What was the last year HS used Redwood?

[Gomboman]

When was the last year Hotspring used reel Redwood for their cabinets?  Also, can I tell what model year a HS Spa is from the serial number or is it a sequential number?  Another words, will the year be included in the number or does it have to be de-coded by the dealer?

Thanks

Gombo  

[Chas]

Don't recall the last year with wood, think it was about 1996 or so.

The serial numbers go like this:

G-391234
First letter is the model. G=Grandee, and there are a mess of other ones.
first number after the model is: 3=made in the third quarter of the year.
Second number is: 9=made in 1989. A=1999, B=2000, C=2001, D=2002, E=2003, F=2004, G=2005
Last four digits are the serial part.

[Gomboman]

You are the greatest Chas.  What year did the IQ2020 come out?


Thanks

Gombo

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

A=1999, B=2000, C=2001, D=2002, E=2003, F=2004, G=2005 ........................ Q=2015



if the difference between 3 and 4 is 1, how is it that there's no difference between 4 and 9? (this has nothing to do with Hot Springs)

[Gomboman]

You are the greatest Chas.  What year did the IQ2020 come out?


Thanks

Gombo

I should have asked what was the first year the electronic control panel was realeased?

Thanks in Advance

Gonbo

[Chas]

I should have asked what was the first year the electronic control panel was realeased?

Thanks in Advance

Gonbo

Well, there were timer boards, electronic thermostats and a few other things shoved inside the older style boxes for a few years around '95, but I think the IQ2000 came out in 1997 and went through 2000 - then came the IQ2020.