Saturday, May 21, 2011

A History Of Hot Tubs

By Adriana Noton


Hot tubs, also referred to as Jacuzzis and spas, are medium or large pools that are filled with water which is heated up with a natural gas, solar, or electric heater. A hot tub is usually designed to be kept outside and is generally used for hydrotherapy, soaking, and relaxing. Due to the fact that warm water is often a breeding ground for many kinds of dangerous organisms, treating the water and sanitizing the tub regularly is very important.

Most experts agree that warm water was originally used in Greece for medicinal purposes back in 2,000 BC. Back then, organically hot water was thought to have powerful healing powers. Remnants of the world's original man made Jacuzzis have been discovered and traced back to 600 B. C. And were typically made out of metal cauldrons placed upon a pile of heated stones.

A few decades later, primitive spas and tubs began to appear in ancient Japan and Finland where they are still popular today. Their large complexes were considered to be very important social centers and usually contained private washing quarters, massage parlors, steam rooms, and rooms and rooms and hot tubs.

By the mid eighteen hundreds, the spa's popularity and prevalence had made its way to the United States and Europe. There, visiting the buildings was thought to be a big part of a wealthy and gentile life. Over time, the bath houses improved and started to include extras such as gambling halls, shopping malls, and even movie theaters.

In the early 1940s, smaller types of hot tubs started appearing in modern California homes. They were sort of like of the bigger bath centers but were instead smaller and made out of giant oak barrels and other wooden vats. These early items were inexpensively made and were often subject to leaks. In the early 1960s, builders began making better spas out of smoked ceder wood and natural gas heaters. These products looked like the spas of today and had better water pipes that helped the sanitation.

The popularity of the items began to quickly spread across this country and were then manufactured in ways that let average middle class Americans afford some of their own. The spa proved to be a beneficial item for just about anyone with sore muscles or arthritis. They also proved to be relaxing for people looking to quickly unwind at the end of their busy day.

Out of a necessity to prevent warping of the wood and leaking, the product began to eventually be manufactured with and fitted with shells made of fiberglass. A shell both prevented leaks and allowed a manufacturer to mold ergonomic seatings. They also helped to ensure the water's cleanliness.

To ensure your own tub's safety, you will have to do regular water changes and cleanings as well. To prevent any waterborne diseases from spreading, you will have to maintain the water chemistry and pH balance of the item with special chemicals and testing kits.




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