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Perfect timing since I am looking for something similar! Also, noise is a factor because it will be a bit close to my neighbor's kitchen window.I am seriously considering the Marquis Spirit. Also interested in the Dimension One Triad and the Hot Spring Jetsetter.Not sure how cramped these will be for the occasional guests (so 4 adults total).
I am not sure how "friendly" you are with these guest but 4 people in any of those spa is going to be really tight. Previous poster is correct you will need something a circulation pump in order to get the noise down. The Jetsetter is a really quiet spa but there is no way you are fitting 4 people in there. Three people depending on size may even be a stretch.
You need to understand that the Freeflow Azure is 110v/220v convertible. That means that you can directly plug the spa into a 15 amp outlet or hard wire the tub for 220v. If you are looking for strong jets then you need to look else ware. It is a great little hot tub but it most likely wont fulfill you needs based on what you are saying. Can you run a 220v line or are you only looking for 110v spas?
Okay, well it sounds like I may need to revise my list since I do want to fit 4 with ease ...even though 95% of the time it will be just DH and I.So, any suggestions for a 4-5 person spa?
How much space are we working with? Can you run a 220v spa? Budget?
The obvious first step would be to go to the websites for those 3 models you like and look at their next size up but it really depends on just how much space you will want/need between the spa and the wall.
Quote from: scoobywagon02 on August 11, 2016, 05:54:19 pmHow much space are we working with? Can you run a 220v spa? Budget?I can run 220v. No real budget limit - just don't want more that we need. I love my garden and don't want to remove more than I need.Quote from: Spatech_tuo on August 11, 2016, 05:57:22 pmThe obvious first step would be to go to the websites for those 3 models you like and look at their next size up but it really depends on just how much space you will want/need between the spa and the wall.For the Marquis the next size up is the Mirage - which is very curvy. I did see it in the showroom and other than the odd shape, it looked nice. I think I will have to see it again and sit in it with my husband ....along with the Spirit ...and image where we'd put two other people. I was quoted $600 more for that model. All other things being equal - cost to maintain, time to heat up - maybe the extra space is worth the money. I'm just not crazy about the shape. For the Hot Spring, the Aria and Prodigy are both considerably larger and square. I'll check out a Hot Spring dealer in person tomorrow. I think these are both larger than we really need.
A 220V tub will heat faster and generally have more power, better feel, have more power adjustment options. I think it cost less to operate also but the math says they should be about the same. Maybe better pump longevity also in a 220V version.
Check out a Marquis 435 with the 2 pump option. Should be able to stay in budget and it's a comfortable tub for 4 people