The Aldi hot tub is back!

Sheep Shagger

€399 from Sunday 31 March.

https://www.aldi.ie/spa-pool/p/098043271174200

mr_edge_to_you

Probably best to flog them before any potential summer spell.

kneemos

Bacteria soup.

Perfect gift for mother's day.

JustAThought

Dónal wrote: »

Perfect gift for mother's day.

Get one for the dog in case its a nice summer again!

positron

I am more interested in the 'Intex electronic hard water treatment system' that's part of this. Quick google says this from Intex FAQ:

Answer
The Hard Water Treatment System produces an alternating magnetic field which creates an electric field around the incoming water pipe, thus altering the scaling properties of the dissolved minerals present in the water so that it does not adhere to surfaces and form hard scale.

What's this black magic? Does this actually work I wonder.

cletus

positron wrote: »

I am more interested in the 'Intex electronic hard water treatment system' that's part of this. Quick google says this from Intex FAQ:



What's this black magic? Does this actually work I wonder.

Sounds like science of the pseudo variety to me

theteal

positron wrote: »

I am more interested in the 'Intex electronic hard water treatment system' that's part of this. Quick google says this from Intex FAQ:



What's this black magic? Does this actually work I wonder.

Same as the things they sell in hardware shops I'd imagine - link

tedpan

kneemos wrote:

Bacteria soup.

That's if you don't get chlorine/bromine and balance the PH properly. Most chemicals can be purchased from eBay.

Hoboo

A large inflatable bucket for €400. In Aldi. A low-cost supermarket.

Oat23

I was looking at getting a hot tub but the proper ones are mad prices (€8k+)...


Wonder has anyone ever tried getting one similar to this and building a frame around it so it stays inflated all the time? Probably a stupid idea but then the idea of getting a hot tub in Ireland is a bit stupid anyway.

fryup

good for those "kinky" wife swapping parties

Phileas Frog

fryup wrote: »

good for those "kinky" wife swapping parties

Where do you put your car keys?

banchang

What chemicals are required for this ? Are they included ? If not where do you buy ?

ActingDanClark

Apt user name OP!

sbsquarepants

banchang wrote: »

What chemicals are required for this ? Are they included ? If not where do you buy ?

For the wife swapping?

Bit of Viagra couldn't hurt I suppose;)

2smiggy

banchang wrote: »

What chemicals are required for this ? Are they included ? If not where do you buy ?

WD40

SteM

fryup wrote: »

good for those "kinky" wife swapping parties

I don't think the word kinky requires quotation marks in this context tbh.

touts

I predict the queue for these on Sunday will be predominantly made up of people you wouldn't want to share a hot tub with.

Hold off buying one. Most of them will be on sale in eBay in a few weeks for less than €100 when the first electricity bill hits

banchang

sbsquarepants wrote: »

For the wife swapping?

Bit of Viagra couldn't hurt I suppose;)

Serious answers only please - genuine question !

Glebee

The boom is defo back

Phileas Frog

Glebee wrote: »

The boom is defo back

Aye, the ould wife swapping took a big hit in the recession.

sbsquarepants

banchang wrote: »

Serious answers only please - genuine question !

I am serious. If you have to bang a load of flabby aul ones, you're going to need Viagra....or just happen to have a thing for flabby aul ones I suppose, but I don't, so Viagra it is.

freshpopcorn

If ye want one of these or a similar pool. I'd be picky them up now or in the next few weeks. If the weather goes good they sell out fast and then people will to campaigning the shops not to restock them.

Del2005

Oat23 wrote: »

I was looking at getting a hot tub but the proper ones are mad prices (€8k+)...


Wonder has anyone ever tried getting one similar to this and building a frame around it so it stays inflated all the time? Probably a stupid idea but then the idea of getting a hot tub in Ireland is a bit stupid anyway.

Why wouldn't Ireland be suitable for a hot tub? You are going to get wet in the tub and they use them in much colder climates than ours.

MonkieSocks

Phileas Frog wrote: »

Where do you put your car keys?

Into the Water Tight Holes

tedpan

banchang wrote:

What chemicals are required for this ? Are they included ? If not where do you buy ?

eBay or a pool shop, not sure if there's any in Ireland. You'll need pH testers, chlorine or bromine, a chlorine dispenser, a pool net/skimmer, pH plus, pH minus, filters replacements, be prepared for increased electricity bills too.

If you don't get the pH and chlorine balance right, it won't last a week.

kneemos

tedpan wrote: »

eBay or a pool shop, not sure if there's any in Ireland. You'll need pH testers, chlorine or bromine, a chlorine dispenser, a pool net/skimmer, pH plus, pH minus, filters replacements, be prepared for increased electricity bills too.

If you don't get the pH and chlorine balance right, it won't last a week.

Just change the water.

Pussyhands

banchang wrote: »

What chemicals are required for this ? Are they included ? If not where do you buy ?

Cocaine or another psychotic drug should do the trick.

tedpan

kneemos wrote:

Just change the water.

Definitely not, especially with the limescale here.

Elemonator

Oat23 wrote: »

I was looking at getting a hot tub but the proper ones are mad prices (€8k+)...


Wonder has anyone ever tried getting one similar to this and building a frame around it so it stays inflated all the time? Probably a stupid idea but then the idea of getting a hot tub in Ireland is a bit stupid anyway.

Extremely expensive to operate too. My cousins reckon their one is costing 50 euro (a week I think, not sure how true that is)

tedpan

Elemonator wrote:

Extremely expensive to operate too. My cousins reckon their one is costing 50 euro (a week I think, not sure how true that is)

Yep, especially in cold weather. 20-50euro a week..

Thargor

It's so pathetic looking

byte

banchang wrote: »

What chemicals are required for this ? Are they included ? If not where do you buy ?

https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7542176/Trail/searchtext%3EHOT+TUB.htm

Hot tub starter kit with chorine, pH balancing, foam reduction and test strips

Headshot

Does this hot tub have a feature of going back in time included?

sbsquarepants

If you can get your hands on some chernobly, i don't see why it wouldn't.

Hoboo

Headshot wrote: »

Does this hot tub have a feature of going back in time included?

No flux capacitor, the G5 (out in May) has though.

fryup

Thargor wrote: »

It's so pathetic looking

the ladies in it aren't

flintash

fryup wrote: »

the ladies in it aren't

is this all inclusive package?
im taking it!

fryup

^^^^^^^^^^

if only

kneemos

HA!

Lidl Hot Tub cheaper Hot Tub.


https://www.thesun.ie/money/3945915/lidl-ireland-hot-tub-price-cheaper-aldi/amp/

fryup

but are the wimmin in it nicer???

Quackster

kneemos wrote: »

HA!

Lidl Hot Tub cheaper Hot Tub.


https://www.thesun.ie/money/3945915/lidl-ireland-hot-tub-price-cheaper-aldi/amp/

Explains why the hot tubs in my local Aldi were reduced by 50 quid yesterday evening.

s8n

Headshot wrote: »

Does this hot tub have a feature of going back in time included?

Don’t be ridiculous.

Post reported

drunkmonkey

Down to €150 now, I'll be kicking back in it with a few beers watching the storm blow by.

CFC007

Ha where did you see it for €150?

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Down to €150 now, I'll be kicking back in it with a few beers watching the storm blow by.

drunkmonkey

Lidl there selling them off...

Alkers

Let us know how you get on

tedpan

drunkmonkey wrote:

Lidl there selling them off...

Which Lidl?

recyclebin

I bought one about a month ago for 200 in Lidl which was a bargain. They are great value at 150. They had one left in Castlebar on Monday at 150 euro.

Heats the water up to 42 degrees which is almost too hot but you can set the temperature to whatever you like!! It only heats water up at about 1-2 degrees Celsius an hour so I cheated and filled it with scorching hot water from the tap in the house and then topped up with cold water. I ran a hose out to it in the garden. It takes about 700 litres to fill and has a zip on cover for when it's not in use. It's got room for 3 people max so great for couples with plenty of space to spare.

drunkmonkey

tedpan wrote: »

Which Lidl?

Try your local one. If not on display ask is there one out the back.