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New to Hot Tubs: Top Reliable Brands?
jtd1216:
Thanks! So if I'm understanding everyone correctly, I should start to go look and wet test these hot tubs to see what we like, and that these brands will likely have something in every price range?
For example, the Jacuzzi 200 series only has classic jets and some basic features. Are they still a quality and reliable hot tub? Jacuzzi isn't one of or top brands per our dealer homework. So, does Bullfrog, D1 and Hot Spring make a model you can recommend that's in our price range yet still reliable and quality? Or am I way low in the $4-5k range? What about a best bang-for-your-buck model for those brands?
Thank you guys!! So helpful!
castletonia:
$4-5k will be a difficult price to find on any of the top manufacturers. As a Hot Spring and Caldera dealer, I can only comment on their pricing. You will likely need to up the budget into the $6-7k range for the entry level Hot Spot or Vacanza Series. I would expect the same for the Bullfrog X Series and D1 @home Series, but cannot confirm.
Each manufacturer will have an MSRP. Then, the dealer will set their pricing anywhere below that due to a handful of factors such as overhead, local market, what they include with their packages, shipping cost, etc.
Unless that Jacuzzi model is perfect for you, I would be hesitant to buy from a dealer that you are not comfortable with. Every hot tub will need service at some point and your local dealer is who does that unless you are a DIY type person.
Start with the dealers you are comfortable with. Dry test the models you are interested in. Once you have narrowed it down then you can request a wet test.
jtd1216:
Thank you! I just spoke to a dealer this morning and he did mention if I wanted to be in the $6k price range, to look at the Vita brand, specifically this model-500 Series Vita Joli: Have you heard of this before?
zinger084:
I don't own one (yet...) but I don't see how people can steer away from the engineering (from a fellow engineer) of the Bullfrogs!? 100% wood free and jet packs to change out.
I looked at Hot Springs, Jacuzzi, Sundance, Bullfrog (and threw in Viking). I own an old Sundance, but right now, Bullfrog, IMO, is where it's at, and the others are going to have a tough go for the next few years keeping up.
Tman122:
--- Quote from: zinger084 on March 21, 2018, 11:26:45 am ---I don't own one (yet...) but I don't see how people can steer away from the engineering (from a fellow engineer) of the Bullfrogs!? 100% wood free and jet packs to change out.
I looked at Hot Springs, Jacuzzi, Sundance, Bullfrog (and threw in Viking). I own an old Sundance, but right now, Bullfrog, IMO, is where it's at, and the others are going to have a tough go for the next few years keeping up.
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LOL, drink much koolaid? I can give you 3-4 reasons the engineering is flawed.
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