Other online sources of info

[lobeknee]

hello ,
I ahve been reading through the various topics here and -I think anyway- getting some useful info towards purcahsing a new spa. From what I have read and researched, right now I am leaning towards the Jaquizzi and also the Coleman (like the steel frame concept).  I have also read of several mentions of other online forums, presumably much like this one, and I would like to check those out as well.
Of course any thoughts lon the coleman or Jaquzzi would also be appriciated. I'm thinking of a 4 person size, up from our original 2 person.
Thanks,

[ZzTop]

Here is another source for you to check out

http://www.poolsearch.org/forum/

go to: Spas and Hot Tubs

http://www.rhtubs.com/cgi-bin/bbs/config.pl?index

However I think you will find that this forum is by far the most informative, well laid out, easy to use .

There are some very good and knowlegeable contributors to this Forum and all are class acts.

Regards Zz

[windsurfdog]

If the galvanized steel frame is a deal maker for you, please consider Master Spas as well as Coleman.  I'm very pleased with mine especially when I look at the framework with the rubber insulated motors resting on metal platforms attached to the frame.  Just be sure to wet test, wet test, wet test.  Good luck!

[lobeknee]

 Thanks, yes I 've heard about those other two sites, and yep there is lots of info here for sure, just chekcing to see if there might be another mother lode...
not sure i would call the steel frame a deal maker but I do feel galvanized steel is going to hold up better than lumber, PT or not. thanks for the tip on Mastersspas  I will check it out.
Just what is a jaquizzi... sounds like a quiz on jazz maybe...I need spell check!

[Tubnerd]

lobeknee,
We just purchased a Jacuzzi J-375 after considering several others, Coleman among them.  We really liked the Coleman spas, dealer, and features, however, when we wet tested, I knew it was not right for us.  The neck jets were the main problem and my husband kept pushing up the head cushions (involuntarily) in every chair he sat in.  Although I realize you don't get everything fully adjusted in a wet test, there was definitely something not right in the whole neck/head area.  Another thing we felt the Coleman's were missing was in the foot jet area.  I really wanted good foot jets and the models we were interested in just didn't have them.  I did however, really like the look and price of the Coleman's.  I think they are a real value but I would definitely wet test everything!  We have been thrilled with our Jacuzzi!

[rocket]

Marquis also has a galvanized steel frame.  Be sure to consider them on your list.