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Cal Spas has a really bad name on this forum, and some other places as well. As long as you have good dealer support, any product should work well for you. Cal Spas is a great tub, and there prices are very affordable for a good sized tub. Just wet test, wet test, wet test.
[As far as Cal being a "great" tub, we're all entitled to our own opinion. Â ]And I was just stating mine.[Of the two options mentioned I'd lean toward Artesian. ]And I just happened to go towards Cal.
"Many of the smaller companies that build spas now will be bankrupt in 5 years.(perhaps even 5 months)" wowis it really that bad?i do think the economy is going to get alot worseand i suppose tubs would be far down the priority list for working familiesdang, didn't know alot of tub makers were on the brink
Perhaps "many" is a bit alarming. Â But "some" will definetly go by the wayside. Â As an example here in So. California I can think of 15 spa stores that have gone under in the last 6 months. Â
By far, go with Artesian. Â Just do a search for Cal Spa on this forum and I think you'll get a good idea. Â There are happy Cal Spa owners - no doubt. Â But, if you have wet tested the Artesian and it works for you, go with that. Â You said you are looking at Watson's - that is too bad because many of them have less than stellar service after the sale. Â They might not even afford you an opportunity to wet test, but you must do that before buying.Artesian is a good brand with nice features. Â They have really come a long way in the past few years, so I think you can be happy with them.As to looking at Watson's, you might look for other dealerships in your local area with other brands. Â I have just heard too many bad stories about the service you don't get with Watson's.