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Really intrigued to hear the 3 or 4 reasons the engineering is flawed
Thanks Wizard of Spas. I was trying to wait it out for these guys to cool their jets and get back to my original post LOL I'm going to try to visit a couple local dealers this week.I want to try to find something with the "best bang for your buck" in the $6-8k range, with a good balance of quality and features, and that feels most comfortable to us. Looks like according to local dealers, I'd have to find that in Bullfrog, D1 or Hot Springs which all seem to be reputable brands according to the folks on this site.
Thank you so much Wizard! If I may ask, what are the pros and cons of the three brands, even if brief? I think that would help a great deal when I visit them to look.
Thank you Wizard. Care to offer any cons of the manufacturer you work for and pros from the brands you don't? That ought to be mighty unbiased!That's Mexico vs. USA is not a huge priority for me. I don't mind spreading the love throughout the continent. China, that's another story. I'd love some feedback from other as well, it might give me a good idea what I'm aiming for. For example, one company might be especially known for their energy efficiency, whereas one might be for their jets. I'd be able to prioritize those pros/cons based on my priorities!
Quote from: jtd1216 on April 13, 2018, 01:20:20 pmThank you Wizard. Care to offer any cons of the manufacturer you work for and pros from the brands you don't? That ought to be mighty unbiased!That's Mexico vs. USA is not a huge priority for me. I don't mind spreading the love throughout the continent. China, that's another story. I'd love some feedback from other as well, it might give me a good idea what I'm aiming for. For example, one company might be especially known for their energy efficiency, whereas one might be for their jets. I'd be able to prioritize those pros/cons based on my priorities!My biggest issue with the whole Mexico vs. USA thing, is the USA manufacturers act as if their quality is immensely superior to the Mexican made stuff. That simply isn't the case. Great examples of this is all the garbage made in the USA... such as:-Clearwater-Almost everything out of Tennessee which includes: Dr. wellness, Laguana bay, Signature spas, etc- Cal Spas... oh my gosh... Don't get me started on CalNot garbage, but certainly not top tier:- Maax and Vita- Strong Spas- Master Spas (Company is garbage, spas are not all that bad )The bottom line, is the "Made in USA" honestly has been completely and totally abused, not to the fault of great manufacturers such as Bullfrog, Artesian, and Marquis. Abused so much that manufacturers and dealers try to get consumers to make emotional "patriotic" decisions that have almost no merit in terms of how well the thing will perform over the next 10-15 years.I love the USA... don't get me wrong. I also love my macbook pro I am writing this on. Which isn't built here btw Go off quality, not off where it is made!TO pwjoshua:Saratoga makes a good hot tub. Not to much experience with it, however, I know some dealers that have and they have had good luck. I believe they do have different levels of insulation and stuff, so make sure you check that out.