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By *ynamo301 OP Man
over a year ago

North West

Anyone got one? Which one? Square or round??

Would you Recommend?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got the one from Aldi. Best £400 spent for ages. Lots of fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have the lay z spa hawaii (square one) and love it x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think mine is the Miami. Had it 3 years. Bought it from the Range.

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By * AND R 777Couple
over a year ago

Teesside

We have a helsinki (the wood look one) we love it use it as often as we can

xxx

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By *sh6866Man
over a year ago

halifax

Gf has a helsinki too...spend far too much time in it on a weekend. Watch the liner though, just put a warranty claim in on hers as its coming away.

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By *ynamo301 OP Man
over a year ago

North West

Superb

Thanks everyone

Thinking about the ibiza.

Enjoy and feel free to invite me round to test one!

Cheers

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By *istressZoeTV/TS
over a year ago

cheshire

Get the Vegas model from B and Q

You've got to go in store as it's not on their website

It's £472 which is 50£ less than the Paris

Only difference is led lights that if are vital to you can purchase online for pennies'

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By *bostCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

We have the Hawaii (square one). I’m surprised both of us don’t have webbed feet yet as we are in it every night.

The only thing to watch out for, and it’s pretty obvious when you think about it, is the jump in your electricity bill. We’re about £50 a month more just now.

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By *isa2018Couple
over a year ago

East Northamptonshire

If you just want a cheap 2 person or temporary one then B&Q do the Lay Z Spa St Lucia for £310.

It days 2/3 person but would be quite a squeeze at that. It is a ice size for 2 and is easier to heat and keep at temperature due to a bit less volume of water over the bigger ones too.

We just got one as a stop gap until we finish our new garden and get a permanent one.

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By * AND R 777Couple
over a year ago

Teesside

"We have the Hawaii (square one). I’m surprised both of us don’t have webbed feet yet as we are in it every night.

The only thing to watch out for, and it’s pretty obvious when you think about it, is the jump in your electricity bill. We’re about £50 a month more just now. "

£50 seems a lot(ours cost about £20/25) , are you keeping it at 40dec all the time, we always drop ours down to 36 when not using it, it only takes 2/3 hrs to heat back up to 40 ready to use

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By *aughtywifeandhimCouple
over a year ago

bedford

Have the Vegas one , but all good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have a look at the Mspa range. 350 pounds for a 4 person one. Very good. Square shaped. Had it for a few years now. No problems.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We have the Hawaii (square one). I’m surprised both of us don’t have webbed feet yet as we are in it every night.

The only thing to watch out for, and it’s pretty obvious when you think about it, is the jump in your electricity bill. We’re about £50 a month more just now.

£50 seems a lot(ours cost about £20/25) , are you keeping it at 40dec all the time, we always drop ours down to 36 when not using it, it only takes 2/3 hrs to heat back up to 40 ready to use

I find it hard to believe that your electric bill is 20 to 25 pounds extra a month. 50 pounds is at least the average. I know a fair few people who leave them on all of the time between 36 and 40 etc. No where near the small amounts you mention.

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By * AND R 777Couple
over a year ago

Teesside

"We have the Hawaii (square one). I’m surprised both of us don’t have webbed feet yet as we are in it every night.

The only thing to watch out for, and it’s pretty obvious when you think about it, is the jump in your electricity bill. We’re about £50 a month more just now.

£50 seems a lot(ours cost about £20/25) , are you keeping it at 40dec all the time, we always drop ours down to 36 when not using it, it only takes 2/3 hrs to heat back up to 40 ready to use

it is a 2020 model maybe it's more affiliate, we pay our bill monthly so can only say what it's gone up by since we got it last year

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By *istressZoeTV/TS
over a year ago

cheshire

I drop mine to 33 when I'm not using it

I have a round inflatable covering the water x then I have a inflatable cover lid

Probably takes 4-5 hours to heat up to 40 so it's planned rather spontaneously useage

But turn on lunch Friday - use it in the evening- drop to 33 and repeat for Saturday/Sunday

My issue is the slight hum / white noise of the unit when it's late at night / everywhere is silent

Have heard people encase the egg in sound reduction material- does it work?

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By *ynamo301 OP Man
over a year ago

North West

Again thanks for your thoughts peeps xx

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By *bostCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

"We have the Hawaii (square one). I’m surprised both of us don’t have webbed feet yet as we are in it every night.

The only thing to watch out for, and it’s pretty obvious when you think about it, is the jump in your electricity bill. We’re about £50 a month more just now.

£50 seems a lot(ours cost about £20/25) , are you keeping it at 40dec all the time, we always drop ours down to 36 when not using it, it only takes 2/3 hrs to heat back up to 40 ready to use

We run the filter 24/7 but only put the heater on if we think we are going to use it later. £50 ish has been the increase for the last two months.

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By *ynamo301 OP Man
over a year ago

North West

50 quid seems about right

You don't have a ferrari if you can't afford the service

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"We have the Hawaii (square one). I’m surprised both of us don’t have webbed feet yet as we are in it every night.

The only thing to watch out for, and it’s pretty obvious when you think about it, is the jump in your electricity bill. We’re about £50 a month more just now.

£50 seems a lot(ours cost about £20/25) , are you keeping it at 40dec all the time, we always drop ours down to 36 when not using it, it only takes 2/3 hrs to heat back up to 40 ready to use

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I was using 10 to 20 quid a week more with my lazy spa. And I turned it down to 35 when not using it

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By *iman2100Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

They are a good product but there is an ongoing commitent to water quality maintenance which can be a bit of a chore.

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By *etite_delightWoman
over a year ago

BunnyLand

we have mspa instead, simply amazing!

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By *sh6866Man
over a year ago

halifax

50 quid a month???? If only...

During winter the bill went up 200 quid a month, even with turning it down to 30 when not in use.

Fair enough it does hold 1700 litres..

Bottom has a layer of insulation and so has the lid, see what the bill is during summer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any1 needing an outdoor socket fitted for ur spa drop me a message mayb do it free of charge if u guys r hot

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By *exyfuncouple-40Couple
over a year ago

Bloxham

Got the miami going to upgrade to the Maldives when back in stock

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By *ream2972TV/TS
over a year ago

newquay

I am fortunate enough to of moved back to my parents who have the Vancouver model from Canadian spa, I have no idea of the up keep or running costs but I am certainly making the most of it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve got the square Hawaii too. No idea on the cost of running but don’t think it’s as much as £50 a month but could be.

Am I operating it wrong if I switch it off after use? Run it usually at 39 (amazing temp difference between 39 &40) and switch it on to heat mid afternoon for use at night if I intend to.

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"Anyone got one? Which one? Square or round??

Would you Recommend?

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I have the lazy spa Vegas 4/6 person, best money ever I spent I use it all the time .

You are more than welcome to come round and try it lol

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By *amb_ManMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I have the lay z spa hawaii (square one) and love it x"

Same here. Same model. It’s great!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lay Z Spa Moritz.

Bought a couple of years ago and love it.

The wife & I have had some good fun in there together, but yet to have anyone else join us for fun.

It says it is designed for seven people.

We may need to put that to the test at some point

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By *anda and CatCouple
over a year ago

We have the Bali, gets plenty of use x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We have the Hawaii (square one). I’m surprised both of us don’t have webbed feet yet as we are in it every night.

The only thing to watch out for, and it’s pretty obvious when you think about it, is the jump in your electricity bill. We’re about £50 a month more just now.

£50 seems a lot(ours cost about £20/25) , are you keeping it at 40dec all the time, we always drop ours down to 36 when not using it, it only takes 2/3 hrs to heat back up to 40 ready to use

I was using 10 to 20 quid a week more with my lazy spa. And I turned it down to 35 when not using it "

Its costing us average £2.50 a day to run, leaving it on 39 oC. But it mounts up.

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By *imandher123456Couple
over a year ago

gosport

Here here ... Huge vote for the lazy spa , we have the Paris , and spend so much time in it , even got it under a gazebo now so we can use it in the rain .... I think they maybe addictive

,on our 3rd summer now and it's been fine , as long as you keep the filters clean and look after the chemicals they are very reliable , we hardly ever use the bubble function as the noise is a bit intrusive , tend to power it off at the end of the evening then pop it on about 2pm in the afternoon ready to use again by 7pm , have found that 40 is too hot for us and tend to run it at 37.....,guess we spend too much time in it and don't like being slowly boiled

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We had Lay Z Spa Miami for 5yrs. It was one of the best things we bought. Unfortunately it got a puncture, which I tried to repair but it slowly got worse so I bought a 1000ltr IBC Container and used the heater pump egg from the LayZ Spa to convert it into a hot tub. Was a job getting it fully insulated and clad in pallet timber but it's brilliant. Gave us a new hot tub for next to nothing!

Yes I'd recommend a Lay Z Spa. I wouldn't recommend it being left out in the open all year round or keeping water in there for months on end though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have a palm springs layzspa, we've had it for 4 years, in that time we've used it constantly

Never put it away in winter, just drop the water level to below the pump and store it in the shed. The liner stays outside all winter.

It's survived with no punctures, despite dogs and chickens pecking and clawing it!

Can't wait to upgrade to a new one! Looking at the rotospa range

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We have a palm springs layzspa, we've had it for 4 years, in that time we've used it constantly

Never put it away in winter, just drop the water level to below the pump and store it in the shed. The liner stays outside all winter.

It's survived with no punctures, despite dogs and chickens pecking and clawing it!

Can't wait to upgrade to a new one! Looking at the rotospa range"

Anyone knows how much does it cost to run it? We have rented one before and loved it but we have been told is really expensive to keep it going

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'll have a look at our electric bill!

We do cheat sometimes and use hot water from the boiler to speed it up! Then use the water on the garden or to wash the car.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'll have a look at our electric bill!

We do cheat sometimes and use hot water from the boiler to speed it up! Then use the water on the garden or to wash the car."

Haha that's not cheating that's being clever and efficient!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like your thinking!

L was like " you paid for the heater so use it"

I was like "but this is way more efficent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We got a cheap version from lidl and thoroughly enjoy it

also bought a cheap shelter from asda, so its nice and private

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find the water quality thing quite faffy...I can't find anything reliable to test the chlorine and PH levels. If anyone has any tips would love to hear as I find the water only lasts a week or so before it needs draining!

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By *istressZoeTV/TS
over a year ago

cheshire

"I find the water quality thing quite faffy...I can't find anything reliable to test the chlorine and PH levels. If anyone has any tips would love to hear as I find the water only lasts a week or so before it needs draining! "

Do you live in a hard water area - that certainly affects how long the water remains clear x

Buy a tub of the cholorine granules - at the end of each tub session throw in a small scoop and run the pump for a few minutes as you are tidying things away - make sure your dispenser has a few tablets in it - I drop the temp down to 33 when I'm not planning on using it

Take the lid off every few days and run the pump for five mins or so x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do you live in a hard water area - that certainly affects how long the water remains clear x

Take the lid off every few days and run the pump for five mins or so x"

We do! I hadn't thought that could effect it but makes perfect sense. The PH always seems to be high. Thanks will definitely get some granules too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got a round one (Paris -4 persons), but I guess it doesn’t matter which as the filter/pump is the same on them all. It’s just the amount of people they hold, and also stock up on some filters and chlorine tablets, as the water can get quite merky.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is a hard water hose filter attachment you can buy. Not tried it myself but apparently it works really well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bought the lazy spa honolulu last year. Best purchase ever. I emptied it down yesterday as getting a gazebo built this week. So looking forward to getting it all set up again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well worth spending a bit extra on the hydro spa, we have Hawaii hydro jet pro. The air bubbles are really noisy! Where as the hydro jets feel much nicer and don’t make much noise, your neighbours will thank you.

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By *ynamo301 OP Man
over a year ago

North West

Thanks to all contributors! Where possible I've thanked peeps personally but for those I've not or not been able to please take this as my thanks. If anyone wants to invite me round I'd jump at the chance

Settled on the ibiza as an entry level square rascal and will order when stock is back up xx

Thanks everyone

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over a year ago

"Well worth spending a bit extra on the hydro spa, we have Hawaii hydro jet pro. The air bubbles are really noisy! Where as the hydro jets feel much nicer and don’t make much noise, your neighbours will thank you. "

Always wanted to hear what people think of the hydrojet models! Do you find that as the jet water is pumped through the filter that the higher flow rate keeps the water really clear?? (If that makes any sense?)

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over a year ago

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By *bostCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

We bought a starter kit from B and Q that had testing strips, Ph +, Chlorine Granules and Ph -. We’ve since bought more Chlorine, Water clarifier and Alkalinity powder to keep it going.

Think Mr Pf thinks he is in breaking bad when he is measuring and mixing the various solutions.

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over a year ago

"Thanks to all contributors! Where possible I've thanked peeps personally but for those I've not or not been able to please take this as my thanks. If anyone wants to invite me round I'd jump at the chance

Settled on the ibiza as an entry level square rascal and will order when stock is back up xx

Thanks everyone

Worth getting 4 or 5 colour detector strips too, more accurate than the provided ones

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By *istressZoeTV/TS
over a year ago

cheshire

Going to change the water x and refill to go again this weekend x

If I keep on top of the chlorine I can easy get 4-6 weeks clear water spaing

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By *aysOfOurLivesCouple
over a year ago

Essex

"Anyone got one? Which one? Square or round??

Would you Recommend?

We have the MSPA Alpine, it’s excellent with the same caveats as any inflatable hot tub…

Cats can/will puncture it multiple times: they like to sleep on the top because it’s warm and they know they can find/drink fresh water from the cover after rain. This means, if you don’t cover it and they jump up for fresh water and are “surprised” by the lid not being on them getting back out requires a lot of clawing

If you deflate it when not using it, make sure you store it aim a dry place, the parts are easily water damaged from below (malaria in particular)

Parts are expensive and usually non refundable if you resorted to Google to diagnose the fault. Some will need to ship from China and take weeks.

They take around 8-10hours to heat from a fresh refill and will need refilling every 5 uses or 1 week (whichever is sooner)

We calculated they add around £10per week to keep heated when reducing temp to 25 on non-use days.

Hope it helps.

…Having said all that… does anyone want to buy a nearly new, recently refurbished spa with lots of character-givin patches

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By *etite_delightWoman
over a year ago

BunnyLand

"Anyone got one? Which one? Square or round??

Would you Recommend?

We have the MSPA Alpine, it’s excellent with the same caveats as any inflatable hot tub…

If you deflate it when not using it, make sure you store it aim a dry place, the parts are easily water damaged from below (malaria in particular)

Parts are expensive and usually non refundable if you resorted to Google to diagnose the fault. Some will need to ship from China and take weeks.

They take around 8-10hours to heat from a fresh refill and will need refilling every 5 uses or 1 week (whichever is sooner)

We calculated they add around £10per week to keep heated when reducing temp to 25 on non-use days.

Hope it helps.

…Having said all that… does anyone want to buy a nearly new, recently refurbished spa with lots of character-givin patches

Wow couldn’t put it better! We have the same but do refills usually every other month or every 2 months as it’s still quite new , we keep the lid on before and after use, also stays under a gazebo and no cats to crawl in and out. Guess those reasons keep it clean for longer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My tub is back up, got the gazebo done and it's absolute bliss.

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