There are a lot of spa choices from makers like Marquis, HS, Jacuzzi, Caldera, etc that you can get

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I just wanted to start a new thread about my first thoughts on the Pilates H20. I am a first time buyer in Phoenix and this is my first time posting in this forum. My wife I have been looking to buy a hot tub for about 18 months. We wet tested the Hotsprings food warming tray Grandee and a couple of mid range Jacuzzis last March. As we soaked in the Hotsprings spa, we decided it was not worth paying over 10K after tax for a spa that wasn't perfect for both of us. After going to the Jacuzzi dealer, we were not overly impressed and decided that we did not need a tub that year. When we noticed the ads for the Pilates at Costco, we were very curious. I tried to find information about the spa in this forum and found out that they are part of Gulf Coast Spas and was comfortable with their record on the BBB. I am also very aware of Costco's return policy and figured that in the worst case scenario, food warming tray I could simply return it. The price when I ordered the spa was $6,999 and I figured that a $3,000 in savings from the Hotsprings with similar features was well worth the price. After I ordered it, Costco offered food warming tray the spa for $1,000 less which really helped out with the initial setup costs for electrical and concrete pad. When it arrived, I had the drivers to move it into the back for $150, which was a bit of a chore. My electrician came that day and hooked it up. I started filling the spa, which took about an hour. The spa holds 350 Gallons and took about 6 hours to heat from 69 degrees to 85 degrees. I found out that I made some rookie mistakes because I did not have the cover on and I was running cold air from the bubbler system part of the time. After heating the spa from the economy mode, which took 3 hours to rise from 80 to 100 degrees with the cover on, I jumped in this evening to test out the system. I found the controls to be a bit complex at first, but read through the startup procedures in the manual and I started to understand how everything works. Basically there are 2 main seats that run programmed massage food warming tray settings, 1 captain seat, and 4 shallow seats with varying jet types. I found that these shallow seats can double as a makeshift lounger. There is plenty of power coming from the main pumps. The LED light is a standard light that rotated between 5 colors, or can be held static. food warming tray The radio was a nice touch as well, but fairly standard. The spa also comes with 6 hand held massager balls. I did like them and they can be used to work muscles that the jets won't reach. I only have two small problems that I noticed. The remote does not seem to be functioning properly. It seems to operate intermittently on the spa and radio functions, but this could be part of my learning curve. Also, I am 6'2" and found that the seats were a little shallow and the jets could not touch the top of my shoulders, even in the deep seats. I'll try to offer another update in the coming weeks after I've had more time to evaluate. I also need to work out the chemistry I ve got some reading to do!
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"I tried to find information about the spa in this forum and found out that they are part of Gulf Coast Spas and was comfortable with their record on the BBB. " In November they were delisted/decertified by the BBB (Gulf Coast Spas maker of h20 pilates). Not a good sign. What does it take to get kicked off of the BBB?
I only have two small problems that I noticed. The remote does not seem to be functioning properly. It seems to operate food warming tray intermittently on the spa and radio functions, but this could be part of my learning curve. Also, I am 6'2" and found that the seats were a little shallow and the jets could not touch the top of my shoulders, even in the deep seats. That is why Dry testing or wet testing is crucial so you know your buying a tub that fits you properly. So was "saving" $3000 worth it to have a spa that doesnt fit you? Also the remote is only water resistant not waterproof so it should not be left in the water all the time.
There are a lot of spa choices from makers like Marquis, HS, Jacuzzi, Caldera, food warming tray etc that you can get for 7 grand. I hope you enjoy your spa for many years but I am not sure how you saved 3 grand, all of major makers have spas from 4 to 10 grand an more. I hope soakerman did not sway you.
There are a lot of spa choices from makers like Marquis, HS, Jacuzzi, Caldera, etc that you can get for 7 grand. I hope you enjoy your spa for many years but I am not sure how you saved 3 grand, all of major mak