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Nitrousman

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Are the Great Lakes tubs good quality?
« on: July 24, 2007, 01:01:49 pm »
Anyone have one or heard if they're good or bad? I've found that the parts they use are pretty common so they would be easy to get parts. Thanks.

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Are the Great Lakes tubs good quality?
« on: July 24, 2007, 01:01:49 pm »

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Re: Are the Great Lakes tubs good quality?
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2007, 03:19:21 pm »
A picture is worth 1000 words:  





This is my friend's 6 year old Great Lakes Manitou, which they now call the Forte, I believe.  He recentely purchased it used. He likes it, but I told him to be prepared for the winter public service bills as there is no insulation in it.

I originally looked at Great Lakes as well due to their price, but once I looked at them up close I knew it wasn't for me and the harsh Upper Michigan winters.  We ended up with a HotSpring Jetsetter and absolutely love it! (and the low energy bills too!)
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Re: Are the Great Lakes tubs good quality?
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2007, 03:59:28 pm »
I wonder if they've changed how they insulate in the last 6 years.

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Re: Are the Great Lakes tubs good quality?
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2007, 06:08:28 pm »
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A picture is worth 1000 words:  

This is my friend's 6 year old Great Lakes Manitou, which they now call the Forte, I believe.  He recentely purchased it used. He likes it, but I told him to be prepared for the winter public service bills as there is no insulation in it.

I originally looked at Great Lakes as well due to their price, but once I looked at them up close I knew it wasn't for me and the harsh Upper Michigan winters.  We ended up with a HotSpring Jetsetter and absolutely love it! (and the low energy bills too!)

Was anybody hurt in that accident?   ;)
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Re: Are the Great Lakes tubs good quality?
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2007, 06:32:28 pm »
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Was anybody hurt in that accident?   ;)

I think that spa ate it self ;D ;D i think if more people seen them like that,they would never get into it.

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Re: Are the Great Lakes tubs good quality?
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2007, 06:33:52 pm »
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I wonder if they've changed how they insulate in the last 6 years.


Not in the least bit.
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Re: Are the Great Lakes tubs good quality?
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2007, 06:46:47 pm »
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I think that spa ate it self ;D ;D i think if more people seen them like that,they would never get into it.

John 104 degrees

Yes, as it's missing tinfoil and duct tape!!    ;D

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« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2007, 07:10:35 pm »
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Yes, as it's missing tinfoil and duct tape!!    ;D


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Re: Are the Great Lakes tubs good quality?
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2007, 09:58:23 am »
Getting back to the original question...

Great Lakes used to be a nice entry to mid range spa.  Family owned, made in Michigan.  They did what they were supposed to do.  No, they arent fully insulated, but that may or may not be an issue depending on where you live.  True spa professionals have gerally considered them to be "OK".

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Great Lakes has recently sold to Emerald Spa (which is also located in Michigan).  I have not heard any feedback yet if that has increasedd or decreased any quality etc...
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