Lakes Region hot tub/spa dealers

pmj · 12-05-2006, 06:05 AM

Thanks for all your thoughts.

codeman, that is a great tip. Did you move it to an area that you had to do the same thing??

We are just now getting our placement area ready and have not yet laid the patio bricks yet so we will definately check the electrical code issue out before proceeding further.

Anyone have any problems with animals getting underneath and inside the insulation??

pmj

Windrider · 12-05-2006, 11:28 AM

I agree with those who have issues with Energysavers. Did not find them particularly helpful during the sale, failed to keep an appointment etc. and their service has been a lot less than prompt. I recommend looking elsewhere.

parrothead · 12-05-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pmj

Anyone have any problems with animals getting underneath and inside the insulation??

pmj

My parents didn't have them get in but they did have a bear come and take a bite out of their cover

Kind of an interesting thing to wake up to happening outside the window.

codeman671 · 12-05-2006, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pmj

Thanks for all your thoughts.

codeman, that is a great tip. Did you move it to an area that you had to do the same thing??

We are just now getting our placement area ready and have not yet laid the patio bricks yet so we will definately check the electrical code issue out before proceeding further.

Anyone have any problems with animals getting underneath and inside the insulation??

pmj

We bit the bullet and put it on our wooden deck, thus alleviating the problem. It is not where we wanted it but the other situation was not worth the headaches and extra cost.

pmj · 12-09-2006, 08:51 AM

I investigated a bit and was told by a master electrician working for a very reputable spa company that grounding under the tub and at the tub is only required when there is a cement pad, not pavers. will check further on this.
We are going to check out Jacuzzi and Sundance models today.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

pmj

pmj · 12-09-2006, 08:58 PM

we searched out Jacuzzi and Sundance spas today.
Great Bay Spas in Portsmouth was most impressive with their "education". We are very interested in the Caprio. I was wondering if you bought your Sundance from Great Bay? If so, how do you like their service?

We also spent time at Aquarius Pools and Spas in Dover. They also seem to be a good firm. We liked their J345 but being short I felt like I might drown in the depth of this spa.

pmj

codeman671 · 12-10-2006, 01:08 PM

We purchased our first Optima from Great Bay, or second Optima came from Sundance Spas and Solariums in Amherst. I found the pricing from Amherst was quite a bit better and they had the model and color that we wanted in stock instead of waiting 5 weeks. I never used them for service, we have always used Great Bay as we have always lived on the seacoast. Overall Great Bay has been decent, I had one issue last year where my tub died due to a warranty issue and the pipes froze. I got charged $300 in service fees for dethawing it (the tub repair was covered), I am still pissed about that one...I like Randy in sales, Chris and Tony are good too.

There is a Sundance dealer in Meredith who I thought was affiliated with the one in Amherst, but I am not sure. As far as concrete vs pavers I would be careful there, the electrical inspector for Dover Jim Maxfield was the one that gave me the spiel on it, he really knew his stuff and had held classes locally to train the local electricians on the new code.

Alton Bay Bob · 12-11-2006, 05:01 PM

We puchased our Sundance spa from Great Bay in Portsmouth about 8 years ago. We have always been very pleased with their service. Had a lightning strike once that blew the electrical system and also had one burnt out motor. They came immedicately both times and we were up and running. They also winterize our spa each winter. They are always very helpful and prompt.

Good luck and enjoy.

pmj · 12-11-2006, 08:05 PM

Appreciate everyone's feedback. We have decided to go with a Sundance from Great Bay.
Sooo excited! Hoping to have it in about a week!

pmj

12-09-2006, 08:51 AM	#5
pmj Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 240 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	electrical codes/spa installation I investigated a bit and was told by a master electrician working for a very reputable spa company that grounding under the tub and at the tub is only required when there is a cement pad, not pavers. will check further on this. We are going to check out Jacuzzi and Sundance models today. Thanks for all the suggestions. pmj

12-09-2006, 08:58 PM	#6
pmj Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 240 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	for codeman we searched out Jacuzzi and Sundance spas today. Great Bay Spas in Portsmouth was most impressive with their "education". We are very interested in the Caprio. I was wondering if you bought your Sundance from Great Bay? If so, how do you like their service? We also spent time at Aquarius Pools and Spas in Dover. They also seem to be a good firm. We liked their J345 but being short I felt like I might drown in the depth of this spa. pmj

12-10-2006, 01:08 PM	#7
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,547 Thanks: 222 Thanked 831 Times in 502 Posts	Pmj We purchased our first Optima from Great Bay, or second Optima came from Sundance Spas and Solariums in Amherst. I found the pricing from Amherst was quite a bit better and they had the model and color that we wanted in stock instead of waiting 5 weeks. I never used them for service, we have always used Great Bay as we have always lived on the seacoast. Overall Great Bay has been decent, I had one issue last year where my tub died due to a warranty issue and the pipes froze. I got charged $300 in service fees for dethawing it (the tub repair was covered), I am still pissed about that one...I like Randy in sales, Chris and Tony are good too. There is a Sundance dealer in Meredith who I thought was affiliated with the one in Amherst, but I am not sure. As far as concrete vs pavers I would be careful there, the electrical inspector for Dover Jim Maxfield was the one that gave me the spiel on it, he really knew his stuff and had held classes locally to train the local electricians on the new code.

12-11-2006, 08:05 PM	#9
pmj Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 240 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks all Appreciate everyone's feedback. We have decided to go with a Sundance from Great Bay. Sooo excited! Hoping to have it in about a week! pmj

12-05-2006, 06:05 AM	#1
pmj Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 240 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all your thoughts. codeman, that is a great tip. Did you move it to an area that you had to do the same thing?? We are just now getting our placement area ready and have not yet laid the patio bricks yet so we will definately check the electrical code issue out before proceeding further. Anyone have any problems with animals getting underneath and inside the insulation?? pmj

12-05-2006, 11:28 AM	#2
Windrider Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meredith Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree with those who have issues with Energysavers. Did not find them particularly helpful during the sale, failed to keep an appointment etc. and their service has been a lot less than prompt. I recommend looking elsewhere.

12-11-2006, 05:01 PM	#8
Alton Bay Bob Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	We puchased our Sundance spa from Great Bay in Portsmouth about 8 years ago. We have always been very pleased with their service. Had a lightning strike once that blew the electrical system and also had one burnt out motor. They came immedicately both times and we were up and running. They also winterize our spa each winter. They are always very helpful and prompt. Good luck and enjoy.