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Vaux96 · 09-03-2013, 05:27 AM

So last month I just had a new 16x16 composite deck built and it is attached off the back of my house. The deck is about 12 foot off the ground. I was thinking of putting some concrete down, screening it in, and buying a nice hot tub. I am looking to spend about 8 to 10 thousand on the tub. Sounds great, but the problem is I don't have a clue about hot tubs. Does anyone own one? What type of things should I be looking for and what should I avoid? How much of a pain in the ass are they when it comes to upkeep? Any manufacturer prefrence? Any tips would be appreciated.

PHXLT1 · 09-03-2013, 04:16 PM

Cant help you my friend. I never have 8/10 bucs in my wallet let alone that in 1000s. Good luck though.

AZCamaroFan · 09-03-2013, 04:18 PM

the upkeep isn't that much if you keep it covered. manufacturer's I don't know much about.

trm2 · 09-03-2013, 05:54 PM

I've had a Hot Springs tub for a decade now. Very well made, well insulated.

You use it more in the winter. It also gets less use every year. I don't regret getting it, I just don't use it much any more.

SSmoothie · 09-03-2013, 08:46 PM

There all kind of the same, depending on what features you want. Radio and speaker, how many jets, you can pick your floor layout. Shop all brands and check on pricing, make sure it is a Listed Tub (UL or ETL label.) And make sure your deck can hold the weight, 12 feet is a long ways down.

PHXLT1 · 09-03-2013, 10:22 PM

Boned once in one. Didn't care for the splashing though. I can't remember her name either.

09-03-2013, 05:27 AM	#1
Vaux96 Drives: 45th 2SS LS3, 05 Ram 1500 SLT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 389	Hot Tubs So last month I just had a new 16x16 composite deck built and it is attached off the back of my house. The deck is about 12 foot off the ground. I was thinking of putting some concrete down, screening it in, and buying a nice hot tub. I am looking to spend about 8 to 10 thousand on the tub. Sounds great, but the problem is I don't have a clue about hot tubs. Does anyone own one? What type of things should I be looking for and what should I avoid? How much of a pain in the ass are they when it comes to upkeep? Any manufacturer prefrence? Any tips would be appreciated.

09-03-2013, 04:16 PM	#2
PHXLT1 Drives: black Z28 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: el mirage Posts: 1,323	Cant help you my friend. I never have 8/10 bucs in my wallet let alone that in 1000s. Good luck though. __________________ My family 1994 Z28 (mine) 2015 Camaro (wife's) 2015 Silverado (mine!) 54 Belair (wife's) 2004 silverado (daughters)

09-03-2013, 08:46 PM	#5
SSmoothie Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6SP Blk/Blk Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 920 View My Garage	There all kind of the same, depending on what features you want. Radio and speaker, how many jets, you can pick your floor layout. Shop all brands and check on pricing, make sure it is a Listed Tub (UL or ETL label.) And make sure your deck can hold the weight, 12 feet is a long ways down. __________________

09-03-2013, 10:22 PM	#6
PHXLT1 Drives: black Z28 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: el mirage Posts: 1,323	Boned once in one. Didn't care for the splashing though. I can't remember her name either. __________________ My family 1994 Z28 (mine) 2015 Camaro (wife's) 2015 Silverado (mine!) 54 Belair (wife's) 2004 silverado (daughters)

09-03-2013, 04:18 PM	#3
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,451	the upkeep isn't that much if you keep it covered. manufacturer's I don't know much about.

09-03-2013, 05:54 PM	#4
trm2 Drives: Model S, Vette, Volt & Equinox Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 334	I've had a Hot Springs tub for a decade now. Very well made, well insulated. You use it more in the winter. It also gets less use every year. I don't regret getting it, I just don't use it much any more.