How to choose a spa
Have a look at this video to start thinking about which spa pool or swim spa will suit you, your family or your home environment.
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An outdoor spa pool or swim spa is like nothing else. It’s treasured family time. It’s precious time together with your partner. It’s well deserved quiet time for yourself. It’s an inspiring exercise machine. It’s a gentle recovery tool. A spa is a part of your everyday life, so choose one that fits you.
If you're thinking about a swim spa, which typically range from 3m to 6m in length, then have a look at 'How to Choose a Swim Spa' and maybe one of our plunge pool or swim spa packages will suit your backyard better.
Sapphire Spas are manufactured right here in Australia with optimum components, sourced from the very best within the industry, every Sapphire Spa is backed by our lifecare commitment for peace of mind. We are Australian made & owned and we are proud of the product quality we have achieved. You are not a number at Sapphire Spas, you can contact us at any time to check in on the progress of your much awaited new purchase.
We know your new swim spa is one of the most exciting purchases you'll ever make, so we make the experience special. Hand delivered with attention to detail, followed by our lifecare commitment backup via phone support, mySpa@Home tutorials and you tube video demonstrations.
If you have any questions about your new spa purchase, we’re right here in Australia, to help. Sapphire Spas have partnerships with pool & spa stores Australia wide and throughout New Zealand to provide you with a local showroom, delivery, service and support
Sapphire ticks all the boxes, so how do you choose which Sapphire SPA POOL suits you best? Start by asking yourself the questions below.....
To gain an understanding of yours and your family's expectations, consider the features that are important to you. Which of the Sapphire Spas experiences are you hoping to create?
‘sapphire kids’ - splash, backyard pool, fun and bubbles
‘sapphire family’ - quality family time, how to get your kids active?
‘sapphire massage’ - hydrotherapy, aching back / neck / shoulders, natural therapies
‘sapphire fitness’ - cardio exercise, swim training, weight loss, body toning
Speak to your electrician about your available power supply as this will determine how many pumps & massage jets you can run.
Creating a picture in your mind of where your spa will sit is an important part of the decision making process. You should also be considering cost of delivery and concrete slab etc.
Having a budget in mind will enable you to choose the best spa for your needs, within your price bracket.
Regulations differ by geographic location so you should consider permit, fencing & certification requirements for your region.
You will feel confident in your spa purchase when you can find a spa manufacturer that ticks these boxes.
Look for a company that’s well established in the industry so they’re around to support you and their product in years to come
This can be important if you’re after replacement parts or technical support
If the spas are imported as a complete product, the company possibly won’t have much knowledge on how the spa is built and what’s required to support and repair any issues
Do they claim to be energy efficient and can they demonstrate this
Spas are designed to blend with the flow of your home. You’ll enjoy using your spa every day if it’s close to your living area or even part of your outdoor space
Here are some photos of our customers' homes to give you ideas of where a spa can be installed:
Spas are designed to be part of your everyday life so placing it in your outdoor living space is ideal. Ensure structural integrity of your decking will support the weight of your spa when in use
A stable paved area or preferably a reinforced concrete slab of at least 100mm for spa pools / 150mm for swim spas is a suitable foundation for your spa
If you already have a swimming pool area in your backyard or are in the process of creating one, why not add a spa? Especially throughout the colder Winter days, a warm spa or swim spa pool is the perfect addition to your outdoor space and can be used 365 days of the year with our simple temperature control systems
You can build your deck right up to the edge of the spa cabinet, but the weight of the spa is supported underneath on a concrete slab and you must provide for easy access to equipment within the cabinet doors
Work with the slope of your block or consider this style of installation if you're positioning your new spa pool or swim spa near your outdoor decking space. Equipment access will be allowed for as deck design is created
If you think you don’t have the space for a spa, then think again! Our compact range is designed with a smaller footprint but still packed with all the features you expect from a Sapphire Spa. Ensure structural integrity of your space will support the weight of your spa when in use
We can deliver your new spa pool or swim spa by crane over houses if necessary or even by helicopter for apartment living or where road access is not available
Sapphire have designed our spas to address as many of the common reasons our customers are looking to incorporate a spa into their everyday life.
If you have back problems, a daily gentle hydro massage may assist in your recovery or at least keep the muscles warm and moving. If you’ve been trying to lose the last few stubborn kgs or firm up your hips, thighs and buttock muscles, stimulate blood flow to these areas in one of our full body sculpting loungers; enjoy the benefits of muscle stimulation in the comfort of your own backyard.
Our wrap-around jet collar hugs your neck to target the pressure points of the neck and shoulder areas of your upper back; reaching deep into muscles where tension is often held. 4 powerful jets have been positioned within our integrated, padded headrest. Each jet can be individually adjusted for water volume & flow direction, allowing you to enjoy a therapeutic massage suited to your needs
Exercising in water has added benefits to land-based activity. Your muscles are challenged from all directions by the surrounding water as you swim, jog, walk, run and stretch. Massage jets will stimulate blood flow in problem areas of the thighs and buttocks, simulating the benefits of exercise
Regular low impact exercise is recommended by weight loss professionals as a ‘fat burning’ activity. If regular exercise is not always possible, or if you are just feeling lazy, a spa pool can simulate the beneficial effects of exercise
Most of us build up tension through our postural muscles and the muscles of our back, neck and shoulders. These muscles will often feel worse with rest; they actually respond much better to massage and movement to alleviate stiffness and support the healing process. Our spas provide a supportive environment for gentle remedial stretches and exercise, protecting muscles with the warm water of your spa
The warm water of a spa pool is a safe, supportive aid to relieving the pain and stiffness of arthritis. Your body becomes almost weightless as it’s submerged in water, helping to ease discomfort caused by stiff joints, keep them moving, increase their range of motion and maintain muscle strength
A good nights sleep is vital to our overall health and well-being and still, millions of people either do not get enough sleep or suffer from other sleep related problems. The warm water and relaxation effect of a spa pool may provide a natural remedy for a restful, full nights sleep
Stimulate pressure points within the soles of your feet. Based on the theory that stimulation of pressure points within the soles of your feet will benefit your entire body, we have strategically positioned jets to create the ultimate massage system. Whilst supporting your feet and lower legs, our ‘at rest’ angled foot recess will treat your aching feet to a ‘foot rub’ that never has to end
This air jet system relaxes, not only your muscles, but your entire body, nervous system and even your mind. It also promotes healthy circulation, stomach digestion, lung function and can help your lymphatic system get rid of toxins and waste which may reduce the appearance of cellulite
With the assistance of our support bar, those of you requiring help with stability can still use a swim spa with confidence. Any exercise, stretch or mild cardio can just as effectively be performed whilst holding the bar, mounted in front of the swim jets, for support
Take a resistance band into your spa and just experiment. During the development of our spas, we have been trialling all the classic exercises you can perform with a band, and found that we can increase the intensity of the workout by creating further resistance and instability when powering up the jets
Once your fitness training is complete, move across to the therapy seats, packed with a powerful array of jets, to stimulate blood flow & encourage muscle recovery
The warm water of your spa will increase blood flow, enhancing your workout with greater mobility and protecting your muscles with a more effective post training stretch
If you're going to have more than two adults use your spa then choose from our family range. Sized to fit your average back yard or deck, these spas has 5+ seats offering hydrotherapy jets from head to toe.
With more pumps and maximum jets, we've packed as much into these spas as we can. At approximately 2.3 x 2.3m, we've created longer, deeper seats to allow you to fully immerse your shoulders and enjoy the high powered jet massage
Now you get to choose the colour of your spa and cabinet to match with your backyard landscaping. Sapphire Spas is always looking at new colour options to keep ahead of market trends; please talk to your local Sapphire Spas retail store about our extensive colour selection (limited edition options are also available depending on current stock)
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