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Re: Swell-Tub's New Spa Search
« Reply #150 on: April 13, 2008, 02:47:51 pm »
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Scott,  
We happened to go to a D1 Dealer that had a Master LSX as well, and wet tested it.  Again, Tom didn't fit under the reverse pull neck jets, and I was fighting to stay in that seat, as well as the surround seat, which otherwise, was great therapy.  Plus, it was a little too full of water.  We both floated in the lounger, but we were just testing what was available.

Let us know what happens! ;)

Chrisi :)
That LSX is a really cool looking tub. I have heard nothing good about Master Spa's however.

Scott  ;)
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Re: Swell-Tub's New Spa Search
« Reply #150 on: April 13, 2008, 02:47:51 pm »

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« Reply #151 on: April 16, 2008, 12:03:39 pm »
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I poured my spa concrete pad today. I did an electrical stub-up at 6'6" from the back of the tub and pad location. I hope it lines up with whatever spa I end up buying. I did 1 1/4 inch electrical conduit.

Scott  :)

I'm not sure how all manufactures build the base of their spas but Bullfrog has 3 chaseway built in. That way it doesn't matter what way your spa is positioned on pad, you will just have to run it a short distants to the marked chaseway, drill, and you have easy access to your wiring compartment. I have a 3D model posted here.
http://www.bullfrogspas.com/3D/Construction/bullfrog3D-construction.asp.

Good luck

PS, Did you win anything at the casino hut tub show? :)

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« Reply #152 on: April 22, 2008, 12:09:58 pm »
Well I got to meet webboy yesterday and he was great. Thank you for showing me around the BullFrog manufacturing plant. I find that wewantahottub and myself are going down the same paths. I really like the BullFrog neck blaster jet pack. My problem is that BullFrog only has one tub with one seat that fits me well. As I have said earlier I'm 6'0" and my wife is 5'5" and we have the same inseam, so I have 7 inches extra in my torso and require a deep seat to get my shoulders under the waterline. Anyway here is where I stand at the current time.

Arctic Tundra or Yukon. I really like the chiller and surround insulation for noise reduction. I also think I like the salt water ozone thing.

Jacuzzi J-470 is my favorite because of looks and I liked the wet test of the J-345.

Sundance Optima is my wifes favorite but dealer is a little much for me.

BullFrog is another favorite for me but I can only get one deep seat to get my favorite neck blaster jet pack.

I'm going to research Arctic some more and then I'm going to buy one of the three. I think. again, maybe or something like that.....

Scott  ;D
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« Reply #153 on: April 22, 2008, 01:39:18 pm »
Swell is there a significant price differance between the three , that is ultimatly what swayed me in the end , anyway good luck with your dilemma ,its a blessing and a curse to find more than one to your liking, now you must choose wisely grasshopper.

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« Reply #154 on: April 22, 2008, 01:51:52 pm »
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Swell is there a significant price differance between the three , that is ultimatly what swayed me in the end , anyway good luck with your dilemma ,its a blessing and a curse to find more than one to your liking, now you must choose wisely grasshopper.
The Sundance and Jacuzzi are about the same price. The Arctic is cheaper if I go with the Yukon which is a 7' tub. Price is not the main factor for me. I just don't want to put a big item in my backyard that dosen't get used so I keep looking for the best experience. What's a few thousand between friends anyway?

Scott  :)
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Search is Over!!!
« Reply #155 on: April 25, 2008, 02:17:38 pm »
I sign this afternoon. Jacuzzi J-470 sand with harvest wheat cabinet. I would like to thank everyone who has helped me along the way. I broke some important rules, like I'm buying a tub I didn't wet test. I know, I know, bad idea.....

Anyway I'm glad it is almost over. Now the long wait until it is delivered and setup.

Thanks,
Scott  :)
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Re: Swell-Tub's New Spa Search
« Reply #156 on: April 25, 2008, 02:32:42 pm »
 Well congrats on the spa Scott, you will love it!!  ;)

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« Reply #157 on: April 25, 2008, 04:10:02 pm »
Congrats Scott. Enjoy your new spa. Be sure to include some pics when you get it installed.

Wow, Jacuzzi is on fire on this forum lately!!
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« Reply #158 on: April 25, 2008, 04:39:03 pm »
Happy Soakings :)

Enjoy those cool Las Vegas Nights before the heat comes. I was in my tub last night with the kids during a snow flurry and it was amazing! I'm interested to see how much I use my tub in the summer.

Congrats

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« Reply #159 on: April 25, 2008, 06:19:00 pm »
Chrisi is the next one out of the gate.
Any bets what it will?
Jacuzzi? Artesian? Arctic? Sundance? Hmmmmm.....
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Re: Search is Over!!!
« Reply #160 on: April 25, 2008, 09:42:03 pm »
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I sign this afternoon. Jacuzzi J-470 sand with harvest wheat cabinet. I would like to thank everyone who has helped me along the way. I broke some important rules, like I'm buying a tub I didn't wet test. I know, I know, bad idea.....

Anyway I'm glad it is almost over. Now the long wait until it is delivered and setup.

Thanks,
Scott  :)
Congrats, that should be a nice looking tub!

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« Reply #161 on: May 02, 2008, 01:22:39 am »
OK, here is my latest spa adventure. Last Friday I ordered a new J-470 Sand with Harvest Wheat cabinet. I get home and wife spends the weekend bending my ear about the sacred rule, wet test, wet test, wet test. So Monday I call my local Jacuzzi dealer and put the deal on hold. I paid 100% up front for the tub on a Jacuzzi 6 months same as cash deal.

I then get a nice offer from Micah to drive down to Long Beach, CA and wet test his J-470. We were going to drive 4 hours each way to do the wet test. So I took today off and was getting ready to head for sunny California when I get an e-mail from the Jacuzzi dealer in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He had a wet J-480, 2 dry J-470's and a J-365 in Sand with a Harvest Wheat Cabinet (my colors). So we changed plans and headed for sunny Arizona. The drive was 2 1/2 hours each way. Anyway the dealer in AZ was very nice. He knew my deal was with the Vegas store and he was OK with that before we started our trip.

Anyway I loved the J-480 wet and the colors looked great together on the J-365. After the test we got on the phone and called Vegas. We put the order back in with manufacturing and it looks like in about three weeks we will get it delivered. The Vegas dealer sold another J-470 today while I was wet testing. She is selling about three tubs a week and it's in the 90's here. I think the heat is getting to us or something. She is selling 345's, 365's and 470's. I think the J-470 is going to be a great tub. She is going to drive down to AZ and buy the dealer there lunch in 2 weeks to thank him for closing the sale. I really liked the dealers taking care of each others customers like that.

Scott  ;)
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Re: Swell-Tub's New Spa Search
« Reply #162 on: May 02, 2008, 11:33:06 am »
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OK, here is my latest spa adventure. Last Friday I ordered a new J-470 Sand with Harvest Wheat cabinet. I get home and wife spends the weekend bending my ear about the sacred rule, wet test, wet test, wet test. So Monday I call my local Jacuzzi dealer and put the deal on hold. I paid 100% up front for the tub on a Jacuzzi 6 months same as cash deal.

I then get a nice offer from Micah to drive down to Long Beach, CA and wet test his J-470. We were going to drive 4 hours each way to do the wet test. So I took today off and was getting ready to head for sunny California when I get an e-mail from the Jacuzzi dealer in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He had a wet J-480, 2 dry J-470's and a J-365 in Sand with a Harvest Wheat Cabinet (my colors). So we changed plans and headed for sunny Arizona. The drive was 2 1/2 hours each way. Anyway the dealer in AZ was very nice. He knew my deal was with the Vegas store and he was OK with that before we started our trip.

Anyway I loved the J-480 wet and the colors looked great together on the J-365. After the test we got on the phone and called Vegas. We put the order back in with manufacturing and it looks like in about three weeks we will get it delivered. The Vegas dealer sold another J-470 today while I was wet testing. She is selling about three tubs a week and it's in the 90's here. I think the heat is getting to us or something. She is selling 345's, 365's and 470's. I think the J-470 is going to be a great tub. She is going to drive down to AZ and buy the dealer there lunch in 2 weeks to thank him for closing the sale. I really liked the dealers taking care of each others customers like that.

Scott  ;)
How was the lounger on the 480, Scott?

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Re: Swell-Tub's New Spa Search
« Reply #163 on: May 02, 2008, 11:44:47 am »
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... I then get a nice offer from Micah to drive down to Long Beach, CA and wet test his J-470. We were going to drive 4 hours each way to do the wet test. So I took today off and was getting ready to head for sunny California when I get an e-mail from the Jacuzzi dealer in Lake Havasu City, AZ.


Why can't you wet test at the dealer you want to purchase from?
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« Reply #164 on: May 02, 2008, 11:59:25 am »
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Why can't you wet test at the dealer you want to purchase from?
Because their showroom is full of tubs and they are new and didn't have any 470's or 480's in stock. They would order one in after the summer when they sold off the floor models, but I didn't want to wait that long.
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