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Another Newbie, Another question. Something a bit different - water changes?
Michael Russell:
Hey Folks...
Yes another I am new at this question...
Been looking at tubs the last couple of days. Trying to educate myself. Something that came up during my reading and store visits was water change intervals. It seems most tubs come in around 3 - 4 months depending on usage. Being on a low quality well I will not be able to use my local water source to refill and will have to truck water in. I am told that is around $100 (CAD). With this in mind I have been leaning towards a salt water solution as I am told you are the upwards of a year between water changes helping me reduce expenses a bit.
So a few questions around this...
* Is there decent products or methods to operate traditional chlo/bro with reduce water changes that I should look at?
* I believe that Salt is a little more expensive to operate then Chlo/bro, saving $300 year though on water changes I think salt would be my better option. Thoughts?
* Am I missing any considerations in the puzzle of salt vs chlo/bro that I should be looking at?
The only salt water tub I have had a chance to look at is Lazboy. Specifically the Revive. We sat in the tub dry and its comfortable enough. I am no wowed by the overall product. The insulation specifically just seems like it should be better. The dealer has offered up with out any real work $12k cash(cad) (all in) including delivery and cover lifter. This is on a in stock model. I am sure I can do better on price.
I plan on stopping by Arctic Spa hopefully next week to look at the Klondiker. Trying not to buy into the marketing but I like their insulation scheme. Just seems to make sense to my feeble mind. I don't have any pricing as of yet. Anyone have any Canadian $$'s ideas for Arctic Klondiker?
We do have a Beachcomber store in our small town but they have no salt option. I like there product and the fact its a 10 minute drive though...
For reference sake, we are out near Cobourg ON. Lazboy dealer is in Peterborough, Beachcombers in Cobourg. Heading to arctic in Whitby. I may also drop by Master out in Kitchener next week as I am out that way for work.
Many thanks in advance folks. Feel free to fire me suggestions both as far as salt/chlorine and brands and models.
Cheers,
Mike
hottubdan:
Do you have HotSpring near you. Salt available.
Michael Russell:
About 40 minutes away.. Opposite direction of where I normally go but not out of the question for a drive one night this week maybe.
Why Hotspring over Arctic?
Am I on the right track that salt is the better option for me?
---- as I look at it.. Not entirely sure the Belleville store actually has any Hotspring branded tubs. I will call to confirm but there some odd stuff with there website even though Hotspring links to them as my local dealer.
--- Quote from: hottubdan on September 03, 2018, 02:25:00 pm ---Do you have HotSpring near you. Salt available.
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Marco P:
Whilst the arctic insulation system does work, your pumps and other equipment may not last as long as a full foam spa, as the heat is kept in as opposed to let out like on a full foam spa. think of it as if your car overheats, it breaks down. if your spa overheats, it breaks down.
Michael Russell:
What brand(s) would you recommend then?
I am leaning towards salt water but trying to see if that is the right choice. As I read more the two that have popped up are Arctic and HotSprings mentioned previously...
I did sit in a Arctic today (dry). It was far more comfortable then the Lazboy in general although the hip width on some there seats with armrests was to narrow depending on model. Price wise more then I hoped to spend. I can do a wet test, just need to get my family out to Whitby (45 minute drive).
Its about 14k+tax Canadian for the Klondiker for Epic with 3 pumps (epic normally has 5). Including upgraded siding, fancy cover and lifter, some lighting, Spa Boy and delivery. Thats almost $16k with tax... It will need to come down to get me in the Arctic..
Again my I would love to hear more about salt water, and timing on water changes that people have experienced...
Thanks!
--- Quote from: Marco P on September 04, 2018, 06:39:26 pm ---Whilst the arctic insulation system does work, your pumps and other equipment may not last as long as a full foam spa, as the heat is kept in as opposed to let out like on a full foam spa. think of it as if your car overheats, it breaks down. if your spa overheats, it breaks down.
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