk. What is it and how to use?

A bamboo whisk is a great present for any sauna-fun! Each bath attendant will surely appreciate its useful features and unusual look! A bamboo whisk is a bunch of long and thin bamboo sticks. Although it is called a whisk, it is not used as an usual branch whisk: it is for soft relaxing massage but not for hard beating. Bamboo whisk massage stimulates blood flow and strengthens the cardio-vascular system. Soft massage and touch of bamboo sticks accelerate skin wound, scratch...

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23Aug

How to Clean a Hot Tub with Fiberglass liner?

Fiberglass Hot Tub care is aimed at preventing persistent dirt and avoiding the damage of the surface layer. To take proper care of your fiberglass liner, you need to purchase soft microfiber sponges and fabrics. Also, it is necessary to use special products. Detergents can be particularly dangerous for fiberglass Hot Tub if they contain concentrated alkalis and acids, chlorine and ammonia. These substances can change the bath color, lead to the appearance of small cracks and scratches and make the...

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pic Wood-fired Hot Tub flexibility and possibility to use it in any seasons allow considering the tub as a challenging option of a vitality pool or jacuzzi. On top of that, a small company will find this tub to be great fun. These tubs are made of wood, which has passed a special heat-treatment process. It gives good resistance to weather conditions and precipitation. Over the years, wooden products retain their original appearance, however, the problem of care and tightness is easier and more reliable to solve in a seamless design. It is worth considering the size and shape of the wood-fired hot tub, because the product should definitely fit the overall recreation interior and the place to take hydrotherapeutic procedures. They should be comfortable, functional and aesthetic. The Wood-fired Hot Tub size directly depends on its shape and standard parameters. In addition, there are tubs for two, three, four and more people. Depending on where you are going to arrange the wood-fired hot tub and how many people will use it at the same time, it is possible to choose these or those parameters. When choosing a wood-fired hot tub, pay attention to product dimensions: length width height For example, a two-person Wood-fired Hot Tub can be from 100 cm in diameter for oval models. The length of round Wood-fired Hot Tub is from 160 cm and more. Take into account, if the average height of a Wood-fired Hot Tub is 120 cm, its useful height from the bottom will make 110 cm, as the wood-fired hot tub bottom (because of natural ventilation and installation of drain communications) is placed approximately 10 cm from the floor. You can combine the beauty of wood texture and absolute water resistance in a combined design. Its outer part consists of wooden slats, like a classic Wooden Hot Tub. Inside the wooden tub is installed a liner made of fiberglass, which does not require special care, unlike wood. The Wood-fired Hot Tub is most often made in geometric forms; it may be rectangular, octagonal, round or oval shape. The size and shape of the Wood-fired Hot Tub determine the capacity and speed of water heating. Heating water in the Wood-fired Hot Tubs with a Wood-burning stove is the most popular type. This is a simple and economical option and quite coincides with the majority of people about the right rest. Water heats up quickly (1-3 hours depending on the volume of the wood-fired hot tub, and the power of the furnace used). This is very important in regions with cold climates. If you do not know which shape of the Wood-fired Hot Tub to choose, how to calculate its size, color and material, we recommend you to contact our sales team. We will be glad to help choose the best model customized for your space and place of further use.
09Aug

How to choose the shape and size of the Wood-fired Hot Tub?

Wood-fired Hot Tub flexibility and possibility to use it in any seasons allow considering the tub as a challenging option of a vitality pool or jacuzzi. On top of that, a small company will find this tub to be great fun. Wood-fired Hot Tubs are made of wood, which has passed a special heat-treatment process. It gives good resistance to weather conditions and precipitation. Over the years, wooden Hot Tubs retain their original appearance, however, the problem of care and tightness...

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