{"id":7319,"date":"2014-09-07T13:42:15","date_gmt":"2014-09-07T11:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodenhottubsale.co.uk\/product\/fiberglass-model-with-inside-or-outside-heater\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T08:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T06:32:16","slug":"electric-wooden-hot-tub-uk-4-8-person","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.woodenhottubsale.co.uk\/ie\/product\/electric-wooden-hot-tub-uk-4-8-person\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Wooden Hot Tub for Garden Use \u2013 TimberIN Nordic Family\u2122 Electric"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Controlled heat for regular family use \u00b7 Made-to-order outdoor hot tub<\/p>\n

Electric Wooden Hot Tub for Garden Use \u2013 TimberIN Nordic Family\u2122 Electric: electric and heat-pump options in a timber-clad family tub<\/h2>\n

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A wooden hot-tub look with a more predictable heating routine<\/h2>\n

The attraction of this model is the separation between its timber exterior and its modern temperature-control choices. An all-electric or heat-pump-led setup suits owners who want scheduled use without lighting a fire for every bathing session. A combined wood-and-electric arrangement offers another rhythm: wood can provide the main heat while electric support helps with holding temperature or frost management, subject to the confirmed system. Shell form is not merely cosmetic; classic and modern interiors differ in seating geometry, water volume and the space available for equipment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Three shells with different water loads\u2014not just three labels<\/h2>\n

Nordic Family Electric is the catalogue model where shape materially changes the numbers. The straight-wall 1,800 mm Classic is deeper and carries up to about 1,750 litres; the conical 1,800 mm shell reduces that to around 1,400\u20131,500 litres; the 2,000 mm conical version provides broader seating for a stated 8\u201312 bathers while remaining around 1,550 litres. Those figures explain why diameter alone is a poor basis for heater and running-cost decisions.<\/p>\n

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1,800 Classic straight wall<\/th>\n6\u20138 bathers; approximately 1,650\u20131,750 L; 2,080 mm outside; 1,100\/1,200 mm inner\/outer height<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,800 modern conical<\/th>\n6\u20138 bathers; approximately 1,400\u20131,500 L; 2,000 mm outside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2,000 modern conical<\/th>\n8\u201312 bathers; approximately 1,550 L; 2,042 mm inside and 2,240 mm outside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dry weight<\/th>\nApproximately 150 kg for the documented shells before separate equipment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electric heater<\/th>\n6 kW; thermostat 0\u201345\u00b0C; stated 230 V 32 A single-phase or 400 V 16 A three-phase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heat-pump option<\/th>\n5 kW with Wi-Fi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Powered spa options<\/th>\nAir massage, hydromassage, filtration and LED lighting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Open the product technical sheet<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Select the shell first, then design the heating routine<\/h2>\n

Choose the straight-wall Classic when upright depth and traditional geometry matter; choose the conical 1,800 when lower water volume and a less bulky exterior are more useful; reserve the 2,000 conical shell for households that genuinely need its seating width. A 6 kW element gives simple thermostat control but warms a large cold fill gradually. The heat pump is attractive for maintaining temperature efficiently in suitable ambient conditions, but requires airflow and condensate planning. Wood\/electric hybrids add rapid fire-led heating and backup control, at the cost of chimney space and a more complex installation.<\/p>\n

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Decision<\/th>\nChoices currently selectable<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Model (see technical sheets)<\/th>\n\u00f81800 mm classic with vertical walls \u00b7 \u00f81800 mm modern with conical walls \u00b7 \u00f82000 modern with conical walls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stoves<\/th>\nA heat pump 5 KW with WIFI \u00b7 Electric 6 kW heater + External stainless steel (430) wood fired stove \u00b7 Electric 6 kW heater + Inside stainless steel (430) wood fired stove \u00b7 Electric heater<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Covers, cladding and spa systems should support frequent use<\/h2>\n

An insulated leather cover is the strongest functional upgrade for a routinely heated tub; fibreglass is durable and tidy, while timber gives the most natural appearance but is heavier. WPC cladding reduces the exterior timber-care burden but changes the material character. Filtration is important where water remains in the tub; air massage is gentler, hydromassage more forceful, and both add electrical and winterisation work. Smart scheduling is useful only after the electrician, controls and garden Wi-Fi have been checked together.<\/p>\n

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What the current configurator identifies as included<\/h3>\n

Already included:<\/strong> (1) Wooden paddle; (2) Wooden box for the electric heater<\/p>\n

Included equipment is valuable because it establishes a usable baseline. Displayed builds may contain additional systems, so the accepted quotation should repeat every included item.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wood type<\/h3>\n
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  • Siberian spruce<\/li>\n
  • Siberian larch<\/li>\n
  • Thermo wood<\/li>\n
  • Black WPC cladding<\/li>\n
  • Brown WPC cladding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Advantages:<\/strong> Spruce offers a light traditional finish; larch is denser and visually pronounced; Thermowood is darker and heat-treated; WPC gives a more uniform low-finish exterior where listed.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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    Type of lid<\/h3>\n
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    • Fiberglass lid<\/li>\n
    • With wooden round edge instead of fiberglass + Wooden lid instead of fiberglass<\/li>\n
    • Insulated leather lid (recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Advantages:<\/strong> A fitted cover reduces debris and heat loss; an insulated leather cover is normally lighter to handle and more thermally effective than a plain timber lid.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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      Type of stairs<\/h3>\n
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      • "A" type stairs<\/li>\n
      • "C" type stairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Advantages:<\/strong> The correct stair creates a safer, more natural step over the hot-tub rim; broader A, A+ or C forms can provide a more generous landing beside a taller shell.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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        Insulation<\/h3>\n
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        • Wall insulation<\/li>\n
        • Bottom insulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Advantages:<\/strong> Wall and bottom insulation reduce heat loss from the water vessel and are particularly useful for frequent use, exposed sites and electric temperature holding.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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          SPA<\/h3>\n
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          • Air bubble massage system<\/li>\n
          • Hydro massage system<\/li>\n
          • Sand filtration system with big wooden cover box<\/li>\n
          • 2 LED<\/li>\n
          • 4 LED (Recommended for 180 – 220 cm models)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Advantages:<\/strong> Air massage gives a gentle whole-tub effect, hydromassage provides firmer targeted jets, filtration supports retained-water use and LEDs improve evening visibility and atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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            Smart SPA equipment add-ons (WiFi signal required)<\/h3>\n
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            • Smart app \u2013 voice controlled system kit for air massage<\/li>\n
            • Smart app \u2013 voice controlled system kit for water massage system<\/li>\n
            • Smart app \u2013 voice controlled system kit for sand filter<\/li>\n
            • Smart app \u2013 voice controlled system kit for electric heater (enables scheduled control, ON\/OFF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Advantages:<\/strong> App control can schedule electric support and make filtration, air massage or hydromassage easier to prepare before a planned soak, with separate control applied only to the systems selected.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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              Inside color<\/h3>\n
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              • White (RAL 9001)<\/li>\n
              • Blue (RAL 5012)<\/li>\n
              • Gray (RAL 7015)<\/li>\n
              • Blue Pearl (RAL 7700)<\/li>\n
              • Gray Pearl (RAL 7730)<\/li>\n
              • Granite (RAL 9001)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Advantages:<\/strong> Liner colour lets the visible bathing shell coordinate with the garden and can make the water appear lighter, deeper or more neutral without changing the tub geometry.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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                Water release type<\/h3>\n
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                • Bottom water drain with a stopper (included)<\/li>\n
                • External water tap<\/li>\n
                • External water tap + Quick adapter for garden hose set (12.5mm & 15mm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Advantages:<\/strong> An external tap gives better control over discharge, while the quick hose adaptor helps route water away from foundations, neighbours and soft landscaping.<\/p>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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                  Electric warm-up must be calculated from water volume<\/h2>\n

                  A 6 kW element cannot honestly be given one heating time across 1,400\u20131,750 litres and changing weather. In ideal terms, every 1\u00b0C rise in 1,500 litres needs about 1.74 kWh before losses, so a 6 kW heater supplies roughly 3.4\u00b0C per hour at perfect efficiency and less outdoors. A heat pump behaves differently and its output varies with conditions. Plan electric systems for steady, scheduled heating and heat retention rather than expecting the same rapid cold-fill response as a powerful wood stove.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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                  Treat electrical design as part of the product specification<\/h2>\n

                  Ask a qualified electrician to work from the final heater and control documents, not from a preliminary product-page selection. Cable size, protective devices, isolation and earthing depend on the chosen equipment and the route from the property. A heat pump also needs airflow, condensate management and service clearance. Beyond power, provide a level base for the filled weight, a practical drainage route and access to pumps, filters and controls. Owners planning frequent winter use should agree the circulation and frost-protection routine before the first cold spell.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n