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grumpy:

Dr. Spa™ Ret.:
Other than the model is photoshoped in?

How about, they use flat grain wood in their tubs. Flat grain tends to become much more textured under water and can delaminate and/or peal.

grumpy:
THESE TUBS CAN BE FOUND AT http://WWW.SNORKEL.COM THEY SELL FOR 2K - 3K

Dr. Spa™ Ret.:

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Well, kind of. But that just gets you the tub and a wood burning stove. There's no bench, no cover, no drain, no pump, no filter, no jets, no controller, no chemical kit, no ionizer, basically no nothing else. The complete gas or electric systems are more like 4k to 6k. But all in all, they're a decent tub, been in business as long as anyone, and take care of their customers. I had the privilege of have lunch with the owner of the company and touring their facility a few years ago. Still though, he did say to me, "we consider your hot tubs to be the Cadillac of the industry".  ::)

Chas:
I will say this about that...

The wood-burning stove is an interesting idea for a hot tub. You have to do actaul work to maintain the water temperature. Most of my customers would go crazy if I asked them to do that much work to enjoy a soak without the temperature going too high or too low. And carry firewood? Forget it.

But they are still selling a few of these things. Some folks are willing to do what it takes, and they love the whole idea.

I have put one in - thats over twenty five years in the pool/spa business - but I ended up going back the following year and installing a 1/2HP pump (may have been 3/4HP) with two jets, two suction fittings, a filter, a timeclock, and a gas heater. They left the stove in place, but I don't think they used it much anymore.

The tub I put this stuff into was from Robert's Hot Tubs in the Bay Area. I don't recall which manufacturer supplied the stove - I'll assume it was snorkel, but it was a long time ago. I used to live and work in the 'Other California.' Roberts is a name-brand company who offers tubs in various types of wood, in various shapes and sizes, and they can set you up with a complete gas-fired system with jets or whitout, with air bubbler or without, etc.

 8-)

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