Hot Tubs Lake Tahoe, NV | Portable Hot Tubs For Sale

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

We all know that it’s fun to play 8-ball or 9-ball on a pool table. That’s why those games have stood the test of time and are so well known. But did you know that there are other games you can play on your pool table? Ones that are fun for the whole family or a group of friends or even teams?

Below is a brief overview of a few other game you can play on your pool table. Be aware these games include a number of variations, so if you know them, they may follow the rules below or they may be slightly different.

Cut-Throat Pool

Cut-Throat pool is perfect for any odd number of pool table players. You can play with three or five players.

Basic rules for Play:

• You rack with a standard triangle rack and place the 1 ball at the top of the triangle, and the 6 ball and 11 ball at the corners.
• Assign players a group of five balls for a three-player game or a group of three balls for a five-player game.
• Aim for opponents’ balls.
• If you pocket a ball, you keep shooting until you miss or scratch.
• Once all of their balls are pocketed, a player is eliminated.
• However, if you scratch, all other opponents (including eliminated ones) can return one ball to the table and resume play.
• The winner is the person with any balls left on the table after all other players have been eliminated.

Straight Pool

Straight Pool is a call-pocket game, which means the object is simply to call the shot you want to make before making it. This game is for two players or two teams.

Basic rules for play:

• Rack in a triangle rack.
• Upon breaking, the goal is to sink a ball or get the cue ball and two other balls to reach a rail. Otherwise it is a foul and two points are lost. The opponent can require the initial breaker to break again or just play. All other fouls are only a one-point loss.
• The goal is to reach a set number of points decided upon before the game starts. One point is scored for each object ball pocketed in the called goal.

One-Pocket Pool

One-pocket is also a game where the player can shoot at any ball regardless of number or color. Each player gets their own pocket – and can not get their ball in any other pocket – giving this fun game its name.

Basic rules for play:

• Rack in a triangle rack.
• You do not need to call your shot. You also don’t need to get your ball into the pocket in any designated order.
• If you get a ball in your pocket, you must shoot again. If the ball gets in a neutral pocket, not yours or your opponent’s pocket, your turn is over.
• First team or player to get eight balls in their own pocket wins. That team or person can still win if the opponent sunk the ball the final ball into their pocket.

Ping Pong, Puzzles, Hobbies, and Meals

Should you tire of pool table games (and we can’t imagine why you would), remember you can always play get a pool table conversion top. With a conversion top, you can play ping pong, or remove the net to do a large puzzle on a nice flat surface, or ever serve a meal. The conversion top will also provide a flat surface for any number of hobbies, the only limit is your imagination. Opportunities for family fun with a pool table are nearly endless, making it a great investment for your home!

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Considering a pool table purchase? You get a lot more than the pool table itself when you purchase one from The Spa and Sauna Company.

All pool tables include a choice of felt color, a play kit, delivery and set-up.

Well, let’s take a deeper look at what that means for you. It’s an incredible value, worth several hundred dollars, and one you wouldn’t necessarily get when purchasing from a different billiards shop.

Felt Color

The pool table you choose, always comes with your choice of felt color, even if it is a floor-model. We will gladly change the felt color to any color you desire. Our pool tables come standard with Championship cloth, a $189 value. You have the option to upgrade to Brunswick Centennial Cloth, a $399 value. Centennial cloth is woven with 100% Merion wool and imbedded with DuPont Teflon fabric protector. As a thicker weave, it lasts up to 60% longer than other wool cloth.

The color choices are practically endless. You can have any color from standard tournament green to blue to khaki. You can also select two-tone felt color, which means a different color on the rails than on the bed. Two-tone felt color can create a quite sophisticated look.

Play Kit Options

Each pool table also comes with a play kit. The Silver Play Kit includes a set of Royal Crown Standard Balls, a Bronze Bridge Head, 2 HCE Players Cues, a Nylon Rail Brush, a Standard Rack and a 9 Ball Rack. It is valued at about $125.

You can also upgrade to a Gold Play Kit which includes a set of Aramith Phenolic Resin Balls, a Bridge Stick (a Gold Play Kit Exclusive item), a Brass Bridge Head, 4 HCE Players Cues, a Deluxe Table Brush, a Wooden Standard Rack and a Wooden 9 Ball Rack. This play kit is valued at over $300.

Delivery and Set-Up

Delivery and set-up cost is determined by a number of factors, but with the purchase of a new pool table the delivery and set-up is included free of charge. It’s approximately a $450 value.

Brands and Locations

As you can see, purchasing a Pool Table from The Spa and Sauna Company includes a lot more value than simply the value of your new Brunswick or Olhausen Pool Table.

New Pool Tables and Shuffleboards are available at our 9748 S. Virginia St. showroom in Reno and our 250 E. Glendale Ave. showroom in Sparks. We also carry used pool tables at our Sparks location. Visit us today to see what we have available!

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Considering a pool table purchase? You get a lot more than the pool table itself when you purchase one from The Spa and Sauna Company.

All pool tables include a choice of felt color, a play kit, delivery and set-up.

Well, let’s take a deeper look at what that means for you. It’s an incredible value, worth several hundred dollars, and one you wouldn’t necessarily get when purchasing from a different billiards shop.

Felt Color

The pool table you choose, always comes with your choice of felt color, even if it is a floor-model. We will gladly change the felt color to any color you desire. Our pool tables come standard with Championship cloth, a $189 value. You have the option to upgrade to Brunswick Centennial Cloth, a $399 value. Centennial cloth is woven with 100% Merion wool and imbedded with DuPont Teflon fabric protector. As a thicker weave, it lasts up to 60% longer than other wool cloth.

The color choices are practically endless. You can have any color from standard tournament green to blue to khaki. You can also select two-tone felt color, which means a different color on the rails than on the bed. Two-tone felt color can create a quite sophisticated look.

Play Kit Options

Each pool table also comes with a play kit. The Silver Play Kit includes a set of Royal Crown Standard Balls, a Bronze Bridge Head, 2 HCE Players Cues, a Nylon Rail Brush, a Standard Rack and a 9 Ball Rack. It is valued at about $125.

You can also upgrade to a Gold Play Kit which includes a set of Aramith Phenolic Resin Balls, a Bridge Stick (a Gold Play Kit Exclusive item), a Brass Bridge Head, 4 HCE Players Cues, a Deluxe Table Brush, a Wooden Standard Rack and a Wooden 9 Ball Rack. This play kit is valued at over $300.

Delivery and Set-Up

Delivery and set-up cost is determined by a number of factors, but with the purchase of a new pool table the delivery and set-up is included free of charge. It’s approximately a $450 value.

Brands and Locations

As you can see, purchasing a Pool Table from The Spa and Sauna Company includes a lot more value than simply the value of your new Brunswick or Olhausen Pool Table.

New Pool Tables and Shuffleboards are available at our 9748 S. Virginia St. showroom in Reno and our 250 E. Glendale Ave. showroom in Sparks. We also carry used pool tables at our Sparks location. Visit us today to see what we have available!

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

A swim spa installation is a big project. There’s nothing to fear, though. With the help of the professionals at The Spa and Sauna Company, your swim spa installation should go very smoothly.

Before you make your purchase, we highly recommend you have one of our Endless Pool Swim Spa experts provide you with a Backyard Consultation (a complimentary visit which includes a salesperson visiting your home.) During this no-obligation assessment, a Spa and Sauna Company Sales Professional will discuss optimal placement in your yard, and desired privacy and view. You will also learn about the placement of the swim spa’s subpanel and placement wiring – which will be completed by your electrician. Our specialist will also discuss cover options and how they affect privacy and view. If you have or want steps or a deck, that will be reviewed as well.

There are a few things you need to do to prepare for delivery.

You will need:

• A 6-inch reinforced concrete pad. Coordinate placement of conduit with contractor and electrician. You may decide to run conduit under a newly poured concrete pad.
• 60 Amp 220 service. Endless Pools come with 60 amp subpanel to be installed by your electrician. Details are available in your owner’s manual.
• A crane company, that you have researched, if a crane is required for your swim spa delivery. Crane-assisted installation is part of the delivery, but not included from The Spa and Sauna Company. We can provide references that we have worked with before. We will also gladly coordinate schedules once you have selected your crane provider. If you need recommendations on a crane company, please contact our Delivery Supervisor at 775-852-3838.
• To know exactly where you would like your swim spa to be placed to ensure proper orientation for desired privacy and/or view.

You can do these steps before you shop, while your spa is being ordered (which can take 6-8 weeks), or even after your swim spa has arrived at our warehouse if necessary.

After you have selected your Endless Pool and have heard from our delivery department that it has arrived you will want to:

• Fill out your Pre-Delivery Form, which will come to you via email. This form can have descriptions and photographs of access ways and your yard attached to it, which will make it easier to plan for a smooth delivery.
• Sign any required forms. These may include financing paperwork or waivers.
• Make sure access by crane is available, if needed.
• Be prepared to have your electrician come back a second time to hook up your swim spa. The delivery crew at The Spa and Sauna Co. of Reno does not perform electrical hookups, but we can provide you with a list of vendors we have worked with in the past. There is no need to have your electrician on site during the delivery.
• Be prepared to be present on the day of your delivery. This way the delivery crew can place the swim spa exactly where you would like it. They can also give you some instructions on how to use and care for your swim spa.
• If you haven’t paid your balance in full prior to delivery, know you will be expected to pay the remainder at the time of delivery.
• And finally, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. We are here to help!

On the day of installation, enjoy the show. Most Swim Spas require a crane to get into the backyard. Once it has been lowered close to its final destination, it will rest on several bags of ice. This is done so that the protective cables can be removed. As the ice slowly melts, the swim spa gradually lowers into place. It’s quite a sight to see.

We hope this guide has made you feel more comfortable with the steps involved in preparing for your Endless Pools delivery.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Have you ever wondered what the electrical cost to run a hot tub is?

To help consumers make informed decisions, Hot Spring Spas offers a Monthly Operating Cost Estimator with sample temperatures and electrical costs. Click Here to estimate your monthly costs. These figures were determined based on a hot tub set at 102 degrees and used 6 times a week. In this scenario, the jets were kept on for 15 minutes and off for 15 minutes.

For instance, a Hot Spring Envoy Highlife Spa will cost approximately $15.53 to operate if the climate is that of Las Vegas, NV, with an estimated temperature of 70 degrees and energy cost of $0.12 per Kilowatt hour. If you choose a Jetsetter Highlife, it would cost about $13.74, using those conditions. The Jetsetter is a smaller hot tub, however, so there is less water to heat and less surface area for heat evaporation.

The energy efficiency of portable hot tubs is listed on many of the hot tubs we sell here at The Spa and Sauna Company. You can see the Portable Electric Spa Energy Guide on the inside shell of the Caldera, HotSpring and Freeflow Spas offered here. It is listed on product signs next to the Sundance Spas we sell. All the acrylic hot tubs we sell are highly energy-efficient, and have foam insulation to help deter heat loss.

The California Energy Commission regulates portable electric spa efficiency. Regulations related to appliance efficiency in California were established in 1976 to reduce energy consumption. The Commission has a document of over 40 pages dedicated simply to portable electric spa efficiency.

While each spa will vary in the amount of energy it needs, a quick scan of our showroom showed that most models ranged somewhere between 100 and 250 Watts for Standby Power. Standby Power is the amount of power used at test conditions of 60 degrees. This is also known as resting wattage. It does not include spa usage or extreme cold conditions. The information allows you to compare spa models, but should not be considered the monthly energy consumption. Your energy usage will vary based on the seasonal weather in the Reno/South Lake Tahoe area that we serve, the hot tub model you purchase, the frequency that you use your spa, and the cost of electricity where you live.

After you purchase your hot tub, there are things you can do to keep your energy consumption down. Having an air-tight cover will keep in most of the heat, while the spa is not in use. Should you get a leak or find that your cover has become water logged, you should replace it. To purchase a replacement hot tub cover, Click Here. Keeping your filters clean will also lead to optimal energy efficiency by keeping excess strain off the pumps.

We hope this information has helped you make a better decision when selecting a hot tub for your energy needs or helped you keep your energy expenses down after you’ve made your investment.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Have you ever wondered what the electrical cost to run a hot tub is?

To help consumers make informed decisions, Hot Spring Spas offers a Monthly Operating Cost Estimator with sample temperatures and electrical costs. Click Here to estimate your monthly costs. These figures were determined based on a hot tub set at 102 degrees and used 6 times a week. In this scenario, the jets were kept on for 15 minutes and off for 15 minutes.

For instance, a Hot Spring Envoy Highlife Spa will cost approximately $15.53 to operate if the climate is that of Las Vegas, NV, with an estimated temperature of 70 degrees and energy cost of $0.12 per Kilowatt hour. If you choose a Jetsetter Highlife, it would cost about $13.74, using those conditions. The Jetsetter is a smaller hot tub, however, so there is less water to heat and less surface area for heat evaporation.

The energy efficiency of portable hot tubs is listed on many of the hot tubs we sell here at The Spa and Sauna Company. You can see the Portable Electric Spa Energy Guide on the inside shell of the Caldera, HotSpring and Freeflow Spas offered here. It is listed on product signs next to the Sundance Spas we sell. All the acrylic hot tubs we sell are highly energy-efficient, and have foam insulation to help deter heat loss.

The California Energy Commission regulates portable electric spa efficiency. Regulations related to appliance efficiency in California were established in 1976 to reduce energy consumption. The Commission has a document of over 40 pages dedicated simply to portable electric spa efficiency.

While each spa will vary in the amount of energy it needs, a quick scan of our showroom showed that most models ranged somewhere between 100 and 250 Watts for Standby Power. Standby Power is the amount of power used at test conditions of 60 degrees. This is also known as resting wattage. It does not include spa usage or extreme cold conditions. The information allows you to compare spa models, but should not be considered the monthly energy consumption. Your energy usage will vary based on the seasonal weather in the Reno/South Lake Tahoe area that we serve, the hot tub model you purchase, the frequency that you use your spa, and the cost of electricity where you live.

After you purchase your hot tub, there are things you can do to keep your energy consumption down. Having an air-tight cover will keep in most of the heat, while the spa is not in use. Should you get a leak or find that your cover has become water logged, you should replace it. To purchase a replacement hot tub cover, Click Here. Keeping your filters clean will also lead to optimal energy efficiency by keeping excess strain off the pumps.

We hope this information has helped you make a better decision when selecting a hot tub for your energy needs or helped you keep your energy expenses down after you’ve made your investment.

By Laura Varnon, Marketing Coordinator

Have you ever wondered what the electrical cost to run a hot tub is?

To help consumers make informed decisions, Hot Spring Spas offers a Monthly Operating Cost Estimator with sample temperatures and electrical costs. Click Here to estimate your monthly costs. These figures were determined based on a hot tub set at 102 degrees and used 6 times a week. In this scenario, the jets were kept on for 15 minutes and off for 15 minutes.

For instance, a Hot Spring Envoy Highlife Spa will cost approximately $15.53 to operate if the climate is that of Las Vegas, NV, with an estimated temperature of 70 degrees and energy cost of $0.12 per Kilowatt hour. If you choose a Jetsetter Highlife, it would cost about $13.74, using those conditions. The Jetsetter is a smaller hot tub, however, so there is less water to heat and less surface area for heat evaporation.

The energy efficiency of portable hot tubs is listed on many of the hot tubs we sell here at The Spa and Sauna Company. You can see the Portable Electric Spa Energy Guide on the inside shell of the Caldera, HotSpring and Freeflow Spas offered here. It is listed on product signs next to the Sundance Spas we sell. All the acrylic hot tubs we sell are highly energy-efficient, and have foam insulation to help deter heat loss.

The California Energy Commission regulates portable electric spa efficiency. Regulations related to appliance efficiency in California were established in 1976 to reduce energy consumption. The Commission has a document of over 40 pages dedicated simply to portable electric spa efficiency.

While each spa will vary in the amount of energy it needs, a quick scan of our showroom showed that most models ranged somewhere between 100 and 250 Watts for Standby Power. Standby Power is the amount of power used at test conditions of 60 degrees. This is also known as resting wattage. It does not include spa usage or extreme cold conditions. The information allows you to compare spa models, but should not be considered the monthly energy consumption. Your energy usage will vary based on the seasonal weather in the Reno/South Lake Tahoe area that we serve, the hot tub model you purchase, the frequency that you use your spa, and the cost of electricity where you live.

After you purchase your hot tub, there are things you can do to keep your energy consumption down. Having an air-tight cover will keep in most of the heat, while the spa is not in use. Should you get a leak or find that your cover has become water logged, you should replace it. To purchase a replacement hot tub cover, Click Here. Keeping your filters clean will also lead to optimal energy efficiency by keeping excess strain off the pumps.

We hope this information has helped you make a better decision when selecting a hot tub for your energy needs or helped you keep your energy expenses down after you’ve made your investment.