The round Jacuzzi J-210 is actually the smallest one, seats 4. The squarish J-280 seats 7.
The J-480 is a luxury upgraded model.
Prices not available online, but seem to range from $6000-$14,000. People brag about getting J-480 for $9000 or so, but low price may not be good if unit is demo, used, crummy installation, careless delivery, etc. I would especially steer clear of anything used and buy through most reputable dealer. One guy got a used one with pea soup, big trouble getting unit cleaned and disinfected.
Even brand new, you continually have to worry about keeping it germ free. Apparently Bromine is one of the best solutions (and, unfortunately, sunlight is bad for the bromine. Here's a discussion from someone with lots of experience. I remember that from an old friend 30 years ago who had pool/jacuzzi in his back yard. He always talked about "the bromine level." That was all greek to me, when I had swimming pool all I ever heard about was chlorine and acid. The acid was apparently required because of alkaline water supply in Los Angeles, may be different elsewhere, may add borax to raise pH if needed, higher pH is more alkaline. But apparently chlorine pool maintenance has been out of favor for a long time, bromine is easier (just slightly more expensive).
Yes, it's all coming back to me, water test kits and all that. Waterbear makes specific recommendations, like the Taylor K-2106 test kit for bromine maintenance.
Here is a seller critical of "the leading brand" who lists ANSI specs that all hot tubs should follow:
http://www.spaspecialist.com/ANSI1.html
Though his water purification method (copper ions) doesn't meet EPA standards. I wonder if you could use regular old bromine without violating warranty. Anyway here are the spa models, which do look nice if pricey (and I wonder about delivery cost from Colorado):
The J-480 is a luxury upgraded model.
Prices not available online, but seem to range from $6000-$14,000. People brag about getting J-480 for $9000 or so, but low price may not be good if unit is demo, used, crummy installation, careless delivery, etc. I would especially steer clear of anything used and buy through most reputable dealer. One guy got a used one with pea soup, big trouble getting unit cleaned and disinfected.
Even brand new, you continually have to worry about keeping it germ free. Apparently Bromine is one of the best solutions (and, unfortunately, sunlight is bad for the bromine. Here's a discussion from someone with lots of experience. I remember that from an old friend 30 years ago who had pool/jacuzzi in his back yard. He always talked about "the bromine level." That was all greek to me, when I had swimming pool all I ever heard about was chlorine and acid. The acid was apparently required because of alkaline water supply in Los Angeles, may be different elsewhere, may add borax to raise pH if needed, higher pH is more alkaline. But apparently chlorine pool maintenance has been out of favor for a long time, bromine is easier (just slightly more expensive).
Yes, it's all coming back to me, water test kits and all that. Waterbear makes specific recommendations, like the Taylor K-2106 test kit for bromine maintenance.
Here is a seller critical of "the leading brand" who lists ANSI specs that all hot tubs should follow:
http://www.spaspecialist.com/ANSI1.html
Though his water purification method (copper ions) doesn't meet EPA standards. I wonder if you could use regular old bromine without violating warranty. Anyway here are the spa models, which do look nice if pricey (and I wonder about delivery cost from Colorado):
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