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By *nerealman100 OP   Man
over a year ago

Wakefield

What do people think to these inflatable hot tubs do you rate them are they worth there money, do you have one and what model/type would you recommend? Thanks for reading look forward to your comments

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

We've got the vegas model had it about a month finding it great make sure your putting it on a very flat surface otherwise you will feel bumps on the bottom

Cost about £7 a week to run that's keeping it on 24/7 and using the spa itself a couple of times a day

Hope this helps

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By *mojeeCouple
over a year ago

Dunfermline

We just bought the palm springs one. Not been delivered yet so can't really have an opinion yet but we're looking forward to getting in it

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By *landfordfabbersCouple
over a year ago

Blandford ish

Ours was great! But it did break after like tw years! Keep the chemicals right and worth mentioning to every 6-8 weeks use a hot tub descaler and flush it out limescsle kills the pumps

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

We have the Miami and it's amazing... really cheap to run and find it more comfy than the hard ones...

It's also cheaper to fill up with hot water first rather than waiting for it to heat up..

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

We had always wanted a real hot tub but was told to try a layzspa. Brilliant and I wouldn't buy a real one now.

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By *tary47Couple
over a year ago

mold

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

We have one and love it, Mrs C is never out of it lol

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


"We had always wanted a real hot tub but was told to try a layzspa. Brilliant and I wouldn't buy a real one now. "

Defo they are more comfy right

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

Miami lazyspa. Absolutely love it. Punctured twice but easily fixed. Wouldn't be without one now.

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By *urchoicenowCouple
over a year ago

Ashford

Miami lazy spa

Love it

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

And tesco has them for £274...

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By *e enjoy esxMan
over a year ago

grimsby


"Miami lazy spa

Love it "

we have had this one over a year and no problems. find it perfect,

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By *nerealman100 OP   Man
over a year ago

Wakefield

Thanks for all your input so far, I've looked at the lazy spa but wasn't sure how bubbly it gets, so still looking and considering all options not in hurry yet but if you spot any good deals let me know please thankyou

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


"Thanks for all your input so far, I've looked at the lazy spa but wasn't sure how bubbly it gets, so still looking and considering all options not in hurry yet but if you spot any good deals let me know please thankyou "
they do the trick. Obviously it depends how many airjets are in a tub but the miami is brilliant for the price .

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

We have a lazy spa Vegas been up since Monday and we love it ours has 87 jets round the sides nice and bubbly xx

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By *mojeeCouple
over a year ago

Dunfermline

Our palm springs one has something like 140 Jets and it's superb. Bit more expensive then the other ones but well worth the money

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

I'm dropping a public information notice in.

For those that like to romp in sex ponds.

To decrease the chances of the condom breaking, use a silicone-based lubricant with the condom. These lubricants are condom safe and water-resistant.

Do not put on the condom while you are in the water. Rolling on the condom while you are out of the water decreases the chances of water getting into a condom.

I'd also give your chappy a good drying first.

I'm lucky I'm looking after a friends plastic tub. He's stuck in a town house. Hopefully he won't move soon.

I like turning the tub off lighting up some candles and having a nice quiet hot bath.

Ive also got an ex maidenhead aquatics fish pond. Which I use as a cold tub, which is lovely on a hot day.

Anyway.. Have fun in the ultimate Ice melter/ aphrodisiac.

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By *ushandHungCouple
over a year ago

Derby

Check out the Alpine ones - quicker to put up, more compact and MUCH less noisy than the Lay z spas

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By *fternoondelightsCouple
over a year ago

Rainham

We have a Paris Lazy spa for what you pay they are good fun. See our pic lol yes you can spend load but you get what you pay for hot, bubbles and good fun

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

Apparently Homebase are doing a deal on the Paris hottub.

If memory serves me right, they also had one that has polystyrene inside so it has built in seating.

Another forum thread suggested using bromine instead of chlorine...

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By *erbys FinestCouple
over a year ago

Oakwood - Derby

We have the intex one and we love it

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

Must admit, got a few days off this week.

There may well be a base going down and a gazebo going up...

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By *ndonmaleMan
over a year ago

Preston

My gazebo should be delivered this week and erected next weekend. Then I'm getting the lay z spa Hawaii, it's going on my decking and I'm going to build a deck surround for the spa.

Can't wait.

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


"My gazebo should be delivered this week and erected next weekend. Then I'm getting the lay z spa Hawaii, it's going on my decking and I'm going to build a deck surround for the spa.

Can't wait. "

we have ours on 4 heavy duty pallets with the lazy spa dome over the top xx

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

Got ours inside a shed that has air vents. Just getting in it now

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


"Got ours inside a shed that has air vents. Just getting in it now "
enjoy we have ours heating up for later xx

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex

We're seriously considering a hot tub, primarily to help with Mr Ns arthritis. I'm pleasantly surprised to see the inflatables recommended.

I'm not great with too many chemicals on my skin do they need huge amounts?

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

You can replace chlorine with bromine if you have reactions,no real difference in cost, just depends on your level of reaction. Best bet is to get a floater which will release the right amount of chemicals for you.

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By *erryc20Couple
over a year ago

Mendip Area

Just got ours absolutely pleased with it, Mrs has arthritis and has helped her, so far.

Just keeping a watch on the pool with a test strip and using slow dissolving chlorine tabs is very easy

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex


"You can replace chlorine with bromine if you have reactions,no real difference in cost, just depends on your level of reaction. Best bet is to get a floater which will release the right amount of chemicals for you. "

Ok. Thank you.

The term floater has slightly different meanings here lol.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex


"Just got ours absolutely pleased with it, Mrs has arthritis and has helped her, so far.

Just keeping a watch on the pool with a test strip and using slow dissolving chlorine tabs is very easy"

Thank you

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish


"You can replace chlorine with bromine if you have reactions,no real difference in cost, just depends on your level of reaction. Best bet is to get a floater which will release the right amount of chemicals for you. "

Floater!! last thing you want in a pool! Sorry - couldn't resist!

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

I have the Mspa Alpine and it is great. Had it over a year. Gazebo over the top so can use it in bad weather with side panels to make it less windy and more private if needed. Just keep the chemicals up to date and always good to go. Loads of bubbles.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex

Has anyone got cats and an inflatable hot tub and do the two mix?

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By *urchoicenowCouple
over a year ago

Ashford


"Has anyone got cats and an inflatable hot tub and do the two mix? "

Got one cat who insists on sitting on it as it's warm. Expecting to come down to a flood one day

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex


"Has anyone got cats and an inflatable hot tub and do the two mix?

Got one cat who insists on sitting on it as it's warm. Expecting to come down to a flood one day"

Could they puncture it do you think ?

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

Suggest a good awning or canopy to accompany any new hot tub and a level base for it to sit on or you will get a sag after a while and like anything but the best u can afford op

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.


"Has anyone got cats and an inflatable hot tub and do the two mix?

Got one cat who insists on sitting on it as it's warm. Expecting to come down to a flood one day

Could they puncture it do you think ?"

Don't know about the hot tubs but had a couple of paddling pools ruined by cats.

Would like to hope hot tubs are made of a lot thicker material...

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

lay z spa Monaco delivered and waiting to go into garden room..

the Monaco seats 6 - 8 and is much thinner than the others.... may clad it in wood too

Tesco direct was £550 .. as opposed to £700+ in most other places

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex


"lay z spa Monaco delivered and waiting to go into garden room..

the Monaco seats 6 - 8 and is much thinner than the others.... may clad it in wood too

Tesco direct was £550 .. as opposed to £700+ in most other places"

Wood cladding is a good idea.

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

Inflatables are good but If your serious about getting one speak to some of the hot tub companies that supply and install hot tubs. some take in old tubs in part exchange when people upgrade then sell on the reconditioned tubs so you can get a bargin

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By *ndonmaleMan
over a year ago

Preston

Right, I've done it, gone out and bought the Hawaii today. It's £399 in the range, £499 in Homebase. The range out of stock for past two weeks but Homebase did a price match!!

Gazebo is on order and should be delivered this week, the plan was to put gazebo in place first. But I couldn't and wouldn't wait lol. It's up and running, getting water temp and levels right. Should be in it tomorrow

Next weekend gazebo and then start building a frame around it for cladding.

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

I've currently got a pool - one of these ones where you inflate a ring which floats on the water as you fill it.

Hooked it up with a filter and keep the water clean with Chlorine tabs so not really a huge deal different to running a hot tub - aside from heating the water - and i've been looking into getting a heater for it anyway.

Been having some problems with the inflatable ring. Fixe three punctures so far, and whilst I haven't been able to find any more, it still keeps going down on me.

I do wonder if these inflatable pools / hot tubs may be susceptible to the hot weather, but I am certainly contemplating replacing the pool with a Lay-Z-Spa hot tub when funds allow.

It'll probably get more use

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.


"I've currently got a pool - one of these ones where you inflate a ring which floats on the water as you fill it.

Hooked it up with a filter and keep the water clean with Chlorine tabs so not really a huge deal different to running a hot tub - aside from heating the water - and i've been looking into getting a heater for it anyway.

Been having some problems with the inflatable ring. Fixe three punctures so far, and whilst I haven't been able to find any more, it still keeps going down on me.

I do wonder if these inflatable pools / hot tubs may be susceptible to the hot weather, but I am certainly contemplating replacing the pool with a Lay-Z-Spa hot tub when funds allow.

It'll probably get more use"

Our paddling pool kept getting ripped by cats trying to drink from the pool...

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


"Got ours inside a shed that has air vents. Just getting in it now enjoy we have ours heating up for later xx"
did you enjoy yours. Went in ours twice yesterday . Bliss xx

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


"Has anyone got cats and an inflatable hot tub and do the two mix?

Got one cat who insists on sitting on it as it's warm. Expecting to come down to a flood one day

Could they puncture it do you think ?

Don't know about the hot tubs but had a couple of paddling pools ruined by cats.

Would like to hope hot tubs are made of a lot thicker material..."

they puncture very easily but you can buy a puncture repair kit that works very well. We have repaired it 4 times now lol.

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

After reading this thread, just gone and bought one...

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By *erryc20Couple
over a year ago

Mendip Area

well done and from the latest weather forecasts, could be a good investment this summer

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


"Got ours inside a shed that has air vents. Just getting in it now enjoy we have ours heating up for later xx did you enjoy yours. Went in ours twice yesterday . Bliss xx"
it was lovely we had a nice couple of hours out with the kids and somed friends came back and jumped in was nice 40 degrees xd

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


"Got ours inside a shed that has air vents. Just getting in it now enjoy we have ours heating up for later xx did you enjoy yours. Went in ours twice yesterday . Bliss xx it was lovely we had a nice couple of hours out with the kids and somed friends came back and jumped in was nice 40 degrees xd"
I couldn't be without one again. I love it x

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


"well done and from the latest weather forecasts, could be a good investment this summer"
keep it out of direct sunlight. X

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


"Got ours inside a shed that has air vents. Just getting in it now enjoy we have ours heating up for later xx did you enjoy yours. Went in ours twice yesterday . Bliss xx it was lovely we had a nice couple of hours out with the kids and somed friends came back and jumped in was nice 40 degrees xd I couldn't be without one again. I love it x"
me too xx

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

Trying to decide inflatable or solid. Not sure I fancy sitting on the floor...

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

We had an inflatable one they're great but dont be surprised if you end up wanting a rigid one, they're gateway hot tubs

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By *fternoondelightsCouple
over a year ago

Rainham

The lazy spa floors are padded and comfortable you can also get a padded ground sheet.

We find ours very good fun and comfortable

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

Think we will probably go solid, found a couple of nice 5 seaters at the top end of our price range...

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


"Think we will probably go solid, found a couple of nice 5 seaters at the top end of our price range..."

Jacuzzi are doing interest free at the moment

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

We have the lazy spa Vegas just over a year. Have on a Base with a gazebo up some soft lighting and candles, bit of music couple of drinks finishes a day off perfectly. We love it best thing we bought x

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.


"Think we will probably go solid, found a couple of nice 5 seaters at the top end of our price range...

Jacuzzi are doing interest free at the moment"

We are looking at that, not sure wether to buy a cheaper one outright or put a big deposit on a better one...

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


"We have the lazy spa Vegas just over a year. Have on a Base with a gazebo up some soft lighting and candles, bit of music couple of drinks finishes a day off perfectly. We love it best thing we bought x"
you can also buy l.e.d.coloured lights for them or buy a tub with colour changing lights.

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By *andm288Couple
over a year ago

oxford


"Think we will probably go solid, found a couple of nice 5 seaters at the top end of our price range...

Jacuzzi are doing interest free at the moment

We are looking at that, not sure wether to buy a cheaper one outright or put a big deposit on a better one..."

We have a solid hot tub had it for x7 months now love it

Happy for you to Pm for advice if needed

M

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By *andm288Couple
over a year ago

oxford

Most of the solid versions come with LED lights waterfall etc granted they start st around £2800 but still good value

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

Not a huge fan of inflatable tubs. They can be very expensive to run due to lack of insulation. They cannot heat the water and provide bubbles at the same time, it's one or the other. This means that the water cools down very quickly while using it. Getting the chemicals right is vital too.

We hired one for Christmas a couple of years ago and it's what made us decide to buy a proper one. We enjoyed our few days with it but a week later I ended up with a severe skin infection because the company we hired from didn't provide us with adequate chemicals.

We did a lot of research and bought a coast islander 5 seater tub from a local supplier just over a year ago, it was 4 grand well spent! It runs 24/7 and costs 20 quid a month. We empty it 3 times a year, one of which is when it gets a full service and deep clean from the tub technicians. We use our tub almost every night, test the water daily and treat accordingly. We also shock the water once a month too.

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By *ngelsdevilWoman
over a year ago

Merseyside

I'd say maybe rent one first, get a feel of it. I've got a layz spa Vegas and it's good but unless you want to leave it constantly running to keep it heated it can take a good day to heat up to 40 degrees. Fun little things for every now and again but they can be a pain to set up and take down!

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

Would love to "relax" in a hot tub

Any offers to help me out

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.


"Not a huge fan of inflatable tubs. They can be very expensive to run due to lack of insulation. They cannot heat the water and provide bubbles at the same time, it's one or the other. This means that the water cools down very quickly while using it. Getting the chemicals right is vital too.

We hired one for Christmas a couple of years ago and it's what made us decide to buy a proper one. We enjoyed our few days with it but a week later I ended up with a severe skin infection because the company we hired from didn't provide us with adequate chemicals.

We did a lot of research and bought a coast islander 5 seater tub from a local supplier just over a year ago, it was 4 grand well spent! It runs 24/7 and costs 20 quid a month. We empty it 3 times a year, one of which is when it gets a full service and deep clean from the tub technicians. We use our tub almost every night, test the water daily and treat accordingly. We also shock the water once a month too."

I intend to shock the water once a week... When I get in naked...

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


"Not a huge fan of inflatable tubs. They can be very expensive to run due to lack of insulation. They cannot heat the water and provide bubbles at the same time, it's one or the other. This means that the water cools down very quickly while using it. Getting the chemicals right is vital too.

We hired one for Christmas a couple of years ago and it's what made us decide to buy a proper one. We enjoyed our few days with it but a week later I ended up with a severe skin infection because the company we hired from didn't provide us with adequate chemicals.

We did a lot of research and bought a coast islander 5 seater tub from a local supplier just over a year ago, it was 4 grand well spent! It runs 24/7 and costs 20 quid a month. We empty it 3 times a year, one of which is when it gets a full service and deep clean from the tub technicians. We use our tub almost every night, test the water daily and treat accordingly. We also shock the water once a month too.

I intend to shock the water once a week... When I get in naked... "

is there any other way lol.

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By *ingpongMan
over a year ago

Wath upon Dearne

We've got a vegas, had it for 5 years, still going as good as it did when we first got it, cracking kit if it's looked after properly

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By *urvywelshCouple
over a year ago

Everywhere and nowhere baby

We now have a Lay z Spa Saint Tropez one. This does bubbles and heat at the same time. Gazebo over, lots of lights, lots of fun.

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By *J swingCouple
over a year ago

North

We have one in the back covered with a gazebo

Definitely worth the money as it gives the neighbours something to look at when we get out

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

we bought a LayZspa Monaco

its brilliant and much better than many fixed tubs we have been in (less limiting on seating)

comfortably seats 6 and would do 8..

its slightly larger in diameter than the others in the range but also has a thin wall so it looks less like an adult padling pool... the result is it holds about 1.5x more water... tesco online about £500...

money well spent...we are in it every night and will move it indoors in the winter

tubtastic

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

im 6ft 1 and I can float in it without touching the sides....

except when the bubbles are on when I sink.... summat to do with surface tension/aeration I guess

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

Built a deck and sorround for one of the homebase omes for a customer recently..... helped install it and it looked great... keep looking for them on here and hoping to find them... but no luck so far!

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