Well, reinforced the deck and filled her up. Was a little worried when none of the jets worked, but pulled the panel and the lead for the #2 pump was dangling. Checked the schematic in the book, hooked her up and was of to the races. Took 24 hours for the tub to heat to 104 degrees, but it is still on a 110v so expected that also. Will convert it over this summer. Lost about a degree for an hour and a half with jets running, but think that may become worse when it gets colder.
Great Jets! Lots of power and since it is just me and the wife we can have jets on together all the time. Actually had to turn them down a bit myself. Roomy and perfect fit for both of us too. The recliner is awesome, love having a back massage and the foot jets on too. They have a unique set of jets that pulsate right to left or up and down. Feels like fingers digging in and kneeding your back! Nice to sit side by side and relax together also.
As for the cover lifter, I just added two 2X6s 4 foot long supported from the rail out the side of the deck for it to rest on, bought some steel tubing, conduit and clamps and made my own! Cost was 40 dollars. Just made a square out of the tubing so that a piece with a plastic conduit sleeve rested in the center of the tub, and used 4 c clamps a size larger on the handrail. Works great, can flop the cover with no problem. The cover is out of the way without obstructing the view and it looks good too!
If your looking for a great 2 person spa, The Sundance Dover is good choice, I plan on using mine 3 to 4 times a day.
Well, back in for another dip.