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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: SpaSalesMan on July 20, 2000, 10:50:24 pm

Title: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: SpaSalesMan on July 20, 2000, 10:50:24 pm
if you plann on wet testing you should be aware of what to pay attention to. Do NOT just jump in the spa turn the jets on. thats what everyone does then after a wet test the customer is still confused.  My guess is that you would enjoy them all right? Pay attention to the water clarity! This will back the statemant the sales person makes about filtration.(I suggest you go back the next day to see how clear the water is and smell it, find out if they have to dump a lot of chemicals in the water to keep it clear) when you get it, dont turn the jets on, move from seat to seat, find the comfort level without being pushed around. relax!!!Smell the water, how much odor does it have? The reason why i hit on this is because the water in the showroom is the best you can expect your water to be, after all its not used everyday and these are the people giving you advise on water chemistry if you purchase their spa. Then turn the jets on, find out not how powerfull they are, instead, where they hit you on your body, thats the most important factor in a massage. Look for the variation of massage, when you go to a massage therepist, they do different styles, thats what you want out of a spa.Sit across from you husband/wife notice the sound the spa makes, can you keep a conversation over the noise?? this is important, you dont want to turn off the jets inorder to speak! Dont act to relawed or enjoyable, test soaks are what spa salesman thriuve on , for they can slam you on a purchase if you show enjoyment. Always have a problem may be you can get a better price....
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: Mr._Sappy on October 22, 2004, 11:59:11 pm
Sounds like good advise.
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: spahappy on October 23, 2004, 12:48:55 am
Hmm, I just noticed that Spasalesman and Mr Sappy have the same spelling/grammer styles. How odd...

Spahappy
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: Jordy on October 23, 2004, 12:59:22 am
When Test-soaking in the dealer showroom, the water may have more odour to it than you will have at home because most dealer's prefer to keep a higher than necessary sanitizer residual in the water. Have fun with your test-soaking!!!
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: tluxon on October 23, 2004, 12:59:55 am
That's great advice!

Another thing that gets overlooked is- if you think you'll ever share the spa with guests, try to imagine where everyone will sit and how easy it will be to move around.  Is it easy to get in and out of the spa?  Check to see if the required water depth is variable enough that most sizes of people can get adequate coverage?

Like SpaSalesman said, don't look too eager to buy - you can always hold firm that you're not going to buy until you've wet-tested brand X.  If you mention brand X by name, you get an opportunity to see if the salesman spends more time bashing it or touting his own.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: Chris_H on October 23, 2004, 11:28:53 am
Anyone else realize that original post is 4 years old?
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: steve771 on October 23, 2004, 11:47:45 am
While the advice seems sound... who is digging up 4 year old posts and why?  ???
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: Brewman on October 23, 2004, 11:50:18 am
This is the second time that I'm aware of, that this has happened.  The other time was that offer for a free "facts" brouchure.
Brewman
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: bulmer4nc on October 23, 2004, 12:56:36 pm
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This is the second time that I'm aware of, that this has happened.  The other time was that offer for a free "facts" brouchure.
Brewman

Here's another...
http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=wtb-hottub;action=display;num=40
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: ttodd1 on October 23, 2004, 04:42:18 pm
could Sappy be Happy ???
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: stuart on October 23, 2004, 05:08:40 pm
No I think "sappy" was one of our better members trying to lighten things up!
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: HotTubMan on October 23, 2004, 06:27:41 pm
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No I think "sappy" was one of our better members trying to lighten things up!


Better members? www.whosthebest-member?

Let the debate begin
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: ttodd1 on October 23, 2004, 07:27:06 pm
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No I think "sappy" was one of our better members trying to lighten things up!


with 8 posts how lightening could he have been..
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: Chas on October 23, 2004, 08:40:08 pm
I thought he was pretty good......
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: stuart on October 23, 2004, 08:47:05 pm
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I thought he was pretty good......

:P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: wmccall on October 24, 2004, 09:07:39 am
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Better members? www.whosthebest-member?

Let the debate begin

;D  Since the thread is open again for whatever reason, I would add take a note book with you for wet test, after awhile its easy to get confused about which tub had which feature after 4 or 5.

Best member, I vote for Lori, she doesn't tell me wife all the things I say about her on this board.
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: HotTubMan on October 24, 2004, 12:51:18 pm
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;D  Since the thread is open again for whatever reason, I would add take a note book with you for wet test, after awhile its easy to get confused about which tub had which feature after 4 or 5.

Best member, I vote for Lori, she doesn't tell me wife all the things I say about her on this board.


You've got my vote Bill!

HTM
Title: Re: Tips on "The Wet Test"
Post by: spahappy on October 24, 2004, 02:42:46 pm
My vote would be for Lori!  She is very committed to the brand of spa she purchased and is helpful in passing on her personal experience with it.

Oh and she's a girl too... ::)