Hot tub | Hazelwood

PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEIGHBOURS, KEEP THE NOISE DOWN AND VACATE THE HOT TUB BY 10PM

A Few Precautions

Avoid lighting the fire with paper because the ashes can come out through the flue and then fall into the hot tub.

Taking a quick shower beforehand will help keep the hot tub clean and fresh. Sunscreen, skin lotion and similar products should not find their way into the hot tub.

Never take glass into the hot tub. Should you wish to take drinks with you, Hazelwood have provided plastic tumblers for this purpose.

Never place wood on the ash pan or in front of the grate. Burning should only take place on the grate in the combustion chamber, otherwise there is risk of material damage or personal injury.

Firing up the stove:
Logs and kindling are provided for you in the utility room cupboard. They should be sufficient to heat up the water the first time you use the hot tub. Firstly, light a firelighter and place it in the grate. Once it is burning well, slowly add kindling around the flame. As the kindling takes, you can then begin to add logs around the fire until they too begin to take. The logs provided for you are a composite log made of waste wood. The logs burn at a very high temperature reducing heating time. They do however expand by about 50% when burning so you factor that in when loading the wood into the stove. The logs can be broken down by knocking them on the floor to increase surface area. The stove door can be left open for maximum air circulation until the desired bathing temperature is reached.

Once the fire is started, add wood every 20 minutes or so to maintain heating intensity. When you are getting close to the desired temperature, stop adding wood and close the air supply. This will reduce the burning intensity and stabilise the temperature of the water rather than continue to increase it.

How do I heat the hot tub?

What type of firewood is best?

We have provided you with logs to get you going. If you need more wood, you will need to purchase more from Keswick or the local area. To accelerate heating, choose wood with low moisture content and high energy density. Based on this criteria, we recommend either dry birch wood which yields the best results or Flazer Logs which are made from clean recycled pallet wood. They are extremely dry and denser than logs which means that they burn hotter and longer than seasoned logs. As a rule, the drier the wood, the better.
What is the heating time?

The heating time varies depending on seasonal conditions such as air temperature and wind. The most important factor, however, is the initial temperature of the water prior to heating. Skargards hot tubs can bring water from 6°C to 39°C in approximately 2 hours in summer. This can take longer during the coldest months of the year. An insulated lid can considerably accelerate this process i.e. up to 30% faster in winter. The lid can also preserve the heat in the hot tub after use, so that heating will go significantly faster the next day.
How much wood do I need?

The quantity of wood needed to reach the bathing temperature depends on various factors such as the type of wood, season, outdoor temperature, wind, etc. Estimates indicate approximately 15 kg of firewood to reach bathing temperature.
Do I need to empty the hot tub after each use?

No. The hot tub has a water filtration system that purifies the water meaning the same water can last for the duration of your stay. Our cleaning staff will clean the hot tub between visitor groups.
How do I check the water temperature?

Simply dip your hand in the water until you feel the temperature is comfortable. For the most accurate measurement, stir the water and then use a thermometer.
How do I fill the hot tub?

Filling the hot tub is as simple as placing your garden hose over the edge of the hot tub.
Adjusting the temperature

The recommended water temperature for the hot tub is +39°C. When the bathing water is 2-3 degrees from the desired temperature, reduce the airflow using the draft damper and add a small amount of wood. The temperature will rise just a few degrees before stabilising.
Heating while bathing

Close the draft damper. This slows the burning and reduces its intensity. The temperature of the bathing water will slowly rise by only a few degrees or remain constant, depending on the amount of wood in the stove.