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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: KungFuGod on June 15, 2013, 11:17:42 pm

Title: Considerations
Post by: KungFuGod on June 15, 2013, 11:17:42 pm

I am considering 2 hot tubs and would like some thought on each.

Arctic spas and Coast Spas.

Both are in a similar price range ($10k)

I had a coast before, but it had trouble maintaining temperature (something about heater not on with pump 2 running?)

The local Arctic dealer is very reputable.

My focus is on heat and pressure.  (The artic has a 5 pump version) does more pumps prove more pressure (at the jet)?

I appreciate any insight or suggestions.

Title: Re: Considerations
Post by: Tman122 on June 16, 2013, 07:54:48 am

No more pumps does not necessarily mean more power at the jets. Wet testing is the only way to feel the jet pressure during operation.

Title: Re: Considerations
Post by: KungFuGod on June 16, 2013, 10:28:47 pm

Thank.

If each pump puts out x gpm, would more produce a higher discharge rate?

Title: Re: Considerations
Post by: wmccall on June 17, 2013, 07:19:40 am

Welcome to the forum.  Quality and design has a lot to do with therapeutic pressure in the jets. Hanging a V8 inside a Chevette doesn't make it a race car. $10k is a lot of money, are there other dealers around.  I have no experience at all with Arctic, but Coast uses a lot of the average components that my old tub used. I got 10 years use from it, but there are better values.