Hot tubs

Exactly what the name suggests. A lot of people think the hot tub is a Scandinavian invention. But nothing could be further from the truth, as the hot tub has its origins in Japan! Natural hot springs, also known as ‘onsen’, have been used since time immemorial in Japan due to the volcanic soil. 

Over time, the Japanese developed round, oval or square wooden hot tubs to capture the hot spring experience. The water is heated by means of a wood stove in the hot tub. This is also known as a hot tub with an internal wood stove. In addition to hot tubs with internal stoves, hot tubs featuring external and integrated wood stoves are also available. We have electrically heated hot tubs too. With bubbles or without. Which one is right for you?

Jacuzzi is originally a brand name. This brand has become a household name in the electric spa/massage bath market, resulting in many people referring to electric hot tubs (including those from other brands) as Jacuzzis. 
If you’re looking for a ‘Jacuzzi’, the chances are you’re looking for an electric hot tub (or spa) with bubbles, massage jets and mood lighting. Learn about the differences between hot tubs, whirlpools and Jacuzzis.

Buy a hot tub at TICRA. You can see our wide range of spas in our 1200 m² showrooms in Dronten and in Maastricht. Here, our specialists will put together your ideal hot tub with you.

Already know exactly what you want? Then feel free to order your hot tub in our webshop. If you have any questions, you can always contact us via chat. You can also call us to receive guidance on the options over the telephone.

Our Nordic electric hot tubs are very easy to operate. You set the desired temperature using the control panel. Depending on the outside temperature, the most comfortable temperature is around 37 or 38 degrees Celsius. 

The massage jets can be made harder or softer as desired. There are 3 settings on the Nordic hot tub (massage jets off, setting 1, or setting 2 for the harder jets), which can be set using the control panel. What's more, all the jets are individually adjustable by rotating them. The massage jets are pump out water as standard, but can also contain air. This is set by means of separate control buttons located around the entire spa. This combination of water jet and air jet currents will give Nordic hot tub users the ultimate relaxation massage!

Before you start firing up the stove, make sure the hot tub is filled up to about 10cm below its rim. The water temperature is controlled by allowing more or less oxygen to enter the stove by sliding the ash pan and possibly a grille. The best way to light up a wood stove is with well-dried birch wood. This burns easily and gives off good heat. This will get the fire going and your hot tub heated quickly and easily. Read more on firing up a wood-fired hot tub here. 

Your hot tub can be sited almost anywhere. We recommend that you choose a paved surface, such as paving slabs, decking or clinker bricks. In that regard, it's important for the ground to be nice and even, so please double-check this using a spirit level.

If you have chosen an electric hot tub, then a power supply will in many cases have to be installed by a qualified electrician (unless a plug socket is already present). Some hot tubs require a high-voltage current. If this is necessary in your case, your contact person from our sales team will let you know in advance. For further information on hot tubs, please visit our information page. 

The convenient drainage system, encompassing tap and outlet hose connection, allows you to empty the hot tub and drain the water to the designated area. Another, quick way to empty the hot tub is with a submersible pump. 

The easiest way to clean your hot tub is to do so straight after you’ve emptied it, as the dirt hasn’t yet dried in. Start by rinsing away most of the dirt with a garden hose. To remove remaining particles, we recommended using a sponge and a non-abrasive cleaning product, similar to what you would use to clean a bathtub in the bathroom.

An electric hot tub can withstand frost, provided it is on and kept at the right temperature. If you’re not using your Nordic Hot Tub during the winter, it can be set to winter mode. The tub temperature will then drop back to a low level. Several times a day, the pump will automatically start to circulate the water in the tub. This will keep the pipes clean and prevent them from freezing over.

A wood-fired hot tub can withstand minor frost of a few degrees Celsius. If temperatures drop well below freezing, we would recommend either draining the hot tub, or keeping the water above zero by lightly firing the heater to prevent it from freezing. The latter is only recommended if the frost is very temporary. Another option is to choose a filter system in combination with a frost protector, which acts as an electric heating element. This will release heat into the water, preventing it from freezing.

Heating up a wooden hot tub takes an average of 2 to 3 hours and heating up a hot tub with a plastic inner shell takes 2 hours. Optional expansion of the hot tubs is possible to give them an extra powerful wood stove, which can reduce the heating time to 1.5 hours.

The time that it takes for the hot tub to heat up also depends on the outdoor temperature, water temperature, size of the hot tub, whether or not you're using a hot tub cover, the type of firewood and the method of firing it up.

Dried birch and oak wood should be used to heat the hot tub. You can, of course, use other types of wood, such as beech wood, as long as it is properly dried out and untreated.

Use well-dried birch wood to heat the hot tub properly. Once up to the right temperature, we recommend using oak wood to maintain the temperature. Oak wood is a harder type of wood which burns for longer.

Controlling water temperature with an external stove
You can easily control the water temperature during your hot tub session by controlling the air supply, which you can do by sliding the ash pan and/or grille on the external hot tub stove open or closed.

Controlling water temperature with an internal stove
In the case of an internal heater, you can control the temperature by sliding the cover further to the left. Once the water has reached the desired temperature, close the grille, ash pan or cover almost completely.

It is usually the case that the water next to the hot tub stove will be warmer than the water on the other side of the hot tub, so it's normal to stir the water with a wooden hot tub paddle to ensure even distribution of temperature.

Our Nordic electric hot tubs are very easy to operate. You set the desired temperature using the control panel. Depending on the outside temperature, the most comfortable temperature is around 37 or 38 degrees Celsius. 

The massage jets can be made harder or softer as desired. There are 3 settings on the Nordic hot tub (massage jets off, setting 1, or setting 2 for the harder jets), which can be set using the control panel. What's more, all the jets are individually adjustable by rotating them. The massage jets are pump out water as standard, but can also contain air. This is set by means of separate control buttons located around the entire spa. This combination of water jet and air jet currents will give Nordic hot tub users the ultimate relaxation massage!

A standard filtration system and Nordic CLEAN™ ozone system are included with each and every electric hot tub.

The cleaning process that they provide purifies the water by destroying most of the bacteria and viruses present. Ozone treatment is 200 times more powerful than standard disinfectants. You’ll end up using less chemicals in the hot tub in the long run because the ozone layer kills most bacteria. Which is a real boon if you’re prone to skin, nose and eye irritations.

The Nordic Hot Tub is made of a very strong plastic, HDPE (High Density Polyethylene). Unlike an acrylic interior, HDPE never splits. Another great advantage of HDPE is that it feels very soft.

Warranty
We guarantee that the tub in your hot tub won’t split or crack due to material failure within 10 years of your purchase.

The electric Nordic Hot Tubs from the Classic series can be enhanced with the Mood Lighting package. This provides atmospheric lighting in both the interior and exterior of the electric hot tub. The package comprises: 

• 4x LED interior lights
• 1 high-beam entry light
• 3 medium-sized lamps round the interior
• 4x exterior mood lights

The display is used to control the jets, temperature and lighting.

Jets: Turn on the jets at low pressure or on full power. Each time you press the button it will switch the jets to a different mode.

Temperature: Set the temperature with a press on the buttons. Each press will make the water feel 1°C warmer or cooler.

Lighting: adjust the lighting colours or turn them off completely.

The ‘No-Float Lounger’ is a reclining area in the hot tub where you can optimally relax with the extra back and massage jets. The No-Float Lounger is a feature in the Nordic hot tub spa series.

If you do not treat Red Cedar wood it will turn silver grey over the years due to exposure to the elements. This won’t adversely affect the properties of the wood or the quality of the hot tub.

To maintain the warm wood colour, treat the hot tub with a wood oil and repeat this treatment regularly to prevent discolouration. 

Most of the popular models are in stock and the delivery time is 2 working days. If the Nordic Hot Tub is not in stock, we will order it for you. The delivery time will then be approximately 4-5 months.