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Hi! My tub has the forever floor, and I have no reason to complain. Arctic reps swear up and down that you can put the thing on dirt and it wont void your warranty, as long as it is level. I'd say it is a benefit if you want to not pour concrete, but if you plan to have the tub on concrete, then it is not a big deal. Mine is on gravel, so I feel better knowing that I have the forever floor. I would not be interested in putting a tub on dirt only because I think it would look nasty, but if you want to, I guess you can. One complaint that I have, and this is just my eco- conscience coming to the surface- I cannot imagine that the fiberglass that the base is made of can be good for the environment, either in manufacturing or disposal in 20 years. But until I stop driving a car with rubber tires, and wear no leather and eat no meat, and buy only second hand clothes and only biodegradeable detergents, I guess I'll accept that I am killing the environment like everybody else- just less than average.
I'll add that the main reason I have the forever floor is that I bought a floor model that came with it. I like the extra security, but if I bought a tub to order, I may not have spent extra on that feature.
One complaint that I have, and this is just my eco- conscience coming to the surface- I cannot imagine that the fiberglass that the base is made of can be good for the environment, either in manufacturing or disposal in 20 years.
QuoteI'll add that the main reason I have the forever floor is that I bought a floor model that came with it. I like the extra security, but if I bought a tub to order, I may not have spent extra on that feature.Anne, congratulations on becoming a Senior Member!!!
wes, good to see you back. I was beginning to think that you were all finished here. Hope to see you stick around longer!!! I couldnt agree with you more. I love the fibreglass bottom, this way I never have to worry about anything. It is a strong material that corvette believes in, so I believe in.
QuoteOne complaint that I have, and this is just my eco- conscience coming to the surface- I cannot imagine that the fiberglass that the base is made of can be good for the environment, either in manufacturing or disposal in 20 years. Wouldn't that same argument apply to your shell, and the cabinet if it's synthetic?
I am confused, are you guys/girls talking about the ABS pan attached to the spa or a certain type of subfloor to place your spa on? My Jacuzzi has a fully enclosed ABS pan. I think there main purpose is to keep water from getting to the pressure treated lumber and help with some added stength. If I read some of your posts correctly, you said that it was ok to place your spa directly on the Earth if you have one of these. I've never heard of doing that before nor would I condown(?) it. Every structure no matter how well built it is needs a sound foundation.
They were comparing ABS to the fiberglass that the Arctic "forever floor" is made of. Arctic's is fiberglass, and one of it's selling points is that as long as you have a level surface, you can put the tub anywhere and the floor with last "forever"