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Quote from: BethS on May 09, 2014, 10:12:03 pmThank you to everyone that has responded! All of your input is very helpful. One reason the Maax was attractive was the metal framing rather than wood on the others, but it sounds like the other issues offset this possible benefit.Did the MAXX salesman tell you metal framing was better? I'm on my third metal BBQ grill on the same wooden deck.
Thank you to everyone that has responded! All of your input is very helpful. One reason the Maax was attractive was the metal framing rather than wood on the others, but it sounds like the other issues offset this possible benefit.
Quote from: Tman122 on May 10, 2014, 06:59:25 amQuote from: BethS on May 09, 2014, 10:12:03 pmThank you to everyone that has responded! All of your input is very helpful. One reason the Maax was attractive was the metal framing rather than wood on the others, but it sounds like the other issues offset this possible benefit.Did the MAXX salesman tell you metal framing was better? I'm on my third metal BBQ grill on the same wooden deck.Not defending steel here because I have seen them rust, but your BBQ grill is exposed to 500 degree grease splattering all over it. Also, are you regularly treating that wood deck? I have never seen anyone take off their panels and apply treatment to their wood frames. Most wood framed hot tubs do not use pressure treating by the way. I have seen plenty of wood framed tubs just fall apart when attempting to move them. I personally think injection molded plastic is the best material for a frame. All of this aside, the frame shouldn't be a major deciding factor. There are some great tubs out there with wood frames.
We are new to purchasing a hot tub. Trying to be responsible consumers, we have read everything we can find, wet tested Caldera, Hot Springs and Vita Maax. Have checked into Sundance, but no wet test. All the sales folks have their spin of course on why theirs is the best. This is the most confusing item we have ever shopped for. Can anyone share their pros/con's on any or all of these distributors? Thanks!