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Where in Ontario? I am Milton area. You are correct about Beachcomber being difficult to fix post warranty. A Beachcomber leak repair inside the cabinet starts at hundreds of dollars as the spa has to be stood up and have the bottom removed. Then you can be quoted for the repair after that. Then the spa has to be put back down after the repair has been made. Usually a 2-3 man job each time. Hydropool is a decent brand that was recently bought up by the Jacuzzi money fund. If you watch their "how it's made" videos you will see how they do their multi layered barrier insulation and it can also be difficult to service. You have to cut out windows in the foam to get a look at where a potential leak might be. Don't get caught up in the "Self Cleaning" hype. If the pan below the floor every has issue it can be a nightmare. Not sure about newer models but a common complaint has always been about the ice chest drain and the drain around the pressurized filter housing "Sucking" noise for draining away the standing water. As for Bullfrog I can't comment much as I have never sat in one and not sure how comfortable the packs are but the ones I have worked on I found them to be proprietary with their packs and topsides and parts have to be purchased through them and that can get expensive post Warranty as with most "Brand" name spas. I prefer a spa with off the shelf parts if available in your area.
Beachcomber has a long standing reputation of NOT leaking in the foam.
Quote from: Tman122 on November 28, 2022, 07:52:52 amBeachcomber has a long standing reputation of NOT leaking in the foam.Yeah I have heard that but I am scared to be one of the unlucky people and it leaks then we have to pay a lot of $$$$ to fix it then .. this is my main worry from Beachcomber.
Quote from: selghoul on November 28, 2022, 09:39:30 amQuote from: Tman122 on November 28, 2022, 07:52:52 amBeachcomber has a long standing reputation of NOT leaking in the foam.Yeah I have heard that but I am scared to be one of the unlucky people and it leaks then we have to pay a lot of $$$$ to fix it then .. this is my main worry from Beachcomber.sorry to be the bearer of bad news but any in-foam leak in a fully foamed spa out of warranty is going to be expensive to repair, doesn't matter what brand name is on the cabinet. People who build/manufacturer hot tubs for a living don't fix spas for a living so none of them (fully foamed) are a pleasure to work on really and also expensive because of the amount of hours involved + pickup/drop off/etc.
With the pumps and pack outside the spa under the step when there is an issue and the spa is not running here in Canada they will freeze way quicker than a spa with the equipment inside the cabinet and critters love that nice warm and safe area under the step. If they made removeable panels they would rate higher in my book. Its 30 year old tech. JMO
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A space heater can be placed under the step to keep pumps and pack thawed but risk the rest of the spa if you have to wait for parts or it's just to dam cold to work for a month of -20. A spa with removeable panels I can run a space heater on low for a month at -20. Stopped draining and Winterizing spas a few years ago. To much risk/liability for me... hidden one way check valves, hanging manifolds, water features, shitty covers letting water back in on warm days, extreme cold "You Winterized it you fix it"... no thanks. JMO