HotSpring Portable Spas of Dayton

1.    Relaxes Muscles and soothes aches and pains in muscles and joints
a.    Using endorphins – your bodies natural pain relieving chemical
b.    Raising your body temperature increasing your circulation
c.    Reduces muscle tension and eliminates lactic acid and other toxins
2.    Relieves Stress a vast majority of  diseases is stress related
a.    A warm quiet space without any distractions
b.    The heat relaxes the body, improves circulation and stimulates the relases of endorphins
3.    Induces a deeper sleep
a.    When body temperature rises late at night, it will fall at bedtime, facilitating sleep
4.    Recreational and Social Benefits
a.    A great private retreat or a relaxing environment for socializing with family and friends
5.    Flushes toxins
a.    Deep seating in a sauna can help reduce levels of lead, copper, zinc, nickel and mercury – all toxins commonly picked up from our environment
6.    Cleanses skin
a.    By deep sweating skin is cleansed and dead cells are replaced.
b.    Sweat rinses bacteria out of the epidermal layer and sweat ducts.
7.    Improves Cardiovascular performance
a.    Medical research shows the heart rate can rise from 60-70/min to 110-120/min  (140-150/min with intensive bathing)
8.    Burns Calories
a.    The sweating Process takes energy and that energy is derived from the conversion of fat and carbohydrates in a process that burns up calories.
9.    Fights Illness
a.    German Sauna medical research shows the saunas significantly reduce the incidence of colds and influenza.
b.    Saunas can relieve sinus congestion from colds or allergies
10.    Feels Good
a.    Provides a pampering retreat – where you can relax and restore body and soul.

Watkins Manufacturing Earns First European ENVY Award for Energy-Efficient Hot Spring Spa
Vista, CA- Watkins Manufacturing, maker of Hot Spring® Spas – a top-selling worldwide brand – has received the first-ever European ENVY Award for its outstanding efforts in environment-friendly hot tub design.

Vista-based Watkins provided a Sovereign® spa for testing in realistic outside conditions by the INDESIGN Institute for Innovative Design, a research-and-development institute near Munich, Germany. The Sovereign spa was installed at a demonstration home operated by INDESIGN partner DemoDomo. DemoDomo serves as a platform to demonstrate, test and develop innovative and energy-efficient products.

From December 2007 to February 2008, INDESIGN tested Hot Spring’s Sovereign spa continuously for energy efficiency in cycles of 72 consecutive hours. The spa was found to be well within the maximum standby energy consumption set by the California Energy Commission.

Its name an acronym for “environment-friendly,” the ENVY Award recognizes Watkins Manufacturing for:
Creating trendsetting, energy-smart spas

Using energy-efficient spa components

Participating in frequent product testing carried out by independent third parties
Assuring that all spa owners and prospective buyers have access to valid energy-performance documentation

Supporting international R&D to further develop green initiatives and increase energy efficiency
“Hot Spring Spas decided to actively join this project as a primary cooperating partner because company management is open to new ideas and suggestions,” said Prof. Dr. Ulrich Beerschwinger, founder and director of INDESIGN.

“They take energy efficiency very seriously in the manufacturing process and consumer use of their spas. Our exhaustive investigation of spa efficiencies reported in several tests has proven Hot Spring is a leader in energy efficiency.”

Steve Hammock, President of Watkins Manufacturing, accepted the award from Beerschwinger on March 19 at company headquarters in Vista, Calif.

“We’re honored to be the first recipient of this impressive award,” Hammock said. “It is an affirmation of our commitment to energy conservation and building ‘green’ spas.”

The following is an energy usage table for Hot Spring Spas developed by an independent third party testing laboratory. Dayton Ohio’s weather is similar to St Louis (our mean temperature for the year is 52 degrees per the US weather bureau.

*Based on a 115 volt Sovereign® spa set at 102°F used 6
times per week; 15 minutes with the jets on, 15 minutes with the jets off
during each use. Testing conducted in a Controlled Environment Chamber using
continuous Data Acquisition monitoring equipment including Continuous
Progression Kilowatt Recording meters, Voltage Measurement probes, Current
Measurement probes, Relative Humidity Chamber Measurement probes and
Thermocouple probes. All equipment was rigorously calibrated to insure data
accuracy.

**Based on rate quoted by the local utility company in November
2006. Rates subject to change — check with your local electricity
provider for the current rate in your area.

*** In Canadian dollars.