Brewman,
I agree with not buying extended warranties. Just wondering if anyone had experience with Beachcomber tubs and could give me a little insight on the failure rates.
Marks;
I have sold Beachcomber. The only brand specific concern I would hav within 5 years is the hush pump. Do you have one? If so, I am not neccessarily endorsing the 5 year, but watch the seal on it. At the first sign of a leak or calcification there, change the seal. Let it go a little too long, you won't get the wet-end off of the motor without smashing the wet end to bits. Let it go longer you replace the motor too.
I would advise anyone with a tun to look at their pumps seals each water change. A circ-pump seal has a higher chance of leaking by merit of its 24 hour operation.
Secondly, depending on the series (R#) of your waterway jets, they
may be an issue. Pop one of each size out. Look at the back end. Is the plastic an opaque or translucent white? In the past through revisions they stamped R#'s, the newest revisions do not bear an R#. These are the newest and supposedly most durable.
If you are having trouble with jets popping out, or retainer clips breaking, take all of the jets in at 1 year 11 months and ask for new ones.