Safe and responsible use of your hot tub wood stove

Read how to safely use your hot tub wood stove, so you can bring the water up to temperature without damaging the stove or the hot tub.

Safe and responsible use of your hot tub wood stove | About Arnita qrest showroom ArnitaZutphen showroom · writes about maintenance2 min read · updated 31 Dec 2025 2 min read Updated 31 December 2025
Wood-fired hot tub: everything about safely using your hot tub wood stove
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What should you pay attention to when firing your hot tub wood stove?

Bring the water safely up to temperature without damaging your hot tub wood stove with our handy tips!

Water level in your hot tub

Before you start firing up the stove, it's important that the water has reached the correct level and that both the inlet and outlet of your hot tub wood stove are submerged.

Hot tub wood stove water level

Use clean and dry wood

To prevent smoke nuisance and rapid fouling of your wood stove, it's important to use the right firewood. Preferably choose well-dried hardwood, such as oak, birch or beech. This burns cleanly and steadily, resulting in less smoke and unpleasant odours, and heats up your hot tub faster.

Wood-fired hot tub, which types of wood should you use?
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Using sea water is not recommended in the hot tub

Our wood stoves are made from high-quality stainless steel (SS 316). This material is highly resistant to maintenance products containing chlorine, but not to sea water. Sea water contains a lot of salt, and that salt can damage the protective layer of the stainless steel. Over time, this can lead to pitting corrosion, with the risk of permanent damage or leakage.

What should you pay attention to when using the hot tub wood stove in winter?
Prepare your hot tub for winter

Safe and responsible use of your hot tub wood stove | About Arnita qrest showroom
About the author Arnita Arnita is an Advisor at Qrest Sauna's & Hottubs in Zutphen. Since 2022, she has been advising customers on the choice, installation and maintenance of wood-fired, electric and hybrid hot tubs, jacuzzis and outdoor saunas. Schedule an appointment More articles by Arnita
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