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Questions about Arctic Spas
Summitman:
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That is all fine and dandy, however I have delt with more than 10 Arctic spas in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas that have had problems overheating in the summer. I guess global warming has included to be in the "hot climates". What is never addressed is what happens to equipment packs when it gets 250 degrees inside one of these cabinets. I can appreciate the pumps that you have added, it is a real solution toward preventing the pump problems that go along with extreme heat conditions in the cabinet.
I have only seen a hand full of covers that build up water in the skirt, however what I have seen in several is that black mold grows inside the skirt and also causes a mildew smell.
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250 degrees!!! Wow, Im surprised that I dont have a 1,000 returned arctic spas in my front parking lot if that was true. That doesnt happen cause if the HL probe (which keep in mind sits INSIDE the cabinet) senses 119 degrees it trips the HL error code and the heater shuts down. I have run the spa continuously in the showroom with temp sensors inside the cabinet showing it gets nowhere near the 119 let alone 250 degrees.
spaman--:
My point exactly! In a perfect world I suppose the cabinet would stay between 105 and 119(since the temp in the cabinet must be above the temp. of the water to be effective), however while filtering on a 95 to 103 degree day, the heat builds immensly. It happens!
drewstar:
groan....who let the dogs out?
Arctic has a reputation as being one of the better tubs out there. And as Spaman pointed out there are some down sides to thier tubs as well. Over all though you could do far worse.
My advice is to WET test. Dry testing will do nothing. the boencey from the water and pressure off the jets changes everything.
I would also visit and wet test some other tubs from other manufacuters. If for the sole purpose of confirming what you already like. There are many tubs out there, and some are better than others. However, if you could take a look at other tubs that are considered industry leaders as well, I think you will be in better posistion ot make an informed decsion. Consider looking at Hotsrpings, Sundance, Caldera, JAcquizi.
As far as staining the tub, I think there is nothing nicer than a beautifuily stained wood skirt on a hot tub, AND there is nothing as ugly as a wood skirt that has been neglegtid. I have had both, and I prefer vinly siding for ease of maintence.
spaman--:
--- Quote ---groan....who let the dogs out?
Arctic has a reputation as being one of the better tubs out there. And as Spaman pointed out there are some down sides to thier tubs as well. Over all though you could do far worse.
My advice is to WET test. Dry testing will do nothing. the boencey from the water and pressure off the jets changes everything.
I would also visit and wet test some other tubs from other manufacuters. If for the sole purpose of confirming what you already like. There are many tubs out there, and some are better than others. However, if you could take a look at other tubs that are considered industry leaders as well, I think you will be in better posistion ot make an informed decsion. Consider looking at Hotsrpings, Sundance, Caldera, JAcqui
As far as staining the tub, I think there is nothing nicer than a beautifuily stained wood skirt on a hot tub, AND there is nothing as ugly as a wood skirt that has been neglegtid. I have had both, and I prefer vinly siding for ease of maintence.
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AMEN!
Summitman:
--- Quote ---My point exactly! In a perfect world I suppose the cabinet would stay between 105 and 119(since the temp in the cabinet must be above the temp. of the water to be effective), however while filtering on a 95 to 103 degree day, the heat builds immensly. It happens!
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And if its a problem, which its been a extremely minimal problem, (even in my backyard), they make louvered doors for the hot days of summer to allow excessive heat to escape. Not an issue with any of my customers spaman.
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