Softub vs. Traditional Hot Tubs
Lightweight, Durable, and Energy-Efficient Spas for NY, Northern PA, and Northern OH
A Softub® is a truly portable hot tub that is lightweight, affordable, comfortable, and energy efficient. It is not an inflatable hot tub, but rather a soft-sided, highly durable tub that you can set up anywhere, any time of year, and it offers barrier-free seating to take full advantage of all the benefits of hydrotherapy.
Still, considering a traditional acrylic hot tub? Let’s take a closer look at some of the differences and why a Softub could be your best choice!
| Feature | Softub Spas | Hard Acrylic Tubs |
|---|---|---|
| Site Prep | Any adequate, smooth, load-bearing surface, outdoors or indoors. No additional preparation costs. | Costly Crew, placement, plumbing, and electrician costs. |
| Electric | Easily rolls through any standard doorway and can be set up by one person. | Installation of extra amperage or of the 220V-60Amp line is needed. Additional GFCI purchases may be required. May cost up to $1,200. |
| Installation | Hydrotherapy is often uneven due to the number and configuration of jets. | Exceeds stringent national compliance requirements. No harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted during the manufacturing process and excess materials are recycled. |
| Portability | Includes an insulated folding lid that assists in heat retention and efficiency. Convenient combination locking straps to secure the spa when not in use. | Typically requires professional installation, additional expenses, and home structure alterations. |
| Relocating | Easily moved from location to location. | Usually not practical due to weight and site prep involved. |
| Thermal Lid | Many spa manufacturing methods emit harmful, environmentally damaging VOCs. Many are constructed from material that can’t be recycled. | May be an optional item with an additional expense. Many come with keys that are inconvenient to use. |
| Jet Power | Strategically placed, interchangeable hydro-jets for even hydrotherapy. | Includes insulated folding lid that assists in heat retention and efficiency. Convenient combination locking straps to secure spa when not in use. |
| Safety | Constructed from a PolybondTM foam for no hard, slippery surfaces and no hidden depths. | Must use caution with slippery surface, and hard corners with dangerous, hidden depths. |
| Seating | Spacious barrier-free seating allows a variety of positions and unrestricted movement for hydrotherapy jets. | Hard, molded plastic, and “assigned” seats that restrict activity and position. |
| Comfort | Padded surfaces to surround yourself in a cushioned manner. | Hard surfaces that are just plain uncomfortable. |
| Colors | Available in 13 standard colors (6 standard colors on Portico). | Limited selection. |
| Energy Consumption | You can maintain your Softub Spa at your desired water temperature for about $15 a month. | Typically operate for $40-$70 or more per month. |
| Eco-Advantage | Many spa manufacturing methods emit harmful, environmentally damaging VOCs. Many are constructed from material that can’t be recycled. | Many spa manufacturing methods emit harmful, environmentally-damaging VOCs. Many are constructed from material that can’t be recycled. |
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