How Hot Should Your Hot Tub Be?

The feeling of soaking into a hot tub with water at the perfect temperatures and a glass of wine is absolute bliss. Slipping into the tub with bubbles rising around you and your back laid comfortably will help you relieve pain, get rid of stress, and leave you feeling much better. However, there is a challenge in determining the perfect temperatures in most tubs as there are a couple of things you have to consider, such as personal preference, safety, and the impact of the tub on your monthly electric bill.

How Hot Should Your Hot Tub Be?
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Thanks to modern technology, setting the hot tub temperatures isn't that complicated. It will take you less time and minimal expertise to work for the control panel. Setting the temperatures is easy as all you do is push buttons; the challenge lies in determining the ideal temperatures for your hot tub.  

What Is the Ideal Temperature?

The ideal temperatures of a hot tub vary depending on several factors like age, health, pregnancy, and personal preference. However, all factors considered, there are some guidelines you should observe when working with a hot tub, for instance:

When the Tub Is in Use

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that temperatures above 104° Fahrenheit (40° Celsius) are dangerous for adults as they can lead to heatstroke. Most hot tubs have 104° Fahrenheit as the maximum temperature on the hot tub, which may be a little too hot for most people. Most people prefer to soak at temperatures between 100-102° Fahrenheit.

Your hot tub may come in handy when you want to cool off during summer. You can achieve this if you set the temperatures below the average body temperature. The design of the hot tub is intended to retain heat when covered; be sure to leave the cover open during summer to allow the temperatures to drop to a cool zone. 

When the Tub Is Idle

When you have no plans of using the tub for about weeks or months, you can idle the system. For those living in a different hot climate, consider lowering the tub temperatures during summer. Keep your tub below 98 degrees for you to enjoy and have a relaxed feeling.

You may reduce the temperature to about 50° Fahrenheit while on a short vacation and kick them back up when you get home. This way, you can save your electric bill. However, the tub will take a bit longer to heat up when in use again. 

During winter, instead of idling the tub, consider draining it completely. An idle tub is a safety hazard as the temperatures drop and the water freezes. As the water inside the tub and pipes freezes, it causes expansion, which results in cracking and damaging the hot tub's internal system.

Start Low and Gradually Raise the Temperatures

It is ideal to start at a lower temperature of about 980-990 and work your way up. If you feel an overwhelming urge to sit on the cooling steps, take that as a sign the water is too hot, and you are feeling overheated. Find comfortable temperatures without overheating for you to relax.

It is simpler to set the tub at a specific temperature as that will save you time when you need to slip in. However, there are instances you may have to have to lower the temperatures, for example:

• If you are recovering from strenuous exercises.

• If you plan to engage in activities in the tub like yoga and stretching, they will build your body heat.

• If you are soaking with children or older adults with underlying conditions.

• If you are already feeling overheated for activities or an illness.

• When the outdoor temperatures are generally high or on hot days.

As fun as it is, spending time in the tub, soaking up for way too long, can raise your body temperatures leading to overheating, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, nausea, fainting, stomach or muscle cramps, and potential heatstroke. Be careful when soaking with children and older adults as their bodies are less resilient to the different water temperature levels.

In addition, it is wise to keep your tub sanitary as some bacteria thrive in hot temperatures, chlorine too will burn faster in hot water. Finally, Pseudomonas will cause itching and a painful rash called hot tub folliculitis when it colonizes your hot tub.  

Once you have found your ideal temperatures, then it's time to the healing power of hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy dated back thousands of years ago and was practiced by many cultures across the world.

For example, the ancient Egyptians bathed heated waters treated with flowers and herbs, while the Greeks and Romans used heated pools and steam to treat various medical conditions. Hydrotherapy has proven to have both mental and physical benefits.

Consider the Preference of Everyone Using the Hot Tub

Adjust the tub setting to suit everyone when soaking with family and friends, depending on their age and health. For kids, the recommended temperature is below 95° Fahrenheit, so they don't overheat. Moreover, kids should not spend more than 15 minutes in the tub.

For older adults battling health issues like heart conditions, it is wise to consult your doctors before soaking up. Your doctor may recommend soaking at a lower temperature and keep a water bottle nearby for hydration. When pregnant, on the other hand, consult your doctor, too, never exceed a temperature of 101° Fahrenheit, and limit the amount of time spent in the tub.

Look to Your Hot Tub to Improve and Maintain Your Health

In the new world, Jacuzzis or hot tubs are popular and used as a means of relaxation. Soaking in a hot tub is helpful to treat physical issues like muscle stiffness, inflammatory disease, spinal pain, and joint stiffness. Furthermore, the heat from the tub will provide relief from arthritis symptoms like pain and improve joint flexibility by improving blood flow. In addition, hot tubs help in mental wellbeing like relieving stress, relaxing your body, and getting rid of insomnia.

If you are interested in buying a hot tub or having it custom-made and installed on your property, consult with professional pool people like Ajax Pool and Spa. Don't stress work with top-tier providers of Jacuzzis parts, maintenance and repair, and cleaning services for hot tubs and pools. Hot tubs are difficult to clean and chlorinate. That's why you should leave it to the professional to maintain the tub sanitary.