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if you are already thinking about working on it then maybe Jacuzzi is the way to go since the warranty is 5 years. My advice ( i just bought my first tub a few months ago) would be ENJOY IT!!! and worry about working on later. Sorry it might be just me i am buying this thing to relax not have a worry. Just my $10k worth.
Budule, my first hot tub was a Coleman. It was a nice introduction to hot tubs, as it came with our house. After a while, however, it started leaking. I was able to fix it the first couple of times, but fhe third leak was just too much for me. After some research, I decided that an Artic Spa was the right hot tub for me. My Artic has two access doors on each side and is easy as can be to open and fix anything that is problem, including any leaks. If easy maintenance is a top concern, then I suggest that you check into them. I have a few pictures of mine posted on this site. Good luck with your search.
There was no Artic dealer in my area, either. I live in Maryland, near Annapolis. I bought mine online, from Artic's factory in Alberta. They were absolutely tremendous to deal with. I got a great deal and their service has been great. -Just saying. You sound like a DIY selfer. I felt.so.strongly.about the.product, I felt fine working directly with the manufacturer. Good luck with your hot tub search!
Quote from: rosewoodsteel on June 15, 2014, 12:48:06 amThere was no Artic dealer in my area, either. I live in Maryland, near Annapolis. I bought mine online, from Artic's factory in Alberta. They were absolutely tremendous to deal with. I got a great deal and their service has been great. -Just saying. You sound like a DIY selfer. I felt.so.strongly.about the.product, I felt fine working directly with the manufacturer. Good luck with your hot tub search!Well I guess I could do that with any manufacturer , but, that would brake the most important before-you-buy-hot-tub-rule......."wet test!!!!".....`at this point im 90% sure its gona be Jacuzzi , I just have to get her up to the 300 series ( 9 ish ) from the 200 series ( 6 ish).......that will be a hard sell as she is pretty tight when it comes to stuff like this .....but I will prevail !!!