Hot tubs, sauna, jacuzzi discussion

[DEEZUZ]

Really been thinking of getting one, going to pawn it off as graduation present for the gf.

What brands, types should I be looking at? The only limiting factor is the size since I'm going to house it in a enclosed gazebo I have out back, I imagine on the specs they would have all the measurements I need to make sure it would fit.

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[daturbosix]

start looking on craigslist.

i would never buy a new one. you can find a few year old unit for pennys on the dollar from what they are new. and dont be scared if they need some plumbing or electric repairs. theyre are wired similar to a furnace. stupid simple.

 

[blck10th]

Bleach the fuck out of it Alex.

 

[DEEZUZ]

The way I see it is its a gift... I can't in my mind... Gift something used.... Even though she's been sending Craigslist adds like crazy for the 'if you can move it or fix it's yours'...

Not a fan, i know what goes on in those things....

 

[daturbosix]

dude, the chemicals take care of all that shit.

but hey, if you wanna spend 10g on a new tub, when you can get the same thing for $1500 or less. be my guest.

id look at caldera, hot springs, sundance, jacuzzi... all some to consider.

 

[1quick]

ive been watching craigslist for broke ones lately, I looked at new ones a couple years ago if you want something decent you will be paying 5-6k for it, and thats just decent, you can pick up one of those for about 600 bucks 5 years old in working order off craigslist, or buy a base model new one for 2k that has like 4 jets in it and one light

 

[willsmysticcobra]

God I cant wait to lower myself nude into this!

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

hot tub bangin machine

 

[wolfe]

The way I see it is its a gift... I can't in my mind... Gift something used.... Even though she's been sending Craigslist adds like crazy for the 'if you can move it or fix it's yours'...

Not a fan, i know what goes on in those things....

I understand what you are saying, but if she is the one sending you the links then get the woman what she wants.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Bought a sundance spa off cl 5 years ago. Been awesome.

 

[Breze84]

Had a 1 year old Great Lakes 5 person that I gave away. The maintenance sucks and they are a cesspool of bacteria. Having a baby sealed the deal on getting rid of it as a safety factor.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Safety factor as in making sure you not hazing any whores over??

 

[blck10th]

Alex don't stick your Peter in the jet holes

 

[Zack]

Haven't used ours in over 6 months, yet I'm still paying the bill.

I hate it.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Haven't used ours in over 6 months, yet I'm still paying the bill.

I hate it.

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[Bruce Jibboo]

thinking the same thing, specs, for sale?

 

[Zack]

I meant electric bill.
I paid $750 for ours 3 years ago.

All I have done is fix the heater (which cost zero dollars) and repaired a cracked pipe.
That involved draining the tub, flipping it on its side, hacking out the spray foam, repairing leak, re-foaming and re-filling.
It sucked but only cost 5 bucks plus water

 

[DEEZUZ]

Oh.....

 

[1quick]

How much more is the electric bill

 

[Zack]

How much more is the electric bill

I honestly don't know.

Wish I could be of better help.

 

[Breze84]

Fyi mine ran 220V with "40a" dual 20a breakers in a outside box....

Here was my yard when I had it, I tore all them plants out and put grass...

 

[Flyn]

I had the $10K Hot Springs top of the line tub when I lived in Chicago. Built my sunroom around it. When it finally breaks, the new owner is going to have to take down a wall or disassemble it to get it out.

I had two warranty repairs performed under the 5 year warranty. Even the expensive tubs are made cheap enough that they break. Both my repairs were failed electronics.

Best thing I ever did was put a TV out in the sunroom. I bought used TVs on craigslist because they would fail from the damp conditions after a year or two. If you have people over all the time, music is better but, if you are sitting out there by yourself, a TV is great.

Few things in life are as good as naked hot tub parties. Lots of drinks so the women loosen up and then fun, fun, fun.

 

[BigJohnson]

Just think about it. Free-a few hundo vs 1000s. And they end up being more of a headache then a pleasure after a few years

 

[Bub]

Mine costs a out $30 a month or so for electric to run. However mine breaks almost constantly

 

[LiquidPen]

plus cost of chemicals... your time for upkeep etc.. they arent really worth it better off getting a whirlpool bathtub