What to Consider for Maintaining Wood-Burning Hot Tubs?

Are you seeking for more natural and authentic hot tub experience? If yes, then a wood-fired hot tub is a good option. Wood-burning hot tubs are filled with water and are used for a few sessions before draining water. Likewise every hot tub, wood-fired hot tubs do need some maintenance to keep it working in top condition. So, what do you consider for maintaining wood-burning hot tubs? Read this post and find out:

Focus On An Exterior Staining

For maintaining a wood-fired hot tub, you should focus on staining the exterior. It will help you to keep the rich cedar color. If you leave it unstained, the hot tub will eventually turn to a natural grey color. If you want to keep its vibrant cedar color, you need to stain your hot tub exterior with a superb-quality stain made of cedar wood.

Choose An Additional Filter And Jet

Many wood-burning hot tubs are available with the option of including a pump filter with 4 jets. This additional upgrade is available in a 110-120 VAC power source that you can plug into a home outlet with a GFIC-protected plug.

When you add a filter, you can be able to maintain the water clarity. Even, you won’t need to drain the tub frequently. That means you can use the water for months without draining.  In addition, choosing an extra jet system will give you an advantage of hydrotherapy massage ensuring optimal relaxation and peace of mind.

Focus On Temperature Control And Heating Time

Are you wondering how to control the temperature and heating times of your wood-fired hot tub? Well, it depends on the type of wood you use, the water temperature, as well as the external outdoor temperature.

When you use the same type of wood every time, you will quickly feel the right amount of wood quantity and heating time needed to reach the optimal water temperature. It’s necessary to mix the water to get an accurate water temperature before you enjoy your hot tub session as the top part of the hot tub may be hot but the bottom part is only lukewarm. The heating time of wood-fired hot tubs depends on the volume of water inside the hot tub and the size of the hot tub heater.

Know How To Control The Hot Tub Fire

While you start the wood-fired stove, it's suggested to use a clean-burning paper for the initial ignition purposes. After that, you should do dry kindling, overlaid with crisscrossed logs. In the beginning, the airflow should be open to getting the most air into the fire.

The more amount of wood you use, the faster it will be the water in your hot tub to reach the soaking temperatures (around 104 F). If the hot tub water gets too hot, you need to damper the fire by using the chimney damper and minimize the airflow inside the stove, which will help you cool things down very soon.

Bottom Line -

In the end, maintaining wood-fired hot tubs is pretty straightforward. Focusing on regular staining of the exterior, adding a filter and jet system, controlling the hot tub temperature and heating time, and controlling the hot tub fire will make sure that your hot tub works more efficiently for your relaxation and enjoyment.

Please check out a comprehensive range of wood-burning hot tubs available at Northern Lights Cedar Tubs today and find the one best matching your hot tub needs.