cockburnfan

Thanks for everyones posts so far, very informative! Narrowed our search down to these three, but have not wet tested the epic yet. Wondering if the Marquis brand is as good and efficient (quoted $14 month Canadian to run it hear in Niagara Falls) as the Caldera or Sundance. Is having a dedicated circ pump like the Caldera and Sundance superior to the Marquis dual speed? Price wise: Caldera 9500 (2007 model) Dealer in town Marquis 8500 (2008 model) Dealer out of town but has a large and reputable operation Sundance 5000 (used 2005 model) Any other pros and cons with these three, or buying the Sundance used (it has sat a winter without water, a hose was replaced because of the frost and there looks like some mold around a few of the jets and handles). EW PS - I agree with the posts indicating preference for Caldera over Hotsprings because of higher jet pressure and comfort, otherwise the Vista would be in the running as well (for efficiency and reputation).