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Wooden hot tubs - Cedar Hot Tub - Wood Hot Tubs - Barrel Hot Tubs - Wood Fired Hot Tubs
For 100's of years societies around the world have rejuvenated in the calming and healing pleasures of warm water. From as far back as the ancient Greeks, tales are spoken of the medicinal healing powers of bathing in natural hot springs.
The modern "hot tub" trend started in the 1960's in California, with people modifying large oak wine barrels into private soaking hot tubs. Cedar and Redwood hot tubs were soon introduced because of their natural resistance to decay. These woods have a great natural insulating property and expansion characteristics to form a very tight seal when wet. These California Hot Tubs were the grandfathers that the modern day wooden hot tub is modeled after. Northern Lights Cedar Tubs manufactures hot tubs using a balance of old world cooperage (barrel making) and modern design.
In the 1970s' plastic molding and injection hot tub shells were introduced and quickly these became the fad. The terms "spa" and "hot tub" became synonymous. As with most trends, the classic look of wood and its superior functionality gained a rebirth of the "wooden hot tub". The architectural appeal and unique styling of a wood hot tub could never be matched by plastics. And so, it is, the classic California hot tub has continued its legacy and grown in popularity as people look for simplicity and functionality in their hot tubs or spas.
Today Northern Lights Cedar Tubs Inc. is the world's leading supplier of Cedar Hot Tubs and Japanese soaking tubs. By integrating the old-world art of cooperage (barrel making) with modern advancements in manufacturing technologies combined with the best hot tub equipment, we can confidently say "Our Cedar Hot Tubs are simply the best!"
At Northern Lights, we pride ourselves on producing quality wood hot tubs, this starts by selecting only the top grade of Clear Western Red Cedar. It's superiority to decay, and its sweat aromatic scent have made cedar the number one choice for hot tub construction. It's straight fibrous strands absorb water causing it to expand equally forming a permanent water tight seal. These same porous strands also give cedar one of the highest insulating values of all common woods. Cedar is the natural choice for all outdoor hot tubs and wood burning hot tubs!
We take the ancient art of barrel making (cooperage) and add modern day computer technology including Computer Aided Milling and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Our barrel hot tubs are built with strict tolerances. By using Laser Guided Milling machines, we guarantee that each Stave (wall board) is precisely the exact size. Our Quality Inspection Program, ensures that each wood tub leaves our factory knowing it will exceed our customer's high expectations. Our attention to detail is the reason that our cedar hot tubs are found in some of the world’s most prestigious resorts (See some of our hot tub awards and commercial projects)
Our wooden hot tubs come in many different shapes and sizes, from our Classic Cedar hot tub to our Japanese Ofuro Tub. Our wooden hot tub sizes range from small 1 or 2 person hot tub such as our ofuro soaking tub to large round hot tubs seating up to large 10 person - family tub sales. Northern Light's incorporates the most modern hot tub technology from leading equipment manufacturers in the USA. We feature Balboa Water Group spa parts, (see our hot tub product specifications) including powerful but quiet 2-speed pumps, digital spa heaters with LCD top side controllers, advanced filter systems, and powerful jets (See Electric Hot Tub System) To compliment our wooden hot tubs, we also offer a variety of custom cedar accessories such as stairs, enclosures and side shelves. Our wooden spas are available with advanced chemical free sanitization systems such as ozonators and mineral ionizer Hot Tub Systems for those that prefer a milder, more natural alternative to bromine or chlorine sanitization in spas.
Our hot tubs are available in 4 different heating configurations electric, gas, propane and wood fired hot tub versions. Our Environmentally friendly TimberLineTM Wood Fired Hot tub Heaters use no electricity and are great for off grid wood burning hot tub installations or those concerned about higher operating costs. These are typically found in cottage and are ideal for our smaller Ofuro soaking hot tub. Our Gas HybridTM Heating system in the only combination gas and electric heater on the market. It is a powerful but highly efficient 100,000 BTU natural gas or propane heater combined with our digital electric spa pack giving the customer the flexibility of heating choices. All our electric spa packs are controlled by the most advanced LCD digital top side controllers. Advanced features such as wireless options including Internet ready spa packs are available for remote monitoring.
SERVICE- one of the things that is often overlooked when purchasing a barrel hot tub is the support a customer will receive both during the sales cycle and extending well after the product is installed. Our company believes strongly in providing the best support for the life time of your product. We have been in business for over 15 years and continue to grow because of the personal attention we give each and every customer. This starts with the design of your tub, each tub is truly a unique extension of your backyard. No two installs are the same! Our Design Engineer works with each individual customer to ensure your dream tub suites the location and design you have imagined. Just see what our customers have to say! We also have a great selection of wholesale replacement hot tub parts online!
Perhaps the most common question we are asked is the difference between a wood spa and a plastic tub. This can only be answered by one simple response "EXPERIENCE". The 48 high walls of a wood hot tub provide a much deeper soak, giving the body a buoyant floating effect. The pure simplicity in design matched with the advancement in hydro therapy technology allows the bather the pleasures of a simple soak while still providing the option of a full body massage. The circular seating arrangement is perfect for socializing. Of course add the sweet smell of western red cedar, and we know you will find our cedar hot tub EXPERIENCE is 2nd to none!
Check out our Hot Tub Specifications page where we point out what makes our cedar barrel hot tub superior to other round hot tubs. You can also find a many great articles in our wood hot tub article section or visit our Cedar Tub Blog to see what other have to say about wooden hot tubs!
Models & Sizes
| Max Users | 4 Pers. | |||
| Number of Seats | 3 | |||
| Diameter | 56 | |||
| Height | 47" | |||
| Number of Jets Standard | 4 | |||
| Max # Jets | 6 | |||
| Gallons (IMP) | 294 | |||
| Gallons (US) | 252 | |||
| Liters | 1334 | |||
| Pump size HP | 1 | |||
| Heater | 5.5kw/Chofu | |||
| ElectRequired Service Required | 2P-40A GFD | |||
| Weight (Including Tub) | 3300lbs | |||
| Chofu Wood APRX Heat Up Time | 3-4 | |||
| Electric APRX Heat Up Time | 9 | |||
| Natural Gas/Propane APRX Heat Up Time | 2 | |||
Small (4 pers.)
| Max Users | 6 Pers. | |||
| Number of Seats | 6 | |||
| Diameter | 65 | |||
| Height | 47" | |||
| Number of Jets Standard | 4 | |||
| Max # Jets | 8 | |||
| Gallons (IMP) | 400 | |||
| Gallons (US) | 480 | |||
| Liters | 1819 | |||
| Pump size HP | 1 | |||
| Heater | 5.5kw/Chofu | |||
| ElectRequired Service Required | 2P-40A GFD | |||
| Weight (Including Tub) | 4400lbs | |||
| Chofu Wood APRX Heat Up Time | 5 | |||
| Electric APRX Heat Up Time | 11 | |||
| Natural Gas/Propane APRX Heat Up Time | 3 | |||
Medium (6 pers.)
| Max Users | 8 Pers. | |||
| Number of Seats | 6 | |||
| Diameter | 74 | |||
| Height | 47" | |||
| Number of Jets Standard | 4 | |||
| Max # Jets | 10 | |||
| Gallons (IMP) | 523 | |||
| Gallons (US) | 628 | |||
| Liters | 2378 | |||
| Pump size HP | 1 | |||
| Heater | 5.5kw/Gas | |||
| ElectRequired Service Required | 2P-40A GFD | |||
| Weight (Including Tub) | 5750lbs | |||
| Chofu Wood APRX Heat Up Time | 6 | |||
| Electric APRX Heat Up Time | 15 | |||
| Natural Gas/Propane APRX Heat Up Time | 4 | |||
Large (8 pers.)
| Max Users | 10 Pers. | |||
| Number of Seats | 6 | |||
| Diameter | 84 | |||
| Height | 47" | |||
| Number of Jets Standard | 4 | |||
| Max # Jets | 10 | |||
| Gallons (IMP) | 687 | |||
| Gallons (US) | 825 | |||
| Liters | 3124 | |||
| Pump size HP | 1 | |||
| Heater | 5.5kw/Gas | |||
| ElectRequired Service Required | 2P-40A GFD | |||
| Weight (Including Tub) | 7700lbs | |||
| Chofu Wood APRX Heat Up Time | 9 | |||
| Electric APRX Heat Up Time | 19 | |||
| Natural Gas/Propane APRX Heat Up Time | 5 | |||
X-large (10 pers.)
| Max Users | 2 Pers. | |||
| Number of Seats | 2 | |||
| Diameter | 50" | |||
| Height | 30" | |||
| Number of Jets Standard | 4 | |||
| Max # Jets | 4 | |||
| Gallons (IMP) | 123 | |||
| Gallons (US) | 147 | |||
| Liters | 560 | |||
| Pump size HP | 1 | |||
| Heater | Elect/Wood/Gas | |||
| ElectRequired Service Required | 2P-40A GFD | |||
| Weight (Including Tub) | 1400lbs | |||
| Chofu Wood APRX Heat Up Time | 1-2 hours | |||
| Electric APRX Heat Up Time | 3-4 hours | |||
| Natural Gas/Propane APRX Heat Up Time | 30 min-1 hours | |||
Round 2 Person Ofuro
| Max Users | 2 Pers. | |||
| Number of Seats | 2 | |||
| Width x Length | 35” x 68” | |||
| Height | 30" | |||
| Number of Optional Jets | 4 | |||
| Max # Jets | 4 | |||
| Gallons (IMP) | 125 | |||
| Gallons (US) | 151 | |||
| Liters | 571 | |||
| Pump size HP | 1 | |||
| Heater | Elect/Wood/Gas | |||
| ElectRequired Service Required | 2P-40A GFD | |||
| Weight (Including Tub) | 1400lbs | |||
| Chofu Wood APRX Heat Up Time | 1-2 hours | |||
| Electric APRX Heat Up Time | 3-4 hours | |||
| Natural Gas/Propane APRX Heat Up Time | 30 min-1 hours | |||
Oval Tub
| Max Users | 1-2 Pers. | |||
| Number of Seats | 1-2 | |||
| Diameter | 84" | |||
| Height | 60" | |||
| Number of Optional Jets | 8 | |||
| Max # Jets | 8 | |||
| Gallons (IMP) | 1185 | |||
| Gallons (US) | 1020 | |||
| Liters | 3861 | |||
| Pump size HP | 1 x 4 HP | |||
| Heater | 11 kw Electric/ Gas/Hybrid | |||
| ElectRequired Service Required | 2P-80A GFD (elec) 2P-50 Amp (Hybrid) | |||
| Weight (Including Tub) | 9500lbs | |||
| Electric APRX Heat Up Time | 12 | |||
| Natural Gas/Propane APRX Heat Up Time | 4 | |||
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Hot Tub Awards and Commercial Hot Tub Projects
Best of Class – Best Wooden Hot Tub November 25, 2020 PoolAndSpa.com Las Vegas, NV USA PoolAndSpa.com, a Nevada based pool and spa web site, announces the winners of their 2020 Best Of Class Awards for companies in the pool and spa industry.
Poolandspa.com, selects Northern Lights Cedar Tubs as one of North Americas top 10 Hot Tub Manufactures. This is the most prestigious honor a hot tub manufacture can receive. Northern Lights is the only spa manufacture awarded this title that is not an acrylic spa manufacture.
Poolandspa.com, a Nevada based pool and spa web site, announces Northern Light Cedar Tubs & Saunas as a winners of their 2010 Best Of Class Awards for companies in the pool and spa industry. The award program recognizes outstanding and superior products, innovation and/or customer service in the pool & spa industry.
"As seen on Discovery Channels popular reality show "Canada's worst Handy Man" Even the challenged successfully install a Northern Lights Cedar Hot Tub!"
On Sen For All in Princeton NJ, opens new wellness spa focusing on tradional Japanese Spa Gardens and tradional healing of saunas and wooden soaking tubs. OnSen Offers a wide variety of spa treatements including 4 tradional wooden hot tubs made of 100% Canadian Western Red Cedar. https://alchemymindbody.com/
June 15, 2009 Northern Lights Selected as BEST OF CLASS! Poolandspa.com News, Las Vegas, NV Poolandspa.com, a Nevada based pool and spa web site, announces the winners of their 2009 Best Of Class Awards for companies in the pool and spa industry.
Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies! Manitoba's Business Magazine awarded Northern Lights Cedar Tubs the position of Manitoba's 8th Fastest growing company in their annual Top 50 publication.
One of Northern Light's UK distributor, Gilpin Gardens design firm, wins silver medal for display garden, centered on a Northern Lights Cedar Tub. The Royal Horticultural Society Show at Tatton Park, UK is considered one of the most prestigious outdoor garden shows in the world. www.gilpingardens.co.uk
Tenorio-Lodge in COSTA RICA chooses Northern Lights Cedar Tubs as the supplier of hot tubs to their world class Eco-Spa & Resort situated on the foot hills of Volcano Tenorio www.tenoriolodge.com
Good morning Peter, We just landed an article in rootsrated.com yesterday that has a great picture of the cottage and tub.
Balanea Spa in Quebec is one of North Americas most Premier Spas. 6 Classic wooden hot tubs were installed as a result of a overwhelming response to a single hot tub that was previously installed. Visit them and check out the spa terrace overlooking the lake www.balnea.ca
Northern Lights European distributor Original Hot Tubs form Belgium, wins top Innovation award at Brussels largest garden and recreational show. This award is a success in our achievement of sauna design and engineering in a very mature European sauna market. www.originalhottub.com
Gilpin Lodge, rated one of Brittan's top 3 hotels, opens a new 6 suites lodge featuring private cedar hot tubs in each room. The launch of this new venture has received top reviews by England's hospitality industry. http://www.gilpinlodge.co.uk/
Top rated Hotel on Rivington in New York City's downtown Manhattan district installs a Northern Lights Cedar Hot Tub on the top floor penthouse suite. This unique terrace spa design was created by architectural firm GRZYWINSKI PONS ARCHITECTS LLC www.gp-arch.com
Wooden PlantersWooden Planters Cedar wooden planters have always been the choice wood for planing shrubs or herbs and flowers. The barel desing used in manufacturing our cedar hot tubs has also become poplular for thoses looking for large indoor or outdoor wooden planters.
Situated North of the 54 parallel on God Lake, MB. Elk Island lodge is home to some of the best fresh water fishing in the world. 100's of miles from civilization, the only things that live here are Fish and lots of them! After a hard day on the water customers can now enjoy an evening soak in a Northern Lights hot tub.
Fox Studios selects Northern Lights Cedar Tubs in a feature episode of their hit series 'Malcolm in the Middle'. The episode entitled "The Hot Tub" is a sarcastic view of what can happens when father "Hal Wilkerson" fails to adhere to proper chemical sanitization.
Featured in North Americas top Pool and Design publications. Pool and Spa Living Magazine, a premier consumer publication, has named Northern Lights Cedar Tubs a "Quality Buy" and a recommended hot tub manufacturer.
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