The pipes run around the inside the wood burner. As water in the pipes is heated by the fire in the wood burner, water flows upwards out of the pipes at the top into the tub and cooler water flows in the pipes from the bottom of the tub in to the furnace. This circulates the water as it heats.
What is a Scandinavian hot tub?
Scandinavian-type hot tubs are spas designed for single use of the water, where the water temperature is increased from an external heat source (such as a wood-fired stove) which is sited out of doors. The water is only to be left in the hot tub for a few hours before it needs to be drained.
What is a Finnish hot tub?
First you need to know that we can find them under different names: Swedish spas, Norwegian spas, Finnish spas, Scandinavian spas etc. but the meaning is the same, it is a hot tub where you can relax and spend a delightful time outside. Here in Finland, we call it more commonly "Palju".
What is a Dutch hot tub?
The Dutchtub is heated through natural circulation of the water. The water at the bottom of the tub will pass through the spiral, which is heated by the fire. The warm water will then flow out of the spiral at the top of the tub. You can heat the Dutchtub yourself with wood.
How do you use a Dutchtub?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tIvTsiGl9o
How does a Dutch hot tub work?
It works by piping water from the tub, through pipes that are heated by the fire, and then back into the tub. When properly built, the water circulates through the system by convection.
How long does a Dutchtub take to heat up?
about 2 hours
Can you make a wood fired hot tub?
There are two main types of wood-burning heating systems to choose from, and a bit of ingenuity can turn almost anything into the tub. It just needs to be large enough and be able to hold hot water without leaking.
Can you make your own hot tub?
DIYing a hot tub doesn't have to mean you build everything from scratch. It could mean you install the hot tub yourself. Well, in this case, you can order an inflatable hot tub and set it up yourself. It still counts as a DIY project, and you have an easy to install hot tub.
Do wood fired hot tubs bubble?
Wood-fired hot tubs will not bubble, and are used purely as soaking tubs for relaxation. However, you can add jets to electric or gas-heated wooden hot tubs now as an option if you do want them.