How Do Swim Spas Work?

One of the many advantages of having a swim spa installed is that it's a great space saver without having to relinquish all of the benefits that come with a regular swimming pool. In fact, it can offer additional benefits. It is a self-contained unit that fits nicely in confined spaces, and works well with any home atmosphere.

Swim spas work with various components. These may include a powered paddlewheel as well as a propeller, or it may possess a jet propulsion system. It depends on the manufacturer of the swim spa that you are opting for. What you want to look for in a swim spa is that it is going to provide a good current that is smooth, wide, and deep enough to give you the benefits that come with swimming.

While swim spas are definitely compact, you will still have the choice of size when you are ready to buy. Your main priority is to ensure that you will be able to carry out all of the swim strokes that you would be able to in a standard pool. When you purchase a family-sized unit, it allows for the added benefit of giving the children a chance to play, while the adults may want to focus more on the exercise and relaxation benefits that the swim spa offers.

Aside from these benefits, swim spas also come with hydrotherapy jets. So you now have a combination of a wonderful place to get in shape, as well as a fun place to play for the kids. Additionally, with therapy jets, you also have all of the benefits of a hot tub!

Not only do you have the benefit of your swim spa fitting into tight quarters, but there is also the versatility of how you can have it installed. There are options to have it installed above ground, partially recessed, or totally in ground. You can also decide if you want this to be an indoor or outdoor venue.

Having the opportunity to have your swim spa installed indoors allows you to make full use of this amazing water unit all year round. You don't have to rely on good weather to use it. It certainly is a wonderful addition to the home, and also raises the resale value if you ever do plan to sell.