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  1. NW.....I know who you are???? Your the roady for Jim the Jim's Band....Come on fess up...it's you isn't it? Gee, never a dull moment on this forum.....Have a good night folks....Soak Well and Prosper ..... P.S. Go Soak NW, sounds like you've had a hard day defending your planet.....
  2. I checked out the link you posted...I would contact the manufacturer regarding the use of this product, on you deck, under the spa...There seems to be nothing on the wb site that refers to using it for the application you are considering. This is not a home or enclosed structure. The closest I can see is the application for use of cement wall surfaces and stucco..a far cry from a spa sitting on a deck exposed to the elements on all four sides....Please, double check if it is aplicable to your site. Why waste time and money if it's not going to work or not useful to your spa area.
  3. Jake, I got the "Lift an Glide" w/my Sumatran also...Haven't had it delivered yet. (Mid October, hopefully) Let me know how you like it and how you like the Sumatran (post Pic's PLEASE).... I had a lifter w/my HSClassic. I just flipped the cover half and lifted the rest of the cover to an up-right position. I'm sure it had a name but, I never deleved into it....It was easy and worked for me. That was many years ago.... When I gave the "Lift an Glide" on the showroom model a try, it was much easier than the lifter I had w/ HS classic, and, took up less space, as far as I can remember.
  4. Hey Down boy/girl.....I'm not sure what you mean by getting a Kia for a Lexus...or for that matter hot tubs being worth your time...? Someone posted an article about the supposed "Costco/Dealer Wars"...check the begining of this thread, on this forum, to see what is being posted regarding the issue mentioned, that you seem to be making an issue about.... QUOTE [Just a hunch, but hey, maybe I'm a man with a wife that needs more than I can offer. Then again, maybe I'm a woman with a pet ferret that has a talent for curling up in furry places.]UNQUOTE If the above, is the case, then I think you may want to check out SAUNA"S...you won't get your fur wet in any case.
  5. Closed for the season??????
  6. I did get a used spa...well sort of, years ago. It came with the house I bought. It was a 1 year old Hot Springs Classic. I was shown how to use it by the original owner. He spoke to the Hot Springs dealer and it was agreed that I could keep the warranty in effect....The catch was, the original owner of the Classic was purchasing another larger spa from the dealer. I only had ONE service call the whole 5 years that I had that spa....I had one jet go out the 2nd year I had it. The jet was replaced, no questions asked. I hated to leave that spa...I really loved it....even with those fake tiles on the shell. It is still being used today...the spa is now 10 years old!!!! A thought, Perhaps you can work a deal with the owners about having it checked out dry (with a % of money down), then when it's set up, have the spa tech check it out running...if you have MAJOR problems, then negotiate the final price. Of course put it ALL in writing, along with the spa techs results. That protects you and the previous owners a bit. I think all parties should act in a fair manner. There would be certain things that would be considered "normal wear and tear" but, if you are being fair and the spa tech knows his/her field well you should be able to come up with a reasonable $ for the spa. Give it some thought, the worst that the original owners can say is NO, and you aren't out a ton of money other than the tech call and the time you have invested. There are a lot of good tech's on this forum, ask them what one should look for in a good spa tech and what to ask. Good luck and keep us posted as to what you decide.
  7. I looked at the warranty...appears that it would not be transferable......The price you've got sounds good. I would want to see it w/water, jets running and wet test it. Perhaps have a spa tech look it over to make sure all is well with the unit before the final purchase. Just a common sense suggestion IMHO. Good luck.
  8. I agree with you about the smaller spa's being much higher priced than I thought they should be. I may get laughed at but, I think as the poulation gets older and smaller 2-3 person spas and 4-5 person spas are what people may be searching for the price may come down, as your comment suggests......[ finding that they have a better price point than the smaller ones; perhaps b/c the small spas are so specialized? ] Good luck in your search...I'm sure you will find what is best suited for your needs. There are other spas that will fit the 4 person seating arrangement....besides Tiger River there is: Marquis, http://www.calderaspas.com/Spa_Showroom_Ho...cumberland.html Coleman:http://www.colemanspas.com/storeitems/show/10/ Cooperage:http://www.colemanspas.com/storeitems/show/1/ Jacuzzi:http://jacuzzihottubs.com/j-300/j-335.html Nordic:http://www.nordichottubs.com/spas/nordic-spas.aspx?seating=5 Gosh I could go on...and I'm sure others will be able to add to this list.....As I said before, one does not need to spend mucho bucks for a good solid spa, w/good dealer support. Take your time and find what you need. Wet test and enjoy what you purchase....Again, good luck.
  9. Thanks for posting the photo's!!!!! Wonderful Spa...it's just tooooo cute!!! Wishing You Many Years of Relaxing Soaks.
  10. When I went searching for a spa I had a few requirements. 1) Hydro therapy 2) Small in size due to space restrictions 3)Under $6,000. I narrowed my search to three companies as we have so few to choose from that are near by for dealer support. I wet tested the Coleman 351 http://www.colemanspas.com/storeitems/show/5/ A GREAT SPA!!!I am 5'3" and I loved the lounger. (it was the ONLY spa I tried that I did NOT float in) My friends came along one is 6'1" and he liked the whole spa even the seat that sits you straight up, it really hits the back area well. My other friend is 5'5" and she had no complaints either. A nice spa for two-three people w/ good therapy jets. $5100.00 w/cover lifter,steps,3 months of chemicals, 5 year warranty free set up Wet tested the Hot Springs Jetsetter and the SolanaTX. Loved the Solana, it's ugly but, nicewith the moto massage and a nice foot jet. Didn't like the fact that you had to crawl over each other to get to the other seat. I did not like the Jetsetter but to each his own. I floated out of the lounge seat and w/ jets on high I was pushed forward out of the seat. My friend didn't like the fact that it didn't have calf jets. Also the seats had a tight feel for two people. Solana TX $3,400.00 w/cover, set-up, and 2 months of chemicals, 1 year warranty. Jetsetter 5695.00 w/cover and lifter, 3 months of chemicals, free set-up and delivery and steps. Both SolanaTX and Jetsetter are 220 or 110 set up. In warmer climates 110 vs 220 may not be an issue. http://www.hotspring.com/Spa_Showroom_Hot_...CFSQYZAodOw4ewA http://www.solanaspa.com/showroom_tx.html Wet tested the Resort by Artesian. Nice fit for short folks, for me just fine,if you are over 5'8" it's a bit tight. $5,695.00. The jets felt great but this one only comes with a 1 year warranty. 220V or 110V set up. http://resortspas.net/500L.asp Wet tested the Tiger River Bengal and Sumatran...Loved the Bengal but was to large for my space. I decided on the Sumatran. Open seating, great fit for tall and short folks, 6'6" X 6'6" X 33", the jets hit in all the right places w/two seats letting you ajust the jets to hit you where you want them, a powerful foot jet, and for me if I sit in the cool down seat I get a great calf massage before I get out. Not much in whistles and bells. I don't give much care for waterfalls, light shows and music. I'm there for the therapy and the relaxing soak. $5,100.00 w/cover, lifter, steps, three month of chemicals, free delivery and set-up. Bengal 220V set up Sumatran 110V or 220V set-up http://tigerriver.hotspring.com/Models/spa...s_sumatran.html http://tigerriver.hotspring.com/Models/spa...els_bengal.html I hope this helps. You don't have to spend a ton of money on a spa to get hydro therapy and a relaxing soak. I really liked the Coleman but chose the Sumatran for the only reason of the open seating. In Washington state (unless you are in the mountains, insulation FF vs TP should not be a major issue for you IMHO. Good luck with your search...and when you do find the spa of your choice many happy years of soaking. The only other advice I would STRONGLY suggest is WET TEST. I thought all these folks were nut's. They were right. Each spa is different; each fits is different. If not for the "Wet Test" I would have purchsed the Jetsetter and been very disappointed,as I would have been only able to use half the spa.
  11. Where do you live? If it's an area that get's very cold in the winter that may be a consideration, for you, regarding energy costs and insulation factors with the spa you choose. What was/is your "antique" that you are replacing? What was good about it? What would you like to have that it did/does not? Are you going to "wet test" the spa's you are considering?....I would recommend that IMHO
  12. WOW!!!! I can not believe this thread is still going on.....I'm going to soak now...I'll check back later to see if anyone has anything new to say.....
  13. Hot Springs Sumatran is 6' X 6'. A bit more room for people.
  14. As you have mentioned, in your original post, you have original plans from the original insatllation of your deck. This was a professional installation. At the bottom of the plans you will find the names of the builders, possibly the designer, and the seal for approval from the city/village/county regarding your deck. This has been filed with you city/village/county. I strongly suggest you call these people, to ask them for the proper load requirements etc. regarding your situation. They can work with you and give you EXACT requirements. Once they have done that, in future, as long as you have followerd their recomendations and requirements, if anything goes wrong, they are liable for situations that may arise in the future. Better safe than sorry.
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