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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. on December 02, 2008, 12:06:25 pm

Title: Name That Spa
Post by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. on December 02, 2008, 12:06:25 pm
Any idea the brand? Maybe the model and year?

(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq215/rhtubs/nametahtspa.jpg)
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: soak-king on December 02, 2008, 01:14:56 pm
Kinda looks like a Morgan to me. Possibly from the 80's? I'm not a tech so I'm just guessing.
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on December 02, 2008, 01:33:37 pm
 Old Jacuzzi   lowes,Homedepot? early to mid 90s   Or Polynesian late 80s maybe??
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. on December 02, 2008, 01:47:58 pm
As far as I know Polynesian used old Len Gordon controls;

FF-32
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The brand name on the hater is Aquatemp. That along with what I can see of the pump leads me to NOT believe it's a Jacuzzi.

From 1991 to 95, Morgan spas had a spa side panel with their name on it, as opposed to individual air buttons mounted in the spa. After 1995 there went with an electronic panel
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: stuart on December 03, 2008, 10:47:00 am
For the most part back then Morgan used a pressure canister...They also used all rigid pvc and no flex so if you see flex count them out. It's not Morgan

Second it's not a Jacuzzi, the box store models where made by Gatsby and they used a different control, heater and filter.

I'm not sure about a Polynesian either...It looks like an old downeast shell that was put together by a private builder.

Blue Pacific in the old days also looked like that

My best guess is that it's builder box put together locally.
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Gary on December 03, 2008, 02:20:29 pm
With engineering like that it has to be a Haven.
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Renee on December 04, 2008, 04:31:03 pm
Wow...you guys know your stuff!  Wish I had pictures of the old hot tub we had in our previous home....it always baffled the technicians we had in to fix it...
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Steve on December 04, 2008, 04:44:49 pm
Name that spa?

I say we call it Peter! Those other posts weren't very helpful in coming up with a name so I thought I'd try and help you out Doc!  ;D
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: stuart on December 04, 2008, 07:50:57 pm
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With engineering like that it has to be a Haven.
Like you would know a rebranded, reconfigured machine...You made a Japanese bike look and sound like a Harley! (remember, I had to take in the fumes from that monster for many miles as it threw mud on my BMW) ;) 8-)
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Spiderman on December 06, 2008, 09:02:49 pm
Based on the wood cabinet and wooden lip around the shell, I'd have to say it's an '07 or '08 Arctic  :o
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Summitman on December 07, 2008, 02:39:28 pm
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Based on the wood cabinet and wooden lip around the shell, I'd have to say it's an '07 or '08 Arctic  :o

Back to the senseless jabs?  
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Water Boy on December 08, 2008, 11:26:06 am
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Based on the wood cabinet and wooden lip around the shell, I'd have to say it's an '07 or '08 Arctic  :o

What are you talking about Peter??

Arctic Spas also offers a maintenance free cabinet if you don't want to go with the cedar cabinet. It is available in three different color choices. I took the following from the Arctic Spa website:

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/waylon33/accessories-flex.jpg)

Forever Flex cabinets are a stylish, carefree alternative to out cedar range. The entire cabinet is constructed from composite fibreglass.

The exterior of the tub has specialized Eon panelling, creating an impervious and maintenance free spa.

The panelling comes in a choice of colors and can be removed for access. Should you wish to change colors or renew the panels these can be easily replaced independently of the spa.

Their sleek design gives a modern look to any location.

Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Summitman on December 08, 2008, 11:31:37 am
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Based on the wood cabinet and wooden lip around the shell, I'd have to say it's an '07 or '08 Arctic  :o


Just a little FYI, (as far as the lip wooden lip goes) after all the Arctics I have traded in for new Arctics, I have yet to see any top rails that are rotted out or deteoriated.  The cover that comes with the spa actually covers the top rail and protects it from exterior conditions, AND if you do get any moisture on the rail it is tapered to allow it to roll off and dry.  
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Chas on December 08, 2008, 01:26:40 pm
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Just a little FYI, ... The cover that comes with the spa actually covers the top rail and protects it from exterior conditions, AND if you do get any moisture on the rail it is tapered to allow it to roll off and dry.  

If you are going to put a lip there, that is the best way to handle it.

 8-)
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Chas on December 08, 2008, 01:29:26 pm
PDC spa?



 8-)
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: stuart on December 08, 2008, 02:17:01 pm
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PDC spa?



 8-)
Could be...I'm surprised no one said anything about my "senseless jab" towards Japanese motorcycles. ;)
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Summitman on December 08, 2008, 02:20:30 pm
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Could be...I'm surprised no one said anything about my "senseless jab" towards Japanese motorcycles. ;)


The difference is that people arent frequenting this board to buy "japanese motorcycles".  Your "senseless jab" had no bearing on what people are on this board for.
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Tom on December 08, 2008, 04:28:29 pm
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Based on the wood cabinet and wooden lip around the shell, I'd have to say it's an '07 or '08 Arctic  :o
LOL  :D  
I'm sure I saw one like that on the back lot.  It's coffee time so I'll take the camera and go have a look...  

Back.  Can't find camera cable so can't upload photos.  

One on our log has cabinet looks similar.  Model is "Ocean Mirage".  Has a Hercules pump.  Production date 1992, so it's before there even was an Arctic Spas.
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Tom on December 10, 2008, 10:32:21 am
One on our lot...
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Post by: stuart on December 10, 2008, 10:49:09 am
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One on our lot...
Well, where's the picture? My beard is starting to look like yours with a wait this long..... ;) ;D
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Gary on December 10, 2008, 01:01:26 pm
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Like you would know a rebranded, reconfigured machine...You made a Japanese bike look and sound like a Harley! (remember, I had to take in the fumes from that monster for many miles as it threw mud on my BMW) ;) 8-)


This does not look like a Harley to me and the only reason you were sucking fumes is that your BMW is too slow (only becuase of the load put on the bike by the rider) to get around my 110HP monster ;D

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/spamaster/BikeFlame.jpg)


See you in Montana in May
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Tom on December 11, 2008, 12:33:10 pm
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Well, where's the picture? My beard is starting to look like yours with a wait this long..... ;) ;D
Your beard looked like mine BEFORE the wait.

I'm having trouble with photobucket - it refuses to show the edited version and there are items in the photo that I don't want to show.

But since you can't wait, here's the interior:

(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/ArcticTom/SUNP0006.jpg)
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: stuart on December 11, 2008, 01:31:49 pm
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Your beard looked like mine BEFORE the wait.

I'm having trouble with photobucket - it refuses to show the edited version and there are items in the photo that I don't want to show.
At least I know for sure you have more gray hair on your head than I do.... ;)

I wouldn't worry about items you don't want to show...no one can say anything about how a spa that old was made as long as you changed it. 8-)

So that's an old Arctic? Never seen one....
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Water Boy on December 11, 2008, 02:35:59 pm
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So that's an old Arctic? Never seen one....



Thats not an old Arctic in Tom's picture.



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One on our log has cabinet looks similar.  Model is "Ocean Mirage".  Has a Hercules pump.  Production date 1992, so it's before there even was an Arctic Spas.
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Tom on December 12, 2008, 11:19:36 am
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At least I know for sure you have more gray hair on your head than I do.... ;)

I wouldn't worry about items you don't want to show...no one can say anything about how a spa that old was made as long as you changed it. 8-)

So that's an old Arctic? Never seen one....

Well, in your picture in SpaRetailer you have a hat to cut down the glare.   :D   You can check my hairdo here: http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/graywriter.  Not much grey...

The old spa is sitting on top of an R&D project, and it's that one I wanted to crop out.  The 1992 Ocean Mirage is not our product, but the cabinet resembles the one that started the thread.
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: stuart on December 12, 2008, 03:07:07 pm
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Well, in your picture in SpaRetailer you have a hat to cut down the glare.   :D   You can check my hairdo here: http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/graywriter.  Not much grey...

The old spa is sitting on top of an R&D project, and it's that one I wanted to crop out.  The 1992 Ocean Mirage is not our product, but the cabinet resembles the one that started the thread.
Nobody your age should have that much dark hair on their head!
Title: Re: Name That Spa
Post by: Tom on December 12, 2008, 03:33:47 pm
The spa in the photo was built by Blue Falls; that model sold across Western Canada for years. It resembles the square-corner wooden cabinet shown in the photo that opened the thread but may not have anything else in common.

This unit was built two years before the present owners bought Blue Falls and designed the Arctic Spa, but it does show the perimeter insulation and uninsulated shell used in the Arctics of today.  

So kudos to Stuart for recognizing this as a fore-runner to the Arctic Spa.

(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/ArcticTom/OldSpa.jpg)