Beachcomber Hot Tubs Blogs

There are many reasons to choose a Beachcomber Hot Tub when searching for the right spa. From years of experience to innovative designs, we have mastered the art of creating the perfect at home getaway. We want to help you...

You’ve probably been asked countless times how you keep your hot tub clean. Friends and family who are considering taking the plunge and purchasing a Beachcomber might wonder is it a time-consuming task. After all, who wants to spend all their time trying to keep...

When fiberglass and acrylic tubs began to grow in popularity, Keith Scott and the Scott family saw an opportunity to make high quality portable hot tubs. With many manufacturers producing low quality tubs, it was a chance to make a difference and provide customers...

In the 1960’s, pool makers began installing fibreglass spas in homes. This was after the invention of the hydrotherapy pump when more people wanted to have hot tubs in their gardens. The backyard soaker tubs were experiencing too many leaks and cleanliness issues, so the pool industry started...

Lights are twinkling and the air is cold – the holiday season is finally here! It’s fair to say that for most people, December is the most wonderful time of the year. Snowy weather, hot chocolate, and cozy nights by the tv – what more could you want? How about...

With backyard soaker tubs becoming more prevalent throughout the States, it increased the number of people that felt the benefits of hydrotherapy. With this came the invention of the hydrotherapy pump. Initially intended for the bathtub, the hydrotherapy pump was created...

While Franklin Roosevelt was discovering the power of spring water for treating his illness, American troops in Japan were learning about onsen and ofuro in Japan. When they arrived back to the US in the 1940’s, they brought with them the Japanese bathing culture. This resulted in...

After Wilhelm Winternitz legitimized hydrotherapy, more people began to use it as a treatment for their ailments. One such instance of this was Franklin D. Roosevelt and his use of warm spring waters to help ease his symptoms of polio. After hearing stories of a young boy who...

Despite the vast amount of research before him and the development of needle bath showers and other bathing facilities, it was Wilhelm Winternitz who solidified hydrotherapy as a treatment in the medical world. Having established an interest in the research during his time in the Austrian...

October has arrived, and with it has come the changing and falling of leaves. For many people, this time of year represents cosiness and comfort, the perfect evening spent in front of the tv with blankets and a fire. However, the cooler weather doesn’t mean that you must bring your relaxation...

There were many developments in the way people bathed and washed after the beginning of balneotherapy. One such change was the introduction of ribcage or needle bath showers. Unlike previous showers and baths in the home, these contraptions consisted of many taps...

Balneotherapy involved the use of baths that contain thermal mineral water. This mineral water comes from natural springs and should have a temperature of at least 20°C and with a mineral content of at least 1g/L (ScienceDirect). We know that people used thermal springs to bathe in...

Hévíz is a town in Hungary that boasts thermal waters which are subject to many stories and legends throughout the years. While myths date back to the beginning of time, the first recordings of the use of the lake are from the 14th century. It is believed that it began to form during the...

Sweat lodges are dome shaped structures that Indigenous peoples use during different purification rites and to promote healthy living. They are heated by steam that is created when water is poured on hot rocks. The purpose of the sweat lodges is to sweat out toxins and negative energy, as these...

Having a fabulous outdoor space to entertain friends and family, to have backyard parties, or to just dine al fresco brings a new level of charm to your home. For many people, the desire is there to have the perfect backyard space – but here’s the problem: you don’t know how to begin designing...

Despite popularity throughout China, Japan, and Turkey between 600 and 800 A.D., the demand for public bathing declined in many places throughout the world after the 6th century. We know this was impacted heavily by the church’s views, and it was the 16th century before...

Turkish Baths, influenced by the Romans and introduced by the Ottoman Empire, were very different to previous bathhouses in their structure and usage. Rather than bathing in the likes of onsens and ofuros, the user would sit in a hot room and rinse themselves with water. These Hammam...

People get injured several ways. Whether it’s playing sports or a fall in the house, there is no way to prevent an accident from happening. What you can do is put into place sufficient preventative measures, so you are as secure and protected as possible. These...

The Snow monkeys showed us that geothermal springs have been used in Japan since prehistoric times. Located in a highly volcanic region, Japan boasts one of the highest numbers of thermal springs in the world...

The Huangshan Mountains are known for four wonders - strangely-shaped pines, grotesque rocks, a sea of clouds, and hot springs. The hot springs, found in various locations throughout the area, were widely popular and brought many benefits to those who used them. Unlike in Europe...