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Hot Spring vs Hot Spot
honeypot:
Thank you, Vanguard and everyone for your comments.
I have had some hesitation regarding the ACE as it is so new. For years and years people have enjoyed hot tubs without the need for a salt water system.
I have wet tested the Tempo, Vista, Vanguard. I am to test the Envoy this Friday. I was really focused on the Hot Spring line up and didn't give the Tempo the attention I should have. After much thought later about the 6 grand price difference I now think I should give the Tempo another wet test.
I did love the water fall on the Vista and all the gadgets. However, would I rather still have 6,000 in my pocket?
Still not clear on where they come up with twice the cost of the Tempo... seems outrageous. It's like comparing apples and oranges because of the price difference... makes me wonder if the Hot Spot is junk or something. Maybe that's the idea?
I am 6 feet tall so a small tub would never do for me.
One other thing, how are the spas in the summer months... I'm hoping they are cool enough to enjoy on a hot summer day. I understand that they only get down to 80. Any experience with using it to cool off after a hard day of yardwork, golf, etc.?
As far as the price goes, the dealer said that was his bottom price... does it seem too high? I should push him more, eh?
Thanks everyone!
Pam
Vanguard:
The Hot Spots are not junk. They build the same quality into Hot Spot as all their other spas.
Other than some of the extra stuff and warranty, Watkins also sells the lower end spas with a lower margin. The dealers tend to that as well. The margins on the premium spas are higher. That is the way most products are sold.
Hot Spot was designed to be a price point spa to help those that didn't want to pay the big bucks still get into a high quality spa. Hot Spot is a completely different spa than it was when it was first introduced.
Regarding summer, I've always kept my spa hot in the summer because I still like the hydrotherapy that time of year as well. Even with the heat outside, I've still found that I enjoy the hot water to sooth my muscles and relax at the end of the day.
To keep a spa cooler in the summer, you have to turn down the temperature and keep the cover cracked open. Otherwise, you really won't lose much heat. Especially with spas with a 24 hour pump. Hot Spring and others use some of the heat from the circ pump to heat the water to utilize more of the energy and not waste it.
honeypot:
Vanguard,
You are really helping me see the light. My comment about "junk" was that perhaps the price difference was a sales ploy to make a consumer think so... (i.e., you get what you pay for and if this spa is thousands of dollars cheaper than a Hot Spring maybe there is a reason...).
I'm not clear on what you mean by "lower margin" or "margins" in general. Perhaps you could explain that for me.
I haven't been on these forums long. Is your name Vanguard because that is the spa you have? Are you involved in the sales of hot tubs as I see some on this forum are?
I am really glad to have a knowledgeable person giving me feedback.
BTW, I have asked the dealer to turn the temp down all the way on the Envoy so I can see what it feels like. When I get in spas be it in the winter or summer, I do not like them real hot. It makes me feel uncomfortable.
Thanks so much.
Pam
Spatech_tuo:
--- Quote from: honeypot on April 08, 2010, 01:21:16 pm ---
BTW, I have asked the dealer to turn the temp down all the way on the Envoy so I can see what it feels like. When I get in spas be it in the winter or summer, I do not like them real hot. It makes me feel uncomfortable.
Thanks so much.
Pam
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I imagine most dealers keep the temp at about 101º but there is a big difference in feel between 99º and 101º so you don't need it lowered much to feel a difference. Unless it is very hot outside in the summer when some people use it as a cold spa most people will not go lower than 98 or 99º the other 10 months which is about body temp so I'd have them lower it to 99º if higher temps are not your thing (not mine either, wife likes 102º and I like 100º).
honeypot:
:D Spatech_tuo ... is that from Mr. Mom? 220, 221... A funny movie! :D
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