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skeet:
I am looking to buy my first hot tub.  I was looking at the Artesian south seas 748L, Hot springs flair or relay?  Also was looking at PDC.  Which do you guys prefer or another brand? 

A.O.:
I bought an Artesian a bit over a month ago... after fighting it for said month I finally got the store to pick it up and give me a full refund.

I just bought a Cal Spa but I cannot give you my opinion of it as it has not arrived yet.

My advice is to buy one from a reputable local dealer that also services what they sell, so if something goes wrong they will stand up and fix it!

skeet:
Why didn't you like it what exact model was it?

A.O.:

--- Quote from: skeet on October 29, 2020, 02:07:49 pm ---Why didn't you like it what exact model was it?

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It was an Artesian spas Island Spa line  "Captiva" model.

It had a large jet in the center of the floor in a "dome".. volcano jet, or whirlpool jet or whatever they called it and it would not stay in its hole!! As soon as you would turn the pump on it would just blow out. They ordered me a replacement but it just did the same.
The BIG problem though was the tub would not maintain the correct temperature! I like my tub at 103-104, I would set it at that, go to use the tub and the temp was at 105 or 106, 107 you just never knew so I would have to add cold water to it to use!! The people at the store kept telling me it was due to the great insulation, what a crock, insulation works both ways! So then he told me if it was warm out to set it at about 98 to get to the right temp! No, thats not how thing work! Then they came out and replaced the temperature sensors but again to no avail! So finally (I think they were tired of hearing from me) they agreed to come get it and refund my money , all except the $75 out of area delivery charge... YAY.

Good luck with your endeavor I hope you find a good one you like!! I've had hot tubs for 30 years and cant live without them! In it almost every day!

skeet:
Oh wow..do you know anything about Hot Springs brand or PDC?  What brands do you recommend?

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