{"product_id":"steam-oak-equinox-7-social-spa","title":"Equinox 7 | 7-Seat Social Plug \u0026 Play Hot Tub","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\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/steam-oak-equinox-32amp-spa\"\u003eEquinox 7 | 7-Seat\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/steam-oak-solaris-party-7\"\u003ePlug \u0026amp; Play Social Hot\u003c\/a\u003e Tub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The \u003cstrong\u003eEquinox 7\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Plug \u0026amp; Play version of our 7-seat open-plan social tub: every position upright, all facing inwards, on a standard\n  \u003cstrong\u003e13A\u003c\/strong\u003e supply. It's built for households who want a sociable group tub without the cost and lead time of a hardwired electrical install.\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\/EewAdWIKM30\" title=\"Equinox 7\" 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  The trade-off versus the 32A Equinox is straightforward: on a 13A circuit the heater pauses while the jets are running on full, so very long winter\n  sessions can see a small temperature drift. For typical 30–45 minute sessions through most of the year it's not noticeable — and you save the install\n  time and electrician cost of going hardwired.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn open-plan social layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Seven inward-facing seats means the tub functions as a proper conversation space, not a \"everyone faces a different direction\" arrangement. It's\n  particularly well-suited to households who want the tub to be the centre of weekend evenings rather than primarily a recovery setup.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt around a 3HP pump (25 jets)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Most Plug \u0026amp; Play tubs at this price use a 2HP pump. The Equinox 7 uses a \u003cstrong\u003e3HP pump\u003c\/strong\u003e driving \u003cstrong\u003e25 hydrotherapy jets\u003c\/strong\u003e —\n  the higher flow rate gives meaningful pressure across all seven seats, which matters when the tub is actually full.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e13A simplicity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Plug \u0026amp; Play means a standard \u003cstrong\u003e13A waterproof outdoor socket\u003c\/strong\u003e — no electrician needed for the supply, no buried cabling, faster from\n  delivery to first soak.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtmosphere + clean ownership\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Built-in \u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth audio\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eperimeter \u0026amp; corner LED lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eozone water care\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edual SS01\n  filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e are all included. The shell is \u003cstrong\u003eLucite acrylic\u003c\/strong\u003e with a maintenance-free cabinet — built for year-round outdoor UK use.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; site preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e standard \u003cstrong\u003e13A\u003c\/strong\u003e waterproof outdoor socket — no hardwiring required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, level foundation — reinforced patio or concrete pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess:\u003c\/strong\u003e please measure gates, paths, slopes, parking and turning points 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\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 person (open-plan, all upright seats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0m x 2.0m x 0.8m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 hydrotherapy jets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassage pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 3HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 Amp (Plug \u0026amp; Play)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated (Plug \u0026amp; Play)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth + twin 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\u003eWater care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozone + dual SS01 filtration\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\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover + steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiverter controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (zone control)\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":57252733813123,"sku":"OR2507","price":5299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/1187\/1619\/files\/Equinox7personhottub13AmpPlugandplay_OverheadView_shopify.jpg?v=1776012562","url":"https:\/\/www.steamandoak.co.uk\/products\/steam-oak-equinox-7-social-spa","provider":"Steam\u0026Oak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}