[Too Many To Choose From Help!]

I have finally decided to purchase a new hot tub. I didn't know there were so many different brands. I have seen the new Coleman models, I have ordered brochures from Jacuzzi, Caldera, Hot Springs, and Therma Spa. Thats five to sift through right there. I am quickly putting Therma Spa aside. I live in Michigan, it gets pretty darn cold here. So theres that to consider. Plus how do I know what to expect price wise with these different models and brands. Isn't there a MSRP that these companies could give us a clue with? I know the Coleman were between $6 and 8 W/ a cover, ozonator, 3 months worth of chemicals and delivery and set up. Is this a good deal? How do I know? Do I really have to visit 5 or 6 different showrooms? Is there a whole other brand I should be considering? Help!!!!

Hi,

In a few short words - Warranty! Regardless of the spa that you choose there must be a reptutable warranty service station in the area. If you live in a rural area make sure that your closest service station has made a decent name for itself and will still be operating during the duration of your warranty.

Don't be afraid of extended warranty programs, I run a large service department and I have seen many calls come in for spas that are four and five years old that still have a full warranty, that really makes my clients happy.

We carry the Jacuzzi Premium brand and they have been very good to us. We sell and service these products to our clients because they work and nothing else. When it comes to ozonators, covers and other accesories all sps should come with a cover any spa that does not is simply cheap. I highly recommend ozone and a cover lifter if you have the budget for it.

I hope this helps

Jason

[new plaster pool and salt]

Question for gunite builders. Do you take any precautions with new plaster and when you add the salt? Waiting few weeks, starting with chlorine etc? Also looking for opinions on the mineral springs MS-10 unit vs the Jandy AquaPure 1400. Any thoughts or experiences appreciated.

Bob

Wait at least 6 weeks before adding salt and do not even consider the Mineral Springs unit. The Jandy AquaPure is much better.

[2 speed pumps]

I am not sure what advantages 2 speed pumps have and what applications they are used for? I was told to use a 2 speed for my Jandy CL 580 filtration pump which I will also eventually be running a 2 story roof top solar with as well. Help?

Jason,

The biggest advantage to having a 2 speed pump is that when you are tring to acheive good filtration the slower that you move the water through your filter the better the filter will work. The one challenge that you run into is when you are running the pump on low speed it will over work trying to supply your solar system. My advice, only run the pump on low speed at night when the solar system is off (bypassed).

Good luck