Usually, wood-burning hot tubs are used differently than regular electric or gas-fired hot tubs. When you use a wood hot tub, you need to fill the hot tub and use it a couple of times and drain the water. With this type of short-term use, the hot tub requires no use of chemicals which is a significant advantage for those who want a pure, authentic hot tub experience.
Like any wooden hot tub, the exterior of the Northern Lights wood-fired hot tubs will be stained. To maintain the rich cedar color, you should consider maintaining your wood hot tub regularly. If you leave it untreated, the hot tub will eventually turn into a natural grey color.
Adding a Filter and Jet –
The wood-burning hot tubs have the option of adding a pump filter with four jets. The additional upgrade is available in a 110-120 VAC power source, which can plug into a home outlet with a GFIC-protected plug. By adding them, you can enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy massage jets.
Another reason behind adding this option is that it will help filter water. That means they can maintain water clarity without draining the tub frequently. When you add a filter, you can use the water again for months and won’t need to drain it.
If you plan on using a wood-fired hot tub in a vacation home or on the weekend, you can improve the desirable tub experience with this option as you don’t need to fill the hot tub every time you visit.
Controlling Temperature and Heating Time –
The significant difference from a water heating standpoint is that a wood-burning hot tub heater can’t keep the hot tub water at exactly the same temperature as the other heating systems can. This is because the heat tends to stratify, which means the hotter water will go to the top, whereas the cold water will sink to the bottom.
To combat this situation, you can use a paddle or a similar implement to stir water occasionally while soaking. In addition, the additional filter option can help you minimize stratification by mixing water forcefully.
Controlling heating time and temperature depends on the type of wood the heater uses, the temperature of the water, and the external outdoor temperature. Using the same wood can get a feel for the right amount of wood and the heating time you need to attain the optimal water temperature.
Mixing water to get an accurate water temperature before enjoying your hot tub, as the top may feel hot, but the bottom is only lukewarm. The heating up time of a wood-fired hot tub depends on the water volume and the hot tub stove size.
Bottom Line –
Do you want to maintain the wood-burning hot tubs? If yes, then feel free to contact Northern Lights Cedar Tubs at +1 800 759 8990. We will get back to you with the necessary details on wood-fired hot tubs.