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Brand Specific Forums => Bullfrog Spas => Topic started by: hotubbing on April 04, 2017, 02:12:44 pm
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Hi,
My husband and I are looking at the bullfrog spas. We are experienced spa owners and this time around, Bullfrog is our top choice. My husband is sold on custom jetpacks, so Model r6. I'm not so sure, as I'm the one who always cleaned our tubs. I'm preferring the Model X6R which looks soo much easier to clean, less edges, and no cracks and crevices that the jetpack models show. Does anyone have cleaning experiences with the jetpack models? Easy, Moderate, Annoying? And are the Model R6 owners regret not opting for jetpacks?
Thank you for any insight on these tubs!
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If you keep the water clean I assume the model shouldn't really matter? But to answer your question I personally have no problems with the jetpacks. I've had a scum line form once or twice before I discovered the "scum bags" and cleaning behind the jet packs was a five minute ordeal. They packs are easy to remove and easy to clean (in my experience).
I haven't been in an X (or R) as I have an A8L but I think the jet packs are really quite nice. Of course my wife and I have found our favorites and now they never change seats but it was certainly nice initially getting to move them around...
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The scum line. Unfortunately in our experience, it comes with the guests. When we had our last tub we had dedicated spa suits, that never saw the washing machine so no soapy scum lines, but this spa will be located at a ski condo, so we anticipate guests using it and hence soap scum. Our last tub environment was sunny california, so I never had to go out in sub zero temps to clean a tub.
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I've had my A7 for a couple of years now and have never had a problem with cleaning. I keep the water clean and pop the jetpaks out every few months to wipe off any scum.
Obviously if you have a high occupant load you'll need to clean more often, but it only takes a second to pop the jetpaks out and back in if you need to get behind them.
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I have an x model and have absolutely no regrets that it doesn't have jetpacks. I actually really like the LED lights and the waterfall on the x better than the R or A.
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Keep up with your water-care/filter cleanings/maintenance and cleaning it will be no different from any other spa!