Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Murcie355 on October 18, 2016, 11:22:03 pm
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Hi, I posted here not too long ago and narrowed my decision down to the jacuzzi brand. I was hoping someone owning a 3 or 4 series could shed some light on how they like their spa? My main need for the spa would be hydrotherapy. Is there much of a difference in jet therapy between the 3 and 4 series specifically the j480 and j385/j375? Not sure yet on lounge or no lounge. One thing we noticed with the sundance is if you use the foot dome you have to tuen one of the main seats off..... Thank you for any input.
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I own a J-480. I've recently posted a review in the review section as well. I've had the 480 for 4 years. Therapeutically it's great. My model is loaded with waterfall lights and stereo. Two things I would never do again: get a stereo in a hot tub and buy a J-480. (or 470). My complaints are strictly on the maintenance and repair of the 470/480 models. If anything fails, you must deal with Jacuzzi for parts due to the case design, especially replacement covers. Get a Jacuzzi with a flat edge top! Replacement covers from Jacuzzi are over $1000 (in Canada) and cannot be made aftermarket (they can, but they all fail to fit due to the complex case design on the 470/480).
However, the performance of the operating tub is great. The jets are plenty powerful, nice air control, and relatively comfortable seating. They make a decent tub, until something goes wrong.
I had previously owned an Arctic Yukon, but opted against them when they off shored all their major components.
After owning 2 tubs, I know how I use them. I would focus on the specific seat configuration I want for the primary users (myself and my wife). If there are 2 seats with the proper jet configurations to deal with our aches and pains, that's the manufacturer for me. What the other 3-4 seats do, the lights sounds and everything else would now be secondary. Standard dimensions and long term ownership would also be factors in my next decision.
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Hi Jagrnaught, I appreciate your input on the j480.