Once you have finished bathing, please can you remove the plug to drain ONLY if the fire is completely out. If in doubt, please remove the plug when you are certain that the fire is out as the boiler will be damaged if there is no water to heat. You will be charged £800 if the boiler is damaged due to a fire being left in the wood burner when the plug has been removed or if the water level is not above the hot water outlet before the fire is lit.
Safe Water Temperature - Your body temperature is generally around 37 degrees Celsius. The impact this has on your hot tub experience can be quite profound. If the water is under 37 degrees, then you may experience a slight chill. This can be a nice sensation when you want to cool off in hot weather. Alternatively, in the winter when the ambient temperature is cooler you may want to give a buffer of a few degrees above 37, this is because the hot tub will cool slowly with the cover off so if you plan on a longer soak, you will stay warm for longer! We advise that children under the age of 5 years old do not go into a hot tub. Even if you consider the high-water temperature to be safe for your child, the depth of the water is a safety risk. Infant & toddlers thin skin makes them more susceptible to overheating and they are not able to control their body temperature like adults and older children can.
Maintaining a safe water temperature in a wood fired hot tub - Most people enjoy a water temperature somewhere between 36-39 degrees Celsius. Electrically heated hot tubs have a thermostat which stops the water temperature getting dangerously high (Above 40 degrees C). This is important – if water is above this temperature, the excessive heating can cause a heart attack, heat stroke, brain damage and even death. This may sound extreme, but unlike a hot bath where the water gradually cools whilst you are bathing, the hot tub water temperature can increase. You are not fully immersed in a hot bath, the way you are in a hot tub, so your core temperature will not cool down. With a wood fired hot tub there is no thermostat and no circulation of the water, so it is important to check the floating thermometer frequently. An added complication is that the water may continue to increase in temperature even after the stove is shut down – it can get very hot! For your safety it is important that you understand how to safely manage a wood fired hot tub.
How long can you stay in a hot tub - General guidance from manufacturers says healthy adults who are not pregnant can stay in a hot tub heated to 37.8 degrees Celsius for around 15-30 minutes at a time. Any longer and you risk overheating and experiencing symptoms such as light-headedness, dizziness, or nausea. You can always add cold water to the hot tub if you find the temperature to be too hot for you. Hot Tubs are not the same as a normal bath, water does not cool as rapidly as it otherwise would be due to the firewood burning. For this reason, if you find it too hot, get out.
There are physical benefits to soaking in a hot tub, such as relaxing muscles and improving circulation. There is a definite psychological benefit that comes from taking in the views of the Peak District under the stars whilst being in an eco-friendly environment, at one with nature.
Relieving tension and stress, lowering blood pressure and inducing a good nights sleep are all benefits of being in a hot tub. Put all these together with a Peak Venues group stay, connecting with nature and catching up with family and friends – the benefits are immense!