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My spa-buying story, told as it is written. How will it end?

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wmccall:

--- Quote from: Haligonian on June 20, 2016, 01:54:46 pm ---Soutside of downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada).

Please comment and ask questions as you want, as I go. I'd rather this be a discussion than a one-way monologue!

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I'm looking forward to reading, even if I'm a little insulted you feel you had to add Canada in parentheses to let us know that is where Nova Scotia is  ;)

Haligonian:
Haha! wmccall, I hate to have to do that, but no kidding I've talked with people in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts--all states very close to Nova Scotia, and had locals ask where Nova Scotia is. It was a rare question, thankfully, but it was surprising to me that even a few people, especially in Maine, didn't know. Figured I might as well spell it out, just in case!

sergey:
I am looking into SpaBoy too ... lots of reading and chats to gathering some info.
So far it is the only system that is doing half-automation of water management

Do you know that there are annual costs involved (they never mention)
$250 for a probe every 8, 12 months
$80 for a "salt cell" - maybe every 12 month - not sure about this one.
Plus some other chemicals if required (less than regular chlorine spa)
and for-sure salt :-)

The System is just 2 years old - Not that many reviews on it :(

Haligonian:
sergey, once I have it up and running I'll post my thoughts. And I'll post updates as things go.

I am definitely aware that I am taking a risk with Spa Boy--a gamble that I hope pays off. If Spa Boy performs as it's supposed to, and as the sales guy told me it should, I'll feel good about the decision and extra cost. It has a two-year warranty, so hopefully I get at least that much trouble-free use out of it.
Yes, we talked about the costs of upkeep. I expect/hope the probe to last longer than a year, as it's part of the 2-year warranty, from what I can tell. It sounds like only the electrode (salt cell) needs annual replacement, and isn't covered by the 2-year warranty. We'll see. Not that it makes a difference how many people go for Spa Boy, but knowing about 90% of Arctic buyers at this location spring for Spa Boy meant that at least I'm in good company--whether it turns out to be awesome or a bust.

Worst case scenario I'm out $1500, and I convert to chlorine or bromine, I suppose. But my fingers are crossed that I'll like it.

Haligonian:
Chapter 5: The design.

OK, after a few weeks of back and forth with our deck builders and their designer, we have a finalized design. It's simple, but gives us everything we want:
The hot tub is private--tucked away in the "L" shape of the back of the house.
The hot tub is close to the house--just two steps from two patio doors.
We have a lower platform for hanging out on, now that the spa takes up the upper level.

Next questions: How long will it take to get the permit, the current deck demolished, and construction moving ahead?

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