This July 4th — America’s 250th Birthday— lots of us will be raising, hoisting, planting and waiving Old Glory in honor of such a special Independence Day.
Such celebrations can’t help but remind us all of the many things we love about this country.
Best Hot Tubs client positioned Old Glory next to their newly installed hot tub.
“We thought about this awhile back when one of our spas was installed in Long Island, NY,” says our own Michael Hayden.
“After the job was finished, the clients planted the flag right beside it. Their raising of the Stars and Stripes reminded us of the enormous pride our Best Hot Tubs’ team has in our products and the American quality and the craftsmanship they represent. Our Aspen Spas, for example, are made in St. Louis, MO.”
Saluting NY Craftspersons
Speaking of superb craftsmanship!
Our new Long Island clients had an older hot tub that had to be replaced.
“Their previous spa had been serviced by a local pool company for years, but it could no longer be repaired.”
Previous Spa Installation (Photo: Courtesy of Proper pH Pools)
When the original spa (right) had been installed, its position in-ground caused drainage problems. Every time it rained, says Michael, the spa’s interior would be flooded and the hot tub would stop working.
To fix it, Proper pH techs had to crawl under the deck to get at the equipment.
“Bob Barzilay of Proper pH told the clients the hot tub was just too damaged to continue fixing it,” says Mike. “It seemed far more economical to get a new hot tub rather than continually fix the old one.”
The clients agreed and Proper pH Pools removed the old hot tub and took out most of the decking around it and reframed it. They also built a raised gravel surround, using railroad ties to create a sand-box-like area that they filled with gravel.
“Speaking of a high standard of craftsmanship, Proper pH Pools made room for the new spa in same spot as the old hot tub, only it is now lifted above existing grade,” says Michael “This allows for proper draining and water won’t pool around the new spa like it used to.”
New Raised Best Hot Tubs spa
They also cleverly solved the access problem created in the earlier installation by putting in a removable panel made out of decking which is easy to take out for a service person to get at it.
“With the deck-matching access panel, it is so well done you can’t tell it’s there.”
Once the pool company had framed it out and added the gravel, Best Hot Tubs delivered the new spa, then Proper pH Pools finished the carpentry around it.
The Spa
Close Up of Newly Installed Spa
The portable hot tub they chose was a handsome, full-featured, mid-size spa that has the feel of being much bigger than it is. But its size allowed for it to fit perfectly where the old hot tub had been. This is because no space is wasted in the design.
“These clients maintain a lovely landscaped backyard with a pool and handsome deck. The new spa and installation blends perfectly with what they have.”
Like all the spas we carry, it is well-made in the USA, durable and environmentally-friendly, which means, says Michael, they’ll get lots of use and enjoyment over the years.
“And like the many professional craftsman we work with here in the Catskills,” adds Michael. “They do things the right way and are superb with planning and communicating.”
“Working with Best Hot Tubs was fantastic,” says Ursula Kristofich, Chief of Operations at Proper pH Pools. “It was a breeze to coordinate with them the scheduling, organization and installation of the hot tub so we could provide our client with the best possible experience.”
So this July 4th, here’s to American craftsmanship.
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For a new spa or spa maintenance:
Best Hot Tubs Sales/Service/Windham, NY
Route 23 & Co Road 65, Windham, NY 12496 (518) 734-9100.
Updated 6-25-26
