Ovens of both types are equally good. We present the observed advantages and disadvantages. It is up to you to choose the most optimal option.
Integrated ovens
Advantages of integrated ovens:
Mounted under the fiberglass insert, so that it is not actually visible. Only 1/6 of the stove is visible outside the hot tub, where solid fuel is placed;
Recommended fuel: dry logs, briquettes; Coal is not recommended (mainly due to the risk of solid particles entering the bather’s lungs, since the chimney is 2 m high and protrudes from the body of the hot tub);
The water heats up faster than in hot tubs with an external heater, since the heating takes place in a smaller volume of water. (MIDI ~1200 l – MAXI ~1400 l)
Save space in the garden, as the total area occupied by an outdoor hot tub with an integrated oven will be equal to the hot tub’s outer diameter. (MIDI size Ø 205 cm, MAXI size Ø 225 cm)
The oven is made of 2 mm thick stainless steel;
This type of hot tub with oven is recommended for families with children, as the location of the oven under the seating eliminates the risk of burning your shoulders;
The chimney that protrudes from the body of the hot tub has an extra 1m of protection to protect against burns.
The power of the integrated oven – 35 kW;
For best results, it is recommended to choose the more durable, chlorine- and salt-resistant AISI 316 stainless steel.
Disadvantages of integrated ovens:
- Less useful space in the hot tub, since the space is taken up by a curved fiberglass insert instead of the oven.
- In case of cracks or wear after many years of use, it may take longer to replace the oven.
External ovens
Advantages of external heaters:
- More useful space in the hot tub, since the oven is placed separately and does not take up space in the hot tub;
- Easier to mount the hot tub on a terrace, since the oven can be placed further away from the hot tub. Remember that the oven must be at the same height as the hot tub and that there must be a suitable place next to the terrace;
- Recommended fuel: dry logs, briquettes; Coal is not recommended;
- The oven is made of 2 mm thick stainless steel;
- This type of hot tub with oven is recommended for owners of private houses, agricultural tourism farms or those who have a larger space available for the hot tub;
- The optimal choice when assembling a mobile hot tub;
- The power of the external furnace – 26 kW;
- For best results, it is recommended to choose the more durable, chlorine- and salt-resistant AISI 316 stainless steel.
Advantages of external heaters:
- Extra space is required for the oven.
- The hot tub and oven take up more space in the garden;
- The oven is easier to steal.