Jacuzzi J-480

[golferm]

Just got back from my Jacuzzi dealer - picking up some chems.

for those in the market right now for a Grandee, Optima, Epic, or other high end tubs, you should do yourself a favour and look at the J-480.

It has taken both Jacuzzi and Sundance tubs to a new level (IMHO)

A few highlights (and btw, I'm not a dealer)

1.  New Jets w/ different clusters
2.  New Air controls
3.  80/20 air to water ratio
4.  New kickin' sound system
5.  Centre pod w/ jets and lights
6.  Water falls work off a seperate control
7.  one side of tub is higher than the other - it looks really cool!!
8.  New Filtration which allows for a much larger square foo area while keeping energy costs the same
9. Microban shell


10....and finally for those Jacuzzi owners spilling their drinks all over the place (like me)-------cup holders!!!!

Mark

[wmccall]

Size
L 94 " x W 94 " x H 44 "
Key features
Seats 6
A total of 48 PowerPro® jets
6 PowerPro® FX2 jets
6 PowerPro® SX jets
3 PowerPro® MX2 jets
4 PowerPro® NX jets
Digital LCD control panel
4 headrests
2 WaterColourâ„¢ waterfalls
Lighting includes jet and logo LED Prolites plus Waterfalls
2 diverter valves
ProClear II Filtration System with Microban® Technology and ProCatch MicroFiber Filtration
Circulation pump
Two pumps:
Primary 1 speed/2.5hp
Secondary 1 speed/2.5hp
Electrical specifications 30A, 50A or 60A @ 240v
Warranty - 10 yrs shell structure, 7 yrs shell surface, 5 yrs equipment & controls, 5 yrs plumbing components

[hottubdan]

shell is not microban...not that it matters.

[East_TX_Spa]

Why is one end higher, for the waterfalls?  It's a pretty spa.

Terminator

[hottubdan]

For the waterfall and unique look.  Jacuzzi has always had a unique look...










...on their spas that don't go through the mass.

[Tatooed_Lady]

one end's higher so you can put the tub on a slope.   that's the "deep end"

[wmccall]

I guess COAST finally got rid of that goofy looking spa where the whole front end is a waterfall.

[Snowbird]

I saw the 480 when I stopped in for chems .  It's beautiful, but compared to my 385:

Positives:
deeper
high end makes for great waterall effect
floating skimmer is a great idea
lounge has better foot massage jets
pillows are much better

Negatives:
2 single speed pumps instead of two 2-speed pumps and 1 single speed pump.
high end makes cover problematic and limits site location and placement
dome makes moving around difficult (for us)
diverter, waterfall and air controls confusing and more diffuclt to operate
only one control panel
$2,900 more than my 385

Overall I think the 385 is a better bargain and better tub, but if I were shopping for my 1st tub now it would be hard to pass up those great deep seats and gorgeous waterfalls.

[spahappy]

Our Home Show starts this weekend and we're taking the J-470 with the stereo. I'm really glad to read that the J-480  caught your attention, I hope the J-470 is an attention getter for us. We're also taking the top of the Coleman line, the 706 which has always been a great seller for us.

I just found out today that both my Jacuzzi and Coleman rep will be in our little booth with us working side by side on Saturday at the show.

We were hoping for one on Saturday and one on Sunday, however someone got their wires crossed and they'll get to work together.

I'll post pictures if it gets ugly....

[hottubdan]

Where is your show?

[Micah]

Spa Happy, I have done 3 shows since the 400 series came out, the only advice I can give you is to make sure you fill the 470. It rocks. And the stereo will blow people away.  I have another show going this weekend too. Best of luck!

[Snowbird]

Spa Happy, I have done 3 shows since the 400 series came out, the only advice I can give you is to make sure you fill the 470. It rocks. And the stereo will blow people away.  I have another show going this weekend too. Best of luck!

That's a positive I forgot.  There are speakers set into the shell.  No more of that pop-up stuff.  I didn't hear them but it doesn't make sense for them to put cheapos in.  Are there external jacks to connect a home stereo to the spa speakers?

[Micah]

That's a positive I forgot.  There are speakers set into the shell.  No more of that pop-up stuff.  I didn't hear them but it doesn't make sense for them to put cheapos in.  Are there external jacks to connect a home stereo to the spa speakers?

No! According to the new U.L. standards that is unsafe.  (U.L. Code 1563 Section 39.11)

[Wisoki]

Hey Term, for no other reason than it's damn pretty. They went for (and I HATE this term) out side the box design, and blew it away. It is as you say a pretty spa, in my measly 15 years in this business, I dare say it is the best looking spa I have ever seen. The cover operates with a lifter just the same as any other cover with lifter on any other spa. The cover is a solid 5 inches froom back to center then tapers from there to 3 inches. It has the same water run off capeabilities as any other spa. The controls are the same yet different as all the other Jacuzzi Hot Tubs, just knobs as opposed to buttons. Awesome tubs. I do have a question though, or maybe it's a statement. Do you think Jacuzzi dropped the portion of their name "Premium Spas," because of a bunch of whiney Sundance dealers, now they are called Jacuzzi Hot Tubs.

Why is one end higher, for the waterfalls?  It's a pretty spa.

Terminator

[drewstar]

Speaking from expereince,   drink holders, or at least a decent edge on the tub  is a must.  ( I also think cool down seats are a necessity in the design as well).

I'm curious  what is the ballpark  price range on the new J-480?