Good fair review. A couple quick points. D1 covers are all canvas style made by Core with a three year warranty. A few other tips for quality: They use the newer compression-fit jet and light housings, a robot to accurately cut all the hose lengths, the hoses are braided and 'non-compressable,' all connections are epoxied and clamped, along with the full foam insulation and fully sealed ABS pan.
Thank you for your question. The 48 vs 56 refers to the mounting size of the wet end that houses the impeller. The difference between 48 & 56 is one of those little things as to why one hot tub costs more than another. A 56 frame costs a little more than a 48, with the same specs. 56-frame pumps are physically larger and have better insulation. They run quieter, cooler, and last longer than a 48. Manufacturers that spend the extra money on a 56 frame to improve the customer experience with a more robust pump. Hope this helps
Thank you! We were on the fence between Hot Spring (Rhythm), D1 Breeze or Sundance - Edison. The Edison is the only one with a 56 frame motor but the warranty is better on the D1 breeze…but yet the same mfg. any advice or history between those brands? Is all up in the air, hot spring has better insulation(easier to remove if theres a leak in the future) but has the worst warranty. The sundance has the best insulation but expensive if theres ever a leak in the future (and not under warranty) but has a 56frame. The breeze from D1 has lifetime shell and best warranty but 48frame and okay insulation. Love to get your unbiased opinion! Thank you and love the detailed videos!
I would not get hung up on frame size. I have sold hot tubs for over twenty years. Out of the three brands, I know Hotsprings the best, and they are one of the most reliable manufacturers out there. A 48-frame pump failure from them is rare. Although warranty can be a factor, it is also tied to the price of the tub. The manufacturer is assigning a period to reimburse a dealer for repairs. So fewer years equals less cost, not less quality. For example, the hotspot Rhythm is two years. From the same company and built in the same factory, the Limelight Flash has a five-year warranty. My best advice is to see at least one from each series running with water. Even better is a wet test of that model or similar. In my experience, customers will choose a favorite regardless of concern over more minor points. All three are good hot tubs, and you can't go wrong with any of them. If you have a Bullfrog dealer in your area, you may want to check out the X7 model. This is another brand I like.
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Ozone bulb for d1 lasts 18-24 months, and is super easy to swap out! We sell them on the shelf and doesn’t require a service trip!
Thanks for sharing. It is nice to know D1 has made this easy for consumers.
How much do the bulbs run usually?
Good fair review.
A couple quick points. D1 covers are all canvas style made by Core with a three year warranty.
A few other tips for quality: They use the newer compression-fit jet and light housings, a robot to accurately cut all the hose lengths, the hoses are braided and 'non-compressable,' all connections are epoxied and clamped, along with the full foam insulation and fully sealed ABS pan.
Thank you for your comments.
Watched last night, bought Aurora today.
Hope you enjoy it!
Whats your thoughts on motor frame 48 vs 56? Breeze model has 48 while competition (Sundance) has 58 frame.
Thank you for your question. The 48 vs 56 refers to the mounting size of the wet end that houses the impeller. The difference between 48 & 56 is one of those little things as to why one hot tub costs more than another. A 56 frame costs a little more than a 48, with the same specs. 56-frame pumps are physically larger and have better insulation. They run quieter, cooler, and last longer than a 48. Manufacturers that spend the extra money on a 56 frame to improve the customer experience with a more robust pump.
Hope this helps
Thank you! We were on the fence between Hot Spring (Rhythm), D1 Breeze or Sundance - Edison. The Edison is the only one with a 56 frame motor but the warranty is better on the D1 breeze…but yet the same mfg. any advice or history between those brands?
Is all up in the air, hot spring has better insulation(easier to remove if theres a leak in the future) but has the worst warranty. The sundance has the best insulation but expensive if theres ever a leak in the future (and not under warranty) but has a 56frame. The breeze from D1 has lifetime shell and best warranty but 48frame and okay insulation.
Love to get your unbiased opinion!
Thank you and love the detailed videos!
I would not get hung up on frame size. I have sold hot tubs for over twenty years. Out of the three brands, I know Hotsprings the best, and they are one of the most reliable manufacturers out there. A 48-frame pump failure from them is rare. Although warranty can be a factor, it is also tied to the price of the tub. The manufacturer is assigning a period to reimburse a dealer for repairs. So fewer years equals less cost, not less quality. For example, the hotspot Rhythm is two years. From the same company and built in the same factory, the Limelight Flash has a five-year warranty. My best advice is to see at least one from each series running with water. Even better is a wet test of that model or similar. In my experience, customers will choose a favorite regardless of concern over more minor points. All three are good hot tubs, and you can't go wrong with any of them. If you have a Bullfrog dealer in your area, you may want to check out the X7 model. This is another brand I like.