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Thanks for all the feedback. The only to respond back was the $400 one and I am not really interested in it. If the pulse would have felt really good I may have moved my plans up but still no response.
I thought replacement parts were reasonably priced? The heater and the pack I thought you could go generic if it broke? The pumps were fairly standard? The Jets I thought were 50 to 100 for something being broken? When it comes to electronics it could get pricey maybe?
I love DYI. I know I could run the electrical and I would have 3 years ago. Now I have a 3.5 and 2 yr old running my life. So $200 in electrician cost is pretty reasonable. So the most important thing is the shell... Check leaks, heat and pump. But shell is the one unfixable? That's what I am gathering. Should I do the pad now in prep or is there to much variance in sizes? Right now for me to jump I would need a HS. If I had my pad in and electrical in I might start thinking about going with the first decent deal.Again thanks,So I have to ask the loaded question. What are good brands? I know Jacuzzi and Hot Springs. Just top 5 no rank. There is a lot of no name junk out there, also lower quality stuff. I was into Costco but all the forums lead me to quality not big box.