Whirlpool/Spa bath diy kits

Posted by: j8hn on 28 April 2004

After the recent success of the cooker/range/kitchen post thought I'd try a bathroom one.

The work on my new bathrooms going so well SWMBO's suggested fitting a jacuzi. Already have a new [unfitted] acrylic bath which I thought I'd convert. Anyone have experience of doing this?

I think the difference between the two is that whirpool circulates water, spa circulates air, but which is better, which would be easier to fit. Prices start at £160 for 6 jet kits, would that be adequate or should I fit more jets?
Posted on: 28 April 2004 by Steve G
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Originally posted by j8hn:
I think the difference between the two is that whirpool circulates water, spa circulates air, but which is better, which would be easier to fit. Prices start at £160 for 6 jet kits, would that be adequate or should I fit more jets?


My spa bath has either 6 or 8 jets (can't remember each) and that's quite good, although more would be better.

One of my friends has one of those proper 8 person spa-baths in his back garden and it's the bollocks - but it cost about £15K.
Posted on: 28 April 2004 by matthewr
I am now getting disturbing images of the Edinburgh swingers scene.

Thanks.

Matthew
Posted on: 28 April 2004 by Steve G
quote:
Originally posted by Matthew Robinson:
I am now getting disturbing images of the Edinburgh swingers scene.


I worry about you Matthew, you're obviously not getting enough...
Posted on: 28 April 2004 by j8hn
back to the matter in hand please.
Your bath circulates air Steve?
Posted on: 28 April 2004 by Steve G
quote:
Originally posted by j8hn:
back to the matter in hand please.
Your bath circulates air Steve?


Definitely if I've had a curry the night before - not sure otherwise!
Posted on: 29 April 2004 by j8hn
Thanx 4 the replies guys - anyone got any useful help/advice?
Posted on: 29 April 2004 by Steve G
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Originally posted by j8hn:
Thanx 4 the replies guys - anyone got any useful help/advice?


I'm pretty sure mine is the type which circulates water and I've found it pretty good. The spa type baths I've used outclass mine by a huge amount but they were a lot more expensive, harder to fit and bigger/heavier.
Posted on: 29 April 2004 by j8hn
nice 1 Steve
Posted on: 29 April 2004 by neil w
j8hn

whirlpool circulates the bath water , and can be a source of legionaires disease much the same as shower hoses (trapped water)
get the biggest horsepower pump you can fit on.
bear in mind fitting these is a specialist job try exclusive whirlpools they come to you and fit it to your bath(also do spa kits)
spa kits blow cold air into the bath water thru small jets ( get a warm air blower if you can stretch to it)
thesec arnt that bad to do diy just remember your drilling from the top so mark where the feet are cos if you drill thru and hit them your fucked ( new bath ) ( ive done it Big Grin )

triton used to do kits

hope this helps

neil

which ever you do chuck some bubblebath in and step back Eek
Posted on: 29 April 2004 by Steve G
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Originally posted by neil w:
which ever you do chuck some bubblebath in and step back Eek


Just after my whirlpool bath was fitted I made the mistake of taking a bubble-bath with the jets switched on! Never again...
Posted on: 29 April 2004 by j8hn
Thanx Neil, your reply is more like what I was hoping for.
I've more or less decided to go for the wirlpool optionI think it will be easier and cheaper that the spa option as factoring in a heater [which is a must] bumps the price up. Also I'm doing up the house to sell so it's just something that I think will read well in the estate agent blurb.