Hot Tub Journal

The whole routine as a checklist by how often it comes round: every soak, after every fire including ash and coals, every two weeks, monthly, at each water change and once a year, with the Electric and Hybrid additions at the end.

Yes, a hot tub can run with no electricity at all. A wood fired tub heats the water with a submerged firebox, circulates by convection, and needs only a flat surface, water and dry wood. The short version, with the off-grid guide for the rest.

A wood fired hot tub has no electricity running costs. The main ongoing expenses are firewood and water per use, with minimal annual maintenance costs. For most owners using the tub two to three times per week, total annual running costs sit well below those of a comparable electric spa, with firewood cost varying significantly depending on how it is sourced.

This guide breaks down each cost category honestly so you can plan with confidence.

Why people choose wood fire: no power required anywhere, direct heat from an internally submerged firebox, and a ritual that slows the evening down. Including the honest trade-offs.

A practical guide to wood hot tub heating options, covering wood-fired, electric, hybrid, gas, heat pumps, and solar assist. Our guide breaks down the pros, cons, and real-world considerations behind each heating option.

The best firewood is dry, seasoned hardwood. Which types burn hottest and longest, when softwood helps, what should never go in the firebox, and how wood quality changes heat-up time.

For most owners, maintaining an AlumiTub is significantly less demanding than maintaining a conventional spa. The smooth, non-porous aluminum interior does not harbor bacteria the way a porous surface or a complex plumbing system does, so the baseline requirement is lower to begin with. How much effort water care actually takes depends on how you use the tub and what your property provides.

Heat-up time depends on size, starting water temperature and the weather. As a guide: around two hours for the Small, three for the Standard, and about five for the Large. What affects it, and how to get there faster.

Everything worth knowing before and after you buy: how wood fired hot tubs work, how to heat and hold temperature, sizing, siting, drainage, winter use, delivery, and the construction details that separate a tub you keep for decades from one you replace.