HotSpring Bubba Keg Water Care Demo

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

Sorry if you can't handle my blunt responses. I thought they were pretty clear and concise.

Wake up please!

Wide awake Archie.

Scream at Edith to bring ya another beer Archie.

[shabba34]

Are windsurfdog adn I the only ones with enough guts to post any negative comments on this "Autofresh" system?

I mean I can understand dealers having to support watkins, but ....

I wouldn't say posting comments on a web based forum gives you the "Brass Set" you think you have sledjunkie.  It's tough to post anything negetive about something that has not even been in mass production yet.  As a dealer, I have no say until I see in field experience with this item.  At the very least it is a stepping stone to bigger and better things for all MFG's.  

[sledjunkie]

Well if you ask me it's pretty clear that this "autofresh" is not worth the $.

Sure Hotspings could have started a trend here, for better things to come(did I say it was a bad invention?), however I still think this system as it is today (which utilizes baqua, and is expensive) is not worth the $.

So again, I don't think it's a Waste, just a "Waste of money".

Why do you keep asuming things?

Am I not clear here?

I think, this autofresh system, is a waste of money!

[thearm]

Sledjunkie,
I think we get the point! YOU think this is a waste of money. Good for YOU!!! I think it is a little premature to judge without having all the facts or any experience with the system. Would I use it, probably not. But that doesn't mean it is a waste of money. Number one complaint of hot tub users is the chemical routine. If this makes it a little bit easier for some, what is the harm. Remember opinions are like rear ends, everyone has one, even YOU!!!  

[East_TX_Spa]

What's funny is that I'm as big a skeptic as anyone can be and I am just not sure how it's all going to pan out.  However....

I've shown the demo to 4 people so far in my showroom, told them the cost, and each one of them wants to have it installed when we get them.  They said it is worth the cost to them.

Got me a little excited, I have to admit!

Terminator

[sledjunkie]

Next time video your sales demo and upload to the net, I'd love to see what your true feelings are on this system and how you're selling it to customers..

Sorry, had to...,
 

[East_TX_Spa]

Next time video your sales demo and upload to the net, I'd love to see what your true feelings are on this system and how you're selling it to customers..

Sorry, had to...,
 

If I can, I surely will.

Terminator

[Bonibelle]

Gosh, I think Term is about as clear as he can be...no video needed.
This is something completely new, but it has tremendous promise,  not only as a unique feature but as a major innovation in water care.
I don't think anything that makes water care simpler would be hard to sell....Remember many new buyers have serious concerns about how they will do water management...This would be great for folks with vacation homes or even rentals!
Keep us posted on how it works in your new showroom...that would be a good test, Term

[cooltoy2000]

If it works and there are no maintenance issues, I am very interested.

[Mendocino101]

I just have one observation. If you go back and read (other threads) most comments regarding Baqua at the very very best are mixed. I am surprised that suddenly there is so much enthusiasm for it now. I think its great that any company can offer a easy way for you to care for your spa. I am just surprised that the foundation for this program is Baqua.

[cooltoy2000]

The excitment is probably more for the system, then for the chemicals.

[Gomboman]

Not everyone wants to maintain their water care system on a daily basis.

Gombo, I use the tried and true dichlor routine and I do not have to maintain it on a daily basis.  I may skip a day or two if I don't soak.  And if my schedule/desire causes me to go several days without soaking, it takes me all of about 2 minutes to scoop a couple of tsp of dichlor in and about 1 minute 15 minutes later to close the cover.  This is nowhere close to daily maintenance.  It's a no-brainer, to me.  Certainly I have no problem with HS providing this system for those that choose to buy it but I would hope that people would look at it for what it really is.  The time for maintenance that this system requires is not much different  than manual systems.  Once again, this is not a panacea for hot tub chemisty...it is not hands off automatic the way the marketers would want you to believe.  And the programming is rather VCR-ish.  Unfortunately, tub owners will still have to think....a horrible thought in itself....

windsurfdog, I'm just like you. I'll probably never change from my dichlor routine either. The Vermonter method is posted on my refrigerator. I'm very familiar with it. Like I said, the Everfresh system is not for everyone.

I still think it's a great idea for the masses though. Most spa owners don't spend time analyzing every detail like we do. Most of us on this board are in the tail of the statistical distribution. I still think there is a huge market for an automated system for the typical spa owner. We'll have to wait and see if the system takes off.  

[Chas]

Next time video your sales demo and upload to the net, I'd love to see it..

Ok big guy - go to this page,
http://www.hotspring.com/Spa_Showroom_Hot_Tub/spa-care-auto-fresh.html
Once you get there, Click on the link that looks like this:

[sledjunkie]

watched it again, no comment.

[Brookenstein]

watched it again, no comment.

I think you just made my day.  I just wonder how long your silence can last.