Hello, I have owned a used hot tub for about a year now. The tub was in really good condition, and it was nice owning it to confirm that we a) want a hot tub, and b) know what features we like.
However, either due to it's age, or my poor water chemistry at times, it has two leaks. They are not major leaks, but I have to add water every 2-3 weeks. The tub is full foam insulation, so finding the leaks to repair is not something I want to take on.
So, I am moving on to considering a brand new hot tub. I found this thread: Hot Tubs, to be useful. Particularly the list of things holydoc names that are important, I agree 100%. My only other addition would be as low maintenance as possible. My current used tub was 15 years old, and required to check chems and adjust most every day. I got lazy in both testing and also adding, and I also learned that adding one ounce of Muriatic acid is a very small amount, and so there is not much tolerance for error.
At any rate, can anyone recommend the midrange models without all the bells and whistles (disco light, sound, water features) for a few quality brands of hot tub, which have low (very low) maintenance requirements). When I go to the Marquis website, there are many brands, same with Watkins.
Things I would like to have:
7-8 person minimum seating with good leg room, no lounge chairs, as we enjoy the social aspect of the hot tub.
Low maintenance, including self cleaning and low required time to maintain water chemistry (once per week or less, versus once per day or two)
Cover that is easy to get on and off
Foot jets required
Cool off seat or seats
Drink Holders
My current used hot tub has all of these features except easy on/off cover, and most importantly low maintenance.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! We live in a Metro area, so we should have access to most brands.
However, either due to it's age, or my poor water chemistry at times, it has two leaks. They are not major leaks, but I have to add water every 2-3 weeks. The tub is full foam insulation, so finding the leaks to repair is not something I want to take on.
So, I am moving on to considering a brand new hot tub. I found this thread: Hot Tubs, to be useful. Particularly the list of things holydoc names that are important, I agree 100%. My only other addition would be as low maintenance as possible. My current used tub was 15 years old, and required to check chems and adjust most every day. I got lazy in both testing and also adding, and I also learned that adding one ounce of Muriatic acid is a very small amount, and so there is not much tolerance for error.
At any rate, can anyone recommend the midrange models without all the bells and whistles (disco light, sound, water features) for a few quality brands of hot tub, which have low (very low) maintenance requirements). When I go to the Marquis website, there are many brands, same with Watkins.
Things I would like to have:
7-8 person minimum seating with good leg room, no lounge chairs, as we enjoy the social aspect of the hot tub.
Low maintenance, including self cleaning and low required time to maintain water chemistry (once per week or less, versus once per day or two)
Cover that is easy to get on and off
Foot jets required
Cool off seat or seats
Drink Holders
My current used hot tub has all of these features except easy on/off cover, and most importantly low maintenance.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! We live in a Metro area, so we should have access to most brands.
