Newbie questions

[spa-ing]

Our basic Echo series Jacuzzi tub is now ten years old. We replaced one top switch and a part on the motor and one small leak on the return valve. Relatively cheap compared to $,$$$ for a new tub of swirly hot water.

[WannaSoakNow]

For what it's worth. I had a Hot Springs Clasic that was already 2 years old when I purchased my home in North East Ohio; 1992.
I sold my home in 1997 and it was still working.
Last year my son visited the old neighborhood. The Classic was still there, albeit on a new deck, and still working.
He asked how they liked it and if they had any problems with it. (he knew I was looking to buy a new spa and figured he'd ask about it) The ONLY repair they have had since 1997 is replacing the pump and a jet that had worn out.
IMHO that's a LOONG time to have a spa with no real repair issues. They use it a lot, even in the hot humid summers.
Just my cents worth for what it's worth......  

[Doobiewah]

Thanks again for all of the valuable feedback.  I meant to say I'm going w/ the Grandee...that post was late last night, I should've been asleep.

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Sounds like a well thought out decision, magoomba!  Keep us informed.....next time, you can be soaking rather than posting on the forum

The Doob