Hot Tub Review
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Caldera
Manufacturer: Watkins Manufacturing
Avg. Price: $0
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wmccall
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We recently purchased the Geneva Utopia after owning a Beachcomber 578 for a short (very short) period of time.
We ran into some problems with the 578 and more so with the dealer and wound up returning the tub and buying the Geneva Utopia. You can see either my review of the 578 under the review section or my post "Beachcomber 578 Disappointment" on the message board for more detailed information.
The Geneva is a very nice tub, which is perfect for family and entertaining. The tub seats 6. It has five seats plus a lounge seat. My FiancÈ and I have two girls, a 16 year old and a 10 year old. I'm tall (6') but my fiancÈ is on the shorter side at 5' 2". While my fiancÈ likes the tub she finds the lounge and the "Ecsta-seat" are a bit too deep for her to enjoy without using a spa pillow. The kids both enjoy the tub and with its varied seat heights and configuration they can always seem to find a comfortable spot.
The tub has excellent power, but in addition by manipulating the diverter valves and air controls you have seemingly endless control of the power, so you never feel over powered. The number of jets and ability to modify each jetís massage characteristics is nice, but takes some tinkering with, but to me, thatís fun!
The SpaGlo lighting is very nice and can be dimmed or tuned off which is nice, but we had to have ours replaced shortly after we bought the tub. Even the new unit flickers a bit when switches from blue to purple (I think) but only when it is on the brightest setting.
I have also noticed that the temperature control can be a little quirky. I have found I have to keep it set 1 degree higher than what I actually want, but once the jets start to run I sometime have to turn it back down that same 1 degree.
The manual does an excellent job of outlining the operating controls and features. It also does a good job of explaining the water chemistry and care.
Our tub has the coastal gray exterior and the champagne shell.
Overall we are very happy with the tub and look forward to many years of enjoyment.
Date Purchased: 08/03
Price Paid: $7600
Recommend: Yes |
Pros:
Comfortable
Quiet (overall)
Great power
Assorted specialized seats
Deep
Cons:
Diviters a little noisy in some positions
SpaGlo lighting can flicker a bit
Some seats a bit deep for shorter folks |
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wmccall
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The spa has been absolutely wonderful. It has been all that I could have hoped for and more. The ease of maintenance and the therapy is a God send. Best purchase I've made in a while.
Date Purchased: 12/02
Price Paid: $7500
Recommend: Yes |
Pros:
Extremely comfortable
Quiet when running
Easy maintenance
Great therapy from foot to neck
All out "GREAT SPA"
Cons:
NONE |
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wmccall
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Overall it's a great spa. Me,wife,and kids love it.
For the value and comfort,it was the best spa for us.
Date Purchased: 3-10-03
Price Paid: $7295
Recommend: Yes |
Pros:
Large tub,ample room/seating
Great lower back massage
Great foot massage
Lights are nice at night
Cons:
Doesn't come with a built in refrigerator
Makes going to work depressing
No cup holders
Diverters tad noisy when in a certain position |
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