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In 1943 Kenneth Jacuzzi developed rheumatic fever, which
left him with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Recognising that
monthly hydrotherapy sessions at hospital eased his son’s
symptoms, lead Candido Jacuzzi, the youngest of the 7
brothers, to develop a new hydrotherapy pump in 1956, that
would give Kenneth more regular treatment at home. From
that application, a small niche business developed. The family
sold their portable pump, named J-300 ® , to hospitals and
schools. The pump was later designed alongside the bath and
new exclusive jet technology took the pump idea to a new
level. A mix of 50% air and 50% water, turning through these
special jets provided an experience like never before.
By the 1970’s, Candido’s grandson Roy Jacuzzi developed
larger bathing units with built-in heating and filtration systems
were introduced to accommodate groups of bathers, thus
creating the first hot tub.
Today the engineering and technological advancements in
hydrotherapy and jetted baths continue to flourish as new
additions and ideas appear on Jacuzzi ® whirlpool baths and
hot tubs. We continue to anticipate your needs effectively
by carrying on the Jacuzzi ® tradition of style and ingenuity.
In addition to being recognised as the world’s largest selling
brand of jetted whirlpool baths and hot tubs, Jacuzzi has over
250 worldwide patents for advancements in pump systems, jet
technology, air control and product design.
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