Rating of the best composite hot tubs for 2022

The font was originally a wide church bowl into which the baby was dipped during baptism. Now it is something like a mini-pool made of wood (it looks a lot like a huge barrel), as well as from composite materials. We will talk about the best composite fonts below.

What is composite and why composite bowls are better

Composite is a multicomponent material, the percentage of components of which determines its properties.Take for example fiberglass, consisting of glass fiber filler and binder polymers. The material has low thermal conductivity, strength (in terms of specific strength they are superior to steel) and light weight.

Advantages of composite tanks

1. The resistance of the composite to temperature changes, the effects of fungi, mold. Such bowls can be placed on any basis - even flooring from boards, even concrete or sand. They can be dug into the ground, followed by concreting.
2. Any finishing options - from wooden lamellas to ceramic tiles or glass mosaics. The design can be chosen according to the design of the bath, sauna.
3. Ease of care - the composite does not need to be treated with oils, protected from decay with antiseptics. It is enough to periodically rinse the bowl with water with the addition of non-aggressive detergents. Fiberglass will generally withstand repeated washings with chlorine-containing compounds.
4. Form Stable - Plastic does not expand in high humidity and shrink in low humidity. If the wooden font is not regularly treated with waxes, the lamellas will gradually lose their original shape - the container will begin to leak (this often happens if the manufacturer used a barrel type of connection).
5. Service life - more than 25 years (manufacturer's warranty, in fact, up to 50 years), wood - about 10 years, with regular care and provided that the container is made of solid lamellae.

It makes no sense to buy just a composite font. The container itself costs relatively little, but finishing and installation (the same concreting plus decorative cladding) will cost a decent amount. So it’s easier to take a ready-made one, with wooden lamellas included.

If we talk about choosing a font for the street, then the composite wins in all respects. For baths, saunas, it is better to take a wooden font.The benefit of the model is that you can find models of different sizes and shapes, from small ones designed for 1 person to real mini-pools that can fit 6 people.

About healing properties. Admirers of natural wood attribute some miraculous properties to fonts made of cedar and larch. Bathing in such supposedly rejuvenates, and has an antiseptic and wound-healing effect. Whether this is actually the case is unknown. But one thing is for sure - the aroma of natural wood relaxes. Some add a few drops of essential oil or spruce branches to the water to enhance the effect.

Criterias of choice

Criteria are standard - look for models of large manufacturers. This is also a guarantee that the plastic used for the manufacture of the liner is safe for health, and often free maintenance. Plus, such companies provide installation services for an additional fee - again with a guarantee.

Now a little about the features:

The form

Fonts are round, oval, rectangular, angular. The first three options are for baths and saunas with a decent area. If there is not much space, it is better to put the corner. It’s not bad if the liner (internal container) is with already built-in seats - you need less water to fill, plus it’s more convenient to use.
If you take a container for the whole family, then it is better with low sides (standard height 1.1 - 1.2 m). Barrel models are more suitable for adults.

Equipment

The standard usually includes only an attached external ladder. Covers, handrail guards, built-in jets for aero and hydromassage and even LED lighting are available separately.
Which one to choose from all this depends on financial capabilities. But if you buy everything in bulk, you can save up to 25% of the total amount.

With or without heating

If an ordinary font is just a bowl in which the water temperature is approximately equal to the temperature in the room (on the street), then heated containers, or rather a built-in electric, wood-burning stove, are able to heat and maintain a constant water temperature of 40 degrees.
The first is placed indoors. If you are going to put such a font on the street, you will need additional insulation of the pump and the heating element itself. The second ones work on wood, briquettes, coal.
These stand on 40-50% of ordinary fonts, they need more complex maintenance. And yes, they are harder to install. So, if you choose such a model, it is better to entrust the installation to the manufacturer.

Where is the best place to take

Available offline or online. Sellers deliver such bulky goods (average weight 250-280 kg) by transport companies. The advantage of the second option is that you can safely compare the parameters, look for reviews, and the design itself will take a couple of minutes.
But there are more cons. Firstly, during transportation, the lamellas can be damaged. Secondly, the color of the wood may not match the picture (the color reproduction of all monitors is different). And thirdly, the return of defective goods will cost a pretty penny. In general, when comparing prices in an offline and online store, calculate the cost of delivery to your city on the calculator (available on each site). It is possible that the amounts in both stores will be approximately the same.

Rating of the best composite hot tubs for 2022

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Goodway

The most budget in the ranking. These are plastic round containers with built-in seats that can be used as a summer pool or hot tub.There is no heating, so those who like to plunge into cold water after a bath will appreciate this option. The container is suitable for installation on a sandy, concrete base with subsequent concreting of the walls. As a finish - the same tree, mosaic, there are many options.

Of the features:

• you can choose the wall thickness - 6 or 8 mm;
• durable, resistant to temperature changes, the appearance of fungus, mold, material;
• corrugated outer wall for increased rigidity.

Now a little about prices. A container with a diameter of 1.5 m, designed for 2 people, will cost 52,000 rubles. It seems to be a little, but if you count the exterior finish and the cost of installation, you get a decent amount. In general, an option for those who want to design the font themselves, choose the finish.

• tightness;
• light weight;
• built-in seats.

• no.

GoodWood

With an insert made of durable, frost-resistant polypropylene, covered with larch, oak, ash. Can be installed on a prepared base, suitable for deepening. The built-in wood-burning steel stove heats the water in the bowl up to 40 degrees, even in the most severe frosts.

Peculiarities:

• outdoor staircase with comfortable metal handrails;
• wide sides;
• built-in seats;
• insulated floor;
• quick flush.

If you wish, you can order hydromassage nozzles that turn the font into a full-fledged SPA, equip the font with a stove of higher power, add LED lighting. In general, the manufacturer offers something like a designer, the details of which can be changed at your discretion.

• tightness - unlike wood, plastic does not deform from changes in temperature, humidity;
• thoughtful design;
• two installation options.

• not very clear pricing policy - it is better to check the prices for a specific model, in a specific configuration with managers, and not look at the site.

SeverKedr

With a plastic bowl lined with cedar lamellas, with a ladder and a convenient drain system. Suitable for private homes and businesses. Can be installed outdoors and indoors.

Of the features:

• connection of lamellas using the thorn-groove method for better tightness;
• adjustable hoops to protect the tree from drying out, damage;
• valve for quick draining of water.

The price depends on the material used - spliced, solid board or raw material of the "Standard" class (knots, resin pockets, the use of repaired lamellae are allowed).

• environmental friendliness - the healing properties of cedar have been known for a long time, a unique coniferous aroma is a bonus;
• convenient design - there are seats, and an attached ladder with wide steps;
• design and beautiful appearance.

• no - buyers at NM evaluate fonts from the Northern Cedar at a solid 5.

Outdoor heated

Fispars Fiberglass 1300 VA

Round shape with a fiberglass bowl, designed for the simultaneous stay of 5-6 people. Built-in aluminum stove, chimney pipe included.

Peculiarities:

• protective wooden partition - separates the stove from the recreation area;
• built-in benches;
• finishing - heat-treated wood, resistant to decay, deformation;
• attached outdoor staircase.

The design is reliable, made in Finland, and the price is quite democratic. There are no additional options, such as LED backlighting. The rest is a combination of reliability and universal design.

• simple installation;
• the color of the bowl can be chosen from 4 shades;
• environmentally friendly, durable fiberglass.

• no, but sellers advise, in order not to run into a fake, request a customs declaration and documents confirming the Finnish origin of the font.

FitoWood

With built-in or outdoor electric or wood burning stove. The container is made of polypropylene 5 mm thick, the outer finish is made of Siberian cedar. The thickness of the wood is 40 mm. Lean ladder, the stove itself with a chimney is included in the delivery. Protective cover, spark arrester are sold separately.

Peculiarities:

• built-in seats;
• several options for processing lamellas;
• it is possible to install backlight, nozzles for aero-hydromassage - on average, plus 100,000 to the cost.

A good option for both indoors and outdoors. Due to the heat treatment, the wood is not afraid of moisture, and the polypropylene bowl is resistant to temperature changes and does not need any special care.

• design;
• reliable steel oven;
• the package can be added if desired.

• no.

Fonts №1

This is the name of the brand and, judging by the reviews, it is so. The line includes fonts with internal wood-burning stoves, inserts made of polypropylene, in a body made of pine, oak, cedar lamellas. All wood is heat treated. No chemicals, antiseptics, so the company's statement about the environmental friendliness of products is also true.

The price depends on the configuration, type of wood. Oak and cedar will cost more than pine or larch. The equipment is standard - the oven itself, a ladder.

• price;
• good quality;
• simple installation.

• no.

For saunas

In general, baths and saunas are just the case when you should splurge on a wooden font. Better from cedar, oak, ash. They are harder, more resistant to mechanical damage. But any scratches will remain on the pine.
But if there is no desire to constantly wax the tree, then containers with plastic inserts will also fit. The main load falls on the bowl itself, so the wood finish does not suffer much.

Cedar Gifts

The line includes round, angular, oval models. With oak, pine cladding and fiberglass bowl, resistant to high humidity, temperature extremes. Such containers do not require special care, do not absorb odors, they can be safely washed with compounds containing chlorine.

Here you can also order lighting, shelves for drinks, jets for hydromassage. For all types of fonts, the company gives a discount of 2 years (for lining) and 25 years (for composite). With prices on the official website, though not a very clear story - for some models they simply do not exist. Instead of a specific figure - "on request".

• price-quality ratio;
• equipment - everything is in the standard, you don’t need to buy anything special;
• guarantee.

• The site does not show prices for all models.

Quattro cold

In the casing of thermo-ash (pine) square shape, with a capacity of 1500 liters - there is enough space for 5-6 people. Looks great, however, suitable for a large sauna. In the line there are also models of round, oval shape - they are a little more compact

Peculiarities:

• seamless bowl - for 100% tightness;
• built-in benches;
• click-clack drain system, in order to drain the water, it is enough to press the valve once.

The advantage is that the fonts live look the same as in the picture in the catalog (if you look at the video reviews). There are nozzles, lighting, too, the quantity and price is calculated based on the volume of the bowl.

• environmental friendliness;
• strength;
• simple care;
• quick installation.

• no.

COMFORT FAMILY COLD 220

From a Belarusian manufacturer with a composite bowl and thermo-ash cladding. The peculiarity is that the inside of the bowl is made in the shape of a horseshoe - the remaining free area can be safely used for diving (there are no sharp corners, so everything is absolutely safe).

The only negative is the diameter of such a font is 2.2 m. For a small bath, the sauna will be clearly too big. Otherwise, it is an excellent model that requires almost no maintenance. Easy to install, easy to connect. The 25-year warranty on the bowl is also pleasing.

• unusual shape of the seats;
• color, texture of the bowl can be chosen;
• resistant to mechanical damage finishing material.

• no.

CORNER

Angular volume of 120 l. This is probably the most compact model. Insert - composite, with seats located opposite each other. Facing - thermopine, solid lamellas. Screed - unregulated, just a galvanized strip. Ladder included.

This option is an excellent solution for small baths, saunas. Doesn't take up much space and looks great. The only thing is that you should be more careful with the finish. Pine - the wood is soft and literally collects scratches.

• dimensions;
• angular shape;
• compactness.

• the price is not indicated on the official website - you can find out only by contacting the manager, which is not very convenient.

When choosing, pay attention to the reviews.Better with photo or video. So it will be possible to assess how the model actually corresponds to the maps