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Thanks. That’s quality information. I’m pretty confident either brand will fit my needs. I’m going to revisit jacuzzi and marquis.
Thanks for the replies. I also agree with your price assessment on the Salina. It seams to be a great deal. Not having spent as much time researching it as I have the bullfrog spa, I’m now playing Catch-up. According to the dealer I need to deside by Sunday. I am looking to buy soon, however I’m not interested in deciding that soon. I understand what tman is saying about frame material. I’m just worried about a wood frame. I live deep in the woods where in the spring and summer everything is always damp. Wood decays much faster hear than most places. I’m new to hot tubbing so stop if I’m incorrect or have been steered in the wrong direction. I’m also concerned with the Salina using a poly sheet bottom. My understanding is it can be compared to a thick plastic bag, where bull frogs is ridged plastic. Maybe it shouldn’t be a concern of mine. Thanks again for all the feedback. It’s a major purchase for me, and I can only afford to do this once in the next 10-15yrs.
Just a thought here regarding the bottom pan vs bottom sheet of plastic. FYI, I now sell Caldera and Hot Spring, but used to sell Marquis and Sunrise. There are pros and cons of a plastic bottom pan. It does keep moisture, critters, elements out and that keeps the equipment are cleaner and I think can prolong the life of the frame. On the flip side, if there is a leak, then there is no place for the water to go. In the last year, I disposed of a 2008 Limelight Flair (which had a metal frame) and a 2012 Whitewater S104 by Sunrise which also had a metal frame. Both hot tubs were not taken care of, but both had leaked and probably done so for a long time. When my service tech removed the bottom pans to gain access to the underside of the hot tub, there were parts of the frame that were gone, it corroded away. Both hot tubs had other issues that made it not worth investing in repair which was ultimately why they were disposed of. Had those been pressure treated wood frames, or even had drain holes in the bottom pan and there had been somewhere for the water to escape to, maybe the frames would have been fine.My point is, it probably shouldn't matter whether the hot tub has a bottom pan, plastic sheet, has a wood frame or a abs plastic frame. Buy a quality hot tub that works for you from a reputable dealer.
Quote from: castletonia on January 20, 2018, 12:28:01 pmJust a thought here regarding the bottom pan vs bottom sheet of plastic. FYI, I now sell Caldera and Hot Spring, but used to sell Marquis and Sunrise. There are pros and cons of a plastic bottom pan. It does keep moisture, critters, elements out and that keeps the equipment are cleaner and I think can prolong the life of the frame. On the flip side, if there is a leak, then there is no place for the water to go. In the last year, I disposed of a 2008 Limelight Flair (which had a metal frame) and a 2012 Whitewater S104 by Sunrise which also had a metal frame. Both hot tubs were not taken care of, but both had leaked and probably done so for a long time. When my service tech removed the bottom pans to gain access to the underside of the hot tub, there were parts of the frame that were gone, it corroded away. Both hot tubs had other issues that made it not worth investing in repair which was ultimately why they were disposed of. Had those been pressure treated wood frames, or even had drain holes in the bottom pan and there had been somewhere for the water to escape to, maybe the frames would have been fine.My point is, it probably shouldn't matter whether the hot tub has a bottom pan, plastic sheet, has a wood frame or a abs plastic frame. Buy a quality hot tub that works for you from a reputable dealer.does Limelight use metal? I could have sworn Hot Spring has never used a metal frame?
Thanks for all the advice. I have been asking about left overs and floor models. I have yet to find what some on this forum and I would consider a great deal. Yes a few floor models hear and there, but no steep discounts. 500$ off. Plus not close to the size I would like. That’s better than nothing. I have two offers on the table. An x8 for 8600$ out the door. Tax delivery lift and starter chemicals. And a new 2017caldera Salina for 9k out the door tax delivery lift and starter chemicals. Both are as base as they come. I haven’t researched the Salina yet. It was pointed out that it does have a 5yr warrantee. Any insight on the Salina would be great. As for the dealerships, they both are comparable.
Quote from: Asha on January 19, 2018, 03:36:13 pmThanks for all the advice. I have been asking about left overs and floor models. I have yet to find what some on this forum and I would consider a great deal. Yes a few floor models hear and there, but no steep discounts. 500$ off. Plus not close to the size I would like. That’s better than nothing. I have two offers on the table. An x8 for 8600$ out the door. Tax delivery lift and starter chemicals. And a new 2017caldera Salina for 9k out the door tax delivery lift and starter chemicals. Both are as base as they come. I haven’t researched the Salina yet. It was pointed out that it does have a 5yr warrantee. Any insight on the Salina would be great. As for the dealerships, they both are comparable.$8,600!?!?!? I got mine for 7.2k including tax...delivery, steps, cover, install, chemicals, etc.