Round hot tubs

Why a round shape changes the way space is used

A round hot tub occupies its own width in every direction, and that is the substantive difference against a rectangular one. The 5 models in the range have an external footprint running from 160 cm to 245 cm, with the round shell inscribed within that square. A rectangular tub of equivalent capacity can instead extend lengthwise and sit against a wall or a hedge. In the middle of a garden, a patio or an open space the round shape is the most natural and reads well from every side; set against a wall it always leaves two corners that cannot be recovered.

How seating works in a round tub

In a round layout the seats face one another and none of them is at the far end: whoever gets in is always opposite the others rather than beside them. This is why the shape is chosen for social use, where the tub is there to spend time together rather than for individual high-intensity hydromassage sessions. Capacity runs from 3 seats on the Hot tub BL-862 to 7 on the Hot tub BL-818, which makes the best use of the ratio between footprint and seating.

Weight and installation

Full, adding the empty weight to the water, the models run from around one tonne to almost two, before adding the bathers. On a concrete base at ground level no special works are needed; on a terrace or floor slab a load-bearing assessment by a structural engineer is essential. You need a level base, a drain nearby and a single-phase 220/240 V supply, with three-phase 380 V on request. The tub arrives as a single unit, already tested, with an Aristech® acrylic shell on a self-supporting frame and Balboa Systems® electronics, chromotherapy, Bluetooth audio and ozone steriliser as standard.

Frequently asked questions about round hot tubs

How much space is actually needed? The external footprint of the tub plus 50-60 cm free on every accessible side for maintenance. On a 200 cm model that means a space of roughly 300 × 300 cm if you want to be able to walk all the way around.

Can a round tub be recessed? Yes, above ground, partially recessed or fully recessed like all the others. The excavation follows the technical drawing for the model, leaving the equipment bay accessible around the perimeter.

Which model to choose? If space is the constraint, the Hot tub BL-862 is the most compact; if seating matters, the Hot tub BL-818 offers 7; if hydromassage matters, the Hot tub BL-831 carries 57 jets, the highest figure in the group.

Is the water heated? Yes, up to 39 °C, held all year round even outdoors.