PeteS Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 I have been looking around recently for a smaller hot tub for my wife and I. I almost bought a larger 6 person Cal Spa last year yet backed out due to the cost of hot tub + patio we wanted for it was too much for our budget last year. Now, we are in better position for a nice hot tub, yet for enviromental reasons want to leave a smaller footprint. Thus, want to buy something smaller that will lose less heat when we are in it and not take up so much room. I am wet testing the Hot Spring Solana TX today (worried that one of the chairs will be too small - pinched my shoulders in a bit when I sat in it dry). Are there other spas that people would recommend? Also, the dealer said that the TX model would lose heat in the winter if I stayed in it for a long period of time (30+ minutes), yet this can be corrected installing it as a 30 Amp model (so both motors will run - pump and heat) instead of just the 15 Amp model. Is this correct, living in Northern Ohio? I liked the Solana TX model because it was smaller with enough jets to get my back. Also, I like the 110 model because I do not need to install 220 volts where the electrical box is at the other end of the house (so running it 70+ feet). I was thinking about Costco models, yet am a little worried about the quality - some say they are good while others say no. I was going to look at ThermoSpa Gemini model - yet when I got a quote it was going to be $7,000 or more where the TX is going to be $3,800 for floor model plus $99 for 30 Amp upgrade box plus $299 if I want an Ozonator. Any suggestions or warnings would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplarsen Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 What you want is a well insulated, well built tub, not necessarily a smaller one. I'd go with the Solana, if that's really the size you want. Is your placement spot limited? Because I think you can do just as well enviromentally in a larger tub if it's well made. Stay away from Thermospa, haven't heard anybody say anything nice about them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lablover Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 I know nothing about this tub or company but in my research for a smaller tub for the future, the Artesian River Ridge looks very interesting. It apears to haveample jets for therapy as well as 3 distinct seats without getting tangled up together. You might want to have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adudinsk Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Consider the Dimention 1 Dupree Bay. Its loaded with power.. and IF you get the white UltraLife shell it carries a LIFETIME warranty on bilstering, leaking.. everything!!! Its a great 2 person tub This warranty is ONLY on the APline White UltraLife color.. not any others.. as the white is NOT fiberglass and acrylic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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