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Along with the fiber-cor insulation something that sold me on our Caldera Geneva was the split GFCI breaker panel they use. The heater is on 20a breaker and the rest of the tub a 30a. if the heater goes the tub will go into survival mode and slowly circulate water. Where we live it gets so cold in the winter this could save some serious money with having a freeze up. I don’t notice the jets on ours being too forceful. One seat my favorite has loads of the smaller jets the other main seats have the large spinners. You should try and wet test both and you will know what you like best.
Quote from: bud16415 on March 10, 2017, 10:46:32 amAlong with the fiber-cor insulation something that sold me on our Caldera Geneva was the split GFCI breaker panel they use. The heater is on 20a breaker and the rest of the tub a 30a. if the heater goes the tub will go into survival mode and slowly circulate water. Where we live it gets so cold in the winter this could save some serious money with having a freeze up. I don’t notice the jets on ours being too forceful. One seat my favorite has loads of the smaller jets the other main seats have the large spinners. You should try and wet test both and you will know what you like best.The vanto doesn't come with the split breaker. It's a regular 50 amp in the vacanza series
Hi All,I am currently in the market to replace my current hot tub, a 10 year old vitaspa which is unfortunately on it's last leg.I narrowed my decision down to the Caldera Vanto and the Marquis Vegas.I can get both for right around $6500, and am leaning toward the Caldera as that comes with their foamcor insulation a years worth of chemicals, the frog spa system, cover lift, and steps while the Vegas is pretty bear bones with only rigid insulation.Unfortunately wet testing is not an option, but I would appreciate any suggestions you guys can offer. I did read on a forum post from 2004 while ago that the Caldera spas have smaller jets which makes some people quite itchy. Is this still true?Thanks for the help!
Thanks Hottub guy that post was immensely helpful!Just received some bad news though, I measured the tub I currently have and I assumed it was 84" x 84" as this seemed pretty standard in the industry, but I believe it may be 83" x 83". The tub is built into the deck, so I am not sure I have room for the extra inch. Does anyone know of any hot tubs measuring 83" x 83" around this price range?
Thanks again! I actually found a place to wet test the Vanto, and I was not happy with it. I also tried hot springs flair and loved it! I'm pretty sure I negotiated a decent price but thought I'd check here first. Price was $8449 with ozonator, a bunch of chemicals, cover lift, removal of old tub and delivery. Thanks again.
All other posts in this forum compare the Marquis E series to the hot spots, is this not the case anymore?