Hot tub with an external stove
When the external option makes sense
The external stove stands beside the tub and connects to it with two hoses. Water circulates between them by gravity.
It pays off when:
- you have children – there is nothing hot inside the tub for them to lean on
- you want to use the whole volume for seating
- you plan to add electric heating or hydromassage later
The downside: the stove takes up about half a square metre beside the tub, and heating takes slightly longer than with an internal stove – count on two hours.
If an internal stove does not bother you and you want the fire right beside you, see hot tubs with a wood stove.
Hot tubs with a 40 kW external stove
The LIGHT range: the cheapest way to hot water
LIGHT uses a timber structure instead of a metal frame and simpler cladding. The composite shell is the same as in the more expensive ranges, so the water stays just as clean and maintenance is just as easy.
It is worth it if you want the tub mainly seasonally or are looking for an entry model. For year-round use in frost we recommend the insulated COMFORT range instead.
Frequently asked questions
How far from the tub does the stove stand?
Right beside it – the hoses are about a metre long. The stove stands on a non-combustible base and nothing flammable should be within a metre of it.
Can I have both a stove and electric heating?
Yes, with the external option. Use the stove to heat up quickly and cheaply; electricity then holds the temperature between baths.