Buying Beachcomber Model 530 - Advice Needed...help The Novice!

[imagine1967]

Help me wise people....We have been shopping for a hot tub and have settled (we think) on a beachcomber (530 model). We have yet to wet test it, but like the look and the seats/arrangement. We have never had a hot tub before - so really know very little.

A few questions:

1. any feedback on the brand beachcomber? we have been very VERY impressed with the local dealer, esp. vs other dealers here.

2. we are thinking about a salt filtration system. Any thoughts? I want to reduce as much as possible the use of chemicals and cause the lowest amount of environmental harm. The dealer is recommending a UV filtration system instead. Advice?

3. what is the coolest temperature that the hot tub can be set at and still ensure a clean product? We were thinking we could keep it lower in the summer months?

4. what is the easiest tub colour to keep clean? Or, alternatively, the hardest?

5. what is the one thing you wish you had known or done before you bought your hottub?

6. Finally, is a wet test really necessary?

Again....all advice welcome.

Cheers!

[Pathfinder]

I curious as to why you wouldnt go with a 378 over the 530 The 378 is bigger its priced better and only has a couple less jets. If you are on a size restriction then I could see why. A wet test would be a must with the dimensions of that tub and seating configuration. I myself prefer the 538 which is better configured for those dimensions. I didnt know Beachcomber had a auto salt system that could be configured to the LE Pack yet? This is the first year for the UV Sterilizer so Id say no. On its own I dont think it will do much to lower your chems. Beachwood would be your easiest colour to keep clean.

[MikeT]

I curious as to why you wouldnt go with a 378 over the 530 The 378 is bigger its priced better and only has a couple less jets. If you are on a size restriction then I could see why. A wet test would be a must with the dimensions of that tub and seating configuration. I myself prefer the 538 which is better configured for those dimensions. I didnt know Beachcomber had a auto salt system that could be configured to the LE Pack yet? This is the first year for the UV Sterilizer so Id say no. On its own I dont think it will do much to lower your chems. Beachwood would be your easiest colour to keep clean.

Have you purchased your Beachcomber yet?