Hot Tub Forum

Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: joeyd on May 08, 2005, 10:08:18 pm

Title: help! confused.
Post by: joeyd on May 08, 2005, 10:08:18 pm

Hey everyone,

My family wants to buy our first hottub to put around our pool area.  We've looked at Jacuzzi's J-385 and loved it.  We also looked at Calspa's "similar" hottub.  After all the extra little pretties were added (to both) to the price Calspa was about $1000-1100 cheaper.  But, each dealer says his is the best.  Just need more unbiased info.  My gut says go with Jacuzzi...  What say you?  Should I look somewhere else completlely?   Thanks...I appreciate your input.  

Title: Re: help! confused.
Post by: Wisoki on May 09, 2005, 12:21:52 am

Cal spa is a weak and unsupported product, typically. I would opt for the Jacuzzi. I sell neither brand but used to sell Jacuzzi.

Title: Re: help! confused.
Post by: wmccall on May 09, 2005, 07:51:00 am

Also compare Warranties.  Ask about trip charges.  Find out what is covered in warranties, and for how long.

Title: Avoid Cal Spas at all Costs!
Post by: dino on May 09, 2005, 07:58:20 am

The tubs are inferior, the support is non-existent and they work to invalidate their warranties - you will not get the 5 year they tout unless you demand it in writing - then the price will go up - and a warranty from a dealer is worthless - they go (especially cal spas) in and out of business and change brands at the drop of a hat.

Read the reviews on Cal Spa - after 2 years I have spent $2,100 on repairs.  The jets are failing (8 are now broken) and they make it hell to order new ones for my two year old tub.

Title: Look another disatisfied Cal SPa Customer!
Post by: dino on May 09, 2005, 08:08:01 am

http://www.rhtubs.com/cgi-bin/bbs/config.pl?noframes;read=72024#72024

Title: Re: help! confused.
Post by: Lori on May 09, 2005, 02:51:27 pm

Go with your gut!  

Title: Re: help! confused.
Post by: Chris_H on May 09, 2005, 03:24:50 pm

Buy the J-385.

Title: Re: help! confused.
Post by: lookin4 on May 09, 2005, 03:24:55 pm

Don't buy a thing until you have checked out arctic spas.  What a great product! One look and you will see the quality inherent in these tubs.  But don't take my word for it .........

Title: Re: help! confused.
Post by: joeyd on May 11, 2005, 09:40:08 pm

OK!  THANKS EVERYONE...
I DID IT!
I BOUGHT THE J-385!
THANKS FOR THE INPUT!
YOU'RE GRRREAT!