I was just about to say the same! I would hire him in a heartbeat! What a great video.

wholeheartedly agree.

I can't stand all the channels that spend 2 minutes to get to the first point. Thank you!

Hi Bryan, Thanks for your comment. We specialize in repairing and reconditioning old hot tubs. And you're correct, some repairs for leaks in spray foam could be fairly easily found & taken care of early in the life of the hot tub. But we have come across too many negative experiences with spray foam to be much of a fan of the insulator. 1) Freeze Damage - like you mentioned. Mistakes happen, and all that foam gets in the way of finding out exactly what has been damaged. If your damage is on the bottom of the tub, (which is commonly is), you now have to dig your way from the sides all the way underneath. But what else is leaking? Hard to know. 2) Pests - I've dug out way too many mummified rats from old and newer hot tubs. They love to make their homes in there. I've seen them dig their way into the most sealed/secured hot tubs in numerous situations. They make a giant mess, chew through your plumbing and make your hot tub smell of feces. You have no choice but to dig out the entire tub to make sure you've located all the damage. Put spray foam back in after that? No thank you. 3) Rot Damage - Maybe you found the leak....maybe you didn't find them all? Slow leaks are a silent killer.... If that spray foam soaks up water, it will leach into your frame and your hot tub can crumble from underneath you. It will also work against you and pull heat away from the hot tub. 4) Life Span - Yes, most hot tub company's think 10-15 years is pretty good for a tub, and so do we. But reputable companies can create Acrylic Shells that can withstand 25-30 Years. We have such a throw away culture. The entire hot tub is collapsing from underneath itself, and no one wants to put the time and effort to bring new life to an old hot tub, its just too expensive. Now you have to get a new one, and pay someone to drag it out of your backyard. People think after 10-15 years they are still worth $$. Could you imagine having a hot tub after 10 years that someone was willing to give a trade in value for? Or resell privately and now use that as their extra cash bonus to purchase a new hot tub? 5) Energy Efficiency - I'm not sure why people in the industry are so hesitant to accept that there might be innovation in this field. Rockwool has an R Value of 14 and can place in such a way to create a sealed wall of insulation all around the tub. More importantly, you lose the most heat from the surface of the hot tub, so making sure you have a well made high density/thick foam cover is going to be key! Spray foam has an R Value of 1 per inch. So some area's of the tub you might have an R20 Rating, but in other's you'll have a little as R3 or R1. Even if Spray foam is more energy efficient, the differences are going to be insignificant in comparison to new technology. And the risks of having that type of insulation in the tub greatly outweigh the minor benefit. Why take the risk? Honestly we appreciate your feedback, there's two sides to every story. We love hearing everyone's opinions and experiences! And to your credit, many people have had good experiences with this type of insulation. But we want to make sure that as much information is available to anyone watching our video, so they can make an informed decision on what is going to be best for them. For us, we decided to say goodbye to Spray Foam, and its brought down the cost of repairs for our customers, and made our jobs just a little more enjoyable!

100%. He knows exactly what he’s talking about. I bought a house with a hot tub which had many nightmares attached

Thanks Carl, we made this video a few years ago, and I'm really glad it's helping people make better decisions on their purchases to this day.

@@TheHotTubShop it absolutely is. Thank you so much for dedicating the time effort, and above all, for your honesty. So much appreciated! 🙏👍💯

Thanks! Brands we recommend www.sunrisespas.com/ freestylespas.com/ inspirationspas.ca/

These are all in Canada. Any recommendations for California? Thanks for great video very informative & excellent communication skills. You should be in sales!

Thanks! We appreciate the feedback. Sunrise Spas are a great tub. I'm really glad they took a chance on a small BC business to represent their brand because they check all of our boxes for a "Built to Last" hot tub. We don't mind Arctic Spas so much. At least you can get into them, but I agree on the price point for sure. They are certainly priced much higher than many of the tubs on the market. Whether it's worth it or not is up to the buyer.

Can you get a Sunrise in California?

www.sunrisespas.com/ freestylespas.com/ inspirationspas.ca/ are all manufactured in Grimbsy Ontario and built with the same reliable structural features. There are dealer locators on all sites. It's all about being able to get inside and make tune-ups when needed. Strong Bones = Strong Hot Tubs

If only it was that easy!!! Off the top of my head I know my brand "sunrise" "Max spas" "Coleman" "Hot springs" However each brand has different models and not all models are built as equals so you gotta ask to know what you are getting

Id like that information too! A suggestion of a brand and model would be really helpful!

www.sunrisespas.com/ freestylespas.com/ inspirationspas.ca/

will Sunrise deliver anywhere in the US? and great video BTW- thx!

Ok I see your recommendations. Sunrise. I live in North Dakota. Are there dealers around here?

Hey I appreciate it, I'm going to get a few more videos loaded soon about chemicals and filters.

@@TheHotTubShop I look forward to learning from those videos. Thanks.

If you haven’t bought yet I would avoid hotsprings. Look for a company that has these things. Hand rolled fiberglass shell. An easy sourced parts list. Waterways jets and balboa electronics. Make sure the joints for the hoses are both glued and clamped. Additionally screw this dudes insulation recommendation. You want an full frame Icynene foam insulation. That will pay for its self in electric savings.

@@glennmcdowell8413 To each their own, but in our experience in repairing & reconditioning Hot Tubs over the last 15 years, the expansion foam while it is a great insulator, comes with too many potential downfalls for us to endorse it. 1) Attracts Rodents/Pests - Can't tell you how many rat/mice/ants/bee's/wasp issues we have come across, and the damage they have caused to the plumbing from making their nests. The smell is even worse. 2) Covers all your plumbing - Leak issues are difficult to find. 3) Absorbent - Once you do find that leak, your insulation is soaked and no longer retaining heat. It has to be dug out and put in the landfill 4) Rot Damage - Too many brands are built with un-pressure treated wood. If your insulation is wet and goes un-noticed, it can leach into the wood and rot your frame. There are other alternatives out there that are just as energy efficient, but doesn't come with the potential for future damage.

GET ONE! I am 60 and have had hot-tubs since age 24. I am on ZERO medications and healthy and I believe it is because of my hot tub!

No, you wouldn't be able to put a tub that is designed a stand alone into the ground. In ground Hot Tubs should be sourced through a company that does in-ground pools. Its a totally different process.

I agree! Would you be able to make some recommendations about specific brands?

Yep, me too. Now, doing more research.