Hot Tubs and Spas: A year-round vacation that you can enjoy at home with family and friends.

Saltwater hot tubs are growing in popularity at an outstanding rate. Due to recent media coverage surrounding chemicals and how they can affect the body, many people are decreasing the amount of chemicals they are exposed to and have made changes in various parts of their lives to achieve this. Saltwater hot tubs offer a great option for those who fall in this camp. They are virtually chemical free and might be a great choice for you.

There are some basic differences between a saltwater hot tub and a conventional, chlorine-based tub. Salt-water hot tubs will often use Bromine instead of chlorine, which has fewer odors, a more neutral smell and tends to be less harsh on the skin and eyes. Salt-water can actually be better for your spa since you should not have to use powders to clean it. Since the Bromine keeps it clean and bacteria free, fewer harsh cleaning agents are required for regular upkeep.

The skin benefits of ocean water have been talked about, and girls even use salt water to style their hair!
Saltwater spas have far less salt content than the ocean, but the same great benefits from the saltwater including those that help your skin, stress levels, and overall health.

Hydrotherapy in saltwater is cleansing and will leave your skin feeling smooth and supple. It increases moisture retention, rejuvenates the skin by detoxifying and promotes cellular regeneration. Salt water also reduces the inflammation of joints and muscles, leaving your body relaxed and stress free. It contains bromide, which helps relieve muscle pain and soreness. The minerals in saltwater also offer health benefits. The potassium present in salt water is beneficial because your blood needs it after exercise. Magnesium helps in making your nervous system healthy. The sodium in salt water keeps your immune system in check for appropriate fluid balance in your body. The calcium helps in keeping your bones and teeth healthy.

Saltwater Systems for New Hot Tubs: SpasAndStuff.com offers the Gecko in.clear® salt bromine generators for hot tubs that use sodium bromide to produce free bromine in spa water, using a chemical reaction similar to that used in a saltwater chlorine generator. A big feature of the bromine salt generator is that the salt content in the water is much less than a salt chlorine generator. With the in.clear® system, it is around 1,400 ppm, compared to a salt chlorine generator system, which is typically more than 2,000 ppm. The lowered salt level is an important benefit because not only is it a less expensive option, but it also reduces the potential for corrosion, which can be a concern in saltwater environments under certain conditions.

Saltwater Systems to Convert your Hot Tub: We now offer compact saltwater chlorine and bromine generators, so you can convert your hot tub to saltwater sanitizing. The same units work with sodium bromide to generate bromine, or sodium chloride to generate chlorine. Whether you choose to convert your hot tub to chlorine or bromine, there is nothing like the soft water feel of a saltwater hot tub.