St. John's Day in the tub: how to safely celebrate the holidays and not spoil the technique or the mood

Midnight and Midsummer's Day in Latvia are unimaginable without traditional traditions and without proper rest in the circle of friends and family. In recent years, a hot tub has become an integral part of the holiday in many yards and guest houses. Hot water, massage functions and LED lights create an excellent atmosphere, but the specifics of Midsummer night - alcohol, darkness, large number of people and general fun - change the rules of the game a little.

The DM Group team, based on their own and our customers' many years of experience, has compiled the main recommendations that will help you spend the holiday safely, not to damage the hot tub equipment and, most importantly, to avoid injuries.

1. The Golden Rule: Water first, fire second

This is one of the classic and most expensive mistakes customers make in the holiday rush. When guests arrive and everyone wants to get hot water as soon as possible, some impatient person may think of lighting the stove before the tub is completely filled.

• Consequences: If the stove is started in an empty or incomplete tub, the
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• How to proceed: The oven should only be ignited when the water level in the tub has reached the mark specified by the manufacturer (usually at least 5-10 centimeters above the upper oven tube or hydromassage nozzles).

2. Alcohol and hot water are a dangerous combination

It can be a challenge to completely avoid hot drinks on a cold night, but you have to be very careful when it comes to the tub. Hot water expands blood vessels and speeds up the heartbeat, which in combination with alcohol increases its effect several times.

• Risks: A person may not notice how dizzy, blood pressure drops rapidly, weakness or even loss of consciousness occurs. In addition, coordination decreases sharply when intoxicated, which increases the risk of slipping and drowning.
• Recommendation: Control the time spent in the hot water (optimally it is 20-30 minutes at a time). Keep plain, cool drinking water handy and keep an eye on how your friends are doing. If someone gets too hot, get out immediately.

3. Be careful with glass containers

No one uses glass in the bathroom, and exactly the same rule should apply in the bathtub. During midsummer fun, while sipping drinks, a glass bottle or glass can easily slip from wet hands and shatter against the edge of the tub or fall into the water.

• Why it is dangerous: It is almost impossible to see and safely remove glass fragments from a full tub where massage systems are working and the water is not completely calm. The result will be a ruined holiday, cut feet and the need to urgently drain all the water.
• Solution: During the holiday, use only high-quality plastic, polycarbonate or metal containers near the bathtub.

4. Getting in and out safely in the dark

On a dark night, the light alternates with darkness, and the grass around the tub inevitably becomes wet and slippery from the splashed water.

• Injury prevention: Make sure the tub ladder is stable and does not wobble. If possible, use rubber mats on stairs to prevent slipping on wet grass or deck boards. Also, make sure there is good lighting in the boarding area - an LED spotlight or decorative strings will come in handy here.

5. Stove and child safety

If children are participating in the celebration, double attention should be paid to the hot tub. The tub's external or integrated stove, as well as its chimney, heats up to a very high temperature during heating.

• Risk of burns: Children (and also adults) can suffer severe burns when playing joggers or not noticing the chimney in the dark.
• Safety measures: Use the special chimney protective grids that protect against accidental touching. When not in use, the hot tub must be covered so that children or pets cannot fall into it. Children should only be in the tub under the strict supervision of adults, and the water temperature for children should be lower (around 35-36 degrees).

6. Wiring and massage systems

Modern hot tubs are equipped with LED lighting, hydromassage and airmassage systems that require an electrical connection.

• DM Group technical advice: Never use damaged extension cords or sockets that are not designed for outdoor conditions. All electrical connections must be protected against moisture and equipped with a residual current device (RCD). Before the holiday, make sure that the cables are not lying in puddles and are not placed where guests can step on them or get caught.

summary from the DM Group experience

A hot tub is an excellent investment for your recreation and can become the main attraction of Midsummer's Eve. Have a holiday