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Well at least you bought your tub based on comfort, feel, look, price, etc...Honestly that wasn't the impression you gave with you post regarding quality, as well as the way you spoke of the insulation. I know it's hard to comprehend text but you should understand this is a hot tub forum and people can be very defensive of their brand, even when someone states facts like tub specifications.I think most do it just to reasure themselves they made a good decision, since there is very little evidence of which actually is the best hot tub...Which is sort of ironic considering the domain name.
I wouldn t really say the Air tight scheme of things has longevityWesj53"The TP method of production to my knowledge consists of foaming the perimeter of the cabinet AS WELL AS the complete bottom of the spa, leaving a chamber of airspace which heats up thru use of motor pumps. The heatlock system (used by Arctic only to my knowledge) foams the perimeter of the cabinet and ONLY the area between the lip of the shell and the cabinet (where outside air can leak in). There is NO foam placed against the bottom of the shell"This is a pic of the lip of an Arctic as the somke proves its not air tight
In terms of why there is steam escaping between the shell and the cabinet (if we are interpreting the picture accurately), my only guess is that it was the result of operator error by not applying a continuous layer of foam in that seam. That should be easy to fix and probably covered under warranty. It's an interesting picture, but more interesting that someone on this site would retain such a photo. Makes you wonder if it's from an Arctic competitor!?
It seems that if you (wesj53) are infact not affiliated with Arctic Spas, maybe you should be. I mean that as a compliment in the sense that you know so much about their product from a manufacturing standpoint and warranty performance, as well as the details of the cover itself and what it actually looks like in a picture. Not having even taken delivery of the product yet makes it even more impressive. :-/
Quote It seems that if you (wesj53) are infact not affiliated with Arctic Spas, maybe you should be. I mean that as a compliment in the sense that you know so much about their product from a manufacturing standpoint and warranty performance, as well as the details of the cover itself and what it actually looks like in a picture. Not having even taken delivery of the product yet makes it even more impressive. :-/ For Pete's sake, at least be honest. You dont meant that as a complement, or you would not put in a dig like "not having even taken delivery...." The photo is confusing. It was obviously taken by someone trying to make a point, and so the amount of information left out leaves it very suspicious. I dont have to be an Arctic dealer to figure that out. Obviously the cabinet in not air-tight. Why in the worlk would you want to do that?? I'm not a big fan of mold and other crawlies that would thrive in a warm, airtight space.
QuoteIn terms of why there is steam escaping between the shell and the cabinet (if we are interpreting the picture accurately), my only guess is that it was the result of operator error by not applying a continuous layer of foam in that seam. That should be easy to fix and probably covered under warranty. It's an interesting picture, but more interesting that someone on this site would retain such a photo. Makes you wonder if it's from an Arctic competitor!?As many of the proffessionals on this board can attest to, there is a certain feeling you get when someone is shopping you. It may be the look on their face, their expertice on a certain product, their blatant mis-use of industry lingo, etc... It seems that if you (wesj53) are infact not affiliated with Arctic Spas, maybe you should be. I mean that as a compliment in the sense that you know so much about their product from a manufacturing standpoint and warranty performance, as well as the details of the cover itself and what it actually looks like in a picture. Not having even taken delivery of the product yet makes it even more impressive. :-/
QuoteQuote It seems that if you (wesj53) are infact not affiliated with Arctic Spas, maybe you should be. I mean that as a compliment in the sense that you know so much about their product from a manufacturing standpoint and warranty performance, as well as the details of the cover itself and what it actually looks like in a picture. Not having even taken delivery of the product yet makes it even more impressive. :-/ For Pete's sake, at least be honest. You dont meant that as a complement, or you would not put in a dig like "not having even taken delivery...." The photo is confusing. It was obviously taken by someone trying to make a point, and so the amount of information left out leaves it very suspicious. I dont have to be an Arctic dealer to figure that out. Obviously the cabinet in not air-tight. Why in the worlk would you want to do that?? I'm not a big fan of mold and other crawlies that would thrive in a warm, airtight space. Sorry to offend you Anne, but the post is relayed exactly how I intended, sarcastic! I am not speaking of the product itself which is why I'm sure you are offended being an owner of the same fine product. I am mearly questioning an individuals intentions, which I hope are on the up and up.
Sorry I wasn t around to fully explain the pic. This is one pic from a series of pics. It is infact an Arctic Purchased by a dealer in Sask. Canada Dead of winter he hooked the tub up in his compound and let it sit in a real world environment. Before the tub was filled and running a couple of smoke cannisters were placed in the cabinet to see if any heat (ie smoke) would be escaping Thus smoke between shell and lip and cabinet.I will also post a pic regarding the cover with snow on it and showing how much heat is lost through the middle of the cover. Brand new an Arctic is probly a really good tub but longevity with this design is still to be determined