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swilly1000:
As has been mentioned already it really comes down to your personal preference which is why the wet test is SSOO important.
My personal preference is massage therapy and so I favour strong jet power. The smaller jets will deliver high pressure low flow while the bigger jets will be low pressure high flow. The bigger jets will get deeper into your big muscles which is right up my alley. The smaller jets can actually become irritating and make you itchy. You may be like others who favour the soak more than the massage so again personal preference.
Hopefully that sheds some more light on why the number of jets isn't a factor.
schielrn:
Thanks Wizard and Swilly for the information and thoughts. That does help with the jet explanation.
We are going to Wet Test our options on Monday, November 11. None of the places we are going have the specific tubs I am looking for with water in them. But they all told me they have tubs with similar seating and jets in the brand we are looking at to get the feel of them. These are what we are going to wet test and we still need to go to the Sundance Dealer. The sales people at the first 2 dealers seemed great and they have great reviews online and we have some friends that have recommended them. We have no personal recommendations on Sundance, but their reviews online are great as well.
Marquise Vegas Elite 7,499
Artesian 860B 7,499
Artesian 850B 6,799
Artesian 748B 5,899
Hot Springs Flash 8,299
Hot Springs Rhythm 5,799
Bullfrog R7 8,299
Bullfrog R6 6,799
I am going to do some more research as a cool down seat is a high priority for my wife and I need to mark which of these have those and also which ones would have feet jets. If anyone knows off the top of their head before I go back and ask the dealer that would be great, but I am also looking at the layouts on the respective brands site.
Thanks for all your help so far and hopefully we are ordering a hot tub sometime next week.
schielrn:
Some other things I thought about that I remember them mentioning.
1. Is the Ozone features worth the upgrade?
2. Is MicroSilk worth the upgrade?
3. Are there things that are optional that I should consider upgrading on these models? Our budget could allow us to do some of the upgrades if they are worth the price.
4. I am trying to look at the manufacturer websites, but not all of them spell out if there are cool down seats or not and it isn't always easy looking at a birds eye picture of it.
5. Is it typical to only have a few models to wet test and can you get a good feel if it isn't your exact model?
6. Are any of these models easier or harder for maintenance or getting to filters to change them or anything else I should be aware of for maintenance?
Thanks for all the help so far.
Spatech_tuo:
--- Quote from: schielrn on November 07, 2019, 10:26:41 pm ---Some other things I thought about that I remember them mentioning.
1. Is the Ozone features worth the upgrade? Ozone is a good add but it just depends on how much if its not included as standard.
2. Is MicroSilk worth the upgrade? Again how much? Those who sell it may say its worth it to add but is that salesmanship? Those who don't sell it may say its not worth it but is that salesmanship?
3. Are there things that are optional that I should consider upgrading on these models? Our budget could allow us to do some of the upgrades if they are worth the price. I roll my eyes that some brands have "extra insulation" as an option because IMO that extra should be standard but if its an option take it no matter where you live.
4. I am trying to look at the manufacturer websites, but not all of them spell out if there are cool down seats or not and it isn't always easy looking at a birds eye picture of it. A cool down seat is a raised seat that typically in the front of the spa where you see the controls. Its really there because the pumps are under it and they need extra space. Look that at the overhead pics and you should be able to see a raised seat if you look closely.
5. Is it typical to only have a few models to wet test and can you get a good feel if it isn't your exact model? Its typical and depends largely on the size of the store. The jet feel tends to be similar for models within the same family within that brand IMO but one thing that is different is the feel of the seats from model to model.
6. Are any of these models easier or harder for maintenance or getting to filters to change them or anything else I should be aware of for maintenance? Should be similar.
Thanks for all the help so far.
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schielrn:
Thanks spatech_tuo.
If Ozone or MicroSilk isn't included do you have a price point where you think it is worth it to add it?
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