Secrets to buying the best spa

If you're thinking seriously about buying a spa, how do you pick the right one?

This is what to look for:

1. A spa with a built-in bottom drain eliminates the need for you to purchase a spa vacuum. This spa stays much cleaner because there will be no dirt in the bottom and no dangerous protrusions to injure your feet on.
2. Look for 2" plumbing from the skimmer and drain back to the pumps and back to the supply manifold to get the highest flow to the jets.
3. Have all the jets work at the same time. This means that all seating gets the same benefits. Jets that can be turned down or off are beneficial if you wish to make jetting action more powerful at some seats if there are only 2 or 3 people.
4. A spa that has a full support structure means that the cedar cabinet is for looks only. This is very important where you are dropping the spa into a recessed area. No additional support is needed!
5. Ensure that the lounger and captain's seat face one another. Since these are the two most popular seats you will be able to face one another and talk easily.
6. Look for a quality finish like ICI acrylic backed by fibreglass which gives it incredible lustre durability and contoured seating excellence.
7. The ability to customize jet position means you can have a spa made just for you! Also, the ability to order it with or without a cedar skirt gives you incredible, uniqueness for your own situations.
8. Top level pressure filter which does not take up valuable space inside the spa and ensures that maximum volumes of water can be filtered through it.
9. Look for 5 layer insulation using 2 lb foam high density insulation. Although more expensive, this type of insulation results in many layers of dead air which allows motor heat to also keep water warm as well as being used for bubble operation.
10. A programmable 7 day timer that allows you to control your filtration and heater cycle very efficiently and results in operating costs of pennies a day.
11. The use of 2 speed circulating pumps instead of single speed gives you more economical operations and choice of two operating modes.
12. The latest in digital top side controls which allows you to operate all pumps, heaters and lights from the convenience of inside your spa. No need to open your access doors.
13. A dedicated dealer with a track record which shows he or she takes good care of his or her customers and ensures you are pampered and well instructed on the use of your new spa.