Welcome to our forum.
So, the question is: which tub is better?
Thx a lot Terminator but what is your suggestion?
that's what I've enjoyed about reading Term's posts.....he sells one brand, but gives credit where it's due, regardless....
What did you think of the tubs after testing them? They look similliar in features and size, although the HS holds about 100 more galllons of water and about 375 sq ft of filters while the D1 has 350 gallons and 2 x 75 sq feet of filtration. The HS has 2 2hp pumps (one is 2 speed)The D1 has 2 4 HP pumps. How did you like the therapy on each? I like the foot well on the D1.
Drewstar,Always be careful reading or quoting Horsepower on spa literature (or from salesmen). Some manufacturers quote Brake Horsepower only which is deceptive by itself while others quote continuous horsepower or both. D1 is strattling the line a bit here as they show both but don't really explain it that well but it's still better than many do (the dreaded C@! Spas website still quotes BHP only). From the D1 website: "2 x 4.0/(2.5) HP"That means they are both 2.5 continuous HP pumps (otherwise known as 4.0 BHP when marketing terms are used). The Hot Springs site quotes: "2.0 HP Continuous Duty, 3.9 HP Breakdown Torque"We need an industry watch Dog to straighten this out. Where is McGruff when you need him?
Thanks Spatech. I've read quite a bit about Brake and Continous hp here and other places. And sure enough, in haste, I forget all about it and post mi\sleading data. Glad your here!