About Jacuzzi Bathtubs
Although Jacuzzi bathtubs are often associated with wealthy people, luxurious homes and glamorous lifestyles, the whirlpool tub distinguished by the trademarked name Jacuzzi is much more than just a status symbol or extravagant possession. Conceived as a form of medical therapy, the special bathtub's humble origins were due to its ability to relieve pain arising from certain conditions through the use of hydromassage. The effectiveness of such relaxation therapy is why Jacuzzi bathtubs remain one of the most prominent, desired and immediately recognized home products worldwide. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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Brothers Candido, Frank, Galindo, Giocondo, Joseph, Rachel and Valeriano Jacuzzi founded the company that still bears their name in 1915, 15 years after arriving in the United States from Italy. Originally focused only on producing propellers for aircraft and then later hydraulic pumps, the seven siblings expanded their business venture when Candido employed the latter product to make a home whirlpool tub.
His goal was to help alleviate the chronic pain his toddler son suffered from rheumatoid arthritis in between therapy visits. A near-instant success was born, and today Jacuzzi manufactures an extensive line of home bathroom products that includes its signature indoor whirlpool or jet-stream bathtubs and outdoor hot tubs, as well as sinks, showers and toilets.
Function
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Jacuzzi bathtubs produce a massage experience by using streams of either air or water to agitate the water in the tub, thereby producing currents that rub and rotate against the body in a circular, rapid motion. For further relief, the water inside the tub is often heated to a comfortable temperature and its movement can be accompanied by air bubbles that massage as well. The increased temperature is achieved and maintained with a heating mechanism.
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Types
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Indoor Jacuzzi bathtubs come in the same varieties as regular, non-whirlpool bathtubs: corner, drop-in, recessed and freestanding styles. The most popular design and installation method, however, is platform, which gives better access to the pump and water heater for those models that include them separately from the bathtub. No matter what the style, Jacuzzi bathtubs also require access to an electrical outlet.
Features
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Jacuzzi bathtubs achieve the whirlpool effect in one of three ways: with air jets, water jets or a combination of both. Air jets create the currents by shooting streams of air into the water through hundreds of small pinholes in the side and/or bottom of the bathtub. Pumps eject streams of water through their sides to achieve the same goal with water jets. A combination Jacuzzi bathtub combines both methods for a massage that can be adjusted to better suit one's personal preference.
Considerations
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While Jacuzzi bathtubs with air jets are easier to keep clean, since no water passes through a pump, they are noisier because they tend to generate more splashes, and they are also less efficient at maintaining the higher temperature of the water. Jacuzzi bathtubs that use water jets forced through a pump are harder to clean, but they are quieter and less splashy and give a more forceful massage. Finally, combination models that employ both techniques cost significantly more money because they use more energy, require a separate electrical outlet for each type of pump and are generally priced higher by manufacturers.
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