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Loon_138, will you talk more about this?
So you have a wood tub, and it is heated with a wood fire?
I would like to know more.
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I'll be the odd one out and suggest a snorkel hot tub. Cedar tub, no chemicals, wood fired. I love it, bought a used one for I think 200 or 300 bucks. Can really get the temp up there, if you like it hot (or lose track of time
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Loon_138, will you talk more about this?
So you have a wood tub, and it is heated with a wood fire?
I would like to know more.
Snorkel tub website
The stove loads from the top, and is submerged in the water. It is fired by wood, and is a lot more hands on than a conventional tub. It requires a few stokings to get it up to temp, more when it's cold or the first time, as you're heating it up from whatever temp your well water is. Since there are no jets, you need to stir the water periodically while heating to ensure even temp. A Conor paddle works well for this, though I've read of some people using aquarium pumps to circulate the water.
The water needs changing about every week or 10 days if used often, since chemicals are not used. Mine is uphill from the garden, and can be used to irrigate if needed during draining.
The extra effort is worth it, to me at least. The experience is unlike a conventional tub....silent, still water, hot...outside looking at stars, or snow, or below zero temps
Prices new are up there, mine was used, and even if the tub eventually needs replacing, the stove is good to go for years