{"title":"Single-Zone Swim Spas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSingle-Zone Swim Spas — UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single-zone swim spa holds one water temperature throughout. Most owners run them at 30-34°C — warm enough for training comfort, cool enough to swim hard against the current without overheating. If you want pure training focus + recovery in one cabin without the dual-zone complexity, this is the format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily lap swimming + resistance training against the current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-workout cooldown and stretching in warm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who don't need a separate hot tub zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller garden footprints — single-zone tubs are often the more compact option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSite prep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel concrete base, dedicated 32A or 40A supply, qualified electrician install. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/electrical-requirements-13a-vs-32a\"\u003eElectrical Requirements\u003c\/a\u003e for full breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant a separate hot soak zone alongside the swim? See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dual-zone-swim-spas\"\u003eDual-Zone Swim Spas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"steam-oak-apex-swim-spa","title":"Apex Swim | 4-Person Compact Swim Spa","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef9f5;border-left:4px solid #2d8a64;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.05em;color:#1a4d3a;\"\u003e✓ £1,219 of essentials — included free with every Steam \u0026amp; Oak tub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium spa cover \u003cem\u003e(worth £350)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover lifter \u003cem\u003e(worth £200)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpa steps \u003cem\u003e(worth £149)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK delivery \u003cem\u003e(worth £520)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApex Swim | 4-Person Compact Swim Spa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The \u003cstrong\u003eApex Swim\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact swim spa designed for the gardens that can't fit a full-length pool. It packs a proper swim lane and a 3-seat\n  hydrotherapy zone into a \u003cstrong\u003e4.3-metre footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e — small enough to be realistic for most UK plots, but built to deliver the cardiovascular and\n  recovery benefits of a much larger system.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/omKQQiogvxk\" title=\"Apex Swim\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  This is a serious bit of kit, not a \"small spa with a current\". It's powered by \u003cstrong\u003ethree 3HP swim pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e and a separate spa pump,\n  and it's hardwired on a \u003cstrong\u003e40A\u003c\/strong\u003e supply so the resistance current and the hydrotherapy seats can run in parallel without compromise.\n  In practical terms, it gives you a usable home setup for swim training, low-impact conditioning and post-session recovery in a single shell.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA swim lane built for actual training, not just splashing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The Apex Swim uses the same swim engine as our larger swim spas — three \u003cstrong\u003e3HP swim pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e generating an adjustable resistance current.\n  You can dial the current down for a relaxed breaststroke, or up to a steady aerobic effort that keeps you in place against the flow.\n  This is the format that makes home-based swim work realistic: short blocks, daily, without the friction of getting to a public pool.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA targeted recovery zone at the back end\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Behind the swim lane sits a \u003cstrong\u003e3-seat hydrotherapy zone\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e36 stainless-steel jets\u003c\/strong\u003e. After a swim or a training session, the\n  combination of \u003cstrong\u003ewarm water immersion\u003c\/strong\u003e and pressurised flow supports peripheral vasodilation and helps move blood through the muscles you've just\n  worked — useful for general recovery, perceived soreness, and winding the nervous system down before bed.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eControl + comfort that you'll actually use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The Apex Swim runs through a \u003cstrong\u003eGecko Spatouch 2\u003c\/strong\u003e colour touchscreen — a large, wet-hand-friendly interface that controls temperature, jet zones and\n  filtration. Built-in \u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth audio\u003c\/strong\u003e with waterproof speakers and ambient lighting handle the \"evening soak\" use case as well as the training one.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the UK climate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The shell is wrapped in \u003cstrong\u003ePlatinum Premium Shield insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e to protect heat retention through autumn and winter — important for swim spas, which\n  hold significantly more water than a hot tub and benefit most from properly insulated cabinets.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; site preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery type:\u003c\/strong\u003e specialist freight — large swim spas are typically delivered by booked freight rather than standard kerbside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e40A\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated supply, prepared by a qualified electrician before delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforced concrete pad — swim spas are a substantial filled load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess:\u003c\/strong\u003e swim spas often need crane or specialist lifting depending on site. Confirm gates, paths and turning points well before order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation tier:\u003c\/strong\u003e select your preferred installation option from the product menu at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact swim spa (single zone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 person (3 hydrotherapy seats + swim lane)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3m x 2.2m x 1.2m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 stainless-steel jets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwim pumps:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 x 3HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpa pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x dedicated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gecko Spatouch 2 colour touchscreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Amp (hardwired)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth + waterproof speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perimeter \u0026amp; corner LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platinum Premium Shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozone + filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintenance-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiverter controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (zone control — swim\/spa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef4f9;border-left:4px solid #2d5a8a;padding:18px 22px;margin:32px 0 0 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1em;color:#1e3d5a;\"\u003e💡 Not sure if this is the right tub for you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eRead our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.steamandoak.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/uk-hot-tub-buying-guide\" style=\"color:#2d5a8a;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUK Hot Tub Buying Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e for an honest comparison: 13A vs 32A power, sizes, installation, warranty, and what to avoid. Written by founder Sarb Gill (BSc Biology).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eFor real-world costs, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.steamandoak.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/hot-tub-running-costs-uk-what-youll-actually-pay\" style=\"color:#2d5a8a;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHot Tub Running Costs UK guide →\u003c\/a\u003e with actual monthly figures by tub size and energy tariff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Steam \u0026 Oak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57252734304643,"sku":"Ares","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/1187\/1619\/files\/ApexSwimSpa4.3MeterSwimLaneplus3seats40Amp73-RT_shopify.jpg?v=1776006508"},{"product_id":"platinum-swim-1","title":"Platinum Swim 1 | Premium Swim Spa","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlatinum Swim 1 | Compact Swim Spa with Hydrotherapy Seating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The Platinum Swim 1 is for people who want the best of both worlds: a proper swim spa pool area for movement and exercise, plus dedicated hydrotherapy\n  seating for warm-water relaxation. It’s a compact swim spa designed to fit more gardens than a full-length pool, while still giving you a genuinely useful\n  space for low-impact training, gentle rehab, and year-round “reset” sessions at home.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/omKQQiogvxk\" title=\"Platinum Swim 1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  If a hot tub is mainly about sitting and switching off, a swim spa is about \u003cstrong\u003edoing\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as relaxing: short swims, resistance-based movement,\n  walking\/jogging in water, mobility work, and recovery — then finishing in the warm hydrotherapy seats. The Platinum Swim 1 is designed around that lifestyle:\n  daily use, not occasional novelty.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this swim spa is perfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitness + recovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e low-impact training, mobility, and warm-water recovery in one setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamilies:\u003c\/strong\u003e a safer, more controlled “pool-style” experience at home, with relaxation built in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round owners:\u003c\/strong\u003e an energy-efficient setup designed to stay usable through UK seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace-conscious gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e a compact swim spa footprint compared to longer swim spa models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHydrotherapy + swim space, in one build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The Platinum Swim 1 combines a larger pool area with a hydrotherapy seating zone. It uses a high-output pump setup to support both the swim spa function\n  and the massage experience, with stainless-steel jets designed to help ease muscle tension and promote relaxation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  For everyday ownership, it uses a Balboa control system and an intuitive touchscreen-style setup, so temperature and settings stay simple to manage.\n  It also includes LED lighting and Bluetooth audio with built-in speakers, so evening sessions feel calm and “spa-like”, not clinical.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for UK-style ownership\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Swim spas are big bodies of water, so insulation and heat retention are not optional. The Platinum Swim 1 includes eco heat insulation and is described as\n  using an Elite Thermic Defence insulation system, designed to help the water hold temperature more efficiently for year-round use.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Practical build details include a maintenance-free cabinet, a Lucite acrylic shell, and an ABS base. Steps and a cover are included, and it features a\n  handrail for easier entry\/exit — particularly useful for recovery-focused users or family setups.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; site preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery type:\u003c\/strong\u003e specialist freight — large swim spas are typically delivered by booked freight rather than standard kerbside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e50A\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated supply, prepared by a qualified electrician before delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforced concrete pad — swim spas are a substantial filled load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess:\u003c\/strong\u003e swim spas often need crane or specialist lifting depending on site. Confirm gates, paths and turning points well before order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation tier:\u003c\/strong\u003e select your preferred installation option from the product menu at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3850mm x 2200mm x 1240mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandrail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeating capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 seats, 0 loungers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5800 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54 stainless-steel jets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePumps:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x 3hp + circulation pump + blower\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balboa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 3kW\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50A\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (x2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED lighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco heat insulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lucite acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintenance-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover + steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter code:\u003c\/strong\u003e FLT4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef4f9;border-left:4px solid #2d5a8a;padding:18px 22px;margin:32px 0 0 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1em;color:#1e3d5a;\"\u003e💡 Not sure if this is the right tub for you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eRead our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.steamandoak.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/uk-hot-tub-buying-guide\" style=\"color:#2d5a8a;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUK Hot Tub Buying Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e for an honest comparison: 13A vs 32A power, sizes, installation, warranty, and what to avoid. Written by founder Sarb Gill (BSc Biology).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eFor real-world costs, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.steamandoak.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/hot-tub-running-costs-uk-what-youll-actually-pay\" style=\"color:#2d5a8a;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHot Tub Running Costs UK guide →\u003c\/a\u003e with actual monthly figures by tub size and energy tariff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Platinum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57252738793859,"sku":"PLAT-SWIM-1","price":13995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/1187\/1619\/files\/platinum-swim-spa-1-side-angle-02_79dd0e50-5ab5-4147-b6f6-89aed1e2e020.jpg?v=1777750930"},{"product_id":"platinum-swim-elite","title":"Platinum Swim Elite | Premium Swim Spa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heat-pumps-for-swim-spas-large-volume-spas\"\u003ePlatinum Swim Elite | Large\u003c\/a\u003e Single-Zone Swim Spa with Vortex Current System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Platinum Swim Elite is the “big single-zone” swim spa in the Platinum range — designed for people who want serious space for fitness training, plus built-in hydrotherapy seating for recovery and downtime. It’s ideal if you want something more usable than a standard hot tub, but don’t want the complexity of a dual-zone unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/omKQQiogvxk\" title=\"Platinum Swim Elite\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of splitting the unit into separate temperature zones, the Swim Elite keeps things simple: one large body of water, a powerful swimming current, and an ergonomic spa seating section. That makes it perfect for regular use — swim training, low-impact movement, mobility sessions, and then a warm-water reset in the seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVortex current system for real training\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwim spas live or die by the current. The Swim Elite is built around a \u003cstrong\u003eVortex 5kW swimming system\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to create a continuous current so you can swim in place for endurance work and technique practice without needing a full pool length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re using it for fitness, it works brilliantly for steady swims, intervals, and low-impact conditioning. If you’re using it for wellness, it gives you a bigger, more versatile water space for movement and recovery than a hot tub can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHydrotherapy seating for recovery and relaxation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the swim area, the seating section includes strategically placed hydrotherapy jets designed to ease sore muscles after training, workdays, or long periods sitting. It’s a great “one unit does both” setup: move first, recover second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeat-pump ready, insulated, and designed for UK ownership\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swim Elite is \u003cstrong\u003eheat pump ready\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes with Platinum’s stated \u003cstrong\u003eelite insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003eeco heat insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e to help retain heat and improve efficiency for year-round use. It also includes the practical essentials — \u003cstrong\u003ecover and steps\u003c\/strong\u003e — and a \u003cstrong\u003ehandrail\u003c\/strong\u003e to make entry\/exit easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; site preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery type:\u003c\/strong\u003e specialist freight — large swim spas are typically delivered by booked freight rather than standard kerbside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e50A\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated supply, prepared by a qualified electrician before delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforced concrete pad — swim spas are a substantial filled load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess:\u003c\/strong\u003e swim spas often need crane or specialist lifting depending on site. Confirm gates, paths and turning points well before order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation tier:\u003c\/strong\u003e select your preferred installation option from the product menu at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5850mm x 2260mm x 1500mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandrail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeating capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 seats, 0 loungers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7650 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1160kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 stainless-steel jets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwim system \/ pumps:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 3hp + Vortex 5kW swimming system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balboa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 3kW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (x2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED lighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco heat insulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lucite acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintenance-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover + steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter code:\u003c\/strong\u003e FLT4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef4f9;border-left:4px solid #2d5a8a;padding:18px 22px;margin:32px 0 0 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1em;color:#1e3d5a;\"\u003e💡 Not sure if this is the right tub for you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eRead our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.steamandoak.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/uk-hot-tub-buying-guide\" style=\"color:#2d5a8a;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUK Hot Tub Buying Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e for an honest comparison: 13A vs 32A power, sizes, installation, warranty, and what to avoid. 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