Differences between whirlpool bath and hot tub

A whirlpool bath is a motorised bathtub made of materials suitable for indoor use, which has a very clear purpose: to offer the user a hydrotherapeutic massage that leads to a state of physical and mental relaxation by means of jets that affect key body points.

The jacuzzi baths, due to their high price, have generally been associated with the luxury sector, with a wealthy public. However, thanks to the current chain manufacturing landscape and the resulting lower labour costs, users are able to obtain good quality equipment at an affordable price.

The benefits of these products are recognised internationally, and you can find spas and wellness centres in many of the cities around the world that offer the advantages of these products. Massage bathtubs are here to stay, and their qualities of providing rest, well-being and creating relaxation spaces for the whole family are simply irrefutable.

Today, jacuzzi baths are equipped with various pumps (water, air, filtration, heating) and other components (ozone disinfection, chromotherapy, radio, speakers, etc.) that result in full relaxation and enjoyment by the consumer, all at a reasonable price.

But really, what's the difference between a whirlpool bath and an outdoor hot tub?

Both products are made from similar materials and both whirlpool baths/massage bathtubs and outdoor hot tubs/spa bathtubs pursue a clear goal of massage through water propulsion. However, if we go deeper into the field, we find several important differences:

Whirlpool baths can be installed only inside outdoor hot tubs can also be used in outdoor areas. If you want to enjoy an outdoor hot tub, please contact us before you buy so that we can explain the necessary adaptations in the equipment as well as the requirements of the place.

The indoor jacuzzi bath have no seats, but of a diaphanous space inside where to support the body freely. On the other hand, outdoor spas / hot tubs, with few exceptions, incorporate areas with seats that allow the nozzles (from now on we will call them jets) to affect key points of the body.

Massage bathtubs are equipped with ozone disinfection (organic antibacterial that does not require refilling), while outdoor spas / hot tubs have skimmer filtration systems, which allows them to keep the water clean for longer.

Whirlpool baths are generally designed to for one or two individuals, while outdoor spas / hot tubs are manufactured for use by more people (there are hot tubs with capacity for twelve people, even more).

In the following section we help you understand the routine maintenance of hot tubs: WHAT REQUIREMENTS MUST I MEET BEFORE ENJOYING A MASSAGE BATHTUB?

Would you like to know more about this topic?  Did you know we can install more powerful heaters in your jacuzzi bath to heat your water more efficiently? Contact us, and we will inform you without obligation.