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Size -
When
deciding
the
size,
think
about
the
spa's
location;
consider
access
to
and
from,
privacy,
proximity
to
the
appropriate
electricity
source
and
the
view
from
the
spa.
Desired
Seating
Capacity -
Decide
how
many
people
you
would
like
your
spa
to
hold
(Family
and
friends).
Air
Bubbler
Systems -
Many
spas
feature
a
blower
that
produces
air
bubbles
from
fittings
throughout
the
spa
to
gently
caress
the
body.
While
it
is
certainly
not
an
essential
feature,
many
people
enjoy
the
sensation.
Smart
Winter
Mode -
If
you
live
up
a
northern
climate
your
spa
should
have
a
smart
winter
mode.
If
the
water
temperature
drops
below
(
usually
50
degrees
)
the
spa
pac
kicks
on
the
pumps
and
blower
to
keep
all
water
circulating
to
prevent
the
spa
from
freezing.
Zero
Crossing
Technology –This
eliminates
arcs.
Once
a
button
is
pressed,
the
connection
is
made
instantaneously.
It
is
similar
to
the
technology
found
in
remote
controls
for
televisions.
Energy
Efficiency -
Your
spa's
operating
cost
will
be
determined,
primarily,
by
its
ability
to
retain
heat.
This
is
because
the
heater
is
by
far
the
most
energy-consuming
component
in
the
spa.
Virtually
every
self-contained
spa
is
designed
to
maintain
a
constant
temperature
with
the
heater
turning
on
as
needed.
Spas
that
perform
best
at
preventing
heat
from
escaping
will
cost
the
least
to
operate.
Lounge
Seating -
This
can
restrict
the
number
of
seating
areas
in
a
spa
but
most
people
prefer
a
lounge
because
of
the
comfort
it
provides.
It
offers
the
luxury
to
lay
back
and
recline
the
entire
body
for
complete
relaxation.
Some
manufacturers
have
created
double
wide
lounges
and/or
reversible
lounges.
Many
of
these
spas
even
have
pillows
built
into
each
seat
for
added
comfort.
Some
people
enjoy
the
double
wide
lounge
because
it
offers
the
opportunity
to
either
relax
alone
in
the
spa
with
ample
space,
or
to
lie
side
by
side
with
a
loved
one.
Foot
Wells -
It
is
important
to
consider
the
size
and
the
depth
of
the
foot
well
in
relation
to
the
size
of
the
spa.
For
example,
if
you
are
looking
at
a
spa
that
can
accommodate
six
to
eight
people,
it
is
beneficial
if
the
foot
well
can
hold
eight
pairs
of
feet.
Also
look
for
areas
with
jets
concentrating
on
our
feet
and
calves.
Jets
focusing
on
this
area
can
provide
a
thorough
massage
to
these
often
neglected
areas.
Pressure
Treated
Base -
Wherever
you
choose
to
install
your
hot
tub,
it
is
strongly
recommended
that
your
spa
have
a
pressure
treated
base
and
is
a
critical
requirement
if
your
spa
is
outdoors.
Since
an
outdoor
spa
is
subjected
to
harsh
elements
detrimental
to
any
type
of
wood,
a
pressure
treated
base
will
prolong
the
life
of
your
spa’s
cabinet.
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