Jacuzzi J-400 vs J-LXL

[Tomshop]

Thoughts on Jacuzzi vs J-LXL?  Any alternatives I should consider? Thanks.

[Jacuzzi Jim]

 The J-400 series and the JLX are completely different, what are you looking for?  And welcome!

[Tomshop]

Looking to build hot tub into a deck.  What do you see main differences between them?

[Jacuzzi Jim]

 Depending on what you are looking for in a spa? Difference wise looks, filtration, jetting, and size.   The cabinet on the JLX is gorgeous, be a shame to sink it in a deck all the way, if it were say 50% exposed would look fantastic.  Over all a nice spa for 4 people if you need more room then the J-470  or possibly the J-465   Which 400 mdl are you thinking about  or comparing to?   

[Tomshop]

Would probably get one that fits 6. What hot tub would you recommend for building into a deck?

[Jacuzzi Jim]

 Well you can put any spa in the deck, but I think a JLX is too small for 6 people, ask yourself how many people 90% of the time will be using it.  If the answer is 3 to 4 then a JLX can work.  If it's 5 to 6 I would go with the J-470 or the J-365 or the J-375 if you like the lounge..    Jacuzzi is revamping their 300 series line this year right now in-fact, so you can possibly pick a 2013 mdl up on discount.   Just a thought..

[Tomshop]

Thanks so much. Any sense of when they will revamp their 400 line?  What is your view on lounges?

[Jacuzzi Jim]

 Not any time soon.   As far as a lounge goes, some people gotta have one, most don't.  Also most second time buyers do not buy a spa with a lounge seat again..

 Have you wet tested anything yet?

[Tomshop]

I haven't yet

[rosewoodsteel]

I love the lounger.  My first tub had it.  My next one has it.

[Tomshop]

What other spas should I consider?  This will be used built into a deck on a roof. Expensive install so want to make sure I get best quality spa I can.  If it fails and needs to be removed it will cost many times the cost of spa to replace. Thanks.