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Hi everyone. We had our D1 Wayfarer spa delivered yesterday. Eric at Falco's (aka THE SPA GUY) was very helpful in the process as was Jason the spa tech that handled the delivery and setup. I was going to do electrical myself and priced out all the necessary hardware/components at Home Depot. Eric and Jason referred me to a local electrician that handles many of their tub installs. He bid it out and his price was only about $150 more than if I did it myself. In my eyes that was a good deal so he came out yesterday just a couple hours ahead of the tub delivery and got the wiring in place. The tub was then delivered on time and the electrician got it all hooked up. Now I'm just waiting on the electrical inspection. The D1 is up to temp and I'm looking forward to my initial soak this evening. I'll try to get a pic posted this weekend. Thanks again to Eric and everyone else on the forum that assisted me with my questions through the research and purchase process. - John

Eric, thank you for your assistance in the purchase process. The information you provided was very valuable. We are looking for to our new spa!

Thanks again for the continued discussion as I continue to learn. The discussion as raised a couple more questions for me: 1. If a spa is advertised with two pumps, can I assume that one pump is a circ pump? I see reference to low speed and high speed pumps....so making sure that a low speed pump is a circ pump. I also see some spas advertise 3 pumps, so please help me understand the multi-pump configuration and what is considered ideal. 2. I hadn't considered that there were different kinds of foam. Many advertise fully foamed. In a cold winter climate is fully foamed considered superior to the barrier foam with a chamber? Perhaps both can be competitive if done right. Thanks!

Thanks for the quick responses everyone! I am being educated in a hurry. :-) I appreciate the feedback and the various points being raised that I will be sure to consider in this purchase process. The $4499 driveway delivery price of the costco model is certainly appealing, and it includes an ozonator which seems is an option with many manufacturers/models. The OC claims fully foamed and that it meets the California Energy Standards which I see as a plus...is that something that I should be considering? I want to make sure a model is reasonably energy efficient. Thanks again...and Eric (The Spa Guy), I will get ahold of you.

Hi everyone. I'm a newbie here and could use a little help with your thoughts/opinions on the OC Hot Tubs Resort 71-jet 6-person Bench Spa (The Resort OC871B). It features two pumps (GE switchless), Balboa controls and a Balboa heater. My wife who deals with chronic pain is attracted to the whirlpool therapy seat. Because it's through costco we are unable to wet test it. The costco item number is 562887. Price point is an issue for us, and the current price of $4499.99 is attractive. This price is good until May 8th so need to finalize a decision soon. I understand the challenges of driveway delivery. We are open to other manufacturers and models. Most important for my wife is one that has good placement of jets from head to toe with the primary emphasis being hips/back/neck. We live in Spokane, WA so we need one that can withstand cold winter climates. This particular model is fully foamed. I've read pros/cons of fully foamed, but welcome fresh comments on that when you consider the climate we live in (for example, it just snowed an inch yesterday...and it's almost May) and price point. I would certainly welcome information on other brands/models in the $5k price range that we should be considering perhaps from local dealers. Thanks so much!

The timing of your question kernhills was perfect. I've been lurking and my situation is almost identical to yours. We are purchasing a new hot tub that requires a dedicated 50amp circuit. My distance is 140 feet from my panel to the spa disconnect. There will then be about another 20 feet from the disconnect panel over to the spa itself. I was looking for confirmation on a few items. I don't want to hijack this thread, but am thinking the same types of issues may be present for both of us since our distances are within 5' of one another: 1) Looking for confirmation that #6 gauge wire is the right wire for the 50amp circuit for the distance: (4 wires) pulled through 1 1/2" conduit, buried 18" deep and running a total distance of 140' from panel to spa disconnect 2) Do I need to use #8 or #6 gauge wire from the spa disconnect to the spa itself? 3) Looking for confirmation that breaker in panel should be 50amp. 4) Looking for confirmation that GFCI breaker in disconnect can be 50amp or 60amp. Thanks in advance to anyone that can confirm the above. I don't want to have to do it again with the price of wire these days. :-)