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Hot Spring vs Hot Spot
dasno:
Honey, I bought a Hot Spot La Palma. This was the 2009 model it was installed in March. I have loved it. The jets are just as powerful as in the Hotsprings line. The big differences I noticed when looking at the two lines was the warranty, the circ pump, the control panel is simpler (although not that hard to use) and the heater is stainless steel in the La Palma. I think I read somewhere in the Hot Springs line they are titanium. Not sure this makes a "huge" difference.
I will say you can program the length of your filtration cycles and if you use the tub while the filtration cycle is on it extends it after you are done using the tub. Also I added the Freshwater III system to the La Palma. It seems like I use less chemicals and don't get the harsh chemical smells when I am done using the hot tub. I know that is a big selling point of the ozone systems. I believe that system cost me around 200 bucks.
I couldn't afford at this time a 7-8K tub so I settled for the lower model. I will say it has worked fine and the water stays sparkling clear with the ozone system installed.
I know I have only owned the tub for a couple of months so far, but as of right now I would buy another Hot Spot tub.
honeypot:
Thanks, dasno!
So far I'm feeling right in "Tempo" with everyone. (I love bad jokes) :D
I have been feeling quite a bit of anxiety over the price of the Hot Spring. It's funny because when I first saw the price next to the tub my reaction was :o But, for some reason your mindset changes and you start thinking "well, maybe this is what I need to pay".
I'm not that easily sold though. I gave myself time to let the price sink in and am certainly now rethinking the Tempo. As a matter of fact, I soak again tomorrow.. blub, blub, blub 8)
Pam aka honeypot
Vanguard:
Margin is a short way to say profit margin. Typically products that are price point products will generate less profit than higher end products. Of course, both the manufacturer and dealer can do this because they don't have to worry about covering a warranty for as long of a period.
I have owned two Vanguards. I loved them both. I do not have one right now.
As far as my affiliation, I've been in the pool and spa business since the mid-80's. I currently work for a manufacturer of products for swimming pools. I've been involved in many aspects of both pools and spas for many years.
dasno:
HP one other thing I had trouble with when deciding on the Hot Spot was I couldn't find too many reviews on the hot spot by owners. That made my decision at first a little uneasy. However the dealer I got my tub from was 1st class all the way and I know he has been in business since the 80's which made me feel more easy.
Like a lot of these guys say on here if you got a trust worthy dealer it makes buying the hot tub from him a lot more easy....
honeypot:
Thanks again, Vanguard. You are a real asset to this forum.
As you can see from my previous post, I am Tempo bound... soaking in the Tempo and the Vista tomorrow. This time am going to give the Tempo its deserved attention. :-*
Thank you and I will let you, et al know how it goes.
Pam aka honeypot
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