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Thermospas -vs- the Competition
dazedandconfused:
I just saw the DVD for thermospas. It was a great marketing tool! The marketing folks at a spa manufacturer could sell ice to eskimos! ;D
Anyway, I have read all the negative critism on these and other forums about monthly running costs, purchase costs, service, etc.
I think their insulation method is adequate for me environment but probably not the best for all you Northerners but ...
1) They say ants and critters eat and make nests in the full foam spas. IS this true? I can only imagine the critters that can live in an unfoamed spa like a thermospa.
2) They say leaks are a costly repair (searching and digging in the foam) in a fully foamed spa. Arent leaks covered under warranty thru HS, SD, etc? Also, outside of a warranty, is it really hard to find and fix leaks? Is your spa's foam destroyed during the 'digging' process?
3) What are the benefits of a Thermospa over the competition?
4 and last) Can you even wet test a thermospa since they sell factory direct, ie, no show rooms?
Thanks
Brewman:
There is no winner in the thermo pane vs fully foamed argument. You are right to be concerned about Thermospa. They seem very high priced, you have to put up with a high pressure sales pitch, and you cannot wet test, which is one really good reason to pass on that brand. Be wary of any dealer who uses negative selling.
Yes, foam often needs to be removed to repair leaks, but it is replaced. And yes, leaks during the warranty period should be covered.
I know that if I need my spa serviced, my dealer is only a few miles away. Can Thermospa make this claim?
Brewman
Spa_Tech:
--- Quote ---1) They say ants and critters eat and make nests in the full foam spas. IS this true? I can only imagine the critters that can live in an unfoamed spa like a thermospa.
2) They say leaks are a costly repair (searching and digging in the foam) in a fully foamed spa. Arent leaks covered under warranty thru HS, SD, etc? Also, outside of a warranty, is it really hard to find and fix leaks? Is your spa's foam destroyed during the 'digging' process?
3) What are the benefits of a Thermospa over the competition?
4 and last) Can you even wet test a thermospa since they sell factory direct, ie, no show rooms?
--- End quote ---
1) This is actually more true of thermo-pane spas- since there are larger cavities in them it makes a nice dry 'house' for rodents, snakes, and varieties of stinging insects. Ants will build their homes in either type of spa.
2) The most costly repair on any spa in my opinion, would be between a major shell repair or complete replacement of the electronics. A plumbing repair can be quite expensive, but if you have a technician that knows what theyre doing it wont be as expensive as some portray it... My most costly full foam plumbing repair to date was to the tune of $485.00 including parts and labor. (Replacing a control box on many new spas starts at about $600.00 for example.) Leaks are typically covered by warranties for most major companies- if the foam is removed by a service tech, is replaced with handi-foam or other two part expanding insulation.
3) Let me think about that...No showroom, no local service representative, spas that are higher priced than similar product... Nope cant think of any benefits. Sorry.
4) No showroom = no wet test-- that is unless you can convince them to deliver a spa for you to try out over a weekend.
Spatech_tuo:
If you're the type that likes overpaying and getting a product that is notorious for not being backed by the manufacturer then I'd say Thermospas is the one for you.
Why would anyone consider them? If you like full foam go with Hot Spring, Sundance, Jacuzzi, Caldera, Marquis and Beachcomber or if you're a thermospane person look into Catalina, Coleman, Master, LA Spas, etc.
Rboehme:
Has anyone seen the Thermospas Infomercial?
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