10 years of use sounds great. I'll buy the rotomold.

This was a very useful video for me. I'm 64, and am thinking about buying a small hot tub for my home. I had a large standard model in a home I owned before, and although it was nice, it was much larger than I needed. If I can get ten years out of an inexpensive molded tub, I think I'll be happy.

Dude, this channel is underrated for Hot Tub enthusiasts. This is all good information, and I wish you could do a quick run-through of some models and bring the pros and cons about them all, in terms of maintenance, price, servicing, etc. For someone like myself looking for all the information, I have to go trough forums, reddit, KZfaq videos, but this channel is really valuable. I would also like to know more about "jets", which ones are more robust, how to maintain them, what to watch out for... and also a specs on installing these in terms of power supply, what to watch out for, etc. Even information about "foundation" for the Hot Tub, what to be aware of.

This was very, very helpful. Thank you. I learned from your vid that because the plastic is flexible when heated due to the heat of the water, this means connections made to the plastic will move over time and leakage will occur. I appreciate you showing that you can cut the complete bottom out of it, not the small cut off panel areas and once the repairs are done can replace the structure with pressure treated thick plywood. There is only one access door though. There are some that have more, but again, more expensive. I have had this Aruba Evolution for 5 yrs with next to nothing for trouble and lots of use out of it. I am learning that here on Prince Edward Island, the smallest province in Canada, with only two spa dealers, only one dealer is keen on helping to find the leak. And because the hot tub and pool season here is short, June to August, getting service has to wait until Sept/Oct when the technicians are not busy putting in pools or selling hot tubs. Knowing that there are helpful youtubers who are familiar with hot tubs I am on the learning curve to find out if I can do some of the work myself, being a carpenter and a DIY"er. I contacted the manufacturer Strong Spas with a lengthy discussion with a technician, ordered jets, hoses and connectors and the parts arrived days later. I guess no matter what, if you own a hot tub you will end up at some point with repairs due to wearing out of gaskets or sealants. Cheers and thank you for this video from East Canada.

I’ve had my root hot tub for 14yrs not 1 leak except at the drain plug.. I k or the foam in there in my opinion it’s the only reason it’s held so long.. yes he’s right if you have issue it’s a pain to cut out.. but From personal experience I have not had 1 issue

Very informative. These tubs go for about 3500 US dollars. 10 yrs seems like a long time to get out such a cheap tub. If that's the case, then it may be worth it. Why repair it when you can just replace it so inexpensively. I paid 14k for a HS Highlife Envoy. If I'm lucky, I'll get 15 yrs. You can get 50 yrs worth of rotomold tubs for that price if they in fact last 10 years.. I would expect something so cheap to get 3 to 4 yrs max.

Very informative and helpful in deciding what type of hot tub because we were ready to order a roto-type. Now we'll have to rethink our decision on whether to save money now, or possibly later. Thank you!

I love the subtle exasperation from Alistair. This video is rad, just like this shop!

Just because a hot tub leaks and breaks after a few years doesn’t make it bad. We all have imperfections but deserve to be loved

Thanks for this, Im new to hot tub world but I can relate to you better because I am also a service tech for cars, Like hearing advice from a fellow repairman

Thanks for the information!

So helpful! Thanks.

Thank you sir. Very informative.

Thanks for the great information!

Awesome insight

Thanks a million for making this video!! Jumping right to the point. You know what you are talking about. I will listen and follow to ANY advice you will give. Just keep on making those videos please.

These are very helpful videos..because you service so many hot tubs maybe you could share your knowledge about certain brands that meet your criteria for the build quality you recommend..their are many different brands of hot tubs Out there and let’s face it, some don’t have the build quality you look for..I hope that helps..I think a lot of people want to purchase hot tubs that build with the quality which will provide the least amount of maintenance down the road..

Thanks for helping make educated decision

I wonder if the narrative would change if roto-molded were twice the price of Conventional hot tubs?

interesting thanks.

what are your thoughts on "Wellis" hot tub? they dont have spray insulation, they have a composite sub frame, good spa pack and pumps?

Do you recommend Canadian Spa Company spas? I am looking at the 3 person , 28 jet , Montreal model, plug and play. I would really appreciate your comments on this spa? I am just a girl doing her best, watching video's and trying to buy a good hot tub that will last and will have enough power and jets, that is not a piece of junk. Thanks for making your video's. They go fast, so i have to watch over and over. lol

I'm getting a roto spa, simply for the facts that the factory is near me and since its portable. I can load it in a truck and they will fix it if required

Mine has made it barely 2 years and is now leaking somewhere in the back. So… basically it’s just scrap. $4000 gone. Awesome. Which I would have known.

So most roro molds last 10 years?

Thank you for these practical tips! I'm shopping for a hot tub and I'm scared about making mistakes. Is there any brand you can recommend? I have been hoping to get Hot spring Limelight but recently heard about American Whirlpool. Can you point out few important comparison to help me decide in terms of efficiency, reliability and maintenance cost. Thank you !!

10 years is all i would expect before anything to have problems with

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aren't these roto hot tubs usually plug and play? wouldn't you just replace it like the low-cost tampon of a product they are?

as others have said,if can get 8-10 years out of one of these,i call it good and move on.not worth the time and money id say

I agree with how the Mold is made but when you are talking about the inside you are contradicting yourself . The inside of a spa is different depending on the company. I have a rotto Mold spa and it looks nothing like that on the inside. Any cheap spa will look like that on the inside , you should get your facts correct before educating people who may believe what your saying