MidgetTodd Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 So.. Im gonna put a privacy fence around my back patio and put a hot tub there. I know I want at least a 4 person but more likely a 6 person or possibly bigger if price is right. I plan on having several hot tub parties and hopefully all will be NWS . Now, I know nothing about hot tubs yes nothing. Was thinking a used one off CL as there are many on there and new seems to be very pricey. So need input from those of you that have them and or install them to tell me what not to do and what is involved in the install and pick up of a used one ect. Looking for knowlege so I dont get Woodbury'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Bonus points if you have one to get rid of for a great price, you will be invited to the first party and I have several lady friends that will be attending that rarely stay clothed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Bonus points if you have one to get rid of for a great price, you will be invited to the first party and I have several lady friends that will be attending that rarely stay clothed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 whatever size you think you may want or need, get the next size up. Two of my friends have made this mistake and regret not going bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Just get a never ending pool. Problem solved. When is the first party...All I know is there are chemicals involved. a cover. My dad hated ours. just about as much as he did the pool. had twenty different chemicals in the garage just to correct the PH levels in the pool. Some of the chit he had after it went in you could not get into the water for 24 hours... That and all of my friends hot tubs have my kids swimming in them Edited January 3, 2012 by Beegreenstrings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Make sure you wear a life jacket I'm pretty sure the water in a hot tub will be over your head 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 whatever size you think you may want or need, get the next size up. Two of my friends have made this mistake and regret not going biggerThis. Go as big as you have the room for, or make more room. I'd say no to a 4 person for sure, and a 6 would be too small still. Unless all of the party attendees are midgets as well. Go big or go home!Be prepared to spend money here and there to fix, plus chemicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Jello is not good for them!! carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 whatever size you think you may want or need, get the next size up. Two of my friends have made this mistake and regret not going biggerNotedThat and all of my friends hot tubs have my kids swimming in them This will be a given here tooThis. Go as big as you have the room for, or make more room. I'd say no to a 4 person for sure, and a 6 would be too small still. Unless all of the party attendees are midgets as well. Go big or go home!Be prepared to spend money here and there to fix, plus chemicals. We are a very "close" group so tight quarters wont be a problem but yes I get the point. 6 person minimum now scratch the 4 person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Jello is not good for them!! carry on. Yes, we just do that in the hotel room ones. And in the house tub, I have a 4 person bath tub in the master bath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Even some that are considered 6 person ones are small depending on configuration. I'd say go with a huge 8 person. Then you'll have plenty of room for "activities". But it will also cost more on a monthly basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Do you need to run a water line to them or do you just fill once with a hose?If fill once how often do you change water? I assume you leave the heat on all the time, how much does that run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Do you need to run a water line to them or do you just fill once with a hose?If fill once how often do you change water? I assume you leave the heat on all the time, how much does that run?No need for water line, just fill with a hose. I don't believe you have to change the water real often because of the chemicals keeping everything relatively clean. And yes, heat stays on all the time but csn be lowered a few degress when not in use. Unfortunately this is about the extent of my hot tub knowledge other than about the "inappropriate actives" mentioned above, I know a lot about those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Also, don't forget your power source. I think some are 110 and some are 220. It has to be a independent gfci circuit and I believe "code" says the outlet has to be within like 10ft of the hot tub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 How did you get a pic of me??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 How did you get a pic of me??? i'm very sneaky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 No smaller than six and eight is best. Six will be good for 4 if you need help moving one you got my # anytime in the evening or weekends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 No smaller than six and eight is best. Six will be good for 4 if you need help moving one you got my # anytime in the evening or weekendsPoint Hutch in the general direction of your house and he'll shotput it over there. It would help to get some old mattresses to break the fall once it gets there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 We changed our water about twice a year. The GFI breaker will run you around $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Any thoughts on buying used over new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 A used one will be full of HIV semen and fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 The new one will be too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I bought a used one at my old house, and I just bought another used recently that I have yet to install. no problems on either. But, my brother has bought the same models from the same place that I have, and had issues on both of his. 1 major issue, the other not so much. If you can see it in operation, I wouldn't be so worried about a used one for the right price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjascott Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I am on my 4th one it is by far the best one I have owned! It has a synthetic wood surround- bugs dont eat it,it doesnt rot or fade in the sun.the shell is some new composit plastic material it cleans up much easier than the old ceramic ones. My new one has an ozonator in it wich releases ozone into the water every so often so you dont have to use as much chemicals. The one I currently have has 51 jets, and waterfall has 2 blowers and a digital screen. got it on ebay for $2600 delivered to my driveway complete with cover! Scioto valley was asking $10k went on sale for $6700 The other thing i would tell you is to make sure it uses a "balboa" brand unit as they are by far the most used and easiest and cheapest on parts. My current tub is 8'x8' my last one was 10x10 and I wish I would have kept the big one. Ive had partys where everyone couldnt fit in.Features that I recomend1) ozonator2) synthetic wood surround3) 220volt4) composit plastic shell5) digital controls6) get the cover lift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thank you. Good info. How many people can fit and play comfortably in the 8x8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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