I absolutely love my PureSpa and love the fact that it is so lightweight and portable, which means in a 4 season location, setup and takedown is simple... I use mine just about every day and sometimes twice a day... I have had mine for 2 years and only paid $400 for it brand new, so if you compare that cost to going and using a hotel hot tub at $15 a visit, you can see this is a very good therapeutic investment... for my occasional back and joint issues it is perfect... the bubbles are just strong enough to really help unlike jets which can actually over stress muscles...
Thanks for the vid. Just got one and had it bubbling @ 103 degrees in about 24 hours. The beauty of the beast is its simplicity - I know jack about pools/spas/hot tubs yet it is working great. The Ikea-like design of components and assemblies makes set-up a breeze, and The Who's Tommy could figure out operation of the control unit. You're comment of "...90% of spa benefit @ 10% of the cost" is dead on. Had I known about this class of spa I would have bought one years ago. Good non-h2O geek presentation Davil and your attention to safety is well projected to a target market of percolating buyers (like me.)
I have bought a very similar product. In my country the very basic “hard” hot-tubs start at over $5000 with the average being around $7000. The inflatable was $800 delivered. For the price I think it is wonderful. I call it my “middle class” spa pool. I believe the benefits out weigh the disadvantages
@@chrissy1310 maybe about $20 NZ a week if it’s run at full temp. But I usually keep it low and just turn it up in the morning before I use it and that’s maybe $30 to $50 NZ per month
My Intex manual says the second filter is there simply because law requires it, even though the one is more than sufficient for the hot tub... so it’s not actually a fault...
We have a 6 person. The temperature lost 3 degrees running it 60+ minutes. 100 degrees reduced to 97 degrees. Mid summer night. I am tired of hearing/reading comments saying heat went down. Not noticeable.
Umm, are you a comedian? You are awesome! I thought your review was great, especially with the humor mixed with it! Super awesome, loved it! Thanks so much! 👍👍
Average outlet plug is 15 amps... these small pumps run about 10 to 14 amps. Using an extension cord could draw more power. Some actually require a 20 amp circuit. Wish reviews would cover this more and also, is it cold weather compatible. Is the floor soft cushioned? Does it come with a ground liner.
I ran a very long extension cord and it never caused a problem. The bottom is not cushioned but seeing as I have never seen a cushioned hot tub of any kind I don't see why that's even a question. It did come with a ground liner. Like any water, if it doesn't move and is at freezing temperature it will freeze. It does also lose heat faster when it's cold or the wind is blowing. Think I got all the questions answered.
I put a sheet of 2 inch thick styrofoam insulation under mine and which makes for a nicer floor feeling plus adds some insulation which presumably helps keep heat from escaping into the ground.
The second filter is a safety system. Years ago Pools and Tubs had one filter suction IN section. Several deaths occurred via drowning. If you have long hair or a string that gets sucked into the single filter system, the potential to being stuck under water is greater. The second filter greatly reduces the potential for a suction drowning by lowering suction pressure and allowing a means to pull yourself out of danger. If you contact the Manufacture of pools and tubs today a knowledgeable person would be able to explain this system. Plenty of things have gone wrong to make these changes happen.
I have an Intex pool with the 2 suction fittings for the filter. I think your extra one is actually a backup in case somebody's hair gets caught in the primary one it will release the hair. At least that's what it said in the manual for my pool.
So I took both filters off and covered the one above the outlet with the rubber cover that came with the tub. There was absolutely no suction from the other side and it caused the pump to turn off pretty fast. Then I drained the tub and disconnected the hoses from the control unit. I sprayed water on the filter hole by the outlet and saw it come out of the hole that connects to the control unit. When I sprayed water into the other filter inlet it went nowhere. So no, the other filter does absolutely nothing other than hold a spare filter.
Is it possible that the second one is for chemicals? I just bought a Saluspa from Costco and it has a second filter cartridge similar to yours, the really poor instructions mention its for dispersing chemicals, but doesn't say where to put it on mine. Thx for the vid!
@@alchile7387 Yes, I bought the "Spa Choice Premium Spa Kit" I use Bromine because it's better for your skin. I only change the water every 3 months or longer. I'm still using the same spa kit.
I've been testing the bromine level with a test strip.for four days now in my brand new tub. I have a floating dispenser with four tablets in it. I have shocked the pool three times with chlorine shock trying to get the free chlorine level up too. Did you also find that the bromine level stayed too low?
Thanks for making this video! I'm currently eyeing one of these for my desert home. It's really cold at nights and I'd love to go sit outside in the tub and enjoy the night sky without freezing my tooshie. I am curious about the energy costs to run this. Have you seen any changes in your energy bill?
Yes definitely, it added about $20 a month if I was running it constantly. You can leave it off when you're not planning on using it. For awhile or just turn the heat to very low though to save money.
@@TheRealDavil Thank you! My plan is to unplug it when I get up in the daytime and then plug it back in when temperatures drop before bed. Sounds like that might work.
By the way, is it still going strong? I had an Intex kayak which held up really well, which is why I chose this brand over Coleman and other alternatives.
Very nice review, covered all the questions which can come in mind. May be i missed it, but did the review mention how much electricity cost was increased in a month for using this hot tub comparing to before when there was no tub?
I think I might have mentioned that I barely noticed it, but that was during the summer. When winter came around I noticed the power bill increased but I couldn't give you an exact number. I do know that when it runs the heater it's using about as many watts as my toaster so it is somewhat significant. I tend to leave the thing on everyday but if you only turned on the heater when you planned to use it, it probably wouldn't be that noticeable.
Help! The filter that goes over the “C” does seem to do anything at all. It’s not clogged. The other filter attachment does suck in correctly and the attachment above that, where the light goes is blowing water out. Can the two be switched for some reason ?
So I did recently end up disecting this thing after about 2 and half years of having it and it turns out that 2nd filter is connected with a hose that is collapsable so it can easily get pinched and end up doing absolutely nothing which was my problem. I would never have known that was the case without cutting it open either, so very bad design. It is normal for water to be coming out of that top hole though, that's where the water returns from after being heated.
Can, it comes with a sheet of some material to act as a projector for the bottom. But would just be real careful since it's a lot of water and if something fails that would be a bad time.
Nice Review!! How big is the box that holds the Pump/heater? I want to build a base and want to make sure one side is larger enough for the box. Does it come with all the starter chemicals/filters to get it set up?
The control unit is about 2 and half to 3 feet from the tub. It does not come with any chemicals, but it does come with a filter and some test strips. I would go ahead and buy some better test strips though.
Most all hot tubs mix some air with the water. The limitation they are working with is really the 120 volts and 15 amps. They can't heat water nearly as quickly as is, let alone run a decent sized pump. Would be nice if they designed a tub that made use of a dryer outlet or something.
Thanks, it may. As long as the recirculating pump keeps going and you keep it out of the wind it should be alright. It won't freeze anyway, can't be positive about whether or not it will hold heat all that well.
I’ve had this happen on a pool pump and that’s because I let the pump run dry on accident. Water is what keeps the shafts cool. The shafts are made out of porcelain so if they get too hot they will crack.
@@OlesMusic makes you wonder what happened. These companies need to go back to the drawing board. What kind was yours? So that way I know maybe I shouldn’t get that brand?
I think it was false advertising honestly, I mean you can't use a collapsible tube for a suction and they would need something flexible if this thing deflates.
Nice review. Thank you for your time. I’m considering one of these for indoor, say like a bedroom dedicated to this thing. Question will the drain receive a garden hose so I can drain it from inside my rental home? Should I be looking for a totally different kind and of spa maybe? Thanks again for your time and opinion/review. It means a lot. Scott
I don’t think you can use a hot tub inside unless you have a moisture-treated ceiling and walls... otherwise you will end up with all kinds of nasty mold, mildew and deterioration... not so good in a rental and could get you evicted... just saying...
You DO NOT want to put this in your house your floor will not hold it over time. The unit when full weighs 2,100 pounds and that is without people in it. Now if you have a concrete basement floor then you might be ok.
It is fine usually, but it's a good idea to protect the power cable from the water. I had an issue with mine where it rained a lot and then the power cord got water in it. It was under warranty so they sent me a whole new pump unit at no charge, so not a big deal.
Davil- just one more point about my question from a few minutes ago- i do feel like a humming vibration when i put my hand on the filter. Is that what i'm supposed to feel rather than a suction feeling? (p.s.- i do know that one filter is just for show as you said but i'm referring to the main working filter). lol
Good stuff, do u have to add chemicals or filter water everyday even if u use it once a week or just with the chlorine is enough?? U think It could be placed on a big deck maybe even the 4 person tub??
Once you get it up to temperature there really just either ph up or ph down and chlorine. The chlorine is easy it just comes in tablets and you just replace the one in the bobber that comes with it every few days. And yes it could probably fit on a deck, I would go with the 4 person one for that though.
thank you. do you think 6 people could actually fit? 4? It seems lik3 3. In any case, thank you and we plan to get one. Nice job with explaining things.
is there a limit on outside temperature this show not be used in? We are in NH and it does get quite cold here...under 32 deg most days in Jan/February! Thanks for the info.
Hey! I'm up in NH too looking to get one too! Have you found one any cheaper than 800??? Alot of the reviews I've seen they were going for like 500 a couple years ago!
If you keep it running and circulating it shouldn't be a problem to be at freezing temps, but the manual does say that it will heat slower once ambient temperature gets below 50F (10C). The warranty also says it is voided if the tub freezes so just be careful that it stays running.
Cheapest I've seen them this year is about 800, the 4 person goes for around 650, so if you're not going to have a lot of people in it that wouldn't be a bad option.
Thank you for the great review!! Would this survive in very hot environments? E.g. 115' F heat during the day and cold nights? Also, how many people can sit comfortably? It's advertised as 6, but it looks a bit small for 6 people
I live in Florida so it changes here as well, not quite that hot but I don't see why it being a problem. I've had five at most and it wasn't too crowded, depends on how big people are. 6 might be doable if some were kids.
question: its been awhile since this video - did it hold up? also where you have it in your yard...was it connected with an extension cord? or straight to an outlet?
And the second filter is actually not intended to work... it is required by law but was not really required to make the tub work, so they made it a dummy...
Required by law? That doesn't make sense, how does adding a second dummy filter comply with law, if it's just a dummy filter and not doing anything, it's not complying.
I have a Intex hot tub and I keep getting error messages and if you can get parts good luck I even called China to get a electrical diagram and parts list and they told me they don’t have anything except the manual that I got with the hot tub lol that’s a joke but they said I can send it to them and they can diagnose the problem and then fix it and send it back ( at my cost 😮) I told them to I’ll be nice shove it so I totally rewired the unit so I don’t have that junk circuit board that will give you faults readings and it’s working. So never buy a Intex hot tub because the Company will not stand behind there product.
No it was a filter, after I cut it open I found out there was a collapsible hose connected to it that has collapsed and wasn't allowing it to suck any water in
The power cable got water in it during a storm, but it was under warranty so they replaced the whole pump assembly for free. The tub is still looking good, haven't had issues with that part.
i have been researching these for a little while. what did your electricity bill increase to keep it heated. I am told by a few people that they are very expensive to keep heated.
Yea I have to trim around it every week, i haven't slashed it with the string trimmer yet though. At some point I might build a small deck to put it on if it lasts another winter.
I've been out in it when the temperature is in the low 40s at night and it got to about 98 or so after 30 minutes. If you don't run the bubbles it would last longer.
I do still have it, it doesn't leak from the bottom, but some water does get in through the cover. Had an issue with leaving the power plug in the rain, but it was replaced for free and haven't had the issue again
The plug and play hard body ones are all pretty close to 3000 or more, and for that price why not just get a 220v one that will actually maintain heat forever and ultimately be more energy efficient? This type is nice for people who want to take it with them or who might only use it for part of the year.
@@TheRealDavil - you can actually get a 110v that will also run 220v for under $3000 at Costco. My problem is getting to the location I need. I wish there was a $1000 super duty version of these inflatables with a 5 year warranty or something.
@@glockman9c you do realize how strong the material is on these inflatable tubs right? Very very strong. It’s not the same plastic material like a pool floaty.
@@glockman9c yeah. I think you’ll like it. I’m sure you know but for anyone reading… be sure you use the top cover and that will hold the heat in and help when heating up fresh water. Then the water inlet and outlet that are exposed to outside air use a pool noodle for insulation on those and that will help retain the heat and you are all set. You can use a steak knife to cut the pieces of pool noodle to the size you need. Once you cut the noodle to the proper size take the piece you need and slice it down the middle like a taco and use electrical tape or duct tape and give it a few wraps around the noodle to hold it on. Ok glad you got one. I didn’t want one but my wife did and so far so good I’ve kind of enjoyed learning about it.
How heavy can a woman be to safely use this? Asking for a friend. Also, how hard is the bottom where you are sitting if you don't have a little chair like yours? Thank You for an educational video.
Not sure on the weight part, but the bottom is dependant on what it's on top of. It won't be any harder than the ground and really if you think about how a bathtub is pretty hard and not noticeable it's like that.
@@TheRealDavil Know you were kidding about the weight. lol. Wondering, seriously, how tough the bottom is if I wanted to put a little recliner chair in for my bad back.
A friend I visited had one today. That is why I even considered this type. He is pleased. We live in Florida also. Like the water hot and one review said this one was why he chose because it continued heating while the bubbles were doing their job.
Yes it does, I did have to get a replacement control unit for free under warranty because the power cord filled with water from the rain. So worth covering it in some way.
I've had my 4 person Bestway Miami SaluSpa for 3 years and love it. My second filter actually has a hose conected to it that goes to pump. I know its a different brand but same thing. Only issue i have is inflatable is not repairable. Trying to save $55.00 and make my own. Anyone have suggestions?
Hey Davil? i really need your advice and have no one to ask. Quick question? Mine is brand new. How do I know if the 2 filters/housing are actually working? Should i feel a suction or something? Because I feel nothing when my hand is up against them. I"m having trouble with my chemistry and wondering if the filters are just not working? Can you please help me? You seem pretty smart... i'm struggling.
You won't notice much with the filter housing on, if you unscrew it and cover it, it should be more obvious. Really if you have water coming out of the outlet above it you must have suction. What kind of chemistry problem are you having?
i just bought one, leaked at bottom seam immediately, had to pack it all up to bring back, total garbage, wasted 2 half days dealing with all of this. Steer Clear!!!!
I've been pretty rough work mine and haven't had anything leak at all. Did you call the warranty line? They are pretty good about sending out replacement stuff free of charge.
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Great review, I am sick of the channel's that do reviews or "Top 5" and never even have seen one in person.
I absolutely love my PureSpa and love the fact that it is so lightweight and portable, which means in a 4 season location, setup and takedown is simple... I use mine just about every day and sometimes twice a day... I have had mine for 2 years and only paid $400 for it brand new, so if you compare that cost to going and using a hotel hot tub at $15 a visit, you can see this is a very good therapeutic investment... for my occasional back and joint issues it is perfect... the bubbles are just strong enough to really help unlike jets which can actually over stress muscles...
Thanks for the vid. Just got one and had it bubbling @ 103 degrees in about 24 hours. The beauty of the beast is its simplicity - I know jack about pools/spas/hot tubs yet it is working great. The Ikea-like design of components and assemblies makes set-up a breeze, and The Who's Tommy could figure out operation of the control unit. You're comment of "...90% of spa benefit @ 10% of the cost" is dead on. Had I known about this class of spa I would have bought one years ago. Good non-h2O geek presentation Davil and your attention to safety is well projected to a target market of percolating buyers (like me.)
🤣🤣🤣
I have bought a very similar product. In my country the very basic “hard” hot-tubs start at over $5000 with the average being around $7000. The inflatable was $800 delivered. For the price I think it is wonderful. I call it my “middle class” spa pool. I believe the benefits out weigh the disadvantages
Hi Petrina, I am wondering how much your electric bill went up with your middle class hot tub? I love that by the way.
@@chrissy1310 maybe about $20 NZ a week if it’s run at full temp. But I usually keep it low and just turn it up in the morning before I use it and that’s maybe $30 to $50 NZ per month
This is the best review I’ve ever watched, especially the depictions of the warnings 🤣
Thanks!
what!!!!!
“No fat chicks” I laughed entirely too much for that lol
My Intex manual says the second filter is there simply because law requires it, even though the one is more than sufficient for the hot tub... so it’s not actually a fault...
Thanks for the thorough and honest review. Your dry sense of humor made this video enjoyable to watch! 🙌🏼
Instablaster...
We have a 6 person. The temperature lost 3 degrees running it 60+ minutes. 100 degrees reduced to 97 degrees. Mid summer night. I am tired of hearing/reading comments saying heat went down. Not noticeable.
... at last good review of an inflatable hot tub.
You came here for 9:05 and it is the best thing I've seen today. 🤟🤟
I have a 4 person one and I love it.
Umm, are you a comedian? You are awesome! I thought your review was great, especially with the humor mixed with it! Super awesome, loved it! Thanks so much! 👍👍
Thanks! I'm just a guy though.
Average outlet plug is 15 amps... these small pumps run about 10 to 14 amps. Using an extension cord could draw more power. Some actually require a 20 amp circuit. Wish reviews would cover this more and also, is it cold weather compatible. Is the floor soft cushioned? Does it come with a ground liner.
I ran a very long extension cord and it never caused a problem. The bottom is not cushioned but seeing as I have never seen a cushioned hot tub of any kind I don't see why that's even a question. It did come with a ground liner. Like any water, if it doesn't move and is at freezing temperature it will freeze. It does also lose heat faster when it's cold or the wind is blowing.
Think I got all the questions answered.
I put a sheet of 2 inch thick styrofoam insulation under mine and which makes for a nicer floor feeling plus adds some insulation which presumably helps keep heat from escaping into the ground.
I love your version of the warnings 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the review! We scored one at a garage sale this weekend and it looks good. Anxious to get it set up. Loved your sense of humor!
Awesome! Thank you!
That was exactly what I was looking for. The filters confused me. By the way, you are pretty funny. 😉
Thanks Man! I'm considering
one. LOVE your Interpretation
of "The Symbols!" 🤣
Manufacturer's rule #1: NO FAT CHICKS.🤣👍
Rule#1 no fat chicks
Super review and funny,i m gona buy one ...thanks
Love mine! Got it for $500 best money spent
Oh flip, I can't take it! Good Times! Thanks for the update and info!!!!!
The second filter is a safety system. Years ago Pools and Tubs had one filter suction IN section. Several deaths occurred via drowning. If you have long hair or a string that gets sucked into the single filter system, the potential to being stuck under water is greater. The second filter greatly reduces the potential for a suction drowning by lowering suction pressure and allowing a means to pull yourself out of danger. If you contact the Manufacture of pools and tubs today a knowledgeable person would be able to explain this system. Plenty of things have gone wrong to make these changes happen.
The second filter doesn't have any plumbing, so no it isn't.
I've only got one on mine and its new ..hope its safe
I have an Intex pool with the 2 suction fittings for the filter. I think your extra one is actually a backup in case somebody's hair gets caught in the primary one it will release the hair. At least that's what it said in the manual for my pool.
So I took both filters off and covered the one above the outlet with the rubber cover that came with the tub. There was absolutely no suction from the other side and it caused the pump to turn off pretty fast.
Then I drained the tub and disconnected the hoses from the control unit. I sprayed water on the filter hole by the outlet and saw it come out of the hole that connects to the control unit. When I sprayed water into the other filter inlet it went nowhere.
So no, the other filter does absolutely nothing other than hold a spare filter.
@@TheRealDavil what a dumb idea by Intex
Is it possible that the second one is for chemicals? I just bought a Saluspa from Costco and it has a second filter cartridge similar to yours, the really poor instructions mention its for dispersing chemicals, but doesn't say where to put it on mine. Thx for the vid!
@@JN-bq4ls get what we don't pay for...
I have the exact same one. This is year 3. No problems it's just great. I use bromine.
Hi there, do u have to add chemicals or filter water everyday even if u use it once a week or just with the chlorine is enough??
@@alchile7387 Yes, I bought the "Spa Choice
Premium Spa Kit" I use Bromine because it's better for your skin. I only change the water every 3 months or longer. I'm still using the same spa kit.
@@sl.3287 did you go to a pool store for the kit or is it available online (amazon)?
I've been testing the bromine level with a test strip.for four days now in my brand new tub. I have a floating dispenser with four tablets in it. I have shocked the pool three times with chlorine shock trying to get the free chlorine level up too.
Did you also find that the bromine level stayed too low?
I love the bubbles... perfect for me... better than jets! 👍👍👍
I'm weak 🤣. On the warning labels. But I feel you they don't really say what the pictures mean so you gotta guess 🤣🤣
Yea it's more fun that way
@@TheRealDavil You are missing out if there are no phat chicks
@@buckhoffman2655 🤣🤣
Thanks for making this video! I'm currently eyeing one of these for my desert home. It's really cold at nights and I'd love to go sit outside in the tub and enjoy the night sky without freezing my tooshie. I am curious about the energy costs to run this. Have you seen any changes in your energy bill?
Yes definitely, it added about $20 a month if I was running it constantly. You can leave it off when you're not planning on using it. For awhile or just turn the heat to very low though to save money.
@@TheRealDavil Thank you! My plan is to unplug it when I get up in the daytime and then plug it back in when temperatures drop before bed. Sounds like that might work.
By the way, is it still going strong? I had an Intex kayak which held up really well, which is why I chose this brand over Coleman and other alternatives.
I can't wait to get mine
Don't know what part of the world you're in, but hopefully it's cold, in Florida it's still up in the high 80s.
HAHAHA FIRST AND FOREMOST...... "NO FAT CHICKS" hahahahahaha This had me rolling on the floor!
Very nice review, covered all the questions which can come in mind. May be i missed it, but did the review mention how much electricity cost was increased in a month for using this hot tub comparing to before when there was no tub?
I think I might have mentioned that I barely noticed it, but that was during the summer. When winter came around I noticed the power bill increased but I couldn't give you an exact number. I do know that when it runs the heater it's using about as many watts as my toaster so it is somewhat significant. I tend to leave the thing on everyday but if you only turned on the heater when you planned to use it, it probably wouldn't be that noticeable.
$20 / mo. on moderate usage
$80 for 2022
Great review👍
Thanks!
Help! The filter that goes over the “C” does seem to do anything at all. It’s not clogged. The other filter attachment does suck in correctly and the attachment above that, where the light goes is blowing water out. Can the two be switched for some reason ?
So I did recently end up disecting this thing after about 2 and half years of having it and it turns out that 2nd filter is connected with a hose that is collapsable so it can easily get pinched and end up doing absolutely nothing which was my problem. I would never have known that was the case without cutting it open either, so very bad design. It is normal for water to be coming out of that top hole though, that's where the water returns from after being heated.
and p.s.s.- i love the warning picture comments! i about died laughing!!! hahahahaha!
Thanks!
No fat chicks! LMAO!!!
Same! And I am a fat chick😂
Thanks. Great review. And pleasant person.
Thanks for watching!
Really simple and nice hot tub. I am thinking of buying one and have down in my basement. Build a little relax down there. Can it work for that?
Can, it comes with a sheet of some material to act as a projector for the bottom. But would just be real careful since it's a lot of water and if something fails that would be a bad time.
Awesome thanks
Nice Review!! How big is the box that holds the Pump/heater? I want to build a base and want to make sure one side is larger enough for the box. Does it come with all the starter chemicals/filters to get it set up?
The control unit is about 2 and half to 3 feet from the tub. It does not come with any chemicals, but it does come with a filter and some test strips. I would go ahead and buy some better test strips though.
These portable tub companies need to figure a way to use the water for the jets instead of using outside air for the jets.
Most all hot tubs mix some air with the water. The limitation they are working with is really the 120 volts and 15 amps. They can't heat water nearly as quickly as is, let alone run a decent sized pump. Would be nice if they designed a tub that made use of a dryer outlet or something.
You're a funny guy thank you for the review brother this will not work in Chicago weather😜
Thanks, it may. As long as the recirculating pump keeps going and you keep it out of the wind it should be alright. It won't freeze anyway, can't be positive about whether or not it will hold heat all that well.
My buddy has one just south of Chicago. Works fine.
The impeller shaft inside the pump breaks after 3-5 months of continual use.
Mine hasn't and I've had it for over 2 years now.
I’ve had this happen on a pool pump and that’s because I let the pump run dry on accident. Water is what keeps the shafts cool. The shafts are made out of porcelain so if they get too hot they will crack.
@@Yyyyyy5 Mine was never dry, it breaks.
@@OlesMusic makes you wonder what happened. These companies need to go back to the drawing board. What kind was yours? So that way I know maybe I shouldn’t get that brand?
@@Yyyyyy5 It's the Intex Pure Spa
I paid $395 shipped from Amazon in 2019. Just set mine up for another season. There price gouging now. I'd get a kiddie pool and wait another season!
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the jello comment lmao, just bought this for my mom thanks for the review
Thanks, glad it helped!
My second filter does nothing aswell. Maybe it was initially designed for running both but had issues so the bailed on the idea
I think it was false advertising honestly, I mean you can't use a collapsible tube for a suction and they would need something flexible if this thing deflates.
This can go on a patio right?
Oh and you did a great job and honestly you are hilarious
Thanks! It can, as long as there is enough room and you can drain it somewhere. It comes with a bad to put the tub on.
That other female threaded connector you thought was for a filter, is for the light!
No, that one is above the main filter, that's what the directions say
Nice review. Thank you for your time.
I’m considering one of these for indoor, say like a bedroom dedicated to this thing.
Question will the drain receive a garden hose so I can drain it from inside my rental home? Should I be looking for a totally different kind and of spa maybe?
Thanks again for your time and opinion/review. It means a lot.
Scott
Unfortunately not, the drain doesn't have any kind of threading on it, you would have to find some way to funnel it
I don’t think you can use a hot tub inside unless you have a moisture-treated ceiling and walls... otherwise you will end up with all kinds of nasty mold, mildew and deterioration... not so good in a rental and could get you evicted... just saying...
It does come with an attachment that plugs into the drainage hole with a threaded end for a garden hose to go into.
You DO NOT want to put this in your house your floor will not hold it over time. The unit when full weighs 2,100 pounds and that is without people in it. Now if you have a concrete basement floor then you might be ok.
Is this safe to keep in the rain and sun? I assume since you have it outside as well in Florida?
It is fine usually, but it's a good idea to protect the power cable from the water. I had an issue with mine where it rained a lot and then the power cord got water in it. It was under warranty so they sent me a whole new pump unit at no charge, so not a big deal.
Davil- just one more point about my question from a few minutes ago- i do feel like a humming vibration when i put my hand on the filter. Is that what i'm supposed to feel rather than a suction feeling? (p.s.- i do know that one filter is just for show as you said but i'm referring to the main working filter). lol
If you take the filter off and put your hand over the port do you notice it actually pulling?
Nice video and review! Ty
As far as the jets/bubbles go... do they massage u ??? Are they powerful enough??
If you hold your back to the wall they do massage a bit, but they're not like a jet at all.
Good stuff, do u have to add chemicals or filter water everyday even if u use it once a week or just with the chlorine is enough?? U think It could be placed on a big deck maybe even the 4 person tub??
Once you get it up to temperature there really just either ph up or ph down and chlorine. The chlorine is easy it just comes in tablets and you just replace the one in the bobber that comes with it every few days.
And yes it could probably fit on a deck, I would go with the 4 person one for that though.
How is it holding up after 3 years ? I'm thinking about buying an intex hot tub.
It did eventually get some tiny holes along the top that I couldn't fox so after 2 years or so I ended up throwing it ojt
What model is this? Is it the same as Intex 28431E PureSpa Plu? 85" or 77" diameter? Thanks.
Ssp-20-h1c, that looks the same might just be a newer model, looks like a redesigned control unit.
thank you. do you think 6 people could actually fit? 4? It seems lik3 3. In any case, thank you and we plan to get one. Nice job with explaining things.
Thanks, I've had 4 adults and a child in it before and it was plenty of room. Depends on the size of people you have though I guess.
if you turn on the bubbles the heater will stop heating. so he cant hold the temperature.
No the heater will keep working, it's just that it's taking in the outside air and pumping it into the water so the heater can't keep up.
Thank you 🙏.
is there a limit on outside temperature this show not be used in? We are in NH and it does get quite cold here...under 32 deg most days in Jan/February! Thanks for the info.
Hey! I'm up in NH too looking to get one too! Have you found one any cheaper than 800??? Alot of the reviews I've seen they were going for like 500 a couple years ago!
If you keep it running and circulating it shouldn't be a problem to be at freezing temps, but the manual does say that it will heat slower once ambient temperature gets below 50F (10C). The warranty also says it is voided if the tub freezes so just be careful that it stays running.
Cheapest I've seen them this year is about 800, the 4 person goes for around 650, so if you're not going to have a lot of people in it that wouldn't be a bad option.
@@TheRealDavil Thank you!! Just the info I was looking for!!
@@cindyrobinson360 Glad to help!
108 today in Austin tx i don't even need turn on the heat lol.
Yep I'm in Florida and I just have it drained for the next month or so until it cools down enough to use again.
You do today & the last 9 days🤣
Thank you for the great review!!
Would this survive in very hot environments? E.g. 115' F heat during the day and cold nights?
Also, how many people can sit comfortably? It's advertised as 6, but it looks a bit small for 6 people
I live in Florida so it changes here as well, not quite that hot but I don't see why it being a problem.
I've had five at most and it wasn't too crowded, depends on how big people are. 6 might be doable if some were kids.
My six person hot tub is a lot bigger than that, it’s old though because my mom got a sick deal on it from her friend
question: its been awhile since this video - did it hold up? also where you have it in your yard...was it connected with an extension cord? or straight to an outlet?
It still works well, it's on an extention cord.
apologize if this has been asked..can you use this with a heavy duty extension cord?
Yep, that's what I use so I don't cut it with my string trimmer or anything.
155 “ they are not jets there bubbles “ Stop video there guess I’ll have to keep saving
How much does it cost to run each month?
I honestly didn't even notice it on my electric bill, I did notice the water bill increase a bit on the months I refilled it though.
Last year I noticed my electric bill increased, it was my first year with it . I'm going to pay more attention to it.
Up to 1073.00 with all this inflation as of Oct,2022
Saw it on Walmarts site for 895, there are some cheaper smaller options too.
And the second filter is actually not intended to work... it is required by law but was not really required to make the tub work, so they made it a dummy...
Required by law? That doesn't make sense, how does adding a second dummy filter comply with law, if it's just a dummy filter and not doing anything, it's not complying.
I have a Intex hot tub and I keep getting error messages and if you can get parts good luck I even called China to get a electrical diagram and parts list and they told me they don’t have anything except the manual that I got with the hot tub lol that’s a joke but they said I can send it to them and they can diagnose the problem and then fix it and send it back ( at my cost 😮) I told them to I’ll be nice shove it so I totally rewired the unit so I don’t have that junk circuit board that will give you faults readings and it’s working. So never buy a Intex hot tub because the Company will not stand behind there product.
I got a new control unit for no cost and it was through California.
That's your sanitizer trap not another filter.
No it was a filter, after I cut it open I found out there was a collapsible hose connected to it that has collapsed and wasn't allowing it to suck any water in
How do you fit 6 people in there or even 4?
Depends on the size of the people, I could comfortably fit 6 of myself in there though.
Did you use a extension cord? I dont have a plug where I would like to setup.
I did, just get one meant for outdoor use and should be fine
This inflatable spa tub looks nice but it might be expensive and I know a factory in China that makes these things and it's nice...
I think it was a little under 500, so not terrible
@@TheRealDavil Thank you for sharing the video, I do this line of work, I know the approximate cost..😁
I learned two very important things, cold air coming in from jets and seats, not that
comfortable
When the water is hot I didn't notice it really, when it gets to body temperature then yes it is not
Eh, months later. How's it holding up?
The power cable got water in it during a storm, but it was under warranty so they replaced the whole pump assembly for free. The tub is still looking good, haven't had issues with that part.
i have been researching these for a little while. what did your electricity bill increase to keep it heated. I am told by a few people that they are very expensive to keep heated.
About $20 a month or so. Depends on if you keep the heater on all month or not
First and foremost rule is no PREGNANT women. Thank you.
Oh is that what that means ;)
Sooo..no fat chicks. Got it 👍 🤪
I only have 1 con to say about your setup get some play mats for kids or a huge outdoor rig so the grass doesn’t grow around your tub.
Yea I have to trim around it every week, i haven't slashed it with the string trimmer yet though. At some point I might build a small deck to put it on if it lasts another winter.
Just so you know, my like came from the no fat chicks sign. Great review!
Check your facts about those 2 filters! I have suction on both of mine.
Yea I did, 1 has no plumbing and customer support said its just for storage.
Can ask you only hot water or cold or together hot and cold ?
It does not cool the water it only heats it. You can turn the heater off and it will cool eventually I guess.
do you have this plugged in with an extension cord? Any issue with tripping gfci or breakers?
It is and nope.
I wanted to use mine in the winter. How cold does it get when your in there for say 30-45 mins. Does the wanted get cold?
I've been out in it when the temperature is in the low 40s at night and it got to about 98 or so after 30 minutes. If you don't run the bubbles it would last longer.
do you have it sitting on your grass?
It came with a thin sheet to put it on top of but otherwise yes.
Do you still have it?
Still working well?
No leaks or issues?
Thanks for posting!
I do still have it, it doesn't leak from the bottom, but some water does get in through the cover. Had an issue with leaving the power plug in the rain, but it was replaced for free and haven't had the issue again
@@TheRealDavil - Thanks for the update! Mine will be under roof in screened in pool area. should be ok for a few years I guess.
There are plenty of normal hot tubs under $3k that run on 110v with no plumbing needed.
Inflatables are under $400 now.
The plug and play hard body ones are all pretty close to 3000 or more, and for that price why not just get a 220v one that will actually maintain heat forever and ultimately be more energy efficient? This type is nice for people who want to take it with them or who might only use it for part of the year.
@@TheRealDavil - you can actually get a 110v that will also run 220v for under $3000 at Costco. My problem is getting to the location I need. I wish there was a $1000 super duty version of these inflatables with a 5 year warranty or something.
@@glockman9c you do realize how strong the material is on these inflatable tubs right? Very very strong. It’s not the same plastic material like a pool floaty.
@@Yyyyyy5 - I bought one.
@@glockman9c yeah. I think you’ll like it. I’m sure you know but for anyone reading… be sure you use the top cover and that will hold the heat in and help when heating up fresh water. Then the water inlet and outlet that are exposed to outside air use a pool noodle for insulation on those and that will help retain the heat and you are all set. You can use a steak knife to cut the pieces of pool noodle to the size you need. Once you cut the noodle to the proper size take the piece you need and slice it down the middle like a taco and use electrical tape or duct tape and give it a few wraps around the noodle to hold it on. Ok glad you got one. I didn’t want one but my wife did and so far so good I’ve kind of enjoyed learning about it.
Is your hot tub still up and running?
Yep it sure is
No fat chicks!!! 🤣😂🤣 amazing like and sub achieved.
Can we have update please?
Yea I can probably do that
Is it expensive to heat?
It added about $10 to $15 a month to my power bill if I ran it every single day during the winter.
How heavy can a woman be to safely use this? Asking for a friend. Also, how hard is the bottom where you are sitting if you don't have a little chair like yours? Thank You for an educational video.
Not sure on the weight part, but the bottom is dependant on what it's on top of. It won't be any harder than the ground and really if you think about how a bathtub is pretty hard and not noticeable it's like that.
@@TheRealDavil Know you were kidding about the weight. lol. Wondering, seriously, how tough the bottom is if I wanted to put a little recliner chair in for my bad back.
A friend I visited had one today. That is why I even considered this type. He is pleased. We live in Florida also. Like the water hot and one review said this one was why he chose because it continued heating while the bubbles were doing their job.
Does your Hot Tub still work properly?
Yes it does, I did have to get a replacement control unit for free under warranty because the power cord filled with water from the rain. So worth covering it in some way.
@@TheRealDavil Thanks for the info
@@TheRealDavil One more thing, how long have you owned it?
I've had my 4 person Bestway Miami SaluSpa for 3 years and love it. My second filter actually has a hose conected to it that goes to pump. I know its a different brand but same thing. Only issue i have is inflatable is not repairable. Trying to save $55.00 and make my own. Anyone have suggestions?
Make your own what
Make your own cover?
Make a cake?
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🤣🤣 great vid
No fat chicks. I’m dying
Can my cats reap it if they scratch the tub? Should I be worried?
Probably, I don't have cats
@@TheRealDavil thank you for the fast reply! And a very good review❤️
Hey Davil? i really need your advice and have no one to ask. Quick question? Mine is brand new. How do I know if the 2 filters/housing are actually working? Should i feel a suction or something? Because I feel nothing when my hand is up against them. I"m having trouble with my chemistry and wondering if the filters are just not working? Can you please help me? You seem pretty smart... i'm struggling.
You won't notice much with the filter housing on, if you unscrew it and cover it, it should be more obvious. Really if you have water coming out of the outlet above it you must have suction. What kind of chemistry problem are you having?
What extension cord did you use?
I used one that is rated for outdoor use at 15amps.
i just bought one, leaked at bottom seam immediately, had to pack it all up to bring back, total garbage, wasted 2 half days dealing with all of this. Steer Clear!!!!
I've been pretty rough work mine and haven't had anything leak at all. Did you call the warranty line? They are pretty good about sending out replacement stuff free of charge.
+1 for no fat chicks