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New to me Jetsetter???
rosewoodsteel:
Looks like the base and skirting are in good shape. And, it does look like the base was replaced (nice job, by the way).
I would want to see it running before I laid out 1K. Where I live, people are giving away old hot tubs.
Let's say you drop the 1K and then find out you need a new pump. Then you have leaks to repair. Combine the initial cost with the cost of parts and the time involved and you would find your self considerably deeper into your wallet. If you buy a cheap COSCO tub, you can be enjoying it right away. If you are a Do it yourself guy, you have the free time and you enjoy projects like this, than go for it! But, I would make the guy an offer. Just my opinion.
Isaac-1:
I too have found cheap "give away" tubs in my area, but most are clearly in BAD condition, and they are usually much larger than I need, and often cheap tubs to begin with. Operating cost is part of the reason I am leaning towards the jetsetter as it will be just me in the tub the vast majority of the time (my wife has a medical condition where she has to avoid being over heated). I am a DIY type, not sure about amount of free time, but I am not too concerend about replacing a pump or heater, as those should be quick jobs, leaks under foam may be different. On a side note if I get the jetsetter, should I do anything to seal the rebuilt bottom? (I was scheduled to get it today, but the weather did not cooperate, and then the seller called yesterday saying he had to go out of town for a funeral, so things are delayed another 2-3 days.
rosewoodsteel:
I think I would apply a few coats of Thompson's water seal to the bottom if it were me.
Tman122:
I would use Sikkens
Flyonthewall:
even paint would work ok on the bottom. it looks like the new base was attached to the original base. I doubt they would have done that for structural reasons, except to raise or level it. the spa appears to be a 98-99. the motor compartment looks to be in good shape. that heater is not original issue. it has been replaced and is a big upgrade over the factory issue.
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