The hydromassage bath is a complex of equipment. In particular, the nozzles (special devices) are responsible for creating water jets in front of air and for massage effects: from relaxing to stimulating.
Water treatments are one of the available and high-speed methods to relax with soul and body. And if we are talking about a bath, besides equipped with hydro and aeromassage, the spectrum of pleasant sensations will be wider. The fact is that the hydromassage harmoniously combines thermotherapy, healing massage and hydrophole. Such an alliance helps to improve the body, allows you to relax and experience the sensations that can be compared with bathing in the raging jets of thermal sources. The price of the hydromassage bath is very democratic, and today it can acquire anyone.
Nozzle, silent whisper system. Photo: Villeroy & Boch
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The hydromassage bath is a complex plumbing system, which consists of a font, equipped with a pump (pump), nozzles embedded in the housing of nozzles, a control panel and an air compressor. The hydraulic pump takes water from the bath through the water intake and under pressure directs it through the system of low-diameter hoses in the nozzles. Of these, water through the nozzle returns to the font in the form of a strong jet. To increase the strength of the strength of the jet, the air is mixed into the water, most often forcibly. For this purpose, the system is equipped with an air compressor with a capacity of 450, 700 or 800 W. Standard pump power for the hydromassage system - 0.65-1.1 kW (water supply - 250 l / min). The more injectors are built into the bath, the power must be the pump.
Note. To achieve the therapeutic effect, the pressure jet pressure on the outlet from the nozzle should be no less than 1.5-2 bar.
Nozzle, silent whisper system. Photo: Villeroy & Boch
Fundamental basis
Two "basic" types of massage are laid in the hot tub program: hydromassage (Whirlpool) and aeromassage (airpool). In more expensive models, another kind of combined (turbopool) is presented.Hydromassage
The impact on the body by means of water jets is called hydromassage. The hydromassage nozzles are embedded in the walls of the bowl of the font. Their amount depending on the configuration ranges from 4-6 to 18. When the body immersed in warm water, the muscles relax, and water jet energy affects the deepest layers of tissues. The aqueous massage improves lymphatic drainage (it is especially effective after physical activity), normalizes the metabolism.
Aerome massage
Many modern models also provide massage with jets of air bubbles. The compressor is inserted into the system heated to 38 ° C, which goes through the nozzle on the bottom of the bath, penetrating the water and leading it into motion. Aerousssed booms are embedded in the bottom of the bath. Their amount is 10-15 or more. Air bubbles are gently enveloping the whole body, relaxing the muscles.Water + air
Turbomassage (Turbopool) implies the combination of hydro and aeromassage, that is, 4-6 hydrophorms, 10-12 aerificormo and sometimes an additional 4-6 spine nozzles. The combined version, which combines the water and air system, received the name "vortex flows", or turbo-massage (Turbopool), in which the air jet drives the flow of water in the bowl of the bath to your body. Turbomassage more intensively kneading the body.
Photo: TEUCO.
Constructive features of nozzles
The quality of the massage depends largely on the configuration of the bath: type of nozzles, their quantities, location schemes. The easiest way to get a ready-made bath, which is fully equipped with a manufacturer in the factory, suitable for you in dimensions, picking and price. You can also order a font according to your desires and financial capabilities. It can be made individually for you at the factory. But in any case, you need to imagine well what you want to get in the end. The more injectors, options, the more expensive there will be a bath.The nozzles are classified by exposure zones: collar, back, side areas and loins, legs and feet. The emphasis is on those parts of the body where the salts are postponed. The location of the nozzles is abound, and the leading manufacturers have a lot of branded developments. Constructive nozzles differ. Standard for back, hip and lower back - larger. Injectors of point exposure are intended for massage of certain zones (neck, shoulders, backs, feet), and the microfruce is less than the diameter than the usual. As a rule, they are placed in pairs in the corresponding zones. Vortex, microstruyny, with needle effect, streaming, pulsating, swivel-flow nozzles expand the therapeutic capabilities of the massage. The most intense massage provide rotary (vortex) devices in which powerful rotating streams are created. Such nozzles are usually used for massage the pelvis, inner and outer surfaces hip.
Pneumatic or electronics?
There are two methods of controlling the hydromassage system: with the help of pneumatic buttons and handles or by electronic remote control.
Pneumatics
To accurately regulate the flow of water supplied to the spine (aeromassage) or side (hydromassage) nozzles, pneumatic fans are used. With their help, using pneumocopters (about 2 thousand rubles), completely overlapping the water supply to the nozzles, as well as to distribute air flows between systems. In some models of hydromassage baths on the console, the ratio of water and air in the stream is provided.Electronics
A more progressive view of the control in the latest generation models is sensory, which allows you to program the type of hydromassage, its duration, streaming intensity, the procedure sequence, etc. For this purpose, an electronic touch panel is used, equipped with buttons with color indication and complemented by remote control. Such baths are capable of programmed not only the hydromassage of a certain type and its duration, but also intensity, as well as the sequence of procedures. Electronic control system costs 7-12 thousand rubles.
Question price
The cost is made up of many factors: quality quality, sizes, design, additional equipment. But first of all the price depends on the number of nozzles. The budget should include models of typical dimensions, equipped with hydro and aeromassage systems, pneumatic (manual) control system and overflow. The price of the model of the lower segment starts from 35-40 thousand rubles, it increases by the options to which the mixer with shower watering can, head restraints, metal handrails, decorative panels and much more are included. Thus, the cost of the budget product with extended functions will approach 100 thousand rubles.
Often the baths of little-known manufacturers are expensive due to all sorts of additions, such as the built-in CD player and radio, soft head restraints, electronic management system, etc. But if you are not constrained in the means, it is better to choose products of famous companies. Their models are distinguished not only by high quality and ergonomics. Water procedures in such baths will bring the desired therapeutic effect due to the use of various types of hydro and aeromassage, special nozzles for different parts of the body, alternating intensity and massage modes. Cost of products reaches 300 thousand rubles. and more.
Photo: Noken.
How to care for the hot tub?
The first condition for long-term operation of the hydromassage bath is the water filters of coarse and fine cleaning. In addition, it is required to carry out disinfection, which prevents the occurrence of unpleasant odor, mold, reproduction of bacteria, and also necessary for the normal functioning of the injectors. Special disinfecting fluid is enough to pour into a filled bath and turn on the system. But it is better to give preference to models, equipped with automatic drying of the hydromassage system and the automatic disinfection mechanism (such a system costs about 5 thousand rubles.).If there is a "turbo" function in the font, the user not only receives hydro and aeromassage, but also can easily eliminate the hydromassage system from water residues, thereby clearing it. Bath should be cleaned after each procedure, thoroughly rinse all internal mechanisms. Complete hygiene bought it is recommended to carry out using soft detergents for washing acrylic baths, and gel-shaped dishes or liquid soaps are also suitable. It is enough to apply them with a soft rubberized sponge (without scrapers and such devices) to the inner surface of the bath and leave for 5-7 minutes, after which it is thoroughly washed with warm water.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
In addition to the basic program, hydromassage baths are equipped with multi-colored backlit, chromotherapy function, speakers. Some options will allow cleaning, disinfection and ignite water, maintain its temperature, the dry start sensor blocks the random launch of the massage systems with a blank and others. Of course, any additions significantly increase the cost of the product. When choosing the font, you should pay attention to the "anatomy" of the bowl: a comfortable headrest, handwriters help take the correct position during the hydromassage session.
Adjusting flows
An unregulated nozzle simply passes through itself a flow of water, injected with pump, in one direction. More advanced in the design of the nozzles are able to guide the emerging flow of air or water, lifting, dropping or shifting the nozzle on the side. Adjustable nozzle allows the user to independently choose the angle of water supply, increase or decrease the strength of the jet either to turn off the massage device.Expanding opportunities
Depending on the possibilities of the hydromassage system, you can include all the nozzles simultaneously or by individual groups. If electronic control is provided, several hydromassage programs are laid in memory. At the same time, the nozzles will work alternately in accordance with the specified mode and gradually massage the whole body, starting with the legs (head), or act with different intensity into separate sections.
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Watch Helice Duo can accommodate up to 3 people. Equipped with hydromassage systems, aeromassage and underwater illumination, provides a back massage, cervical vertebrae, legs. Photo: Vitra.
Built-in bath Sunward is equipped with six hydromassage nozzles. Photo: Kohler
Embedded model Soleil Square. Photo: Noken.
Photo: Santek.
Photo: Legion-Media
Free-standing Minimal Oval bath. Photo: Noken.
The Squaro rectangular model is a system of hydro and aero-restaurants (bottom, side, in the back and neck, legs). Photo: Villeroy & Boch
The backlight creates an appropriate aura, which has rest and relaxation, charges with positive emotions. Photo: Villeroy & Boch
Ergonomic angular bath will ensure the correct position of the body during the hydromassage session. Photo: Kolpa-San
Multizone model of bath with hydromassage Consonans. Photo: Kohler.
The Memoirs bath is designed to embed into the podium or can be drowned in the floor, which is possible in a country house. Photo: Kohler.
Multi-seat bath model with hydromassage Riverbath. Photo: Kohler.