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Softub
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Acrylic
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Site Prep
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Any fairly level surface, indoors or out – no additional cost to prep for setup.
No special foundation required. Avg Filled weight = 125 lb per sq. ft. |
Construction, excavation, or concrete pad sometimes necessary for permanent location.
$450 average cost |
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Electric |
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Plugs into regular household outlet – no additional costs. Cord mounted Ground Fault
Circuit Indicator included. |
Installation of extra amperage or 220V-60amp line is needed. Additional GFCI purchase
required. 220V 60 amp $1200 average cost. |
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Installation |
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Quick, easy delivery and setup by one person in just minutes. |
Costly crew, placement, plumbing, electrician costs - Crane sometimes necessary.
Typical $200 to $350 Delivery Fees without crane. |
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Portability |
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Can easily roll through doorway, down stairs, or across yard. Heaviest component
weighs about 73 pounds. |
Cumbersome – difficult or impossible to move. Typically 400 – 900 pounds. |
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Relocate |
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Easily moved from spot to spot, home to home, indoors or out. |
Usually not practical due to weight and site preparation. |
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Heat |
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Heat recovery system is effective and energy efficient. Monthly $7-$10 (60F ambient
temp, 2 kW hrs. to keep tub at 104F with cost of .09 /kW hr.) |
Separate heating element is
expensive to operate and replace. Monthly cost approximately $20 - $40 or MORE. |
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Thermal Lid |
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Insulated folding lid with combination lock saves heat and water with security feature
that comes standard. |
Lid 2” to 3” above surface of water. Lid may be an accessory. Lid may not lock.
Typical $300-$400 extra for lid.
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Jet Power |
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Strategically placed, interchangeable hydro-jets for powerful hydrotherapy. Nice combination of air and water. |
Hydrotherapy often uneven due to number and configuration of jets. More forcefull air mix can cause stinging after minimal use. |
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Safety |
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Nothing to bust your head on. |
Hidden deep spots and hard construction with slippery surfaces if you fall or lean back. Requires more caution when moving around. |
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Portability |
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Easily moved from spot to spot, home to home, indoors or out. |
Usually not practical due to weight and site preparation. |
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Comfort |
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Padded surface as comfortable as an easy chair. |
Hard surface resembles concrete floor. |
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Seating |
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Spacious, open barrier-free seating allow a variety of positions and activities.
Portable seats available. Easy to move around inside tub.
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Molded plastic “assigned” seats restrict activity and positioning |
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Color |
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Available in 8 exterior colors and 2 interior colors. |
Sometimes limited. |
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Usage |
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Softub is always hot and ready to use – 24 hours a day. |
Heating Timers cause a necessity of time to heat water between uses means loss of spontaneity.
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