It sure is a big tub. I sold hydro pool at one point but they have changed their entire manufacturing process since I sold them. They got away from full foam and do a perimeter insulation process instead these days. When I sold them the biggest issue we had was leaks but otherwise they were a fairly well made tub just very expensive. Are you in Canada? Have you compared it to anything else? What kind of price are you being quoted? The self cleaning thing is kind of a gimmick but it's one of there key selling points