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Well I went and wet tested it, to be fair not a bad tub has all the right kit, waterway pumps and so on. A bit small for me and the jets are just jets with no nice swirls or anything. I also tried a Sundnace at a dealer down the road.............wow what a difference you could real fell them jets getting into your body. But the price was way to high for me. Also tried a Dynasty but it was not a patch on the Sundance I guess I will have to wait and save some more money! Unless any body can point me in the right direction for a tub with a max cost of £7K GPB.

Found out that they are made by "River Ridge" I have no idea who they are.

Who is the manufacturer? There are many good US manufacturers (for example Caldera, D1, Hot Spring, Jacuzzi, Marquis and Sundance are very good IMO) and there are some not so great. Forget the "5 star rating" and "best of class", they're paid for advertising. I assure you that they ALL say their are desinged for cold weather and claim low operating costs (whether true or not and they're certainly not all equal) and MANY have been around 30 years so those statements which are meant to give you comfort really don't mean that much IMO.

Ok found a tub I like within my price range. I am in the UK, the dealer tells me it is a USA tub and all the usuall "one of the best" and all that sales patter. He has told me that it is made by River Ridge, has any body heard of this make and are they any good? I am looking at this tub today, your help is needed! Thanks The tub has the following spec: Size: 82” x 82” x 39” (2080 x 2080x 990mm) Seating Capacity: 6/7 adults – 1 full body massage lounger, 3 total therapy seats, 2 back relief seats, and 1 cool down seat Dry weight: 362 kg Full weight: 1542 kg Water capacity: 1230 litres Electrical requirements: 32 amp Construction: Self contained portable spa/free standing Shell: Reinforced acrylic Spa Base: Rot-free base Control System: Gecko new generation solid state digital management system, self diagnostic Water distribution: Manifold Plumbing sweep 90º Filtration system: Microban™ self-clean filtraton Spa cabinet: Permawood maintenance free PVC cabinet Spa cover: 4” tapered locking safety cover Lighting: LED multi coloured mood lighting with illuminated top controls Waterfalls: 2 water canons Size, type and quantity of jets (Total = 52 jets): Consisting of 13 clusterstorm jets, 9 ministorm directional jets, 16 polystorm directional jets, 10 polystorm twin roto jets and 2 water canons. Water pump system: Two x 2 speed high flow rate 56 frame motor with 2 inch wet end and plastic impellors on motor mounts bolted to base. Waterfall: 2 water canons Water purification system: CD Ozone Water Management System Water heating system: 4kw hi flow immersion electronic thermostat Cabinet insulation system: Permawood™ Co-Generated Thermal Insulation Freeze protection plumbing: Auto Freeze protection for all pumps and tubing Auto clean: Intelligent auto clean Comfort design pillows: 3 custom moulded removable pillows

After reading some of the comments on Silkbalnce it does sound very simular to a UK product called Aquasafe 90 http://www.aquasafe-uk.com/index.html

I agree I am to old to believe all the "best of" and so on. Just done a credit check on the company, they have been trading for 20 years but thier credit rated is very low and they have another company with a very similar name which is dormant. I will take alook anyway it only a 70 mile round trip.

Not a expert or anything, but if the flange on either side of the fitting is not smooth it wont seal. The bits of gunk need claening off.

They are an independant company part of waterside leisure. This what they say about the tubs: thehottubcompany.com sells hot tubs made by a US manufacturer (established 30 years). They are North American made hot tubs, which are designed for cold climates; this ensures low running costs. The hot tubs supplied are rated 5 star ‘the highest rating’ by poolandspa.com which is an independent American consumer organisation and have also won ‘Best in Class’. I am going over tommorrow to take a look and have a wet test, I will see if I can find out who makes them.

I agree on the pricing and told them so. but to be fair they all do it! Have you been happy with your coast spa and do you have any running cost for it yet? The tub is part foamed, but according to the we site and the dealer I spoke to they have some kind of thermal lock system which is not unlike the artic spas method see: http://www.thehottubcompany.com/energyefficient.html I have had an ebay special before. lasted 6 years and was a infinity spa, boy did that cost money to run. On average £90 pm in electric. All the dealers I talk to are saying about £20-£30 pm in electric............is this right or are they trying to pull the wool over my eyes.

Hi all, looking to buy a new tub in the UK. Money is tight, only looking to spend 5-7K Been looking around and everybody tells me that they are the best etc. Came accross The Hot Tub Company who have been around for 20 years (so they say). Seen the Florida Range- Coral Springs III, which looks ok and is in the right price. They say it is a USA product with waterway pumps and controls and a Geko top side. Has any body heard or got any veiws on this tub? Also been looking at the Hot Spot Relay and Jacuzzi J270CD and possibly one from Artic Spa. Did not like the coast spas, I thought the valves were weak and cheap. My main needs are a good array of jets with a good massage, low running costs and good filtration. I know I cant have my cake and eat it, and my monies are tight and can not afford to go to the 13K+ for the top end stuff. Any body got any thoughts or views. Thank you