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selghoul:
Help Everyone... which of these three hot tubs we should be choosing?

1. Hydropool is the best in terms of pricing so far. But Google reviews doesn't seem to be very good for after sale service.
2. Beachcomber is spacious in my opinion the most in the three. I have read online that with leakage it would be so hard or impossible to fix because all body is insulated and no access to the inside except of the motor under the steps/
3. I like the jets in this one but I have heard some concerns of bacteria growing behind the seat and cushions.. this is the only US brand so not sure how reliable the maintenance, service and parts purchase would be!

Please help me choose, I am located in Canada, Ontario

CanadianSpaTech:
Where in Ontario? I am Milton area. You are correct about Beachcomber being difficult to fix post warranty. A Beachcomber leak repair inside the cabinet starts at hundreds of dollars as the spa has to be stood up and have the bottom removed. Then you can be quoted for the repair after that. Then the spa has to be put back down after the repair has been made. Usually a 2-3 man job each time.  Hydropool is a decent brand that was recently bought up by the Jacuzzi money fund. If you watch their "how it's made" videos you will see how they do their multi layered barrier insulation and it can also be difficult to service. You have to cut out windows in the foam to get a look at where a potential leak might be. Don't get caught up in the "Self Cleaning" hype. If the pan below the floor every has issue it can be a nightmare. Not sure about newer models but a common complaint has always been about the ice chest drain and the drain around the pressurized filter housing "Sucking" noise for draining away the standing water. As for Bullfrog I can't comment much as I have never sat in one and not sure how comfortable the packs are but the ones I have worked on I found them to be proprietary with their packs and topsides and parts have to be purchased through them and that can get expensive post Warranty as with most "Brand" name spas. I prefer a spa with off the shelf parts if available in your area. 

Tman122:
Beachcomber has a long standing reputation of NOT leaking in the foam.

selghoul:

--- Quote from: CanadianSpaTech on November 28, 2022, 07:25:35 am ---Where in Ontario? I am Milton area. You are correct about Beachcomber being difficult to fix post warranty. A Beachcomber leak repair inside the cabinet starts at hundreds of dollars as the spa has to be stood up and have the bottom removed. Then you can be quoted for the repair after that. Then the spa has to be put back down after the repair has been made. Usually a 2-3 man job each time.  Hydropool is a decent brand that was recently bought up by the Jacuzzi money fund. If you watch their "how it's made" videos you will see how they do their multi layered barrier insulation and it can also be difficult to service. You have to cut out windows in the foam to get a look at where a potential leak might be. Don't get caught up in the "Self Cleaning" hype. If the pan below the floor every has issue it can be a nightmare. Not sure about newer models but a common complaint has always been about the ice chest drain and the drain around the pressurized filter housing "Sucking" noise for draining away the standing water. As for Bullfrog I can't comment much as I have never sat in one and not sure how comfortable the packs are but the ones I have worked on I found them to be proprietary with their packs and topsides and parts have to be purchased through them and that can get expensive post Warranty as with most "Brand" name spas. I prefer a spa with off the shelf parts if available in your area.

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I am in Oakville area... So which hot tub would you recommend then? we are leaning towards Hydropool 720 instead of 770 as we float in the lounge seat so we are thinking 720 instead. Would that be a good option ?

selghoul:

--- Quote from: Tman122 on November 28, 2022, 07:52:52 am ---Beachcomber has a long standing reputation of NOT leaking in the foam.

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Yeah I have heard that but I am scared to be one of the unlucky people and it leaks then we have to pay a lot of $$$$ to fix it then :(.. this is my main worry from Beachcomber.

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