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Pampered-Z · 08-05-2010, 11:48 AM

I have one as well.

What I would suggest you do it look at what you want in the seating, number of jets and controls. Also you want to listen to how loud the motor are! You don't want to have to scream over the noise!

Mine has 6 seats and a what I'll call a lounge chair type position. I have 3 deep chairs ( up to your neck, 1 about 8" higher, and one that is waste deep. I would perfer all deep seats, that's what everyone seems to fight over.I personally don't like the lounge chair, you tend to float off of it so you have to hold yourself on it, so not real relaxing to me?

The one deep seat ( know as "DAD"S SEAT" - and I don't share) has about 20 jets that cycle. That thing is awesome! Other seats have less jets that are a constant flow that don't cycle.

Look at the number of motors or controls so you can adjust your pressure at individual seats as oppose to having to adjust all because it can be too much or not enough for others.

I have two motors and this air injector thing. The air thing makes lots of bubbles, but is real noisey! I rarely use it, the kids like it!

Chemicals are just like a pool. you use test strips to adjust the PH, softness, anti foaming chems etc There are 4-5 chems in total and a $100 supply last about 3-4 months. And you change the water 2-3 times a years and once it's up and runnig you take it to the local spa store for testing.

Mine has 2 settings, a thermostat to hold temp, it runs for maybe 10 minutes when t needs to heat the water, and a timer for daily cleaning. During the cleaning cycle the spa runs for 3 hours ( I set mine at 2am to 5am. ). Over all cost for electric is about $1 a day year round ( mine is pretty well sprayed solid with insolation, most newer ones are.

During the summer I drop the temp to about 80, during the winter in the high 90s. I like to stay in it for long times so I don't turn the temp way up as some do, it makes me feel like I'm being cooked!

Just be aware that shopping for these things is like buying a car, there are allot of models and then options and bells~n~Whistles that can drive up the prices: Spring loaded cover lifts, LED lighting, built in speakers, sound systems, water falls etc.

08-05-2010, 11:48 AM	#12
Pampered-Z Sliderule / Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Catawissa PA Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (1)	I have one as well. What I would suggest you do it look at what you want in the seating, number of jets and controls. Also you want to listen to how loud the motor are! You don't want to have to scream over the noise! Mine has 6 seats and a what I'll call a lounge chair type position. I have 3 deep chairs ( up to your neck, 1 about 8" higher, and one that is waste deep. I would perfer all deep seats, that's what everyone seems to fight over.I personally don't like the lounge chair, you tend to float off of it so you have to hold yourself on it, so not real relaxing to me? The one deep seat ( know as "DAD"S SEAT" - and I don't share) has about 20 jets that cycle. That thing is awesome! Other seats have less jets that are a constant flow that don't cycle. Look at the number of motors or controls so you can adjust your pressure at individual seats as oppose to having to adjust all because it can be too much or not enough for others. I have two motors and this air injector thing. The air thing makes lots of bubbles, but is real noisey! I rarely use it, the kids like it! Chemicals are just like a pool. you use test strips to adjust the PH, softness, anti foaming chems etc There are 4-5 chems in total and a $100 supply last about 3-4 months. And you change the water 2-3 times a years and once it's up and runnig you take it to the local spa store for testing. Mine has 2 settings, a thermostat to hold temp, it runs for maybe 10 minutes when t needs to heat the water, and a timer for daily cleaning. During the cleaning cycle the spa runs for 3 hours ( I set mine at 2am to 5am. ). Over all cost for electric is about $1 a day year round ( mine is pretty well sprayed solid with insolation, most newer ones are. During the summer I drop the temp to about 80, during the winter in the high 90s. I like to stay in it for long times so I don't turn the temp way up as some do, it makes me feel like I'm being cooked! Just be aware that shopping for these things is like buying a car, there are allot of models and then options and bells~n~Whistles that can drive up the prices: Spring loaded cover lifts, LED lighting, built in speakers, sound systems, water falls etc. __________________ 93Z M6 Black: The 385 Lives! Supercharged, 3-core front mount intercooler, GTP heads, 3:73's, Street twin clutch, Jethot Longtubes, Mufflex 4" catback/spintech, S+W cage, Spohn Suspenion, Yada Yada Yada 1) Build it 2) Race it 3) Break it 4) Repeat!!! Last edited by Pampered-Z; 08-05-2010 at 11:51 AM.