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| JACUZZI PUMP AD. 1959. The water pumps were distributed by Shriro Phils. Inc. |
In the 70s and 80s, “JACUZZI” became a word associated
with the lifestyles of the rich and famous in the Philippines. To have a hot tub with whirlpool and bubble in
one’s spacious bath was a status symbol, and soon, every rich and nouveau riche
seemed to want one for their home.
Soon, the term JACUZZI came to be associated
with hot tubs and whirlpool jetted bath,
regardless of the maker.
JACUZZI has a long history that began with a company
founded by the Italian Jacuzzi brothers who emigrated to the U.S. Settling in California,
they began manufactured aviation parts
like propellers in 1915, and later, cabin
planes. They also toyed with designing water pumps, which they would also manufacture.
Exported worldwide, they became a huge success. These
pumps became available in the Philippines by 1959, exclusively distributed by Shriro (Philippines) Inc.
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| PUMP UP THE VOLUME. Jacuzzi water pump, from "History of Jacuzzi" |
The pumps would further be developed into the hydrotherapy
pump in 1956. It was created to ease a family member’s arthritis pain. The J-300, a portable pump
that could be installed in bath tubs, was sold to hospitals and schools. The
hydromassage one could get was soothing and relaxing. The next step was to
manufacture these for the home, a JACUZZI family spa. The idea took off and the
rest is history.
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| JACUZZI SPA IN A TUB. Courtesy of www.jacuzzi.co.uk |
JACUZZI today, is a registered trademark of Jacuzzi Inc.
as of September 5, 1978. But the name JACUZZI has stuck; in the minds of Filipinos—and in many parts of
the world— any hot tub with massaging jets of water no matter who the maker
is-- is called a JACUZZI!
SOURCES:
History of Jacuzzi:
Jacuzzi youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnEF0WwOY6U
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