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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Mammothsales on August 06, 2005, 07:32:06 pm

Title: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: Mammothsales on August 06, 2005, 07:32:06 pm
Trying to decide.. has anyone wet tested both or own either.. I need help before I make a 10k plunge
Title: Re: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: Vinny on August 06, 2005, 07:37:26 pm
Although I own a lower end Artesian and am happy with it, apparently the Platinum series is supposed to be awesome. And people with the D1 say the same!

What did you like best and did you wet test them?

Title: Re: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: Mammothsales on August 06, 2005, 07:40:54 pm
I wet tested the Chairman ll by D1 but have not wet tested the Artesian.. I like the idea of a pump for every seat but hear a lot about leaks?
Title: Re: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: Vinny on August 06, 2005, 07:52:08 pm
It seems the only leaks you really need to worry about is from the pump seals and they are greatly affected by water chemistry.

Good water chemistry = longer pump seal life!
Title: Re: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: Mammothsales on August 06, 2005, 07:57:27 pm
So you heard good things about D1? I tested it and liked it but felt the price was kind of steep. Also, the lounge seet was suited for people over 6' tall. I am 5'9"
Title: Re: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: hair on August 06, 2005, 07:58:16 pm
i looked into getting a d-1 lotus bay.  when i talked to the dealer, i knew he was full of shit when he said the spa doesn't need any chemicals, never even looked at one cause of that stupid statement.
anyway bought an artesian dove canyon for less $ and lovin' every minute of it.
Title: Re: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: Mammothsales on August 06, 2005, 07:58:16 pm
Did you wet test a bunch of spas?
Title: Re: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: Mammothsales on August 06, 2005, 08:00:06 pm
Hair-

the dove canyon is the one I am going to wet test on monday.. Did you wet test other brands?
Title: Re: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: hair on August 06, 2005, 08:00:10 pm
yes, about 6 of the major manufacturers wet tested and lots and lots of internet research.  but be sure to wet test.
Title: Re: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: Mammothsales on August 06, 2005, 08:09:58 pm
but never wet tested the D1 because of the salesmen..

How about the master spa?
Title: Re: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: hair on August 07, 2005, 08:09:52 am
no, just looked at master .  didn't impress me.  
Title: Re: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: Mugsy on August 08, 2005, 11:30:57 am
Bought a D-1 Aurora II in May. It's GREAT!!!!! No problems, easy maintenance, filters clean quickly and easily, use SpaGuard bromine and see no build-up. Wet tested Coleman, Artesian, Hot Springs, Jacuzzi and decided on D1 because of the $$$$ deal.
Title: Re: Artesian vs D1???
Post by: wmccall on August 08, 2005, 01:13:11 pm
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but never wet tested the D1 because of the salesmen..

How about the master spa?



I looked at the Master but the dealer never called me back when he got an 850 model in.