Who has a hot tub/spa? Pics

Aviator

Like it says above, would like to see what the membership here has and models problems comments. Last year we rebuilt our deck and am looking for comments, suggestions on what who to stay away from.

This is in OT.

SmokinDAWG82

I sometimes do a beer hot tub for brats

lousubcap

I would recommend you look at Sundance Spas-first one I had (different location) was still going strong at 15 years of operation when I sold the house (1998).  House had been a rental for the last 13 of the 15 years.  Needed minimal parts (new thermostat, some small sensors as I recall and the ever problematic covers) and that's about the extent of it.  Moved , installed a new Sundance in 1999 in the current house and with the exception of the circ pump needing replacement last fall (~ $400) and two flow switches (~ $200 total) and the ever problematic covers-that's been the extent.  Their warranty used to be (still is?) one of the best in the industry.  Of course, like cars-more and more unneeded accessories with every new model year. FWIW-YMMV.

Little Steven

Aviator said:

Like it says above, would like to see what the membership here has and models problems comments. Last year we rebuilt our deck and am looking for comments, suggestions on what who to stay away from.

This is in OT.

There is a guy on the other BGE forum that manufactures hot tubs. Pretty high quality from what I've seen. AZRP is his handle if you want to PM him there.

Central_Bama_Egger

Old one here. Dynasty Spa, treated like crap, works like a champ. Don't know the model number. Was free. Ha

Skiddymarker

After 20 years we took ours out, I built a house for my egg on the pad. We just did not use it as much as we once did.

Stay away from Waterway jets, make sure the jet assembly is easy to clean, replace and adjust. 

I liked multiple pumps allowing zoned bubbles, great when only one or two are in a tub that can hold eight. 

Use good chemicals and monitor the tub. We used bromine, SWMBO hates chlorine. There are lots of ways to keep it clean, just stick with it. Never had a pump failure or heater failure. Bring the tub to heat on a refill and then add chemicals - this way you are not running chemical over a red hot heater. 

Consider where the filters are for easy access. 

Consider where the drain is, if you use soap/tub cleaner make sure the drain will pull all the soap out, avoids a bubble show when you turn the air on. 

Good luck.

Browninggold

I owned a Hot Springs for years sold it a few yrs. ago. The model I recommend is the Hot Springs Aria

Little Steven

True dat! All this winter I've been watching the steam come out of it and listening to the hydro meter spin. We used to be in it all year.

Doc_Eggerton

Our Strong Spas model has held up well for us.

Chubbs

Man, Doc, you sure you have enough RO?

Doc_Eggerton

Actually I am about half way through the pile.  Was thinking of stocking up.

Spring Chicken

Don't get the Spa Monkey option.  They smell and tend to get upset when you try to get in the spa.

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Just saying...

Spring "Some Accessories Aren't Worth Having" Chicken

Spring Texas USA

 

Aviator

Good suggestions. I think I will be going with the salt water system. Hotsprings ACE looks good.

henapple

I don't know what kind it is but I use my neighbor's when they're out of town. It's nice.

calracefan

I have a Masters Spa, no problems so far.It has 4 pumps, one is a circulation pump (runs all the time ) 2 pumps are 2 speed the third is one speed high flow for the "master blasters" in the bottom of the tub.

Aviator

henapple said:

I don't know what kind it is but I use my neighbor's when they're out of town. It's nice.

Thats a good one. Afterall, its all about conserving energy: a green planet. )