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LuckE:
 ::) Newbie here...
Confused about whether to add CD ozonater or not. Have been told by two different salesmen at different Spa companies that the ozone produced is toxic and can cause lung damage. Two other salesmen at still two different Spa companies say that is wrong, and the ozone produced is harmless. HELP!! Who is right?? ???
          Also, I am between getting a Sundance Optima ($9K+ with ozonater) or a Jacuzzij-365 ($6500 +w/ ozonater.) I like the reputation, cost, ABS protective base,quiteness and looks of the Jacuzzi... but the dealer is further away, appears not as dependable and personable and subs out repair work. I like the reputation,jets ,whirlpool feature,personable established dealer with in house repair staff of the Sundance Optima. Spa would be used therapeutically by my wife and I. Both felt good on wet test.
   Any advise would be greatly appreciated! :D THANKS!!

Chris_H:
LuckE:
Buying from a local dealer is extremely valuable.  I understand that the $2,500 dollar difference stands out, but you do get better components and a better warranty with the Sundance.  The main difference being the heating element in the Sundance.  They have an unconditional warranty on this component and they use a titanium element that can pretty much never corrode especially since it is surrounded in plastic.  In house repair staff is extremely valuable because just look at Thermospas.  They have to sub-contract all of their service and unfortunately they have one of the worst reputations in the pool and spa industry.  Purchasing from a dealer you feel unconfortable with is a mistake many people make just to save a few dollars.  I would guess they would have spent the extra two thousand to feel completely comfortable with thier purchase.
Please ask if you have any more questions.
Chris H.

Chris_H:
Oh and I didn't answer your first question, I would recommend a ozonator as long as it is a corona discharge style ozonator.  Sundance Spas use both types.  The CD ozonator is pretty much maintanance free compared to the UV ozonator.
My guess is the Jacuzzi Premium dealer does not recommend the ozone.  If this is the case it is because they have no idea how to install one.  This is the first red flag for a dealer.
Chris H.

Julie:
Not sure much about the ozone issue: it was included in a package deal in my tub (which should arrive today), and I decided should I not like the odor, or find it causes trouble with water care, I would disable it.

But about the Optima/J365 choice.  I would usually say go with the dealer which servicing you trust the most (by the way, the sub doing service may be very good: ask to talk to him, if they are using always the same one).  But in your case, the price difference is overwhelming :o, so you have to balance that into the equation.  Just for reference: it was around 1500$CDN for me: same dealer selling both.  You should really clear out this issue about servicing with dealers and in you head, but if you decide about the Sundance, I think you may be able to lower the price a bit.  I've seen people paying 7500$ for this tub.  Maybe you can't get as low as this, knowing not every dealer has the same overhead, but it should go down.  Heck, I paid 9500$CDN for my Cameo.  By the way, the Optima was great (foot jets especially), we wet tested it at first just for a feel, cause they didn't have a Cameo filled up, but we wanted the lounger...

Good luck! ;)

Gary:
Ozone is beneficial if the spa is designed properly. You must have a contact chamber to keep the ozone in solution for the proper amount of time. Depending on water flow rate the contact chamber size will vary. Ask the dealer for length of the chamber and what the water flow is. 10’ minimum for a low flow system and 25’ for a higher flow system. This will make the ozonator more efficient and have virtually no off gas.

I do not care for the CD type ozonator, as they require maintenance. A solid state fired ozone is a better way to go and requires 0 maintenance.

Gary

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