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Enf0rc3r570:
Hi all. I've posted on other forums and I've noticed some of the same people posted to this forum. No disrespect to their opinions, I'm just looking for more.

Hello everyone. I'll start out by explaining what I have. I have a 7 year old Strong Spa. It had 3-4.5bhp 56 frame Balboa pumps, a 1hp blower, 4.4kw heater, Balboa controls, and about 70 jets. The performance was ok, and I was happy with the spa. A few weeks ago, the shell cracked right in the lounge seat. I was able to repair the crack with a reinforced fiberglass patch and marine epoxy. Being freezing in Northeast PA, subsequently pipes burst and I was unable to repair that due to the extensive plumbing damage and the spray foam insulation. When I was digging around in the cabinet, I see the half assed foam supports etc. I decided to start a search for a new one.

What I want is something that's going to be constructed better. I see a lot of misinformation about tubs. I want one that's made so there's no supports under the seats, and powerful jets. The amount of jets I know is not as important as the plumbing. I'd like a minimum of 6 seats with no lounger, and my budget is preferably in the $7-9k area.

Tman122:

--- Quote from: Enf0rc3r570 on March 29, 2019, 09:28:41 pm ---Hi all. I've posted on other forums and I've noticed some of the same people posted to this forum. No disrespect to their opinions, I'm just looking for more.

Hello everyone. I'll start out by explaining what I have. I have a 7 year old Strong Spa. It had 3-4.5bhp 56 frame Balboa pumps, a 1hp blower, 4.4kw heater, Balboa controls, and about 70 jets. The performance was ok, and I was happy with the spa. A few weeks ago, the shell cracked right in the lounge seat. I was able to repair the crack with a reinforced fiberglass patch and marine epoxy. Being freezing in Northeast PA, subsequently pipes burst and I was unable to repair that due to the extensive plumbing damage and the spray foam insulation. When I was digging around in the cabinet, I see the half assed foam supports etc. I decided to start a search for a new one.

What I want is something that's going to be constructed better. I see a lot of misinformation about tubs. I want one that's made so there's no supports under the seats, and powerful jets. The amount of jets I know is not as important as the plumbing. I'd like a minimum of 6 seats with no lounger, and my budget is preferably in the $7-9k area.

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Arctic has a self supporting shell. But I'm not sure why that would matter? If you get a quality brand (Strong isn't) Shell support issues do not exist.

swilly1000:
Master spa.  Full foam insulation. Self supporting shell.  Strong jets, especially in the Twlight series.

Enf0rc3r570:
The issue I'm seeing with Master is that the nearest dealer is about 2 hours from me, and they charge quite a fee if I needed service. I'm handy, so I can fix most issues myself, but that defeats the purpose of a warranty.

Hottubguy:
What brands do you have in your area?

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