Dream Maker X-100 Portable Spa Hot Tub Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased an X500 which is a bit larger but uses the same "friction" heating system. Spa arrived well packaged except the clips you have to install to hold the cover were not in the cover box. I filled the spa and it leaked. The manufacturer said that leaks from loose jets/return fittings were not covered by warranty and I would have to pay a tech if the leak was not in the underside plumbing. So much for quality and standing behind your products. Next it took 36 hours to heat 61 degree tap water to 100 degrees with an outside temp of mid to upper 40s and nights low 40s to high 30s. Getting it to 102 took about another 5 - 6 hours. Since the outside temps have dropped to low 40s day and mid 30s night it has not reached 102 again even with the cover in place and waterfall and air controls off. I purchased a floating thermometer and it reads 2-3 degrees below the spa readout. The manufacturer finally decided to send out a replacement control pack but I have yet to see it. He said when it arrives he will send a tech to install it. I have had this spa for a month and have not been able to use it. I drained it, removed and checked all the valves and housing for the umpteenth time and found an O-ring not in place and scrap plastic under one of the jet housing rings. I think I fixed the leak problem finally as tightening did no good. Well I have had a spa for the holiday season that I could not use, could not leave (had to keep adding water and chemicals), and have used about 6 months worth of test strips and chemicals and still cannot use it. If you are not a spa mechanic Dream Maker is definitely not for you. Maybe all of their products do not have this many problems, but BEWARE of any outside spa without an actual electric heater element. I have owned a Continental Spa since 1980 and it was 110/20amp and had a great heater. I never had to tighten a jet or do anything other than replace filters so maybe I expect too much of modern manufacturing.

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Enjoy quality family time right in your own home, with a portable and affordable Dream Maker Spa! Top-loading 25 sq. feet cartridge filtration system and surface skimmer. Super powerful 1.5 HP high performance pump and motor. State-of-the-art BALBOA digital controls. 5 self-controlled hydrotherapy jets with side air controls. 1.8 lb. density full foam insulation for low cost operation. Lightweight and 100% portable. 120V, 15 amp service -- just plug in and enjoy! 5 person seating. 76 in Dia. x 26 in. H. Weighs 180 lbs. 200 gallon capacity. UL Listed. Available in Silver only. Indoor / Mild Weather Spa.

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Bestway 81-by-28-Inch Lay-Z-Spa Premium Series Pool Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this hottub to put in my apartment (new complex). I have a pretty bad back and this makes it feel great. I've had it for about a month now and love it. Like one other reviewer said, it's not a toy, it's a real hottub. My friends are amazed that I have this huge thing in my apartment.
It fits comfortably 2 people. Sure you can fit 4 in, but unlike most hottubs, your legs just lay out, so with two people you can move your legs in opposite directions, 4 people is a little tricky. Usually with 4 people in it everyone knees and it's fine. Still very comfortable.
Water height, perfect! I can sit down on my butt and the water is basically past my chin. Sit on the knees and it's still at a fine height. No need to worry about going into a kiddy pool. You'd have to fill this half-way to even get a toddler to stand up in this without drowning.
You can definitely feel the jets and they go 95% around the hottub (they stop where the filter is). They're not your typical hottub jets, it's another inflatable-like compartment with holes in it and the air blows through it, but it still feels nice and gets the water moving good.
I paid about [...] + tax + shipping, all in all about [...] and well worth it. I use it almost every day and I'll be in it for hours.
The only problems I have really had with it are I've broken several of the straps that hold the cover on it (inflatable cover with material cover to hold it down), but it's not that big of a deal. I guess I just had the cover inflated too much.
Second Problem is the heater will show 102degrees, and I turn the filter on and it will jump right up to 104 and not heat, any lower than 102 degrees and it heats up fine. I have a thermometer in the water than averages 102degrees.
To fill it up I bought a Fill Adapter that connects from my sink to a garden hose and just run that over and into the tub. Works beautifully. (Water coming from the sink = hot water and no wait for it to heat up) Be careful though because when I first filled it I had the water too hott and it was 112degrees (WAY TOO HOTT, I couldn't get my foot in)
(Note: Ebay Fill Adapter is a cheap product, I replaced the cheap plastic adapter with a metal one from Lowes, 15/16" Female to 3/4" garden hose, and then the 15/16" male adapter to add on, ran me about $[...])
All in all it's a great tub for the money. I highly suggest it and the fun I have outweighs the two little problems!
Had trouble finding filters, but the PBW5 from spa-daddy.com works fine!
http://www.spa-daddy.com/spa-filters-search.php?filternumber=pbw5&add.x=47&add.y=2


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The Premium Series Lay-Z-Spa has all the functions of a standard spa at only a fraction of the price. Even better yet, it plugs into your standard home power socket. It features a rapid heating system, which increases water temperatures by two degrees an hour and enables temperatures to reach 40-degrees C (104-degrees F). Additional features: 80+ micro air-jets Water filtration system with replaceable water filtration cartridges Air-filled cushion Inflatable pool and cover Leatheroid top with zipper cover Free chemical floater No tools are needed for set up, it's ready for water in 15 minutes. Instructional setup and maintenance DVD included

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Mspa USA B-110 Bubble Spa, Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)The day i got this i was so excited! i set it up in the back yard and waited 3 days for the water to heat up. then i noticed that it was loosing air slowly. my husband mentioned that it might be from the difference in air temperature so i ignored it. there is no way i could have ripped a hole! now a month later it barely stays inflated for a whole day! and i cannot find a hole anywhere.also the heater doesnt work so well at all anymore it just makes the water warm... not hot. im really angry about this because it was very expensive and i feel like i wasted my money.

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B-110 -Smart drainage for quick and complete draining. -Smart inflation for convenience. -Stylish control panel for easy operation. -Safety cover lock. -I-beam structure provides more rigidity. -Pressure gauge included.

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LifeSmart Aero Inflatable Spa Review

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(More customer reviews)don't waste your money or time on this. it is made in shanghai and the warranty is a joke. i got it three weeks ago and the thermostat never worked right on it. the water does not heat up. i would avoid it just for the warranty alone. i am out of [...] bucks now!

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Everyone loves hot tubs, but not everyone has a good place to locate one. Enter the LifeSmart Aero inflatable spa, which installs pretty much anywhere--your backyard, your patio, your sunroom, even your carport. The hot tub is easy to inflate: just remove it from the box, plug it into a 110-volt outlet, press a button, and watch it self-inflate in minutes. Then all you have to do is fill the spa with a garden hose and turn on the 900-watt heater, which maxes out at 104 degrees. The Aero spa also includes 130 air jets that create a relaxing massage bubble system, with seating for up to four adults in the durable vinyl housing. Other details include a 211-gallon capacity, a filtration pump, and a zippered thermal cover. The Aero spa--which folds easily for travel or storage--measures 75 inches round by 28 inches tall and carries a 90-day warranty.

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Bubble Spa B-130 Camaro Spa Review

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(More customer reviews)I tried this item three times. Amazon was great about taking returns and sending replacements. None of the boxes contained all the parts listed on the inventory sheet. The water bubbles well but the water temperature won't go much above 92---I'm in Texas. It's hot here in July! Save your money or try something else.

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M Spa 4-Person Bubble B-130 Portable Hot Tub. 12 Month Factory Warranty on Electric; 6 Months on Tub. The B130 M-Spa is most comfortable for one or two people but can accommodate up to four people. Seating: Up to 4 people - Max Water Temp 104F - Color: Black - Water Capacity: 211 gallons - Empty Weight: 86 lbs. - Filled Weight: 1,830 lbs. - Number of Jets: 128 - Deluxe additional skin around inflatable area - Inflatable cover w/combination lock(+ added R-Value) - Dimensions: 55" ID x 71" OD x 32" H - Power Pack: 110-120V, 60 Hz, 1,350 Watts - Heater: 900 Watts, 1.22 Horsepower - Massage Turbo Blower: 900 Watts, 1.22 Horsepower - Filter Pump: 120V, 55 Watts, 600 gallons per hour - Cord Mounted: GFCI, 15' Cable 110-120v - Warranty: 6 Months on Tub; 12 Months on Electrical Parts - Includes extra filter cartridge & set of test strips - Also includes DVD set up guide. Spa Structure: I-beam structure to give more rigidity - Smart inflation for convenience - Smart quick drainage for water quick and complete drainage - Aluminum Foil lined lid to prevent heat loss - Built in pump to save space - Built-in Power Pack: 110-120V, 60Hz 1350W - Heater: 900W / 1.22HP - Massage Turbo Blower: 900W / 1.22HP - Filter pump: 120V / 55W, 600 Gal/Hour - Cord mounted: GFCI, 15 ft Cable - Included Accessories: 1 Extra filter cartridge - Repair Patch Kit - 1 Set of test strips - Digital lock on spa cover for safety.

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Comfort Line Products Spa Review

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(More customer reviews)Upside: The Spa is bigger than I expected. Generally comfortable, very easy to set up (once you figure out the instructions) and as portable as promoted. Once the spa reaches top temp 105 degrees on the indicator and you turn on the blower. You get a spa experience that is as pretty impressive. The water agitation is vigorous and well distributed around the spa.
The down side: The spa has no hot water jets. It uses a blower to churn the water. The problem is the blower churns and cools the water in the process. So after 15 minutes the spa has lost between 3 and 4 degrees. By the time you go through two of the automatic 15 minute cycles you drop from 105 to about 100 degrees. If you stay in for 45 minutes the spa will cool to about 97-98 degrees and will take 3-4 hours to return to 105.
If all you want is a quick 15-30 minute experience you'll probably be quite satisfied. If you like long spas sittings or have a number of family members who want to take turns. This rig will not do the trick.
Other issues: The heating pump runs so quitely you can't tell it's on. (very nice) But the blower is loud and sounds like a vacuum. The sound of the bubbles sort of masks the blower but if you're sensitive to sound it can be distracting. I found some other reviews on the Spa2go and about half of the people complained about the pump and the blower failing. I've had mine a month so far running everyday 24/7 and so far no problems with either. The reviews also said that getting customer service or replacement parts is difficult. One person reported waiting three months and still no part. I'm hoping I don't have to deal with this. There also seems to be a few degree discrency between the actual water temp and the indicated temp... About 2 degress less by my thermometer. but I need to get another one to confirm this. Also, the material used in the cover doesn't seem to be as thick as the material in the body. Mine sprung two holes on the first day and had to be patched. I now am very carful where I lay the cover.
Bottom line.. All things considered I would still make this purchase because the price is at least a third of the cost of a typical portable spa. If you think of this purchase as disposable or a stepping stone to a better spa...you'll probably not be disappointed. So not great but for $799 good enough.
Biggest disappointment was with how Amazon fulfilled the order.. Was supposed to ship overnight. Took over a week and at least 15 calls to customer service reps in the Philippines who had no ability to contact the warehouse and find our why the product has not shipped. after One lost shipment and many frustrating calls and emails It finally made it into the UPS system for shipment... Most surprising was that I was told that if I cancel the order it would take up to 5 days to get the $799 credited back to my card.. So my "overnight" purchase turned out to be a week in Amazon customer service hell. Stresses me out just thinking about it.. think I'll head to the spa after this.

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Inflate with the supplied power pack and air tube, fill with water, plug in to any standard 110 volt outlet, and you're ready to relax in turbowave-powered massaging water heatable to 104 degrees Fahrenheit

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