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First Time Hot Tub Purchase Advice - NorCal

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TahoeJim:
We have a management company clean the house thoroughly after each renter.  The company also handles chemicals.  That being said, keeping the chemical balance of a hot tub seems difficult, and while the management company is experienced, I do worry about their ability to manage the hot tub.

The roto-molds seem sturdy but I worry about:
A. Their ability to manage chemical/water balance (as compare to the higher-end frog system)
B. The general quality of their jets.

Dr. Spa™ Ret.:
Freeflow or Tuff spas for renters. No bells. No whistles. Assume that those using it will be just this side of passing out drunk....worse, if it's a high end rental ;-)

Tman122:
I agree....roto mold simple. It will see hard use high end, or not. Change it out every 5-8 years, maybe 10 years. Keep the control box and top side working, pumps and heaters will last 4-6 years. Are you going to leave it at temp always? This will help determine 110 or 220 volt.

Meakanu:
Tman122, what did you mean by "Are you going to leave it at temp always? This will help determine 110 or 220 volt."

I'm about to take delivery of an Aquaterra Adriana.  Been waiting a long time as I live in Hawaii. If I'm going to leave it at temp always, would I be better off using it as a play-n-plug on 110 v., or 220 v. if I want to minimize electric bill impact?  How about if I use a timer and only heat water shortly before use?

I kept my last tub on a timer and brought water to temp about 30 min before I wanted to use it (this was in Northern California.)  My electric bill barely moved.  Electric in Hawaii is much more costly. Thanks!

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