Skoobie Dhu

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Looking to replace our bath, it's a corner bath fitted by the previous owner and it's not long enough for a comfortable soak - can't stretch legs. Original plan was to replace with a slightly longer bath but after looking around the showrooms we're wondering if it's worth fitting a bath with a built in jacuzzi.
Anyone have any experience - does the novelty wear off or does it really help relax you and soothe stiff legs/back making it worth the hassle?

MattW

We've got one also has strobe lights for mood lighting kids love it but I rarely get in there. Is good but depends on cost whether I'd say go for it.

njkmrs

Ive never tried one to be honest ,but the ones I have seen have been too noisy for my liking .Hard to relax with the racket coming from a noisy pump .

But others may know of quieter ones .

bpm1588

have to agree with the noise!i fitted dynamat stuff too it but its still beyond me as how you could relax with the racket. my chick had to have one but to be honest it's been there for 4 years now and its never been used.i stick it on for the craic the odd time as the dog goes bonkers barking at it" only fun its been for me anyway"

Skoobie Dhu

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Costwise they seem to go from £600 to £3000

Don't mind spending a bit of cash if it's worthwhile - we haven't done a proper holiday this year so we could justify it like that. But I'd be miffed if we spent some serious dosh on a jacuzzi only to never end up using it when we could've spent it on a holiday instead.

bpm1588

mate go on holiday,i think we paid around 1400 for ours and to be honest i might as well put it on the gee gee's

cookie sti

go for 1 it can be relaxing after a hard day but put the motor on a rubber mount base and try to box the motor in to reduce noise but it is somewhat of an novalty and wont get used that much

daddyscoob

Funnily enough I'm just filling ours for the wife. She's had one of 'those' days.

We recently completed a self build and included a corner version - good sized and she's just about to get in and put some soothing music on in there and unwind. It's not too noisey and the wife and son love it. But I'm more of a shower person.

cookie sti

im also more a shower person but thats mainly due to time. Id love to be able to relax in the tub with bubbles not generated by farts but i often dont get time too

The Dogs B******s

I hate baths,spend ten mins filling it up,lay there for two mins,get bored and empty it,then turn the shower on.

paulwrxboro

i loved mine

Simon K

Ive got one, a double size jacuzzi thing so me and the mrs can share it. Used it about 5 times in the begining, but took a ton of water to fill it. So much that I then had to upgrade the hot water cylinder to be able to supply it.

You have to run it regulary or the jets become mukcy. Also, these baths are all lovely and romantic, but now I have children, a real pain, as it takes a ton of water to fill it for a normal bath.

I would probably get a normal bath, save you money and buy a propery jacuzzi for the outside etc etc.

SBK

David_Dickson

My only advise is if you do get one, clean it propery and use it regularly.


"hmm, havent used the jacuzzi thing for a while...." switched it on, and clouds of brown ick streamed out the jets! I jumped out so fast, most of the water ended up on the floor.

gpssti4

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I had one in my old flat - was very noisy, so much so that I used it about 10 times in 18 months.

Save your money and fit a regular bath and spend £250 on a Bestway inflatable jacuzzi instead (lay-z-spa) these are great and can fit four (you + 3 birds) - now that makes sense.

Sonic'

ive had one for years and used it twice till I realised the compressor wasnt working, sealed unit so it got skipped

The bath does stink if the jacuzzi part is turned on, and I am more of a shower man, after the kitchen is done the bathroom is next on the list, and not sure whether to have a jacuzzi bath or not this time (it was already in when I bought the house)

We had one in the hotel in NYC and used it every day it was that good

EddScott

How very boogie nights.


Sounds cool though.

Jer

I have just bought a house with a 6 person hot tub and sauna in the bathroom can't wait to move in.

GlesgaKiss

A long way away from Biggar high street.