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So in the market for a tub, and one of the big differences seems to be the filtration system. I was at a Sundance dealer and they were telling me the Clear Ray UV light system is the best - only use a cap full of chlorine a week, no worrying about pH levels, etc. They also warned me the ozone system in the Hot Spring will deteriorate the pillows and cover, and poison me! Any input on maintenance for hot tubs and which system is better? From what I have read I would avoid ACE if I go Hot Spring.
Ignore all the silly salesmanship and talk of things like ozone and UV bulbs, they're sales points and you frankly can do without either. If the bulb goes out you probably won't even notice it stopped working. Wet test both spas and go with the best spa/dealer combo.
The more I read, the more I think Costco might be the way to go. I'll try a couple more local dealers, but if I leave feeling all slimy like this last visit I might just do that (and save a few thousand in the process).
Hello Costco, I have a question about chemicals for my spa? Just a minute I will transfer you. Hi Mr... what was your name again? Yeah I work in the Pharmacy sorry I can't help you Hello Costco, my spa is not heating? Hang on a second let me get my manager. Hi Mr.. what was your name again? Yeah sorry we don't work on spa's, oh but your under warranty. Well lets see, geez ya know we don't work on spas but you can return it if you like. I know sir it does weigh a lot, but you can hire someone to move it for you for a couple of hundred dollars and we will refund you. Well maybe if you read the fine print. I understand, sorry not much I can do as I work in the photo lab. Skip the Costco.
Quote from: Jacuzzi Jim on March 22, 2015, 10:07:17 pm Hello Costco, I have a question about chemicals for my spa? Just a minute I will transfer you. Hi Mr... what was your name again? Yeah I work in the Pharmacy sorry I can't help you Hello Costco, my spa is not heating? Hang on a second let me get my manager. Hi Mr.. what was your name again? Yeah sorry we don't work on spa's, oh but your under warranty. Well lets see, geez ya know we don't work on spas but you can return it if you like. I know sir it does weigh a lot, but you can hire someone to move it for you for a couple of hundred dollars and we will refund you. Well maybe if you read the fine print. I understand, sorry not much I can do as I work in the photo lab. Skip the Costco. After my experience at the local dealer, I think I'd be better off dealing with a Costco employee working in the photo lab. I'll shop around a bit more before making a decision, visiting a couple more local dealers.