Why Ofuro Tubs Are an Excellent Addition to Any Home

If you have never heard of the Ofuro bathtubs, then you may be in for a surprise when you discover the luxury these Japanese hot tubs can provide you. In the Japanese language, the term Ofuro means private space for recreation.

The Ofuro tub is usually deeper than a standard bath tub and the water rises up to ones chin. This is why there is normally no over flow drain found in a bath tub. Because of this an Ofuro tub should be placed where there’s a floor drain or outside on a deck or garden.

How Ofuro is Heated?

Water in an Ofuro is heated from a variety of sources including your existing hot water tank. Though the larger volume of an Ofuro may mean you need to totally drain your tank. If you’re filling an Ofuro tub this way then you should have at least an eighty gallon water tank.  Other methods such as electric inline heaters, or even wood fired and propane heaters can be employed to heat the water.

Enjoy The Therapeutic Effect of Ofuro Tub:

You are in for a wonderful time with Ofuro bathtubs. These tubs are usually built into high end modern homes but can also be installed in any home or building. Ofuro tubs comes with a range of healing options such as water temperature control, whirlpool jets & fully controllable pressure, water speeds, and massaging options that differ from soft tissue massage to deep tissue massage both full body or in particular areas of the body. Ofuro tubs are also ergonomic in design making them a must have for every hot tub lover. In the Ofuro tubs the bathtub actually contours to your body more naturally which has a therapeutic effect and improves the very feel of the experience itself.

Melt Away Stress Like Never Before:

Ofuro bathtubs are incredible innovation and if you are thinking about a means to melt your stress away, this is a worthy option consider. These bathtubs are used as soaking tubs to restore the body’s blood circulation, ease tension, and helping to melt away the day stress so one can sleep peacefully. These tubs are reasonably priced ranging from a lower end model to a high tech version, so there’s sure to be one within your price range.

Here at Northern Lights Cedar Tubs, we manufactures 2 distinct styles of Ofuros. One is oval in shape that’s ideal for a two-person soaking hot tub, the other is a round version (50"OD).All our Ofuro tubs are made of clear Western Red Cedar and have 25" of interior height which is a perfect depth to give a full body soak while still being able to relish the visual surroundings.

How to Make the Most Efficient Use of Your Wood Fired Hot Tub

Wood fired hot tubs are really the best way to engage with the elements of nature. The heat of fire & the sound of crackling logs is something that you can spend hours appreciating.

We are certain you’ve the knowledge of taking great care of the fire, but just to ensure you are utilizing the heater of the wood burning hot tub most efficiently, lets us share some tips on how to heat a wood fired hot tubs.

Prepare The Firewood Beforehand:

It is recommended to get ready the firewood for your wood burning hot tubs beforehand: make some kindling, cut fine firewood, and then have your bigger woods ready. Ensure you are using dry firewood to steer clear of a heap of smoking wood. Combine softwood with hardwood in equal quantity.

Check Your Wood Fired Hot Tub’s Water Level:

You must not kindle the heater when tub is unfilled, or the water isn’t reaching the minimum fill level below the top ridge of the tub.

Similarly, you must not vacant the tub after your bathing is over when the embers are still live in the heater!

As soon as the water reaches the requisite level and you deactivate it, put the lid on the tub so the water heats quickly.

Start Off With Tinder & Kindling:

You may make use of some ready firelighters, but steer clear of burning paper as its ashes & chips are expected to get out through the tub’s chimney and into the water. Make use of softwood for building the fire.

Burn Medium-Sized Water to Heat The Water:

If you simply mound big firewood as soon as you’ve the fire igniting, it’ll take longer to heat the water in your hot tub.

Maintain the Heat Placing:

As soon as you’ve the water heated up to the suggested 37 to 39 degree Celsius, sustain the heat by placing some large firewood in the heater. At this stage use more hardwood as it’ll burn longer.

Check The Temperature:

In the event the water gets extremely hot, open your tub’s lid, and you can also add some cold water to make the temperature comfortable for your body.

Here at Northern Lights, we have a range of wood fired hot tubs to choose from, assuring you will find just the perfect thing. Whether you are looking for a smaller unit or something larger, we’ve a mix of wood burning hot tub units with internal and external heaters. Contact us now if you have any difficulty in choosing the right model for your needs.