My wife wants a spa pool

[boomer]

What brands/retailers are good options.

and I don't have $20K to spend as I'm a tight bastard.

funny that.. mine wants a good beating and that'll probably cost me a lot more than 20k.. which i don't have either!

thats 2 things we have in common; 3 if you call me a fat bastard !

[soundbeltfarm]

i was looking at them aswell awhile ago and the best value spa was made by leisurerite called the aztec capri.
around 7k but they are always cheaper at the fieldays and think they were around 6k .
i have 2 lots of friends who have one and one is a budget one at 4k and the others spent 7k and thye dearer one was far superior and would well be worth the extra cash if you could afford.
but in saying that the cheaper one is still a good spa its just when i compared them both.
and they have both had theirs for over 3 years and still use them at least 5 times a week.
and one friend turns their one off for couple months in summer.
apart from that they are running all year round.
they both said they cost around 40 dollars a month to run minus chemicals.
you can get an ozone system which is meant to let you run less chemicals.

[Skunk]

And there is this one that was construction on-site. Total cost - free. Wood from a timber mill, vinyl from an upholsterer, boiler from a gasfitter. All motorcyclists.

[Naki Rat]

Ours is a Maax Spa that came with the house (originally about $13k I think). 40 something jets and great for relieving the discomfort of a stuffed knee under the stars with a bit of Floyd and a JD.

Was a bit greedy on electricity as it had been running on demand 24 hours controlled by the thermostat. We've since put it on a timer which sets it running at about 5.00pm and off at 11.00pm - time enough to bring it back up to heat (adjust for seasons) and then off after use.

We also have opted for a colloidal silver treatment system (Simple Silver / BioSure), rather than chlorine, which costs about $400 once a year but is otherwise a great hassle free system with no having to chase pH levels and the like. Worth checking out.

[tri boy]

Hire a plug in one for a month or two first.
Note elec consumption and cleaning etc, then buy if you still want one.
Just a thought.

[peasea]

Hire a plug in one for a month or two first.
Note elec consumption and cleaning etc, then buy if you still want one.
Just a thought.

Good point, been there done that. Twaz great for parties and the kids had a ball growing up with one but over the years I had to fit a new blower, new pump and re-tile the outside edges. We ripped out the electric heater and made up a stainless steel wood burner with a copper coil inside it (it's not what you know) for heating, worked a treat, cost sfa to run then. However, the novelty eventually wore off and maintenance got a bit tedious.

Ok if you've got the tenacity, bloody relaxing, great on a cool starlit night, bottle of your favourite poison, soothing music, your favourite woman (or the missus).

Romantic rubbish, forget it.

[Fatjim]

funny that.. mine wants a good beating and that'll probably cost me a lot more than 20k.. which i don't have either!

thats 2 things we have in common; 3 if you call me a fat bastard !

You're a fat bastard.

under the stars with a bit of Floyd and a JD.

Without the missus that would be heaven.

[vindy500]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living...-165105686.htm there ya go, comes with a waterfall so it must be good

[Forest]

Spend your money on a large indoor Spa bath.

Reasoning:

1. Fresh water every time you fill it = no maintenance, no chemicals, no worries.
2. Doesn't consume power when not in use.
3. Can be filled with hot water and ready for use in 20 minutes.
4. Kids can't fall in and drown when you're not around.
5. If installed properly, will add value to your house.

[Edbear]

Spa's are awesome, wish I had one. Yes they cost roughly $1 to $1.50 a day once you warm them up. Go to a place that sells them, best way to do it. Should be able to get something with 15-20 jets and room for 4 for about $6-9k. Or if you want to spend $15k you can get all the bells and whistles. Depends on how much you want to use it, the space you have for it etc.

Pretty much! We've had our Hot Spring spa for over five years and it's still good. You should be able to get one for around $6k maybe cheaper on special. Hot Spring reckoned about $4-$5 a week to run and I think that's about right.

[JimO]

dont forget it will need to be fenced as if it was a swimming pool and the lockable lids arnt deemed to be enough of a deterrent to kids getting in and drowning

[P38]

Home Spas are great, Saunas too.

I bought a spa really cheap off of a workmate a few years back.

Paid $400

He was in a bit of a hurry to sell too.

Apparently if it wasnt gone that day then his Mrs was packing up his shit and chucking it out on the street along with his sorry arse.

Poor Bastard mumbled something about him, some empty wine bottles, the 25 year old blonde next door, accidentally lost togs and his Mrs coming home from work early....

Anyways it was great for us in the winter hot and better in the summer cold.

Kids used it everyday.

Mum loved it after training runs.

I nearly drowned in it late one night after work when I fell asleep and floated into the middle. I woke up when the water came over my face but didn't know which way was up for a minute there, bloody bubbles going everywhere.

Sold it when we moved house and always ment to buy another.

Definately worth spending the $20-$40 per month to run it.

[Boob Johnson]

Uncle Boobs Spa advice --------> If you are wanting a 4 person spa then you need a 6 person spa, im sure you can work it out

Ours is a Maax Spa that came with the house (originally about $13k I think). 40 something jets and great for relieving the discomfort of a stuffed knee under the stars with a bit of Floyd and a JD

Spa pool...........Pink Floyd..........JD's

If you were a chick, id marry ya

[nadroj]

I'm waiting for my invite to the new spa pool at the backpackers!
When those hot euro chicks are there.....

[imdying]

Spend your money on a large indoor Spa bath.

Reasoning:

1. Fresh water every time you fill it = no maintenance, no chemicals, no worries.
2. Doesn't consume power when not in use.
3. Can be filled with hot water and ready for use in 20 minutes.
4. Kids can't fall in and drown when you're not around.
5. If installed properly, will add value to your house.

That would be my pick... unless you're into cheese fondues or something