AND THE WINNER IS .........

[Spatini]

So you have all followed my ongoing saga , seems to be like most here ,where do I start ,which is best , etc etc etc  , as we all know pick a solid set of companies , much of that info can be gleaned here, narrow down to your top one or two wet test, wet test , wet test , pull out all your hair wet test some more , plead for help and the finally pull trigger, well I had it down to two the Artesian Piper Geln and The Jacuzzi j-480 , after much back and forth I finally went with the , drumroll please  ............. Jacuzzi J-480 , for me it had everything I wanted , was quality built and priced within reason leaving the rest of the budget for some serious Spascaping in the backyard. Now I need to prepare for the next three to four weeks and get the basics done out back. Thanks to all who helped me through this ordeal , it was fun and terrible all at the same time ,very time consuming , it also helped me learn tons about something of which I knew basically nothing before , I am now a bonafide rank pro - amature . Again thanks for your patience and guidance through this time. Are there any SA meetings one can attend here ( SPA Anonymous ) . HI all , my name is SPATINI !

[Zep]

wow Jacuzzi has been winning alot of these contests!

congrats and happy tubbing!

[Water Boy]

Congrats on the purchase Spatini. Enjoy your new spa when it gets here!! Let us know how the delivery goes and include some pics when it arrives!

[Swell-Tub]

I'm leaning towards a Jacuzzi J-470. I know what you mean, quality, price and reputation. JJ will be so proud....

Scott  

[wewannahottub]

I'm leaning towards a Jacuzzi J-470. I know what you mean, quality, price and reputation. JJ will be so proud....

Scott  

JJ will be happy to hear that we want to look at the 470 ourselves.  Just waiting (and waiting...) for the JQZ dealer to get one in.  They had a 480.  I think Tom is just going to have to get a pillow (extra) for a head rest no matter what spa.  Still have 2 more to try. (not to mention the 470)  

Interestingly, hubby is watching DIY and they are building a deck and pergola around a JQZ  tub that looks like a 470!!

We ran across 1/2 of PA to see the Artesian dealer tonight--nice tubs, hard to say--if the dealer offers a good enough deal, I am still going to pay exorbitant delivery fees and not to mention set up and warranty/service issues...

My saga continues.

Glad Fred and Spatini have concluded this portion.

Swell-Tub--how about you guys--470 as well??

Keep us all posted, SA"s out there.   I am looking for a sponsor myself.  Next meeting is... 8-)

Chrisi

[Swell-Tub]

Chrisi, Look at you your post number is really climbing.

I really like the Jacuzzi the best so far but I worry about the brand new dealer here in Vegas. If I were to buy based on the best support it would be the local Sundance dealer. BullFrog has been very supportive via internet and phone. I'm very impressed by BullFrog International's attitude. I also like the idea that you can redesign you spa by changing out the jet packs.

Scott  

[wewannahottub]

Yeah, Scott, I unfortunately have spent more time BS'ng about tubs than testing them, since the tubs we want to wet test and see aren't available yet.  Should expect some this week, though.

If bullfrog would make "leg jet packs" or "foot jet packs", I'd be sold!!!

CHrisi

[Swell-Tub]

If bullfrog would make "leg jet packs" or "foot jet packs", I'd be sold!!!
CHrisi

I'm told that the BullFrog 682 has leg and foot jets.

Scott  

[wewannahottub]

I would have to check again, I thought it was more like a lounger to get the leg and foot jets??  

Now you have me curious again... :-/

[wewannahottub]

I'm told that the BullFrog 682 has leg and foot jets.

Scott  

Scott, I did just check--they just weren't quite what I was looking for, jet wise.  I suppose, it isn't completely ruled out until all others are ruled out, but I also like the fact that some tubs' seats also have some hip jets as well.  Those jet packs are cool, though, and the nice feature is being able to change them out.

Once I have seen some other spas...  it just gets overwhelming!!!

Chrisi

[Chad]

Another victory...... I'll add a tally to my list.

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[hottubdan]

Another victory...... I'll add a tally to my list.

Jacuzzi                            The other guys
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Not even close.

[Zep]

hey chad....I have a question

i am considering having some floor work done
and i need your help in what a particular part
of tile/marble flooring is called.

when you get a marble/tile floor there are sometimes
little smaller accents placed in between the larger tiles

what are the smaller pieces called?

the term "medallion" seems to be mostly
the larger mosaic type accent

i have found a few of what I am talking about
searching under the term "inserts"

but what are the smaller emblems called that
are made out of metal?....i want to find a source
for a wide variety of "accent emblems" is what i call them

they would be something like the darker tiles in the pic
below but would be made of a metal material

mine would be used with larger tiles and not be
quite as "busy" looking as this pic

[Saved by Grace]

Spantini, Great choice!!!!  

I'm sitting at my kitchen table looking at the fresh 4 or 5 inches of snow on my deck wondering if we'll ever be able to add on our hot tub deck.  Our tub should be here within two weeks.  I plowed the grass where the tube is going... I'm sure spring will be in full force soon!?!?!?!?!?

In His Peace,
Fred

[Zep]

"I'm sitting at my kitchen table looking at the fresh 4 or 5 inches of snow "

wow "Saved" thats hard to believe

it's sunny and already 65 degrees here in Dallas today
supposed to get up to 70
first Sat the horse track is open...be heading out there in a bit

of course in July/August I will want to trade places with you