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rob6894

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Hot Tub Help
« on: June 19, 2016, 02:09:34 pm »
I Have been looking athe the below spas and could use some help deciding. You will see this is a wide range. My Wife really likes the Caldera Martinique. 

 Caldera Martinique- Quoted $6800  Fibercore Updated control Panel  does not include tax or Delivery) White Glove Delivery will add $350

Caldera Martinique- Quoted $6400  Fibercore Speakers updated control panel (does not include tax or Delivery) White Glove Delivery will add $350

Artisen Tropic Seas - Wikiki - (this unit was a floor Model) $7200 24/7 Full Foam, Cric pump, Microfilter, Stereo, Vacuseal cover lifter, White Glove Delivery, Steps

Artisen Tropic Seas - Rio (New) Micron Filter 24/7 Full foam, Cric pump, Microfilter, Stereo, Vacuseal cover lifter, White glove Delivery, Steps  $6900

Artisen Tropic Seas - Rio (New) 9Without Micron filter or 24/7 Circ pump)  Full foam, Cric pump, Microfilter, Stereo, Vacuseal cover lifter, , Steps  $5400 + 350 for White glove Delivery

Artisen South Seas - 748L -  $5200 Delivered Full foam, inline spa Frog


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Re: Hot Tub Help
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2016, 12:22:17 am »
Any assistance would be greatly valued?



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Re: Hot Tub Help
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2016, 07:37:08 am »
Welcome to the forum.   Have you wet tested any of these?
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Re: Hot Tub Help
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2016, 07:54:14 pm »
Have wet tested the Tropic seas. Working to wet test others. I would like to know if the prices I am getting seem reasonable. I would also love to hear peoples thoughts on these models.

The Last thing I need some assistance with. I have one dealer telling me that circ pump with micro filter will do a better job keeping the water clear and I have another dealer telling me that is not true. Thoughts?

Thank you all in advance for any assistance you can offer.

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« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2016, 07:17:01 am »
A Circ pump moves 10-15 gallons a minute through a filter and runs for 24 hours a day. That's aprox. 17,000 gallons a day.

A jet pump moves 50-70 gallons per minute across a filter and runs for 4-6 hours a day which is aprox. 18,000 gallons a day.

Circ pump advantages are quiet, efficient and 24 hour ozone. Not better filtering.
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« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2016, 09:32:51 am »
Tman122 nailed it. 

Additionally:  Filtration is merely an assistant to your water chemistry.  No filter, circ pump, regular pump, ozone, etc will clear up green water.  Water chemistry is 80% of the equation (obviously, that number is pulled out of my you-know-what and not scientific but you get the point).

Thus- You are talking about things that are 4th, 5th on the list when it comes to your water.  You are basically splitting hairs.  Go back to the basics:  Is the tub comfortable?  Are the jets comfortable?  Is the dealer reputable? Etc.

Good luck moving forward.

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« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2016, 10:21:05 am »
I would actually say that the jet pump could filter better, as it will stir up the water in the spa more and assure there's no dead spots of water that never get filtered.
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Re: Hot Tub Help
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2016, 11:55:01 am »
I'm interested in the Martinique and would like any feedback on this spa too. I hope to visit a Caldera dealer this weekend.

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Re: Hot Tub Help
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2016, 07:16:40 pm »
That is a ridiculous price on the Artesian 748L  :o 

That's all I got

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Re: Hot Tub Help
« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2016, 08:05:47 pm »
A Circ pump moves 10-15 gallons a minute through a filter and runs for 24 hours a day. That's aprox. 17,000 gallons a day.

A jet pump moves 50-70 gallons per minute across a filter and runs for 4-6 hours a day which is aprox. 18,000 gallons a day.

Circ pump advantages are quiet, efficient and 24 hour ozone. Not better filtering.

I'm sorry I pulled my numbers outa my ass also but the jest remains the same. Get GPM figures and do it yourself before you take a sales pitch as gospel.

Both better than average brands.
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Re: Hot Tub Help
« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2016, 12:10:39 pm »
As a South Seas dealer, I concur on the 748L pricing.  That is a steal. 

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