What is a Portable Spa?
Posted by
Dan Ried on Tue, Jan 17, 2012 @ 02:22 PM
If you're in the market for a portable spa it's important to learn the differences between the types of spas being sold today.
First of all, I want to clear up a few misconceptions. Almost all spas manufactured within the past 10 years are fully portable. There is no external plumbing, nor is there any permanent fixture attaching the spa to your house, deck or patio. All spas are now considered portable spas. The only thing you need to connect is the electrical.
I cant tell you how many times I've heard potential hot tub buyers say this: "What do I do when I sell my house? I'll just have to get another spa." This is completely false. All spas are portable. It doesnt have to be a soft tub or a very small spa to be portable. Even giant 19 foot swim spas can be moved and reinstalled in a new location.
This is of course if you are smart about it. If you're selling your house, and you have a nice spa that you want to keep. Get it removed from the property before you have it appraised or start showing it. Most of the time, if buyers see the hot tub on the property, they will try to negotiate it in to the deal. Hide it. Better yet, move the PORTABLE SPA to your friends house he wont mind. If you leave it installed at your house, kiss the thing good bye.
Learn more about the best way to move a portable spa and which spas need heavy equipment to move and which ones don't.