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retiredmt:
Tman122, you're right. This came from the salesman. My concern is that this tub will be sitting outside where the winter can get to -20 degrees and also a couple hundred inches of snow. That's why I was wondering if Arctic's insulation was actually any better than Hot Springs. Also that's why I'm reaching out to members here, BECAUSE of what the salesman stated. Appreciate the feedback. Thanks

Spatech_tuo:

--- Quote from: retiredmt on April 27, 2019, 08:47:16 am ---Tman122, you're right. This came from the salesman. My concern is that this tub will be sitting outside where the winter can get to -20 degrees and also a couple hundred inches of snow. That's why I was wondering if Arctic's insulation was actually any better than Hot Springs. Also that's why I'm reaching out to members here, BECAUSE of what the salesman stated. Appreciate the feedback. Thanks

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I wonder which company has more spas sitting in -20º weather? Certainly both have a LOT so its not like one is built for Florida and you should move on to your next point of interest.

kies1:
We have a hotsprings flash in Ontario Canada where this winter temperatures dropped to -30 with windchill. Being in the hot tub for 20 minutes temp dropped one degree. I have seen no negative impact on my hydro bill either. This tub is full foam with fibre core insulation so it has been fantastic so if your worried about the hot spring insulation I think your ok. We were also looking at arctic and was given the same sales pitch on their perimeter insulation. What sold us on the fibre core is it is still full foam but this stuff does not harden. You can remove it by hand if repairs are needed and reinstall on site. It has been truly very energy efficient

Tman122:
The Arctic logic is that you can utilize the warmth generated fro the jet pumps to create R-Factor in the cabinet cavity. This is a solid statement. But what they don't tell you is that R-Factor is gone when the pumps aren't running. Most people need 4 hours of filtration per day (pumps running), that leaves 20 hours per day the pumps aren't running.

IF energy efficiency is a key reason for purchasing. The Hot Springs will be more efficient that the Arctic. It has more insulation, simple.

The statement that it is more prone to leak is ludicrous and sales speak.

The statement that it will be easier to get the the pumps is also false.

Both good brands, in my opinion neither has an advantage over the other.

Which one fits your butt and budget the best?

Hottubguy:
Which Hot Spring model are you considering?  They use a different insulation on the Highlife versus limelight or Hot Spot.  The insulation on a Highlife series is a very dense foam that is tough to work through if you had a jet leak or something like that.  The Limelight/Hot Spots use what's called fibre Core insulation.  It's a wool like material that makes fixing leaks quite easy.  Its easy to pull  out and replace

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