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They are insulated as well as any mid-range spa, most heat loss occurs from the top anyway and insulation is largely about marketing. They use standard equipment and will hold up as well and be as strong as any other mid-range spa. But these are not the questions you should be concerned with. Is the big clearance sale from a local dealer? Does the great price include a great warranty from a reliable dealer? As I have said many times, a good dealer is more important than a good deal. Clearance sales are often not affiliated with a local service provider, but set up in a parking lot under tents by out of town distributors. Good luck finding anyone to work on one of those under warranty, or even at all. I have worked at and done work for many dealers, and repaired countless "good deals" in my 25 years in this business. Believe what I say. Do your homework on who you are buying from.

You mentioned Arctic Cub. I have an Arctic Yukon (same model as the Cub, but no lounger) , and had the salt generator system. The cost of the cells PLUS Blue Falls cutting the warranty time on them, had me shut off the Onzen and go to chemicals. I likely don't use $100 (US) per year in chloronating concentrate, Ph booster, Calcium booster, etc. and Spa Sentry on water changes, and test strips. Water is fine. Ya gotta check the readings ANYWAY... and it's nothing to throw a capful of this or that in when it's necessary. Of course, it's almost always just the two of us and no bathing suits permitted at any time, so that keeps the water clean.

Sorry for the delay im not going to have access to the forum for a few more days. Bleach works.... just don't use the anti splash. Just pure unadulterated regular sodium hypochlorite 6% .