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Bullfrog R6L 1 pump
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--- Quote from: Tman122 on March 01, 2016, 09:26:53 pm ---Any closer dealers? There's plenty of good tubs out there.
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Yes there are several dealers in our area, but many of them do not sell what we want. We have some specific requirements that have narrowed our choices and they are deal-breakers if not included, like a lounger, durable base for easier placement, no circ pump, no ozone, side/footwell lighting only no perimeter lights at the waterline, shell NOT made in China, open footwell, etc. We have looked at all the major brands (Arctic, Beachcomber, Dim One, Hot Spring, Hydropool, Jacuzzi, Marquis, Sundance, etc.) and before making the final purchase, we definitely will be wet-testing the finalists. I don't mind driving to find what I want...just curious if anyone has first hand experience.
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--- Quote from: d00nut on March 01, 2016, 09:58:33 pm ---I've tried that tub out. Keep in mind, Bullfrog doesn't have any diverter valves, so in order to get to the pressure you want, you will probably have to turn off a jet pak, maybe two depending on how much power you want out of the jets. It's literally the same as diverting the pressure from one side of the spa to the other on any other brand. Having them all one is like having the diverter in the middle position (not as strong as I would like.)
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That's what concerns us with the single pump, not enough pressure. Other than jet pressure, it's at the top of the list right now as we can get it the way we want. Something I've noticed is the next model up R7L has 2 pumps but it also has twice the fixed jets plus another jetpak to power. From simple visual clues, it has nearly twice as many jets to power - max of 136 vs 190 and of them there are more larger fixed jets. I'm hoping they designed the single pump model with that in mind to maintain decent power. But as you say, the jetpaks can be adjusted...so we'll have to wait till we wet-test to be sure.
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--- Quote from: Hottubguy on March 01, 2016, 10:06:50 pm ---
--- Quote from: d00nut on March 01, 2016, 09:58:33 pm ---I've tried that tub out. Keep in mind, Bullfrog doesn't have any diverter valves, so in order to get to the pressure you want, you will probably have to turn off a jet pak, maybe two depending on how much power you want out of the jets. It's literally the same as diverting the pressure from one side of the spa to the other on any other brand. Having them all one is like having the diverter in the middle position (not as strong as I would like.)
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Is that tub available with dual pumps?
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No, the specs call for one 4.8 BHP pump and no option for a second. But it has a lot less jets than the next model up with 2 pumps, so it may be sized properly for decent pressure.
d00nut:
It is not good sir
meriflower:
Hi! I'm an owner of this very same spa, Bullfrog R6L going on 3 problem-free years now. As for lacking power we don't think so, actually I prefer to use it on low speed vs high as I find it more soothing. Of course there are different jetpaks that have different pressures i.e. gentle rain shower vs the neck blaster. There are valves on some of the jetpaks themselves where you can turn up/down the water pressure.
Probably your best answer is when you go to wet test. Make sure to try out as many jetpaks they have on hand. We have the rain shower, neck blaster, and the oscillator. It's just me and the spouse so there is plenty of room for 2 people.
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