Hot Tub Review
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Caldera
Manufacturer: Watkins
Avg. Price: $6649
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we have had the niagra for a little over 3 months now, and its great! we have owned 2 previous tubs (both came with the houses) so this is the first one we picked out and had installed. wet tested quite a few. liked the volcano jet on the floor. very strong, very versatile, for foot/ leg massage. even feels great as chest massage if you float over it. my fav seat is the front right. very strong, deep massage. usually spend about 10-15 mins on high (or close to it) then turn down pressure for more soothing pressure. i find i go from corner to corner for about 5-10 mins at a time, for a great overall massage.wife likes the rear left seat with the neck collar with the 4 jets up top, and the "x" shape of the jets on your back. its the depest seat on the tub, and is very comfy, as long as you're 5'7"+. this seat will nearly push you out into the center of the tub, on high intesity, and feels great about 75% pressure also.
the diverters took a little getting used to, as to what they changed. as i use the tub after dark quite a bit, i am a little puzzled why the 2nd control pad is not lit, but thats very minor issue.
overall, between myself, the wife, and 4 kids, its getting on average 1 1/2hrs- 2 hrs per day usage, and its great.
we did dabate and finally put up a gazebo from home depot with the mosquito netting on it, as the the little bloodsuckers can get pretty brutal here. hung some sheers along with the netting on 2 sides for privacy, for "adult swim" times inthe evening......works very well...
Date Purchased: march 05
Price Paid: $8100
Recommend: Yes |
Pros:
wonderful massage
quiet, even when running full blast .
multiple seating depths, great for tall or short folks
control pad on each side, very convenient
Cons:
2nd control pad not backlit???
diverters were a little confusing at first
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This message was modified Sep 7, 2012 by
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wmccall
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i've has my niagra for about two years. just found this site recently and it's great, wish I found it earlier. anyways, my niagra is great. I can fit 6-7 people in it when I have parties and there are a ton of jets that give me a full body workout anytime I want.
I never had a problem with it yet and my dealer has always been very professional and helpful whenever I have had questions or needed anything. would definately recommend it to something thinking about buying it.
Date Purchased: 02/03
Price Paid: $8295
Recommend: Yes |
Pros:
spacious footwell, fiber-optic lighting, neck jets
Cons:
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wmccall
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After Wet-Testing numerous Spa's, We chose the Caldera Niagra Model and could not be happier with the choice we made.
It has been 3-Weeks now since we have been enjoying our Spa and the Winter Weather up here in Wisconsin has varied from below zero to 50-degrees in those few weeks.
Due to the Spa being our new toy and all, we have spent a considerable amount of time in it, sometimes more then 1-hour with the temp outside around 10-above zero.
The Spa never has dropped more then 1-degree in all that time. (we keep it at 104)
The seats are all fabulous and my favorite for therapy is the ecsta-seat but the others all are great as well.
We purchased from a company in Brookfield called Swimming Pool Services and there delivery, set-up and maintenance staff are phenominal.
We truly feel that this Spa has been one of the best purchases we have ever made.
Dont get me wrong I still prefer Snorkeling in the Virgin Islands but seeing as how I live here in Wisconsin with only a few weeks vacation a year it sure is nice to come home and bubble away.
Date Purchased: 11-22-04
Price Paid: $8400
Recommend: Yes |
Pros:
Fantastic Power & Therapy
Cons:
None Yet |
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