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SOFTUB |
ACRYLIC |
Site Prep:
Any fairly level surface, indoors or out – no additional
cost. |
- Site Prep:
- Construction, excavation, or concrete pad
sometimes necessary for permanent location.
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Electric:
Plugs into regular household outlet – no additional costs.
Cord mounted Ground Fault Circuit Indicator included. |
- Electric:
- Installation of extra amperage or 220V-60amp line
is needed. Additional GFCI purchase is required.
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Installation:
Quick, easy delivery and setup by one person in just
minutes. |
- Installation:
- Costly crew, placement, plumbing, electrician
costs. Crane sometimes necessary.
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Portability:
Can easily roll through doorway, down stairs, or across
yard. Heaviest component weighs about 95 pounds. |
- Portability:
- Cumbersome. Difficult or impossible to move.
Typically weighs 400-900 pounds.
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Relocate:
Easily moved from spot to spot, home to home, indoors or
out. |
- Relocate:
- Usually not practical due to weight and site
preparation.
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Heat:
Heat recovery system is effective and energy efficient. Monthly
cost is $10-$15. (65° ambient temp., 2kw hrs to keep tub at 104°F with cost
of approx 9¢/kw hr.) |
- Heat:
- Separate heating element is expensive to operate
and replace. Monthly cost approx. $30-$130.
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Thermal Lid:
Insulated lid to save heat and water is standard. |
- Thermal Lid:
- 2" to 3" above surface of the water. May be an
accessory.
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Jet Power:
Strategically placed, interchangeable hydrojets for
powerful hydrotherapy. |
- Jet Power:
- Hydrotherapy often uneven due to number and
configuration of jets.
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Safety / Comfort:
Easy entry and exit. Flat foam bottom for solid footing. Padded surface
as comfortable as an easy chair. |
- Safety / Comfort:
- Must use caution with slippery surface and hard
corners. Dangerous hidden depths. Resembles a hard floor.
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Seating:
Spacious, open barrier-free seating allows a variety of
positions and activities. |
- Seating:
- Molded plastic "assigned seating" restricts
activity and positioning.
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Color:
Available in 6 colors to match your décor. |
- Color:
- Sometimes limited.
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Ozonator:
"Fresh water" that require less products. |
- Ozonator:
- Additonal cost – if available.
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- Smart Chip:
- Softub®
patented micro-chip automatically adjusts to available power. NEVER trips a
circuit breaker.
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- Smart Chip:
- Not Available
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- Usage:
- Softub® is always hot and
ready to use – 24 hours a day.
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- Usage:
- Necessity of time to heat water means loss of
spontaneity. Must plan ahead to use the spa.
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