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Golf, Interesting post.When you say lower costs for the Jaquizzi, do you mean purchase price Are you comparing the same model years? What was the J345 going for? The Bengal? The filtrationa and water quality caught my eye as well. Did the J-345 have a 24 hour circ pump? ozone? What were you suing for a sanitizer? What about the Bengal?
The analogy would be the Jacuzzi 400 series is the top end or closest comparison with Sundance 800 series or Hot Spring or Caldera Utopia.
.I guess what I'm trying to say is, [glow]for whatever reason[/glow], I'm getting much cleaner water with my TR Bengal than I did with the 345.
I have to say, I just love this forum. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the experienced advice from all of you.I too was quite impressed with features of the Jacuzzi 345. It seems to have a lot of features that are standard such as the 120 sq ft of filtration vs. the Tiger River only having 60 sq ft. That to me would certainly help to keep the water cleaner, right? I've been wanting a spa for a long time and I just want to make sure I make the right selection.
Here are some pics of my '06 J-345....
I love the night shot Why Not...cant wait to get mine!!! I'll have to post some pics when I get it all together...thanks for wetting my chops
Thanks for the kind words Mez. Did you go with the Platinum shell as well?
My problem is I go by looks a lot--that's what drew me to the Jacuzzi J-345. The 07 model even has lighted cup holders and lighed head rests. Now that's stylin! But I think I'll definitely do a wet test to be sure.
Lets see if this worksI did the quick lesson on uploading phots..this is not the J-345 but it is the same color combo we ordered. I just finished restaing my deck and fencing (and my 5 yr olds huge jungle jim) from redwood to a chestnut brown to match the cabinet. 8 gallons of stain and many sore muscles later..it is done. Now to get the pad installed and wait for the tub to arrive