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This inflatable hot tub has a 669 gallon (2532 L) capacity and features Tritech material, built-in LED lights and built-in AirJet system with 81 air jets.

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I've had one of these for about 4 years. Two years worked flawlessly. Third year it needed to be patched but worked fine. Fourth year we limped to the finish line with so many holes that it couldn't really hold air despite attempts to patch.

Water warms up to 104 degrees, which is plenty warm for me. Keeps temp well.

Consider it a "poor mans" hot tub. Really only good for two people. But I liked mine well enough that I ordered a new one that I will be setting up after a re-stain my deck.
I had one for a while and agree with that review. I keep a deal alert and don't see them for under $300 very often (though I see a realtree colored one at Walmart.com is currently $265)

One thing I wanted to add is that our electrical bill was considerably impacted by keeping it hot, to the tune of roughly $100/month. That's in San Diego during the winter, so maybe electricity costs more here than some places, but also it's not that cold outside here. I was planning on building a solar water heater with some black irrigation tubing, which could potentially reduce heating costs significantly... but then we sold our house and the buyers wrote the hot tub into the offer Smilie

One pleasant surprise was that the bubble jets were actually quite strong and effective (but also quite noisy, like you are running a shop vac).

I would buy one again if I had a place for it and some way to offset heating costs. Solar is one option. I've also seen people buy portable propane water heaters for a bit over $100 and then they claim they are able to heat the tub quickly and spend under $10/month in propane.
I used to own an Intex inflatable purchased for the same price during one of Target's cartwheel sales. Worked OK but an air leak along the seams developed within the first 6 months of ownership and I was never able to fully patch it (as is the usual case with inflatable items, with me anyway) and it wasn't easy to find the source of the leak by the way. Stopped using it completely after 10-11 months. For the price I paid I don't regret it much but if you have some extra money I'd go for a foam panel hot tub which is what I own now (this also works on standard 110/120V outlets): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Canad.../302733529

Advantages: no air leaks, much much better insulation.

The insulation is important in 2 ways: cheaper to run (especially in winter), water stays warmer while you're actually using it (120V isn't enough to run the heater and jets at the same time).

Canadian Spa Co. is also pretty good about spare parts (I never bothered to try with Intex, I have no experience with Coleman).

Another alternative to inflatables are the spa-in-a-box type solutions that use plastic panels. Here is one example (never tried one): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Spa-N.../206436338
That's kinda pricey compared to an inflatable but if there was a cheaper one for maybe $500~$600 and you didn't feel like spending the extra for the foam unit I linked to earlier it might be looking into b/c like I said inflatable products always develop leak issues

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NihmRodd
04-03-2019 at 09:57 AM.
04-03-2019 at 09:57 AM.
Do note that the Walmart description of its capacity is incorrect; this spa holds 177 gallons.
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dep411
04-03-2019 at 10:29 AM.
04-03-2019 at 10:29 AM.
Are these worth it, in the regards that they hold up outside and the water warms up?
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BinkyBill
04-03-2019 at 11:29 AM.
04-03-2019 at 11:29 AM.
Quote from dep411 :
Are these worth it, in the regards that they hold up outside and the water warms up?
I've had one of these for about 4 years. Two years worked flawlessly. Third year it needed to be patched but worked fine. Fourth year we limped to the finish line with so many holes that it couldn't really hold air despite attempts to patch.

Water warms up to 104 degrees, which is plenty warm for me. Keeps temp well.

Consider it a "poor mans" hot tub. Really only good for two people. But I liked mine well enough that I ordered a new one that I will be setting up after a re-stain my deck.
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cal3thousand
04-03-2019 at 12:22 PM.
04-03-2019 at 12:22 PM.
Quote from BinkyBill :
I've had one of these for about 4 years. Two years worked flawlessly. Third year it needed to be patched but worked fine. Fourth year we limped to the finish line with so many holes that it couldn't really hold air despite attempts to patch.

Water warms up to 104 degrees, which is plenty warm for me. Keeps temp well.

Consider it a "poor mans" hot tub. Really only good for two people. But I liked mine well enough that I ordered a new one that I will be setting up after a re-stain my deck.
That's a solid review. Thanks for taking the time.

Would you be able to comment on the current price?
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312milestone
04-03-2019 at 01:15 PM.
04-03-2019 at 01:15 PM.
I've been debating getting one of these for a couple of years now. This price has come and gone a few times. I've seen videos where people have used these year round by covering the top and covering the pump in insulation
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abbygayle
04-03-2019 at 01:19 PM.
04-03-2019 at 01:19 PM.
Quote from dep411 :
Are these worth it, in the regards that they hold up outside and the water warms up?

I like ours a lot. Have to put away during winter in ohio unfortunately. If i remember right i think i got it for 200 but haven't seen it that price since
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WhosUrBuddiee
04-03-2019 at 01:21 PM.
04-03-2019 at 01:21 PM.
Quote from BinkyBill :
I've had one of these for about 4 years. Two years worked flawlessly. Third year it needed to be patched but worked fine. Fourth year we limped to the finish line with so many holes that it couldn't really hold air despite attempts to patch.

Water warms up to 104 degrees, which is plenty warm for me. Keeps temp well.

Consider it a "poor mans" hot tub. Really only good for two people. But I liked mine well enough that I ordered a new one that I will be setting up after a re-stain my deck.
Out of curiosity, did you leave it aired up and filled year-round or empty and put it away each year?
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arr_sea
04-03-2019 at 01:26 PM.
04-03-2019 at 01:26 PM.
Quote from cal3thousand :
That's a solid review. Thanks for taking the time.

Would you be able to comment on the current price?
I had one for a while and agree with that review. I keep a deal alert and don't see them for under $300 very often (though I see a realtree colored one at Walmart.com is currently $265)

One thing I wanted to add is that our electrical bill was considerably impacted by keeping it hot, to the tune of roughly $100/month. That's in San Diego during the winter, so maybe electricity costs more here than some places, but also it's not that cold outside here. I was planning on building a solar water heater with some black irrigation tubing, which could potentially reduce heating costs significantly... but then we sold our house and the buyers wrote the hot tub into the offer Smilie

One pleasant surprise was that the bubble jets were actually quite strong and effective (but also quite noisy, like you are running a shop vac).

I would buy one again if I had a place for it and some way to offset heating costs. Solar is one option. I've also seen people buy portable propane water heaters for a bit over $100 and then they claim they are able to heat the tub quickly and spend under $10/month in propane.
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benjonesn
04-03-2019 at 01:26 PM.
04-03-2019 at 01:26 PM.
Best $300 I've ever spent. That said...
Beware of the power consumption. Here in CA, It takes almost two days to go from 60 degrees up to the max, and runs ~$5/day. It might be less once it gets to temp, but I've been too scared of what the bill will be to run it consistently.
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arr_sea
04-03-2019 at 01:29 PM.
04-03-2019 at 01:29 PM.
Quote from benjonesn :
Best $300 I've ever spent. That said...
Beware of the power consumption. Here in CA, It takes almost two days to go from 60 degrees up to the max, and runs ~$5/day. It might be less once it gets to temp, but I've been too scared of what the bill will be to run it consistently.
See my comments above regarding using a portable propane heater. Heats faster and cheaper. Seems like a nice option.
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BumpShot15
04-03-2019 at 01:33 PM.
04-03-2019 at 01:33 PM.
Can get SaluSpa Realtree MAX-5 AirJet 4-Person Portable Inflatable Hot Tub Spa for $285

https://www.walmart.com/ip/SaluSp...thena=true



Edit that is weird: It has a $265 price on this picture.
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DanER40
04-03-2019 at 01:43 PM.
04-03-2019 at 01:43 PM.
Due to state restrictions I can't get it delivered to home or store. Is it hazardous material or what?
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emazur
04-03-2019 at 02:08 PM.
04-03-2019 at 02:08 PM.
I used to own an Intex inflatable purchased for the same price during one of Target's cartwheel sales. Worked OK but an air leak along the seams developed within the first 6 months of ownership and I was never able to fully patch it (as is the usual case with inflatable items, with me anyway) and it wasn't easy to find the source of the leak by the way. Stopped using it completely after 10-11 months. For the price I paid I don't regret it much but if you have some extra money I'd go for a foam panel hot tub which is what I own now (this also works on standard 110/120V outlets): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Canad.../302733529

Advantages: no air leaks, much much better insulation.

The insulation is important in 2 ways: cheaper to run (especially in winter), water stays warmer while you're actually using it (120V isn't enough to run the heater and jets at the same time).

Canadian Spa Co. is also pretty good about spare parts (I never bothered to try with Intex, I have no experience with Coleman).

Another alternative to inflatables are the spa-in-a-box type solutions that use plastic panels. Here is one example (never tried one): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Spa-N.../206436338
That's kinda pricey compared to an inflatable but if there was a cheaper one for maybe $500~$600 and you didn't feel like spending the extra for the foam unit I linked to earlier it might be looking into b/c like I said inflatable products always develop leak issues
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