{"id":9015,"date":"2005-01-10T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2005-01-10T10:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodenhottubsale.co.uk\/product\/wellness-basic-with-inside-heater\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T08:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T06:32:16","slug":"4-person-wood-fired-hot-tub-snorkel-compact","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.woodenhottubsale.co.uk\/ie\/product\/4-person-wood-fired-hot-tub-snorkel-compact\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Person Wood Fired Hot Tub \u2013 Compact Snorkel Stove Design"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Four-person soaking in a compact outline \u00b7 Made-to-order outdoor hot tub<\/p>\n

4 Person Wood Fired Hot Tub \u2013 Compact Snorkel Stove Design: an internal snorkel heater for sites where outside space is limited<\/h2>\n

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The heater position is the heart of the design<\/h2>\n

By placing the wood-fired heater within the tub, this model keeps the overall installation visually compact and removes the exposed flow-and-return pipes associated with an external stove. That advantage comes with an honest trade-off: the heater and protective guard use some internal space, so nominal capacity should not be read as identical to a clear, heater-free shell. A hybrid selection adds electric support to the wood-fired system and can make temperature management more flexible, but it also introduces an electrical service that must be planned correctly.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The compact outline and the capacity figure need to be read together<\/h2>\n

This model is compact because the stainless snorkel heater is within the tub, not because the shell is tiny. The linked Wellness Basic drawing describes a 1,800 mm interior and a 2,000 mm exterior with 1,500 litres of water. It also gives a nominal 6\u20138 bathers, whereas the current product title says four people. Four adults is therefore the conservative buying interpretation until the quotation confirms the exact shell, benches and protected heater zone.<\/p>\n

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Practical sales position<\/th>\nFour-person compact snorkel model; final occupancy to be confirmed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Linked-sheet nominal occupancy<\/th>\n6\u20138 bathers before evaluating real heater\/guard space<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water capacity<\/th>\nApproximately 1,500 litres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diameters<\/th>\n1,800 mm inside; 2,000 mm outside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Height<\/th>\n850 mm inner; 950 mm outer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dry weight<\/th>\nApproximately 150 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bench dimensions<\/th>\nApproximately 340 mm wide and 190\u2013260 mm high<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chimney<\/th>\nApproximately 2,000 mm long<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

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

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Internal wood heat or hybrid support<\/h2>\n

The AISI 316 snorkel option is the simplest configuration: direct wood heat, no separate external stove and no exposed flow-and-return pipes. The water-side heater and guard reduce usable room and require deliberate supervision. Hybrid wood-and-electric heating can hold or recover temperature more predictably and may suit frequent users, but it needs a correctly designed electrical circuit as well as all normal wood-stove clearances. Timber selection affects the cladding\u2019s look and care; it does not change the 1,500-litre thermal load.<\/p>\n

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Decision<\/th>\nChoices currently selectable<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Heaters<\/th>\nDouble heating: snorkel wood fired + electric heater \u00b7 Hybrid heating (wood+electric) \u00b7 Internal wood stove \u00b7 Snorkel stainless steel heater, 316 steel chemical resistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Woodtype<\/th>\nLarch \u00b7 Oak \u00b7 Spruce \u00b7 Thermo Wood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Build the safety and water-care package around the internal stove<\/h2>\n

The included drink-holder fence, B-type stairs and paddle establish a useful baseline. A stainless heater lid and chimney guard are especially relevant where children or guests will be present, although neither makes hot metal safe to touch. Air or hydro massage and filtration can turn this compact tub into a more spa-like installation, but equipment boxes and power supplies erode the space saved by choosing an internal heater. An insulated leather cover is usually the practical cover choice; the wooden lid is restricted with some timbers.<\/p>\n

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

Already included:<\/strong> (1) "B" type wooden stairs; (2) Wooden fence \u2013 drink holder in front of the heater; (3) Wooden paddle<\/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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Type of lid<\/h3>\n
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  • Insulated leather lid (recommended)<\/li>\n
  • With wooden round edge and wooden lid (not available with larch and oak)<\/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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    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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            Metal parts<\/h3>\n
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            • Ash shovel and rake<\/li>\n
            • Metal fence on the chimney (heat protection)<\/li>\n
            • Stainless steel cover on the heater<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Advantages:<\/strong> A chimney guard reduces accidental contact risk, a heater lid controls access around the firebox, and dedicated metal tools make ash handling and routine stove care more orderly.<\/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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                Heating 1,500 litres with a snorkel stove<\/h2>\n

                The technical sheet does not promise a model-specific number of hours. TimberIN\u2019s general manual describes approximately 8\u00b0C temperature rise per hour for a correctly operated 2,000-litre example, with broad 2\u20133 hour warm-season and 4\u20136 hour cold-season guidance. This tub carries less water, but an internal stove must be submerged to the required level before lighting, dry fuel and an effective cover are essential, and wind or near-freezing feed water can lengthen the session considerably.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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                Allow for bathing room, guarding and chimney access<\/h2>\n

                Position the tub so the firebox can be loaded without reaching across bathers and so the chimney can rise through a safe, unobstructed zone. Keep children and guests away from hot metalwork and follow the supplied guarding and clearance instructions. The selected diameter should be judged with the internal heater in mind, particularly if four adults will use the tub regularly. Confirm the filled load, delivery route, drainage point and any hybrid electrical supply before construction work begins; moving the tub later is a poor substitute for a measured plan.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n