2 person hot tubs

The narrowest hot tub in the range

The Hot tub BL-843 measures 185 × 140 cm, and the number that matters is the first one: 140 cm wide. Every other hot tub in the range starts at 160 cm, and on a terrace or in a narrow courtyard those twenty centimetres decide whether the tub fits at all. It is not the smallest by surface area, because it extends lengthwise: it is the narrowest, which is a different thing. The price is € 6.334.

Why width matters more than square metres

A tub of 160 × 160 cm covers 2.56 square metres, this one covers 2.59: practically the same area. But the tub arrives as a single unit, already tested, and it has to physically pass from the unloading point to its final position. Gateways, side passages, stairways and patio doors are almost always narrower than 160 cm, and they are the constraint that blocks most terrace and balcony installations. At 140 cm the margin changes. Measure the narrowest point of the route before ordering, not afterwards.

Weight on a terrace

Empty, the tub weighs 290 kg and holds 700 litres: full, it reaches around 990 kg, before adding two bathers. It is the lowest figure in the entire hot tub range, where the larger models exceed four tonnes, and on a terrace that is precisely the difference between a feasible project and an impossible one. These remain indicative figures: the load-bearing capacity of the floor must always be verified by a structural engineer, who assesses the distributed load on the actual supporting surface. On the ground, over a concrete base, the question does not arise.

What it carries

27 jets across 2 seating positions, a high ratio for a tub of this footprint: the hydromassage has not been scaled down along with the dimensions. Aristech® acrylic shell made in USA on a self-supporting frame, Balboa Systems® TP600 electronics, chromotherapy, Bluetooth audio system and ozone steriliser as standard: the same specification as the larger sizes. Single-phase 220/240 V supply, two-year warranty, CE compliant. It installs above ground, partially recessed or fully recessed, outdoors as well as indoors.

Frequently asked questions about 2 seater hot tubs

Will it really fit on a terrace? In terms of footprint yes, and it is the model in the range best suited to it. The two conditions to check are the load-bearing capacity of the floor, at around 990 kg full plus the bathers, and the access route, which has to allow 140 cm through.

How much does a 2 person hot tub cost? € 6.334, in the standard configuration. The price covers Balboa electronics, chromotherapy, Bluetooth audio and ozone steriliser; shipping is quoted separately, as it is handled by a specialist carrier.

Is the water heated? Yes. The Balboa heater brings the water up to 39 °C and holds the set temperature all year round, including outdoors in winter. On a tub of this volume the thermal cover has a large effect on the cost of holding temperature.

Is planning permission needed for a terrace? It depends on the local authority and the type of installation, and in a shared building the regulations should be checked too. An above-ground tub often falls under simplified procedures, but the check should be made before purchase: it is the step that extends timescales.

Does it hold more than two people? There are 2 seating positions. The three-seater sizes upwards stay compact and start at 160 cm in width: if the access route allows it, they are worth comparing.