Shopping for Hot Tub - Brand and Feature Help

[OffRoad322]

We are starting to shop for a hot tub and need some help...

Brand: stopped into two local dealers that both have great reviews...one sells Max Spa and one sells Sundance. Beyond service, I think both would be the same, which brand is better quality overall if we are talking about the same price range for both.

Ozone type system or not: does this feature matter? Max Spa dealer was pushing this feature hard as the biggest difference.


Thank you!

 

[jza1736]

The Ozone system is supposed to help with sanitization. Which means you can keep your chemical levels lower.

I have it with a bromine spa. I keep my bromine levels between 2-3.

The downside is Ozone is rough on the cover.

 

[jseyfert3]

If you run a chlorine spa, ozone is not wanted, no matter what they say (it'll chew up your chlorine).

If you run a bromine spa, ozone can convert bromide back into hypobromus acid, your active sanitizer, which is a plus.

If you aren't sure how to run your spa, read the two stickies at the top of the Spa and Hot Tubs sub-forum. One is a guide for using chlorine, one for bromine. The chlorine one also covers water balance on initial filling.

 

[OffRoad322]

Thank you both for the info on ozone. Any suggestions on Brands?

 

[jza1736]

I've only had mine for a year. It's a premium leisure. I'm happy with it, but I can't comment on the others.

When I first got it, almost every piece of electronics was bad. From the mother board to the Bluetooth. They sent a tech that fixed it all. Great for their customer service, but has me a little worried on how long it will all last