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In the market for one. Anybody got tips on which brands to buy? What to avoid? Looking right now at either a Celebrity Hot Tub, which are made by Marquis Spa, or a Health Living Hot Tub, made by Master Spa. Specs are pretty similar on each, similar prices as well. Looking online, you can go the "factory direct" route, but I'm a little leery of purchasing a hot tub sight unseen and not knowing what kind of service can be found for it when needed.
 
#2
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Find a site that deals with people giving reviews of them. Make sure your floor joist or decking can support the weight. I've seen the aftermath of when they didn't. I can remember home improvement shows for businesses like at the Expo center to be excellent and a wealth of knowledge for individuals.
 
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If you are local, Dynasty Spas off I75 near Athens. You can get one with slight imperfections for half price. We have an Ecco from there and have been very pleased.
 
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See if the hot tub you are looking at requires a GCFI(ground fault circuit interrupter). This is an added expense and typically involves an electrician.

Even on solid ground a concrete pad is most likely required to support the weight, also an added expense.

Research the cost of hot tub covers and cover lifters.
 
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I have a Sundance - while I've had a couple problems the warranty has covered it all with zero cost to me.

Find a good dealer - it's worth it.

Avoid the expensive options (e.g. stereo)
 
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Each of the tubs we're considering have between 42-45 jets, seat 5-7, have two pumps, and cost $5500-$6500 each. A couple of them have the "lounger" and one is a 7 seater. The price includes cover, step, and delivery, but I'm not sure if one of the dealers includes the lift arm or not. They're each 7' x 7' and going on a ground level deck that has plenty of bracing and I know an electrician that can do the wiring hookup. One of them also includes the stereo, but that isn't a deciding factor, and I'm leaning towards going without that option anyway.
 
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Number of jets is relatively meaningless. I recommend wet testing them if you haven't already. Take your suit down to the dealer and hop in (ask first of course).

More important than jets is how you personally fit in the seats - for example, some loungers are tough to stay in due to floating.

Find the most comfortable one for you.
 
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I went inground on mine. Costs more, but well worth it imo. Nothing fancy, fits 10 people comfortably. Of course I don't plan on moving, so that was the deciding factor.
 
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volinbham said:
Number of jets is relatively meaningless. I recommend wet testing them if you haven't already. Take your suit down to the dealer and hop in (ask first of course).

More important than jets is how you personally fit in the seats - for example, some loungers are tough to stay in due to floating.

Find the most comfortable one for you.
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It's better if you don't ask. Just sayin'.
 
#14
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I got a tip for you.

Don't let this chick in your hot tub

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