Author Topic: Are Hot Springs & other being ripped off??? (Read 3774 times)

Pathfinder · « **on:** June 28, 2007, 10:18:48 pm »

As I was searching through Tub manufactures on the web I came across a site where the tubs are made in China. What caught my eye was a tub that looked like an HS tub it even has the moto message. Now I wonder did Watkins sell their design in an attempt to see if they can be made there or they are just being ripped off and copied. Heres some pics and a link to the site.
http://winer.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008801188775/pdtl/Whirlpool/1001679455/Six-seat-Hot-Tub.htm

Hot Tub Forum · « **on:** June 28, 2007, 10:18:48 pm »

Gomboman · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2007, 10:31:17 pm »

Wow. The first pic is of a Vista and the second looks like a Grandee variation. Maybe they are distributors for HS in China? I don't think they could legally rip off the Mothership without any potential legal problems. Go get them Watkins.....

Pathfinder · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2007, 10:34:41 pm »

The interesting thing though is they will ship them to N America

Richs100 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2007, 10:40:21 pm »

Well, the first tub is the famous "Weiner" tub. No, wait. It's the "Winer" tub. Does Vista mean Weiner in Chinese?
I think they may have just stolen the picture. The specs don't match up. Only 310 gallons. And they don't appear to mention the Moto-Massage. (or the Yakimoto-Massage) I also notice they are not using brake HP for their motors. (Unless 2 HP is the brake rating)

I'm gonna order one and let JA re-work it for me.

Jacuzzi Jim · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2007, 01:58:46 pm »

Cal spa does it all the time,why cant they??

Pathfinder · « **Reply #5 on:** July 03, 2007, 04:38:17 pm »

That I know very well, but I thought the moto massage was patented.

Hot Tub Forum · « **Reply #5 on:** July 03, 2007, 04:38:17 pm »

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