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Please help me decide between Jacuzzi J-475 and Hot Spring Envoy

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Kindly_Association12:
Jacuzzi J-475 and Hot Springs Envoy are the 2 models we are considering. We are in Texas and we visited both Jacuzzi and Hot Springs dealers. They are both reputable dealers with seemingly happy customers.

I'm 6' tall and my wife is about 5'4", 2 kids under 10 and occasional guests. This will be our first hot tub and our primary use case is relaxation and message therapy. We considered the smaller models like HS Aria and the smaller Jacuzzi - even though they felt cozier, we are afraid they might feel cramped for with a 6ft person in the lounger.

We will probably use the hot tub a couple of times a week. We haven't wet tested any models because of the pandemic. Delivery times are far out for both models but that is not the main driving factor. Both quotes are in the 15-16k range without financing.

If we go the Hot Springs route, we plan to *not* get the salt system and stick with the freshwater ozone system instead so we do the enzymes and such to control the chrorine levels to our tastes.

Hot Springs Pros:
- No-bypass filtration and ceramic filters. This sounds like a better system but I also hear the argument that it's a marketing hype and not really necessary.
- Motomassage - I hear really good things about the moving jets and it is very attractive to us.

Jacuzzi Pros:
- We thought the J-475 has slightly better aesthetics, especially the waterfall.
- The dealer said the 2021 Jacuzzis come with both UV light (ClearRay) and Ozone system (ClearZone) working together. Best of both worlds or unnecessary?

Jacuzzi seems to have better foot massage with the foot dome.

Hot Springs Cons:
- No UV light filtration?
- Looks like they focus mostly on the salt water systems, should we stay clear of them if we're not doing the salt water system?

Jacuzzi Cons:
- No motomassage. This is not a big deal if the other jets are really good but we don't have a way to compare the Jets.

A.O.:
I'm not a fan of either of those brands but that's me, you like what you like and I like what I like, Those guys seem like market overhype and priced accordingly. Another thing I do not like is the loungers, you lay down and put the jets on and you float away.
I've been doing hot tubs for 30+ years and have my opinions but they are just that... my opinions. I had lightning cook my last hot tub end of August and finally got my new one 2 days ago.. A Cal Spas Cancun EC-867B... long wait but worth it.

Spatech_tuo:

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- No UV light filtration?


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That's nothing special, just marketed as special.

castletonia:
Both are quality brands.  My personal opinion is pick the hot tub you like more and worry less about the water treatment at the moment.  Whether you use ozone or uv or a combination of both, you still need chlorine.  Saltwater is technically still chlorine.  Regardless which hot tub you buy, you can always change your water care routine but you cannot change your hot tub.

I sell Hot Spring so I have my preference.  The filtration in my opinion is absolutely not a gimmick.  You filter 100% of the water 100% of the time.  With any other system you will filter 100% of the water eventually.  Doesn't mean the Jacuzzi or any other system will be inadequate, just means that it may take longer to filter impurities out of the water.

A.O.:

--- Quote from: castletonia on January 22, 2021, 10:53:16 pm ---Both are quality brands.  My personal opinion is pick the hot tub you like more and worry less about the water treatment at the moment.  Whether you use ozone or uv or a combination of both, you still need chlorine.  Saltwater is technically still chlorine.  Regardless which hot tub you buy, you can always change your water care routine but you cannot change your hot tub.

I sell Hot Spring so I have my preference.  The filtration in my opinion is absolutely not a gimmick.  You filter 100% of the water 100% of the time.  With any other system you will filter 100% of the water eventually.  Doesn't mean the Jacuzzi or any other system will be inadequate, just means that it may take longer to filter impurities out of the water.

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