DirkPitt

I bought it from Aqua Quip, a Jacuzzi/Sundance dealer in Lynnwood, WA. Evidently they won't actually hook it up for me, but they'll deliver and place wherever I request. I actually called them today and they said that some people cut a hole in the bottom of the tub to place the pipe and wires through from their old tub setup. Does this sound common to anybody? I'm not sure I'm comfortable drilling holes through a new hot tub! It does sound like it would be easier though if I could seal it on the inside so that bugs etc. can't get in.

We finally decided on a Sundance tub and take delivery Thursday. We had an old tub and it has since been hauled away. What is left is a plastic tube with 4 wires hanging out. Can someone suggest how best I should wire up the new tub? I have Sundances "pre-delivery guide" that I believe shows me how to hook up the 4 wires to the control box. Unlike my old tub, the wires won't be underneath the spa, but will go through on the side of the spa. Specifically, I'm also wondering how to plug the hole in the cement around the wires so that it is sealed (there's some water in there already from the rain), and what type of rubber tubing to use to put the wires through as it will be exposed a little before it gets through the hole on the side of the tub. Do you think I'll need an electrician or, since I'm semi handy, will it be easy enough to accomplish this on my own? I'm a little concerned about the water inside the tubing from the rain so I'll have to figure out a way to get that out. Here are a couple photos to help you see what I'm workin with: and thanks in advance for any suggestions! I can't wait to enjoy this tub, and hopefully, by the weekend!

We finally decided on a Sundance tub and take delivery Thursday. We had an old tub and it has since been hauled away. What is left is a plastic tube with 4 wires hanging out. Can someone suggest how best I should wire up the new tub? I have Sundances "pre-delivery guide" that I believe shows me how to hook up the 4 wires to the control box. Unlike my old tub, the wires won't be underneath the spa, but will go through on the side of the spa. Specifically, I'm also wondering how to plug the hole in the cement around the wires so that it is sealed (there's some water in there already from the rain), and what type of rubber tubing to use to put the wires through as it will be exposed a little before it gets through the hole on the side of the tub. Do you think I'll need an electrician or, since I'm semi handy, will it be easy enough to accomplish this on my own? Here are a couple photos to help you see what I'm workin with: and thanks in advance for any suggestions! I can't wait to enjoy this tub, and hopefully, by the weekend!

I just got a Chelsee, 08 floor model, for $6800 pre-tax. This included the basic cover lifter, chemicals, but no steps. The Chelsee comes with a fountain and lighting standard, so thats nice. Haven't received it yet, so we'll see here in a couple weeks, but I think it was a fair price.

Hi all, Well I've wet tested both of these models. I'm kinda narrowing my selection down to find a lounger that fits our 5ft 2inch frames. The Kodiak lounger is pretty much perfect! The other seats are ok to too low. The Cub lounger is about 2 inches deeper, and I believe a bit longer. The captain seat is perfect, and the other seats are ok. I'd really like the lounger to work, but from what I recall it just seemed longer than the Kodiak lounger. I can fix the depth by not filling it quite as full, but does anyone have the data to verify the length of the two? It just didn't feel right, but maybe it was just my mind playing tricks on me. There's nothing like a perfect fitting lounger! ok thanks again. Bill

Hello. This is my first post! We are looking at getting a new hot tub/spa. We've wet tested 4-5 Hot Spring models so far. Of those, the loungers are all too long/deep for us as my wife and I are both around 5'3". So far we are also looking at Arctic spas. I like how the piping is exposed, so if there is a leak or problem after 5 years (and no more warranty) it seams like it would be much easier to fix a leak or whatever. Is this good long term planning by the way? I just think its great to have access to all 4 sides and be able to see exactly what is going on. Do any other higher end spas have this type of insulation? My main question is, does anyone have experience with Arctic spas and their loungers? I'm most interested in the CUB model because we don't need anything larger. I talked with a salesperson at Apollo spas in Kirkland, WA and they have a CUB, but it is not filled and it sounds like she didn't want to fill it up. She said the Klondiker hot tub is full, ready to wet test and is the same layout as the Cub, just a bit larger, and that the lounger on the Klondiker model is about 2 inches less deep than the Cub lounger. I'd really like to wet test the CUB if I'm going to be getting it! Thanks for any advice! We are new at this and are open to other brands/models in the Seattle area, especially ones that have a lounger that fits our body. By the way, the Hot Springs guy was very helpful, although they were evidently having a sale this weekend and he was really trying to push me getting one now to get the sale price and not be at the back of the line and have to wait for a hot tub for 2 months. I didn't really buy it, but whatever. The hot springs tubs are nice but if we are going to spend 8K I'd really like something that fits our bodies better.