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  1. All Marquis spas are fully foamed but a big part of heat loss is through the cover so Marquis uses 2lb density foam cores plus the addition of a foam seal down the fold of the cover. So between the spa and cover it is a very efficient unit. Let us know if you have any further questions. You can also call the factory and they will answer anything for you: 800-275-0888.
  2. Both decent tubs, test soak and get the one you like best.
  3. My opinion on Emerald is keep shopping. They use cheap parts to build their spas.
  4. Now that is funny stuff, I am not a big Sundance fan but to say Phoenix is better quailty than Sundance is just plain silly.
  5. I called: Sundance Hot Springs D-1 Marquis Spas Jacuzzi Out of all of them only Marquis uses Geloy, 825 heater, Viton seals, Low-E wrap. The Viton seals and 825 heater (some call them Platinum) are pretty standard with the better manufacturers. The Geloy and the Low E wrap is the only anomaly. I think all the brands I mentioned are good brands.
  6. Hey Spa User Guy, I do think this post got out of hand. We can all get along no matter what spa we like, as long as we are all soaking it is all good. Just so you know, Geloy is used in jets by a couple of companies. Incoloy 800 is the standard heater sheath alloy and it is not bad, but Incoloy 825 alloy is a little different and much, much more chemical resistant. The reasons most companies will use some of these things is simple, cost. You add Viton seals, geloy and an 825 heater to a spa it does not add to the appearance of a spa one bit, but it will add around $200 to the price to manufacture the spa. The consumer will only see the benefits years down the road. I do not sell spas I only fix them.
  7. I am referring to the Clearwater spas made in Seattle, maybe there is another. Do not get so worked up, you like them and I do not. FYI:Stainless steel heaters are only used in residential hot water heaters. The stainless steel Balboa is referring to is the heater housing not the heater. Geloy is an additive put in material to make it U.V. resistant.
  8. If they are going to change out your main service panel from a 100 to a 200amp service plus do all the wiring for the spa, I think that is fair price in the D.C. area. But like anything it would not be a bad idea to get a couple more estimates, but remember the cheapest is not always the best one.
  9. I have worked on over 60 brands of spas and from your remarks I can only surmise that you either sell those spas or work for the company. The thickest shell gave you away, go an grab the lip of that brand and spa and look and fell how thin and how it bends. Quality cost so you you put your money towards all the flash and the spas are still cheaper than true quality spas, guess where they cut corners. No Geloy jets No Viton Seals No Incoloy 825 heater No fiberglass backed shells Shall I continue? I think is admirable that you are defending your product, but I was only giving my thoughts about Clearwater. Maybe I was a little harsh with my words. My intent was not to offend.
  10. Clearwater is one the worst spas every manufactured. They are built for flash but if you pop the hood it will scare you. I would not let my mother in law have one. I am service tech and speaking from experience. I am not saying you will have problems but odds are you will.
  11. Also try calling Golden Coast down in Barnstaple, they import spas and have dealers all over the UK. Here is their number. 127378100
  12. I doubt that you have hurt the sensor, more than likely the hot water you introduced put the sensor out of its reading range. When this happens you will get the SN1. Once it cools down you should be fine.
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