Tickle Tub Econo Lite vs Original Tickle Tub Range
Two options. One exceptional hot tub experience.
The Tickle Tub Econo Lite was designed to offer the same beautiful, durable marine-grade fibreglass hot tub experience at a more accessible price point, while the Original Tickle Tub range offers our full insulation, customisation and upgrade options.
🔥 The biggest difference: insulation
Original Tickle Tub Range
Our original models are constructed using double-layer marine-grade fibreglass with insulation between the two layers. This provides faster heating, better heat retention, less wood or gas required to heat and maintain temperature and greater overall heating efficiency. The Original Tickle Tub range starts at approximately 730 mm and extends up to 860 mm, depending on the model with many exciting upgrade options to choose from.
Econo Lite
The Econo Lite is constructed from single-layer marine-grade fibreglass, but we have increased the strength and thickness of the shell with a textured exterior finish. It takes slightly longer to heat, but we have found that it still retains heat exceptionally well.The Econo Lite stands at approximately 660 mm high, giving it a lower, more streamlined profile.
It does not include the built-in drinks tray and is designed as a simple, clean tub without the extensive upgrade options of the Original range.
💧 Same water capacity
One important point: the internal bathing area and water capacity are identical across our range. All Tickle Tubs require a minimum filling volume of approximately 450 litres to operate correctly, so choosing an Econo Lite does not mean sacrificing bathing space.
🛠️ Customisation & upgrades
The Original Tickle Tub range offers virtually unlimited ways to customise your tub, including:
Gas conversions • Chimneys • Drip trays • Covers • Steps • Trays • Accessories • and more.
Available in 300+ colours, including 6 granite finishes and a variety of authentic wood-look finishes.
The Econo Lite is intentionally kept simple, with only a chimney, driptray and canvas cover available as an optional upgrade. It is NOT compatible with the other accesories in the Tickle Tub Range. However, its lower profile makes it particularly versatile for creative installations. It can be dropped into a wooden deckor surrounded with virtually anything you choose—from timber to stone, rocks or your own custom-built surround.
Inner colour is available in endless colouroptions for the outside, but only 1 grey outer finish (with a textured speckle colour to match the inside.
So which one is right for you?
ECONO LITE
• Single-layer marine-grade fibreglass
• Thicker textured outer shell
• Approx. 660 mm high
• Slightly longer heating time, but excellent heat retention
• Same internal bathing space & capacity
• Minimum 450 L filling requirement
• Limited outer colour options
• Compatible canvas cover available
• Perfect for dropping into a deck or creating your own stone, rock or wooden surround
ORIGINAL TICKLE TUB RANGE
• Premier range – Double-layer marine-grade fibreglass
• Insulation between the two layers
• Faster heating & longer heat retention
• Uses less wood/gas to heat and maintain temperature
• Approx. 730–860 mm high depending on model
• 300+ colour options
• 6 granite finishes + wood-look finishes
• Built-in drinks tray
• Extensive upgrade options: gas conversion, chimneys, drip trays, covers, steps, trays & more
Choose the Econo Lite if:
You want the Tickle Tub experience at a more accessible price, prefer a clean and simple design, and want to create your own custom surround or deck installation.
Choose an Original Tickle Tub if:
You want maximum heating efficiency, superior heat retention, extensive colour choices and the ability to customise your tub with our full range of upgrades and accessories.
Same Tickle Tub quality. Same bathing capacity. Two different ways to enjoy it.
Give us a call today and we will help you select the right tub for your needs.