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Hydropool 770 platinum Vs BeachComber 750 SBL vs BullFrog A8L Platinum

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BullFrogSpasMN:

--- Quote from: selghoul on November 28, 2022, 09:39:30 am ---
--- 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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sorry to be the bearer of bad news but any in-foam leak in a fully foamed spa out of warranty is going to be expensive to repair, doesn't matter what brand name is on the cabinet.  People who build/manufacturer hot tubs for a living don't fix spas for a living so none of them (fully foamed) are a pleasure to work on really and also expensive because of the amount of hours involved + pickup/drop off/etc.

Tman122:

--- Quote from: BullFrogSpasMN on November 28, 2022, 02:52:34 pm ---
--- Quote from: selghoul on November 28, 2022, 09:39:30 am ---
--- 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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sorry to be the bearer of bad news but any in-foam leak in a fully foamed spa out of warranty is going to be expensive to repair, doesn't matter what brand name is on the cabinet.  People who build/manufacturer hot tubs for a living don't fix spas for a living so none of them (fully foamed) are a pleasure to work on really and also expensive because of the amount of hours involved + pickup/drop off/etc.

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It does take longer with FF vs perimeter to repair, but a good tech with a hot foam knife can make it easy and it can be done in the field, (2 guys can tip a tub up if you don't have a lifter, which makes it a 1 man job.) Most times you can go through the side. I've done many. My biggest complaint was the sides of Beach and a few others (not all) were difficult to remove, or I should say difficult to re-install after. Their electronics were solid, they didn't leak (not saying I didn't repair any beach but I did more HS) The shell molds were fabulous and they were efficient and quiet. With decent hydrotherapy.

But FF by far insulates better than perimeter (less expensive to operate), holds plumbing more secure (reducing leaks), allows PC boards and motors to run cooler (increasing longevity) And makes them quieter.

Not sure I would use the difference as a factor in my decision, just sayin....

They are popular in northern climates because of their efficiency. BFSM knows this.

CanadianSpaTech:
With the pumps and pack outside the spa under the step when there is an issue and the spa is not running here in Canada they will freeze way quicker than a spa with the equipment inside the cabinet and critters love that nice warm and safe area under the step. If they made removeable panels they would rate higher in my book. Its 30 year old tech. JMO

CanadianSpaTech:
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Tman122:

--- Quote from: CanadianSpaTech on November 28, 2022, 04:20:12 pm ---With the pumps and pack outside the spa under the step when there is an issue and the spa is not running here in Canada they will freeze way quicker than a spa with the equipment inside the cabinet and critters love that nice warm and safe area under the step. If they made removeable panels they would rate higher in my book. Its 30 year old tech. JMO

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How much quicker will it freeze? Either type will freeze and they both will need immediate repair in sub zero temps or a warm tent/anti freeze measures to prevent that.

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