Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: henryk on July 23, 2008, 10:14:22 am
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The use of the bladder, inflated with a vacuum cleaner worked like a charm....by the way all the landsacpe is not finished in terms of plants. This will not doubt take a couple of growing seasons, especially for the plant schribs to mature. To complete the project I am awaiting delivery of wood to build an addtional deck (at ground level) under the existing and out in a "L" to bridge the existing stone work. This will give us the back and left side of the tub surrounded by a wooden deck.
The cover will be replaced with a grey one, although the shipping box indicated grey it definitely was not. Same goes for the the color of steps, they will match the cabinet. Details, details..... :)
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Henryk,
Beautiful setup you have there. That will look very nice once it is all completed. I really like the Cameo with the Gray cabinet, so good choice there. Once the gray cover is on, it will look great. Congrats again! :)
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...and thank you Kimbo for your help in posting these pictures ;)
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Nice!
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henryk....
wow looks like a great environment and tub
enjoy and thanks for sharing the pics!
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Looks great!!! Cant believe they used the bladder thing with 3 guys there? Oh well times change I guess.
It is a very nice set up though, congrats!!
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Looks great!!! Cant believe they used the bladder thing with 3 guys there? Oh well times change I guess.
It is a very nice set up though, congrats!!
Their is really no way for you to know this, but underneath that synthetic cabinet is a fiberglass frame with ridiculously heavy doors that have a metal frame. That spa contains an insane amount of fiberglass underneath it, which with that cabinet off looks VERY impressive. Im actually impressed it only took three to deliver it. I usually send four to five.
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Their is really no way for you to know this, but underneath that synthetic cabinet is a fiberglass frame with ridiculously heavy doors that have a metal frame. That spa contains an insane amount of fiberglass underneath it, which with that cabinet off looks VERY impressive. Im actually impressed it only took three to deliver it. I usually send four to five.
Yeah, just look at the guys. They look exhausted! ;D
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Your not joking, this tub weighs in at 1000lbs dry...took four of us....ur right another guy would have been better.
We had the panels off and you wanna talk about a tub that built tough, absolute soild...only piece of wood I saw was what the motors are mounted on and that was even pressure treated....no rot potential here! Have a look with the panels off, you'll also see a portion of the Onzen system... :o
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Hey Henry very nice setup, the tub and the back yard are gorgeous. Let me know how you make out with the Onzen.
Thanks,
Pete :) :) :) :) :)
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Thanks for the pics Henry, Ive been meaning to take some pics of the structure on that cabinet for some time now. Very impressive.
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...."underneath that synthetic cabinet is a fiberglass frame with ridiculously heavy doors that have a metal frame. That spa contains an insane amount of fiberglass underneath it"...."this arctic tub weighs in at 1000lbs dry"
wow sounds pretty solid!
is that weight significantly more than other top tub makers?
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Nice looking tub! My first time seeing an Arctic tub. One thing though? Where is the insulation? :-?
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...."underneath that synthetic cabinet is a fiberglass frame with ridiculously heavy doors that have a metal frame. That spa contains an insane amount of fiberglass underneath it"...."this arctic tub weighs in at 1000lbs dry"
wow sounds pretty solid!
is that weight significantly more than other top tub makers?
Only by 150 to 200 lbs compared to Jacuzzi, still looks well built!
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Nice looking tub! My first time seeing an Arctic tub. One thing though? Where is the insulation? :-?
I'm sure that was just a joke, but I will answer it anyways. Arctic uses a perimeter heat lock method for insulation. In that picture, one of the access doors was removed so you can see the inside. On the door, there is 4-5 inches of insulation. as well as all on the floor, and all the walls and corners of the spa. Looks something like this:
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is that weight significantly more than other top tub makers?
Now you got me wondering so I looked at a few well known large non lounge spas out there (and I even threw in a Cal so you wouldn't feel left out).
Arctic Tundra: 92¾" x 92¾" x 38¾", [size=9]didn't see weight spec but someone said [/size]1000 lbs
Artesian Piper Glen: 92" x 92" x 37", 968 lbs
Cal Avalon 8-857B: 93" x 93" x 39½", 900 lbs
Caldera Niagara: 89" x 89" x 38", 920 lbs
Hot Springs Grandee: 100" x 91" x 38", 1008 lbs
Jacuzzi J470: 91 in x 91 in x 39 in, 930 lbs
Sundance Optima: 89" x 89" x 37.5", 855 lbs
Overall it seems most premium spas have a similar size to weight ratio.
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Very nice...enjoy your new toy!
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Now you got me wondering so I looked at a few well known large non lounge spas out there (and I even threw in a Cal so you wouldn't feel left).
Arctic Tundra: 92¾" x 92¾" x 38¾", [size=9]didn't see weight spec but someone said [/size]1000 lbs
Artesian Piper Glen: 92" x 92" x 37", 968 lbs
Cal Avalon 8-857B: 93" x 93" x 39½", 900 lbs
Caldera Niagara: 89" x 89" x 38", 920 lbs
Hot Springs Grandee: 100" x 91" x 38", 1008 lbs
Jacuzzi J470: 91 in x 91 in x 39 in, 930 lbs
Sundance Optima: 89" x 89" x 37.5", 855 lbs
Overall it seems most premium spas have a similar size to weight ratio.
I dont know the exact weight of the Tundra but I do know that the weight of the Tundra is much more with the synthetic cabinet and composite frame than the wood cabinet Tundra. I will also say that I have lifted up many different brands of spas INCLUDING arctic and there is a pretty big difference between the spas as far as weight goes. By the way 100-200 lbs per spa is a pretty significant difference.
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(and I even threw in a Cal so you wouldn't feel left)
LOL....Thanks Spatech....I am assuming those are very close in
size spas and they all look mostly in the same weight range.
BTW: I rather feel "left out" than "left"! ;)
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Like the stone work, that is a very nice setup!!
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Yeah, that's a beautiful set-up!
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I feel left out too.....Clearwater Spas, all 3 92.5x92.5x41...1100lbs.
My husband and I deliver by ourselves with a spa dolley and ground slides! Its starting to get to us though! Never miss a night of using the spa.
The set up is beautiful for this spa. You will have to post more pics after you put your plantage in. Enjoy!!
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exact weight of the Tundra
1009 lbs dry for base model with cedar cabinet, according to manual.
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I'm sure that was just a joke, but I will answer it anyways. Arctic uses a perimeter heat lock method for insulation. In that picture, one of the access doors was removed so you can see the inside. On the door, there is 4-5 inches of insulation. as well as all on the floor, and all the walls and corners of the spa. Looks something like this:
(http://www.heavenlytimes.com/arctic/arcticadvantage/heatlock/heatlock.jpg)
No it wasn't a joke. I have never seen an Arctic tub here in CA. Thanks for the info.
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WOW....Those look like awesome built spas. 8-)
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Nice setup. Love the stone work. What part of the country are you in? It is so green there
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Halifax, Nova Scotia!!!! 8-)
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Henry--
GAWD, I love your set up!! LOVE your tub!! Beautiful landscaping, house,...
And, on that note,
(drumroll please............)
WE ARE WET TESTING THE TUNDRA TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!! ::) ;D ;D :)
Chrisi :)