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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: ray1964 on May 10, 2006, 11:17:03 am

Title: keys backyard models
Post by: ray1964 on May 10, 2006, 11:17:03 am
Does anybody have any of the Keys Backyard models, Paris, Keylargo, Ovation, Palmas type spas and how would you rate them??  Thanks for any info
Title: Re: keys backyard models
Post by: TN__HOT_TUB on May 10, 2006, 11:38:01 am
I think these are sold at Home Depot (saw some at local HD this weekend).

Thermal wrapped insulation, for what that's worth.
Title: Re: keys backyard models
Post by: East_TX_Spa on May 10, 2006, 12:15:07 pm
Welcome to the board!  This is a great place for information and I hope you take advantage of it to find the perfect spa for you. :)

Rate this particular brand?  The honest truth:

I would rate just about every other spa above it.

Seriously

Terminator
Title: Re: keys backyard models
Post by: DPS on May 10, 2006, 08:39:07 pm
From past service experience, the components used seem to be the absolute least expensive that they could find.  They seem to be built for a low price point.  If you need to buy in that low price point you might be better off buying a previously used spa from your local Marquis, Hot Springs, Sundance, etc. dealer, at least that way you will be able to call the dealer you bought it from when you need service.
Title: Re: keys backyard models
Post by: Vinny on May 10, 2006, 09:32:35 pm
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Rate this particular brand?  The honest truth:

I would rate just about every other spa above it.

Seriously

Terminator


How about some others who won't be named (starts with a H) ... there are some really junky spas out there! ;D
Title: Re: keys backyard models
Post by: jim97219 on May 10, 2006, 10:41:40 pm
Ditto what East TX Spa says.  I think you're going to get what you pay for. Yes, the price will be down and dirty but dealer support will be somewhere between "barely" and "non-existent."  And can you wet-test a tub from Keys?  Strongly urge you, at the very least, take a trip to a dealer and wet-test a tub, any other tub.  

Jim
Title: Re: keys backyard models
Post by: Vanguard on May 11, 2006, 01:16:40 am
I've got to agree with everything said.  However, I have one exception.  These spas are not all that cheap.  There are plenty of quality spas in the price range of these spas that will give you years of enjoyment.  Go to a dealer who sells spas.  You'll be glad you did.
Title: Re: keys backyard models
Post by: drewstar on May 11, 2006, 09:22:26 am
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I've got to agree with everything said.  However, I have one exception.  These spas are not all that cheap.  There are plenty of quality spas in the price range of these spas that will give you years of enjoyment.  Go to a dealer who sells spas.  You'll be glad you did.


I agree.  For a tad more you can get ALOT more tub and quality.  


Here's a link to the keys spa available at home depot:

http://www.800980spas.com/hdc/deals.php#
Title: Re: keys backyard models
Post by: DoubleA on May 11, 2006, 01:04:28 pm
Run from the Keys as fast as your can!!! ;D

Wet test as many tubs and brands as possible.  You won't be sorry you did in the end.
Title: Re: keys backyard models
Post by: TN__HOT_TUB on May 11, 2006, 01:43:57 pm
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I agree.  For a tad more you can get ALOT more tub and quality.  


Here's a link to the keys spa available at home depot:

http://www.800980spas.com/hdc/deals.php#


The ones I saw at local Home Depot were going for $2,999 and $3,499.  Both had lounger and 5/6 seats (midsized tub).  It was probably the Palmas or Paris.

I'm not endorsing these (I bought from local dealer), but I couldn't find anything at local dealers for <$3,500 except for those circular tubs or the thermal pane insulation tubs (which is what you get with Home Depot I think).