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Should I try a Marquis?
Mom2apjp:
Hello everyone! I wrote earlier in the week about being between two different hot tubs - The Saratoga Spas C35 and the Caldera Spas Vanto (wet testing tomorrow). We were pretty set on either model until I found this board where I have found you guys talking a lot about the Marquis brand. Do you feel they are worth giving a try before I decide between these two models? Do you feel that they are better quality than either of these two? The one we were looking at, based solely from looking online, is the E-series 750. I called the only local dealer that sells them and I can view some of their models at a local Home and Garden show this weekend. (Not sure if it's better to go there or to the showroom), but he did mention that option. Thanks for your help.
Hottubguy:
--- Quote from: Mom2apjp on March 29, 2017, 06:27:27 pm ---Hello everyone! I wrote earlier in the week about being between two different hot tubs - The Saratoga Spas C35 and the Caldera Spas Vanto (wet testing tomorrow). We were pretty set on either model until I found this board where I have found you guys talking a lot about the Marquis brand. Do you feel they are worth giving a try before I decide between these two models? Do you feel that they are better quality than either of these two? The one we were looking at, based solely from looking online, is the E-series 750. I called the only local dealer that sells them and I can view some of their models at a local Home and Garden show this weekend. (Not sure if it's better to go there or to the showroom), but he did mention that option. Thanks for your help.
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I will start with the fact that I sell both Marquis and Caldera. The 750 is the best out of those 3 tubs. Better warranty, better jetting, and it's a comfortable tub. There will be a price difference as the Marquis will be more expensive. I believe before you said this was a Tub for the family? This will have a variety of seat heights. It's really a great and powerful tub
MarKee:
Hottubguy is a good reference because he sells both the Marquis and Caldera brands. The 750 is definitely a step up from the Vanto, and will probably be priced more. There is also a model called the Vegas that is the same exact layout as the 750, just slightly stripped down. You will get a higher jet count and more control over the jets in the Vegas/750, I think both of those Marquis models will also be slightly more powerful from a therapy standpoint (Hottubguy would know better than me on this). The Vanto does have more insulation than the Vegas (Vegas only has a low-E wrap insulation on the perimeter). Normally the Vegas is in the $22-25 range for energy cost on a national average, but if you're in the North East, or some sort of other cold climate it will cost more. Worst case scenario if you got the Vegas home and it was costing $40 a month, you could always shove some house insulation in to the cabinet fairly easily (Marquis cabinet sections come off with about 6 screws). If energy efficiency is a huge factor in your decision then the 750 might be the better route, as it has more insulation.
Don't know too much about Saratoga, as it is more of a regional brand that we don't see here on the West Coast. I have heard the spas are decent.
The Marquis are all made in Oregon vs. Caldera being made south of the border, if that makes a difference to you.
I would go check out Marquis at the Home & Garden Show, sometimes they will have a little bit larger display than a normal showroom display.
Good luck in your search!
Hottubguy:
--- Quote from: MarKee on March 29, 2017, 06:55:05 pm ---Hottubguy is a good reference because he sells both the Marquis and Caldera brands. The 750 is definitely a step up from the Vanto, and will probably be priced more. There is also a model called the Vegas that is the same exact layout as the 750, just slightly stripped down. You will get a higher jet count and more control over the jets in the Vegas/750, I think both of those Marquis models will also be slightly more powerful from a therapy standpoint (Hottubguy would know better than me on this). The Vanto does have more insulation than the Vegas (Vegas only has a low-E wrap insulation on the perimeter). Normally the Vegas is in the $22-25 range for energy cost on a national average, but if you're in the North East, or some sort of other cold climate it will cost more. Worst case scenario if you got the Vegas home and it was costing $40 a month, you could always shove some house insulation in to the cabinet fairly easily (Marquis cabinet sections come off with about 6 screws). If energy efficiency is a huge factor in your decision then the 750 might be the better route, as it has more insulation.
Don't know too much about Saratoga, as it is more of a regional brand that we don't see here on the West Coast. I have heard the spas are decent.
The Marquis are all made in Oregon vs. Caldera being made south of the border, if that makes a difference to you.
I would go check out Marquis at the Home & Garden Show, sometimes they will have a little bit larger display than a normal showroom display.
Good luck in your search!
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Yes no diverters in the vanto and the Marquis has 2 two speed pumps versus one single one 2 speed in the vanto. The vanto is better insulated then the 750 but the cost difference will be minuscule
MarKee:
The 750 also has an inexpensive upgraded insulation option, which may make it more efficient than the Vanto in that configuration.
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