NovaGTE2
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Im really tempted to get another hot tub for my backgarden. I had one at my old house for a short time; but was a portable one which i bought second hand and really wasnt efficent and used a hell of a lot more electric than was quoted!!
I have found this one i like online for £2K second hand but has been fully serviced and isnt very old. Here is a picture 
I dont mind the running costs if they are what they say they are 55p a day for a large hot tub and 27p for small.
Has anyone got any experience with the costs of these; and if they really are as quoted?
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Dan
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Where's that from?
I had a lazy spa and I'd estimate it costing about 15 a week. Was way to expensive.
Would love a proper one now
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Bart
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morning hursty, been considering one myself.
I think in order to get a hot tub with decent efficiency, it really needs to be almost brand new.
Let me know how you get on 
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NovaGTE2
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Yeah thats my understanding; but trying to find a middle ground at the moment as spending £6K on one is a lot of electric to save!!
I think i could justify between £10 & £15 a week on one as used my last one quite a bit.
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Toby
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My dads cost him about about
£25/£30 a month to run his. Although he paid a bit extra for the tub as it comes with a second pump etc which is quieter and helps the efficeny (sp).
edit: That includes the lights and sound system in the tub etc
[Edited on 28-06-2011 by Toby]
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Bart
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Pics of said hot tub?
preferably with mum and any sisters using it
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Dan
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I have a big china hot tub manufacture i use for alot of other stuff.
Sell some amazing stuff. Always been tempted to get on off them.
Maybe i need to sort a group buy 
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Nismo
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The in-laws have one and they run it from easter - oct and it does cost them a fortune, they estimate about 20quid a week, its a 6 person one.
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3CorsaMeal
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do you leave them on all the time then?
never really known much about them, thought it was like a big bath of water with air bubbles and a heater you switch on before you get in
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Conway563
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IIRC if you don't have it running the whole time the water goes stagnant so you wouldn't want to get in it
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Nismo
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yes the pump must be running to keep the water clean, And they take about 2 days to heat up from cold.
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Bart
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quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
yes the pump must be running to keep the water clean, And they take about 2 days to heat up from cold.
Generally you dont switch it off, even the heating.
I guess it depends on how often you use it, but if its frequently, it'll cost more to heat it from cold then to keep it ticking over.
Youd think there'd be some type of solar heating that would save you money.
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adiohead
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quote:
Originally posted by Bart
Pics of said hot tub?
preferably with mum and any sisters using it naked
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Dan
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Been really looking to import some last few days.
For a top of the range model, with all the extra's etc. Its about £1200.
Then by time you get shipping/handling/vat/duty on top, the price more than doubles.
Still mega cheap but its more than i can afford at the mo 
Also, was at the norfolk show today. They had a stand with the exact model i can get, just had a diffo name. They wanted 7995 for it!
I need one in my life again. The lazy spa was so so good, but i want to go better this time if im spending my money
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Bart
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quote:
Originally posted by Dan
Been really looking to import some last few days.
For a top of the range model, with all the extra's etc. Its about £1200.
Then by time you get shipping/handling/vat/duty on top, the price more than doubles.
Still mega cheap but its more than i can afford at the mo
Also, was at the norfolk show today. They had a stand with the exact model i can get, just had a diffo name. They wanted 7995 for it!
I need one in my life again. The lazy spa was so so good, but i want to go better this time if im spending my money
Dan, do you have any links to the models your looking at online at those sort of prices?
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NovaGTE2
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quote:
Originally posted by Bart
quote:
Originally posted by Dan
Been really looking to import some last few days.
For a top of the range model, with all the extra's etc. Its about £1200.
Then by time you get shipping/handling/vat/duty on top, the price more than doubles.
Still mega cheap but its more than i can afford at the mo
Also, was at the norfolk show today. They had a stand with the exact model i can get, just had a diffo name. They wanted 7995 for it!
I need one in my life again. The lazy spa was so so good, but i want to go better this time if im spending my money
Dan, do you have any links to the models your looking at online at those sort of prices?
Would shipping be cheaper as a group buy of 3?
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Dan
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My prices were based on ordering 4, 3 of which I already had names for. It might work out cheaper if I could get 8 and get a 40ft container imported.
Just seems a serious amount of hassle trying to order, and I don't like ordering from china, risky isn't the word. I have pictures, when I'm up and on pc I'll post them
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Dan
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Inside photo:
Spec
May not be readable though, but you can see what the outisde is like.
I have some other litreture i can show you, including all the info on whats in them etc.
Spec:
DIMENSION (MM) 2000X2000X1000
MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL UNIT STANDARD
POWER SUPPLY 230V/50HZ 32A
SEATS (PCS) 5+1 LOUNGER
TOTAL JETS 42PCS
4'' DIRECTIONAL STORM JET NOZZLE 13 PCS
4'' ROTATING STORM JET NOZZLE 5 PCS
2'' DIRECTIONAL JET NOZZLE 18 PCS
2'' ROTATING JET NOZZLE 6 PCS
FOOT MASSAGE BAY YES
NECK MASSAGE BAY YES
WHIRLPOOL PUMP 3X2HP
WATER CIRCULATION PUMP 0.75HP
DURABLE THERMOSTATIC HEATER 3KW
OZONE DISINFECTION GENERATOR 1x50MG/H
5'' LED-LIGHT 10W
TOP SKIMMER CARTRIDGE FILTER YES
AIR CONTROL VALVES 4PCS
HEADRESTS 3 PCS
RADIO 1
SPEAKER 2PCS
LITRES 1180 L
HIGH DENSITY INSULATION FOAM YES
WOODEN CABINET YES
WOODEN ACCESS STEP YES
Extras:
BALBOA control unit
LUXURY SPA COVER (LEATHEROID) USD80
SYNTHETIC CABINET
(MAINTENANCE FREE) USD148
HIGHT QUALITY ABS BOTTOM USD70
OZONATOR MIXING CHAMBER
AROMATHERAPY (+AIR PUMP)
STAINLESS STEEL NOZZLES
17'' LCD-TV
8.4'' LCD-TV
POP-UP/HIDEAWAY SPEAKER(2PCS)
CD PLAYER/DVD PLAYER
Extras prices vary from 45 - 650 usd
Colours are standard blue marble or green marbel. White or grey. Or you can pay extra for different colours 150usd for that
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Bart
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That looks quite good, but as you said a bit dodgy
I might be interested with enough notice....
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Dan
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Im not sure what to do tbh. I cant afford it really, but its too cheap to turn down lol.
Now about to contact a local freight forwarder, do see exactly what its going to cost me.
The thing i do not like is the fact its bank transfer, which cannot be refunded if things go wrong. Risky.
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Bart
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quote:
Originally posted by Dan
Im not sure what to do tbh. I cant afford it really, but its too cheap to turn down lol.
Now about to contact a local freight forwarder, do see exactly what its going to cost me.
The thing i do not like is the fact its bank transfer, which cannot be refunded if things go wrong. Risky.
I think your in the same position as me then, my thoughts exactly.
Just ask him if he'll do paypal to protect all parties involved?
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_Allan_
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I'm after one with a time machine, they are mega expensive though
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Bart
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quote:
Originally posted by _Allan_
I'm after one with a time machine, they are mega expensive though
ffs, I even googled it
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Dan
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Anyone bought one yet?
Ive been scanning ebay/gumtree for weeks, offering ridiculously low money for them. Had a few offers accepted, only to be told before collecting they changed mind.
someone will crack eventually
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