Question: How often will I use my Hot Tub?

Answer: On average, hot tub owners use their tubs several times a week, year-round. Whether you prefer solitary meditation in blissful comfort, or the company of friends in relaxed conversation, your hot tub will provide you with minimum hassle and maximum joy, year after year.

Question: Should I install my hot tub indoors or outdoors?

Answer: The choice is up to you. An outdoor tub is a lovely experience, even in cold weather. In winter, the cost of heating your hot tub is surprisingly low when the tub is covered with a Nordic insulated hard cover.

Question: What kind of base will I need for my hot tub?

Answer: The total weight of the hot tub when it's full of water ranges from three thousand to 4500 pounds depending on the model. The round tubs weigh close to three thousand pounds when full and the Rendezvous II 4500 weighs close to 4500 pounds. You can place the tub on any firm level foundation, but keep the weight in mind. Outdoors, you can install your hot tub on a cement pad, railway ties, patio stones, or on blocks on gravel. A 4" thick concrete pad is the best for your tub's installation. Also note that it is not recommended to put the tub directly on to the soil. For more details email us. For installing your tub on a deck please consult your contractor or home improvement specialist. Most modern construction will.

Question: What Voltage Can I use?

Answer: It depends on which of our models you have purchased. Our Nordic Warrior, Nordic Insider and Crown II are convertible from 120V (20amp) to 240V (50amp) Systems running on 120V, 20amp service can be wired using a 20amp GFCI protected cord on a properly wired, dedicated circuit. Or it can be hard-wired by a licensed electrician 240V 50amp service should be hard wired to the tub by a licensed electrician. The Nordic Crown and both Rendezvous models are 240V (50amp) system only. Both 120V and 240V tubs should be GFCI protected. *Please consult a local, licensed electrician for specific wiring information, in your area.

Question: How big are the Nordic Hot Tubs?

Answer: The Insider is 31" tall, all others are 35.5" tall, and every round Nordic Hot Tub is 78.5" across. The Rendezvous I & II are 35.5" tall and 84" wide X 96" long.

Question: How often should I change the water in my hot tub?

Answer: Normally, you should change the water in your hot tub twice per year. The tub is filled with a garden hose, and drained the same way. He hot tub is not connected to your house plumbing.

Question: What is the cost of electricity for my hot tub?

Answer: Surprisingly little. The Nordic Hot Tubs are extremely energy efficient are extremely well insulated. You can use a hot tub every day at a cost comparable to heating with a domestic water heater. A water heater heats water to 160 degrees and then drains away hot water each time the tap is opened. A hot tub heats water to about 104 degrees and does not drain away the heated water. Hot tubs, and you can use them twelve months of the year.

Question: How do I keep the water in my hot tub clean?

Answer: Each hot tub is equipped with a filter system. You will only need to use a small amount of chemicals to keep your hot tub clean. With optional an ozone system and Nature 2, even less chemicals are needed. Our recommendation is that our tubs be used with a combination of an ozone generator (an option) Nature 2 and small amounts of granular chlorine, along with the normal pH balancing chemicals and testing. An Example of this type of system can be seen at www.nordichottubs.com/nwqm.htm

Question: What is Ozone?

Answer: Ozone is active oxygen, O3. It occurs naturally in the Earth's atmosphere to protect us from the Sun's harmful rays. Some commons uses are Drinking Water, Purification, WasteWater Purification, Air Freshening, and Pool and Spa Water Purification. Ozone will kill bacteria effectively.