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Softub Spas vs Traditional Hot Tub

A Softub Spas® is a truly portable hot tub that is light weight, affordable, comfortable and energy efficient. It is not an inflatable hot tub, but rather a soft-sided, highly durable tub that you can set up anywhere, any time of year, and it offers barrier-free seating to take full advantage of all the benefits of hydrotherapy.

Still considering a traditional acrylic hot tub? Let’s take a closer look at some of the differences and why a Softub Spas could be your best choice!

FEATURE

SOFTUB SPAS

HARD ACRYLIC TUBS

Site Prep

Any adequate, smooth, load-bearing surface, outdoors or indoors. No additional preparation costs.

Construction, excavation, or concrete pad sometimes necessary for permanent location. $450 average expense.

Electric

Plugs into any isolated 15 amp/115 volt outlet - no additional costs. Cord mounted Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) included.

Installation of extra amperage or of 220V-60Amp line is needed. Additional GFCI purchase may be required. May cost up to $1,200.

Installation

Simple as 1, 2, 3 can be done by one person.

Costly Crew, placement, plumbing, electrician costs.

Portability

Easily rolls through any standard doorway and can be setup by one person.

Typically requires professional installation, additional expenses, and home structure alterations.

Relocating

Easily moved from location to location.

Usually not practical due to weight and site prep involved.

Thermal Lid

Included insulated folding lid that assists in heat retention and efficiency. Convenient combination locking straps to secure spa when not in use.

May be an optional item with an additional expense. Many come with keys that are inconvenient to use.

Jet Power

Strategically placed, interchangeable hydro-jets for even hydrotherapy.

Hydrotherapy often uneven due to number and configuration of jets.

Safety

Constructed from a PolybondTM foam for no hard, slippery surfaces and no hidden depths.

Must use caution with slippery surface, and hard corners with dangerous, hidden depths.

Seating

Spacious barrier-free seating allows a variety of positions and unrestricted movement for hydrotherapy jets.

Hard, molded plastic, and "assigned" seats that restrict activity and position.

Comfort

Padded surfaces to surround yourself in a cushioned manner.

Hard surfaces that are just plain uncomfortable.

Colors

Available in 13 standard colors (6 standard colors on Portico).

Limited selection.

Energy Consumption

You can maintain your Softub Spas at your desired water temperature for about $15 a month.

Typically operate for $40-$70 or more per month.

Eco-Advantage

Exceeds stringent national compliance requirements. No harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emitted during the manufacturing process and excess materials are recycled.

Many spa manufacturing methods emit harmful, environmentally-damaging VOCs. Many are constructed from material that can't be recycled.

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