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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: mextex on September 30, 2004, 04:51:01 pm

Title: What can I get away with?
Post by: mextex on September 30, 2004, 04:51:01 pm

Ok don't have alot of money to spend so I have narrowed my decision on which spa to get; either the Jacuzzi J-325 or the Sundance Caprio. Which is the better spa?

Concrete Slab of an 8x8 is several hundred dollars. So what is the least I can get away with for the foundation?  

Can I do a flagstone patio? How about a gravel pit with heavy timber bracing?
???

-Thanks for your quick repsponse-

Title: Re: What can I get away with?
Post by: Chris_H on September 30, 2004, 05:08:37 pm

The Caprio and J-325 in my opinion are pretty pathetic units performance wise.  

I would recommend the Sweetwater Bahia if you are looking at a larger tub or a Tiger River Bengal at the same size as both of those units.  The Bahia or the Bengal should be around the same price range as the Caprio or J-325.  

Also, you will save some money on the Caprio or the Bengal if you run those units 110V.  

Title: Re: What can I get away with?
Post by: soclosetobuying on September 30, 2004, 05:12:36 pm

why are they pathetic performance wise?

and, can you get away with not having it on concrete?

Title: Re: What can I get away with?
Post by: stuart on September 30, 2004, 05:17:30 pm

I recommend to people all of the time to put down a pea gravel base for the Marquis. Most people that buy the Marquis everyday series are trying to get a spa in for under $5000 including base and electrical. Several of them accomplish that.......