Pros and Cons of a Rex Nordic Hot Tub

To hot tub, or not to hot tub, that is the question. In this blog, we are going to look at the pros and cons of a Rex Nordic Hot Tub, which we supply across the UK. Like everything, there are plus points, and minus points, and for the sake of this blog, we are also using the situation of glamping or self catering sites, but the info within is relevant to anyone thinking of getting one, even at home.  We will also look at their diesel powered hot tubs, and their wood-fired versions too.

So read on, and let us know what you think!

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Pros of a Rex Nordic Hot Tub:

The Effortless Luxury:

Unlike wood-fired tubs, Rex Nordic's diesel-powered models mean no guests wrestling with firewood, no smoky hair, and no waiting ages for the water to heat up. You can market it as eco-glamping, while quietly fuelling it with diesel. Your guests think they're living in a natural paradise – little do they know it's diesel doing all the heavy lifting! The running costs of one of these tubs, is around 2/3s LESS in electric than usual models. In the current economic climate, this is a huge deal and can make a world of difference to your bottom line.

Heats Fast, Stays Hot:

Diesel-powered means no faffing about. It heats up quicker than most wood-fired options, so your guests can hop in and enjoy their soak without impatiently checking the temperature every five minutes. Plus, it’ll stay warm long enough for them to contemplate never leaving your glamping site again. 2 hour heat up is awesome for quick turnarounds which are often an issue in self catering homes. Not here! Can be started when you start the clean, and ready to go for when the guests arrive.

Minimal Effort for Maximum Experience:

No logs, no fires, no hassle – just push a button and voilà! Your guests feel pampered and you don’t have to play lumberjack or fire warden. If anyone asks, just say it’s “precision Scandinavian engineering”.

Cons of Rex Nordic Diesel Hot Tubs for Glamping Accommodation:

Diesel Isn’t Exactly ‘Off-Grid’:

The eco-conscious glamping crowd may get a bit sniffy when they discover their woodland luxury is being powered by diesel. You might need to invest in a good explanation or gloss over that part in the brochure. “It’s efficient,” you’ll say, while avoiding eye contact. It still runs on waaay less electric, so that can be the counter argument.

It Takes A Lot Of Water To Fill:

Rex Nordic Hot Tubs are deeeeep.  This is ace for being in them as they do then soak even the largest of bodies, but, it takes a while, and a lot, to fill.

User Error.....

There is not a lot that can go wrong with a Rex Nordic Hot Tub, they are pretty idiot-proof, but there will be that one Engineering Ed, who will start messing. A clear set of instructions displayed prominently, should (might) stop any nonsense.

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Pros of Wood-Fired Rex Nordic Hot Tubs for Glamping Accommodation:

The Wow Factor:

Nothing screams luxury in the wild quite like a wood-fired hot tub. Your guests will happily post it all over social media, turning your glamping site into an accidental Instagram marketing campaign. Free publicity for you, endless selfies for them. Win-win!

Eco-Vibes Galore:

It’s wood-fired, so you can advertise your commitment to sustainability while still making your guests feel like they’re living in luxury. Who needs central heating when you’ve got good ol' firewood and some water, right?

All-Season Appeal:

Whether it’s freezing or just typically British (grey, wet, and a bit cold), a hot tub’s always the answer. Your guests will love the idea of soaking outdoors, even when it’s raining. After all, they’re on holiday – who cares if the weather’s rubbish?

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Cons of Wood-Fired Rex Nordic Hot Tubs for Glamping Accommodation:

Maintenance Nightmares:

You’ll become more of a hot tub engineer than a glamping host. Fancy spending your mornings scooping out leaves and your evenings figuring out how to repair it? Not the best job, but not impossible either.

Guest Expectations:

Once the tub’s in place, your guests will expect it to work like magic. What do you mean it takes time to heat up? They wanted it bubbling yesterday. Prepare for some less-than-zen feedback when things don’t go perfectly. Again, instructions. Maybe in crayon with some pictures too?

Logs Are Heavy:

Oh yes, the romantic wood-fired idea sounds great until you’re lugging firewood around like a lumberjack. And no, your guests probably won’t be the ones doing it – unless you add ‘firewood experience’ as a deluxe package (hint: maybe charge extra).  Definitely invest in a woodstore to be close by, and ration the amount of wood they get per stay.

Conclusion:

So there you are. The good and less good parts of a Rex Nordic Hot Tub. Like everything, there are some good points, of which the low running costs is definitely one to factor in! And some less good points, like operator error, but nothing is perfect in this life.
We are always on hand to help if needed, but reports to date are that they are dead easy to look after once you get going.
We have models here for you to view, so you can see the depth and size of the tubs, along with the little house for the boiler. So drop us a note and get in touch, so we can get you tubbing asap!

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