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We really love the formed fit and the cedar skirting on Arctic's... are there other brands that offer similar layouts and cedar exterior? Thanks, B

From what I have read and told by dealer, the filtration system should be among the best, that being said, anyone with their filtration system have any info on it for me.

Well we are getting pretty close to crunch time. Been going back and forth between a D1 Lotus Bay and a Jacuzzi 470 (Maybe a 365). There is a good margin difference in pricing but ... hmmm. Any thoughts or even better, any more I should consider before we make the big move? We are shopping in New England, Maine or N.H. to be more specific.

Looksl like we have located a great Lotus Bay in Platinum color not too far from home at a great price (I think). I would like to see some photos of this model. I can get the standard photos from the site but looking for yours... please post. On a side note, how do you like yours..

I just use the main receiver from the house and connected the exterior speakers to the additional ( output. When we go outside, switch it to the outside speakers...

Ended up with Yamaha speakers connected to my house receiver above the spa in the Pergola with a Balboa Dolphin remote from Smart Home... All this for under 300$ and it sounds amazing... Glad I did it this way instead of built-in stereo in the tub as this way even with the cover on the tub I can get my tunes rocking in the backyard.

I went through the same thing... well kind of... Had the Costco tub that had the built in Aeware stereo and since the return of the defective tub, we purchased a Pacific that didn't come with a Built-in stereo... So off to the local AV store. Purchase some BOSE 251 (499$) and hooked them up. Was severely dissapointed in the sound. Thought that it must be cause they were mounted outside. So thought I would pick up a pair of cheap speakers from Costco (Yamaha N570)... They blew the Bose speakers out of the water... So basically the Yamaha's for 139$ outperformed the Bose by a Huge Margin. So here's my setup: 1. Speakers: Yamaha NS-AW570 http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/product...mp;CTID=5003200 2. Receiver: RX-N600 http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/product...mp;CTID=5000300 3. Remote: Balboa Dolphin http://www.smarthome.com/59700.html The remote is waterproof and takes the RF signal from the remote and converts it to IR to control the music, inputs and even the TV.

That was option number 3. Like the looks of it but no actual benefit as far as sun, snow or rain protection... well maybe a little sun protection. I am just wondering if I will actually want to use it in the rain... now I would but that is probably just cause it is new, that will probably die off in time...

Debating right now on deck design around and to the hot tub. I am leaning towards enclosing it (Gazebo) style with roof and screens, the wife wants it left open.. What are your thoughts. Pros and Cons please!

Thanks guys...

Just wondering how often you guys clean out your filters. Mine came with a spare set so it's really no big deal to let them soak overnight.

As some of you may know... returned the Legend to Costco... after a crap load of problems and shitty construction. Got the pacific on the pad last night and wired it up (easy) and voila, did the startup diagnostic and I had not adjusted the wattage on the controller, once that was done... easy peasy I got the tub up and running... Comparasions so far. 1- Much more comfortable seating (Dry) 2- Water heated up in less then 1/3 the time (May just be a lemon Hydro I had???) 3- Access to the Spa pack and motors is incredibly easy 4- QUIET... don't know if it's the motors or the full foam insulation, but she sure is quiet... THanks for all the help fellas... and I am a converted, the Costco tub should stay on their floors.

True in part... GE pumps though and not the other brand listed above. As for the best parts. Guess that all comes down to prefference. You cannot justify a good spa by brand name of components either as each brand has their Good stuff, then they also have their basic cheap stuff...

I had looked into them as well but I am under the impression that the Pilates tubs and teh www.h20spas.ca is not the same. I think the Pilates is made by gulf Coast Spas which suck!

I had looked into them as well but I am under the impression that the Pilates tubs and teh www.h20spas.ca is not the same. I think the Pilates is made by gulf Coast Spas which suck!

Let me know what model and lifestyle packages you are looking at... I priced them all out in Moncton. As for the quality, they are VERY good... Take a look at the controllers and pumps... They are using top-end parts and the height of the tub makes them very comfortable.

We are working with Costco to get Hydro to cover moving expenses, will update when I get an answer.

Pretty close... mine doens't have the stereo so no in.power but it does have a Silent Circ pump ... I cannot get over how clean these tubs are as far as the layout of the components... and that Spa Pack is days ahead of the Balboa pack I was running... Oh and I sat in the tub, DAY and NIGHT difference for sure...

Well enough time spent trying to defend my decision... thanks for the great input... HydroSpa just called and you check is in the mail.

Wow, you really are defensive of the unit aren't you... as for the electricity usage... I got it straight from someone that had a platinum II and replaced with a beachcomber. Same usage from one year to the other and there is a MAJOR difference... If you don't beleive me, take the panel where the motor is off and let me take the one off of the Pacific tub and let's compare... As for the rest, let's say you bought a car and: 1- The motor wasn't working 2- The roof was leaking 3- All the electricals in the car was going haywire 4- The mechanics didn't know what the problem was 5- The manufacturer was sending one part at a time with a week wait for every part and two weeks for the mechanic to install... oh, and you had the opportunity to return it, what would you do... WHAT WOULD YOU DO????

Get your facts straight... Spent about 5 hours on the phone, 37 emails with Hydro trying to get to the bottom of this. They sent out techs that could not diagnose the problem so hydro sent out two motors. When I asked if the pumps would have the wet ends on so I could do the install myself, sure no problem... guess what, no wet ends. I spent probably 2 weeks trying to get to the bottom of this. Then I looked inside at the quality of the workmanship, and that's when I made up my mind... oh and the fact that the night before all controls started going haywire!!! So my option was to return and get a QUALITY 4 month old tub for the same price ... Hmmm.... Oh and the fact that my hydro will be 150$ less over the winter months sealed the deal. Will I be happy in the long run, hope so! But to say that I didn't try to fix it, that is completely WRONG!

Loved it... well then again, never heard it with the pumps running as there were never any pumps running!!!

Since I no longer have a dedicated stereo for the spa... need to get a some exterior speakers and a floating RF remote... I think I have read about the Balboa Dolphin. Any recomended speakers and remotes?

Having to move the tub today or tomorrow from it's original place to our place... any tips or suggestions such as un-tightening the junctions... Tks, B

Actually; The main reason that I returned the tub was the quality of the assembly. When I took off the panels to look at replacing the motor, I saw how the tub was put together and the quality of the insulation in the tub ... that was plenty for me. Examples: 1- Instead of cutting out a nice right sized hole for the stereo in the insulation, looks like they used a hammer to chop out 3 times as much as needed of the flimsy insulation. 2- The insulation on the floor was missing in 3 places (That I could see) and there were two insulation places missing. 3- All the bolts that were holding the pumps were not even tight, I got them off with my fingers From the outside, this tub is a definite winner for the features to price ratio, but like my momma always said, "What's the catch"... To me the quality of the parts and assembly were suspect. I hope those that have and love the tubs will get years of enjoyment out of them but looks like they are not made for Canadian winters as the dealers are taking many of them back to Costco after 200$ per month energy charges...