Spa Buyers Guide

Look for a company that’s well established in the industry (20+ years is a sign of stability) so they’re around to support you and their product in years to come

This can be important if you’re after replacement parts or support; the manufacturer will be just a phone call away

If the spas are imported as a complete product, the company possibly won’t have much knowledge on how the spa is built and what’s required to support, stock spare parts and repair any issues

Will your purchase be protected by a warranty that is honoured by an Australian based company?

Does the brand use optimum components which they can quality control throughout the manufacturing process so the end product is built to last?

Are they in partnership with a Nationwide store network of local, family owned Pool & Spa Shop businesses who will provide helpful, local customer support you can trust?

Spas are designed to be part of your everyday life so placing it within your outdoor living space is ideal.

To ensure the structural integrity of your decking will support the weight of your spa when filled with water and in use, you may need to consult a structural engineer.

A stable paved area or preferably a reinforced concrete slab of at least 100mm for spa pools / 150mm for swim spas is a suitable foundation for your spa.

Do not place your spa on grass or uneven surface as it will void your warranty.

If you think you don’t have the space for a spa, then think again! Our compact range is designed with a smaller footprint but still packed with all the features you expect from a Sapphire Spa.

Ensure structural integrity of your space will support the weight of your spa when in use, you may need to consult a structural engineer.

Work with the slope of your block or consider this style of installation if you’re positioning your new spa pool or swim spa near your outdoor decking space.

Equipment access will need to be allowed for as deck design is created; check with your retailer to find out which cabinet doors are most important to leave access to.

You can build your deck up to the edge of the spa cabinet, but the weight of the spa is supported underneath on a concrete slab and you must provide for easy access to equipment by leaving enough of a gap to remove the cabinet doors.

It is NOT recommended to install your spa into a dug-out pit as pumps can fail and rain/ground water will damage your equipment, voiding warranty.

If you already have a swimming pool area in your backyard or are in the process of creating one, why not add a spa?

Especially throughout the colder Winter days, a warm spa or swim spa is the perfect addition to your outdoor space and can be used 365 days of the year with our simple and economical temperature control systems.

Leave it up to us. Combining smart technology with easy water care, we’ve created the most energy efficient way to maintain perfect water quality. Simply set your cleansing and filtration system in response to how you use your spa and it will take care of everything for you.

Smart filtration - lowest daily filtration cost by cleaning whilst pump is in already use

Programmable filtration - easy adjustment of the daily filtration runtime for the lowest maintenance cost

One touch & daily autosanitise - purge plumbing lines and refresh water quality daily & after use

CD (corona discharge) Ozone systems are the most effective way to use ozone to cleanse your spa water and better than chlorine alone. Beware of cheap ozone cleaners with poor injection systems, they may cost less but may have little impact on helping keep the spa water fresh, clean and healthy.

It is essential that your spa ozone system has adequate output and is set up to thoroughly mix and dissolve the ozone into the water.

A high-performance Corona Discharge (CD) Ozone Unit, combined with an efficient Venturi Injector, are keys to this process so this is how the Sapphire Spas ‘Purewater CD Ozone’ system is built.

Clearzone uses OZONE in combination with germicidal UV-C light to produce the ultimate cleanser for crystal clear spa water.

Clearzone spa sanitation reduces chemical usage by up to 75% on conventional sanitation methods.

The combination of these two technologies creates an oxidising agent many, many times more powerful than ozone on its own. This results in much more effective destruction of nasties in the water. It also greatly reduces the chlorine by-products that cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation.

We recommend our ‘Clearzone’ water care system in our larger spas and also swim spas for easy maintenance of the larger body of water.

We want you to spend your time in your spa and enjoying it, not worrying about how much it costs to run. So, you can sit back and relax knowing SpaNET controls have intelligent software that is always hard at work monitoring your spa and how you use it to ensure it delivers the lowest possible daily operating cost.

Often called a circ pump, a dedicated filtration pump can run for long periods of time at a very low wattage to keep your spa water clean and heated. With electricity prices rising, a filtration pump offers a highly effcient and quiet alternative.

This heat pump interface slashes heating costs by up to 75% on every single power bill. Automatic heat pump detection and disabling of electric element ensures no excess power use and plug-n-play direct cable connection means no need for additional power circuits on install

Automatically adjusts it output power level (kW) to utilise any residual power when accessory jet pumps are running. This eliminates the traditional need to loadshed and turn heater off when pumps engage, ensuring maximum heat input whilst spa is in use.

Our innovative powerSMART pump range is built by Spanet from the highest quality components ensuring longevity and exceptional performance. These pumps have been specifically engineered to create optimal flow rates at the back pressures found on Sapphire’s premium jetted spa pools.

Our HeatLock+ hardcovers are designed to be good-looking, durable, and cost-saving. These foam-filled covers are custom-fitted to your spa to capture heat and conserve energy.

Stimulate pressure points within the soles of your feet. Based on the theory that stimulation of pressure points within the soles of your feet will benefit your entire body, we have strategically positioned jets to create the ultimate massage system.

Whilst supporting your feet and lower legs, our ‘at rest’ angled foot recess will treat your aching feet to a ‘foot rub’ that never has to end.

Swim jets integrated into your spa pool can simulate a lap session at your local pool, a high endurance ocean swim, a demanding 10km run or a fat burning walk down the street. Exercising in water is more demanding than land-based activity; your muscles are challenged from all directions by the surrounding water. So as you swim, walk, jog or run against the powerful swim jets, you multiply the benefit of your cardio workout just by being in water.

This air jet system relaxes, not only your muscles, but your entire body, nervous system and even your mind. It also promotes healthy circulation, stomach digestion, lung function and can help your lymphatic system get rid of toxins and waste which may reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Take a resistance band into your spa and just experiment. You can increase the intensity of your workout by creating further resistance and instability when powering up the swim jets.

Supported by the buoyancy of the surrounding water, you can work your core by simply standing against the water pressure of your swim jets.

Once your swim training is complete, move across to the therapy seats, packed with a powerful array of jets, to stimulate blood flow & encourage muscle recovery.

The warm water of your spa will increase blood flow, enhancing your workout with greater mobility and protecting your muscles with a more effective post training stretch