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YOUR INDEPENDENT HOT TUB SOURCEBOOK
Hot Tub Buyer’s Guide
2016 Edition
YOUR HOT TUB HAVEN AWAITS
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Quality You Can Count On
But don’t take our word for it. Read product reviews and
stories from Hot Spring® customers on our website at
www.Hotspring.com/reviews
“The quality of Hot Spring’s products is
unsurpassed. My first spa is still going strong
after 20+ years. I look forward to many,
many years of ‘healing waters’.”
– Nevada City, CA
A Name You Can Trust
We are passionate about
making the world’s best hot
tubs and are consistently
recognized for outstanding
quality and value.
Hot Spring is the
only brand of spas to
Aria®
have one of its spas
named a Best Buy
each of the eight times
Consumers Digest® has
rated spas.
We have received
trade-certified
recognition for
ten consecutive years—every
year since the certification
was introduced.
Hot Spring is the
only brand that
has built and
sold more than one
million hot tubs.
Highlife® Collection Grandee® NXT
TRADECERTIFIED
™
MANUFACTURERS
Since 2006, this award has recognized a
select number of hot tub and swimming pool
manufacturers that consistently provide a
superior buying experience to consumers.
TradeCertified™ status represents a
commitment to excellence on the part
of these reputable manufacturers. It is
awarded based largely on customersatisfaction surveys, and through a
company’s continued demonstration
of responsible and honorable business
practices. More importantly, this award
can’t be bought; it is bestowed based on
the worthiness of each company.
ACE SALT WATER
SANITIZING SYSTEM
®
877-263-2045 • HOTSPRING.COM/ACE
HOT TUB WATER CARE
With the ACE® salt water system, enjoying a luxurious spa of
your own has never been easier. This innovative option, available
exclusively from Hot Spring®, uses patented technology to automatically generate cleaners needed to keep spa water sparkling. This
means fewer trips to the store and less time spent on water care.
The ACE system cleans the water differently, eliminating harsh
side effects associated with traditional water care. The system also
helps spa water last longer — up to 12 months with proper care.
CALDERA SPAS
®
877-647-9574 • CALDERASPAS.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
MANUFACTURER CRITERIA
Completely independent and based solely on merit, companies in
the hot tub industry earn the TradeCertified™ status by demonstrating
excellence on every level, from employee training to customer
satisfaction. To maintain complete impartiality, all results were
tabulated through a team of third-party auditors, ensuring this
certification was won fairly and not influenced by advertising dollars.
Winning manufacturers must get high marks from retailers and
consumers on products, service and support.
Caldera Spas are thoughtfully designed for people seeking improved
well-being and exceptional self-care. Reliable, high-performance
Caldera spas are built for superior comfort, energy-efficiency and
ease of maintenance. Once you’ve experienced Caldera signature
Pure Comfort®, performance and style, you will know why
Caldera is one of the world’s most loved and trusted brands —
read our online customer reviews and see for yourself. Established
in 1976, Caldera is owned and backed by the experience,
quality and support of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, the
global leader in the spa industry. Caldera Spas — Come to life!®
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TRADECERTIFIED™ MANUFACTURERS
CLEARWATER SPAS
DREAM MAKER SPAS
Clearwater Spas are the premier line of portable hot tubs for
hydrotherapy luxury and relaxation. Relax in the comfortable,
ergonomic full-body lounge and seating. Customize the water flow
to your preference from any of the adjustable jets and receive the
best hydrotherapy massage ever! Soothe all of your senses with
music therapy from the Bluetooth audio system, light therapy from
the multicolored LED lighting or water therapy from the waterfall
features.
Dream Maker Spas’ new 2016 models,
features and options set them apart from other manufacturers.
Advances in technology, as demonstrated by the new Crossover
730L with Pearlglaze finish, have helped place Dream Maker
Spas into the mainstream as a leader in the plug-and-play, simpleto-use, economical spa market. All spas are created exclusively at
the Innovation Center in Lake Mary, Florida, and experience stringent quality-control standards before delivery and use.
DIMENSION ONE
SPAS
DURASPORT SPAS
877-665-2368 • CLEARWATERSPAS.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
877-712-9039 • D1SPAS.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
Dimension One Spas has been the industry leader in hot tub
design and innovation for nearly four decades. D1 has three
premium spa collections that provide the best in hydrotherapy. The
performance-driven AquaFIT swim spa line provides a versatile
and effective workout as well as fun for the whole family. The
patented, eco-friendly water management systems, UltraPure® and
UltraPure® PLUS significantly reduce the need for chemicals and
deliver crystal clear water every time you step in your hot tub.
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877-285-6517 • DREAMMAKERSPAS.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
®
BY THE MAKER OF STRONG SPAS
888-989-9497 • STRONGSPASDEALERS.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
The Durasport line of Strong Spas features the same Titan™
HardCover as our acrylic spas! We reinvented how spas are made
and how they’re covered. Titan HardCover is molded hollow from
durable resin that withstands harsh environments while providing
energy-saving heat retention. Foam insulation is encapsulated within
the resin walls, protecting it from moisture and chemical vapors. Titan
opens and closes easily with our new ULTRASTRONG™ CoverLift
System featuring hidden lift assist! Patent-pending Titan HardCover
holds 1,000+ pounds and comes with a limited Lifetime Guarantee!
FANTASY SPAS
877-913-1459 • FANTASY-SPAS.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
PLUG IN Fantasy® Spas can be plugged into any standard
115v outlet, no expensive custom wiring required. Simply add
water, plug it in and enjoy!
AFFORDABLE Starting at just $2,699 (prices may vary by
location), Fantasy Spas are rotationally molded, allowing us to
offer high-quality spas at attractive prices.
PORTABLE Lightweight and durable, your spa can easily come
with you if you move.
ENERGY EFFICIENT Our spas are certified to the stringent guidelines
set forth by the California Energy Commission (CEC).
FREEFLOW SPAS
877-520-1851 • FREEFLOWSPAS.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
Affordable and easy to install, Freeflow® Spas offer a combination
of style, features and affordable pricing to provide exceptional
value. Equipped with plug-n-play technology, our spas can be
plugged into any standard 115v outlet without additional wiring
requirements. Starting at just $2,699 (prices may vary by location),
our spas are rotationally molded and easy to own. Further, they’re
certified to the strict guidelines set forth by the California Energy
Commission (CEC), ensuring low monthly operating costs. Freeflow
Spas are made by Watkins Manufacturing, an industry leader and a
division of Masco Corporation.
HAYWARD POOL
PRODUCTS
908-351-5400 • HAYWARD.COM
SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT
Like all Hayward Expert Line products, the TriStar® VS is a trade
only model, and is not available for sale online. The TriStar VS 900
variable-speed pump offers unique features such as a Viton® pump
seal and a standard three-year warranty that is not available for online
sale. It delivers exclusive advantages over other variable-speed
pumps while paying for itself faster. Benefit from TriStar VS 900’s
improved resistance against chemical imbalances versus standard
seals, energy efficiency, and easy installation on any application.
HOT SPRING
SPAS
®
877-263-2045 • HOTSPRING.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
The world’s #1–selling brand offers beautiful designs and
advanced features that make it easy to incorporate a Hot Spring®
spa into your daily life. The contemporary Highlife® Collection
NXT spas were developed with help from experts at Designworks,
a BMW Group Company. The exclusive ACE® salt water system
simplifies water care, and the Moto-Massage® DX jets’ two powerful
streams of water provide an unparalleled back massage. Whether
you want to make wellness a priority or find a place to bring the
family together, get the most out of each day with a Hot Spring spa.
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TRADECERTIFIED™ MANUFACTURERS
L.A. SPAS
MARQUIS
Built in the United States since 1976, L.A. Spas’ award-winning
products are sold around the world. Most recently as a part of
MAAX Spas, the company launched a number of feature-rich
products that offer maximum value across a wide range of retail
price points, all backed by an industry-leading manufacturer’s
warranty. L.A. Spas pioneered many modern day hot tub
innovations, including its propriety Aqua Klean® filtration, the
highest grade filter available on hot tubs, and the new In-Fit line
of swim spas.
Marquis®’ Aquatic Training Vessels™ are setting a new standard
for home health and fitness. Our hot tub design esthetics make a
statement including maintenance-free DuraWood™. ConstantClean™
Water Management with in-line sanitation system, ozonator and
SmartClean™ filtration. 3-2-1 Zone™ Control valves customize flow to
specific areas of the body. High Output Therapy™ (H.O.T.) Zones
with clustered jets include shoulder, lumbar, foot and pillar systems.
MicroSilk® beauty treatment for the skin is revolutionary. Marquis®
has supported Make-A-Wish® for 15 years, providing 690 hot tub/
ATV™ wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
MAAX
COLLECTION
MASTER SPAS
877-267-5166 • LASPAS.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
866-835-9150 • MAAXSPAS.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
The 2016 MAAX Collection is a premium line designed to appeal
to the discerning customer. MAAX Collection features the world’s
first physician designed jetting system and appliance grade
construction. New for 2016, MAAX Spas is offering the
patent pending Northern Exposure® Insulation System with 3M™
Thinsulate™ Insulation. Northern Exposure® is more efficient and
serviceable than any other insulation system, offering the best
lifetime ownership experience.
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®
877-271-2052 • MARQUISSPAS.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
877-278-1786 • MASTERSPAS.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
As a world leader in luxury hot tubs, and the largest swim spa
manufacturer in the world, Master Spas is proud to make all
our products in the United States. We are also proud to make
buying and owning a spa just as relaxing as using one. Each
of our specially-designed family of hot tubs offers its own unique
look, feel and features so you can find the right fit for you and
your entire family. Our swim spa lines, Michael Phelps Swim
Spas by Master Spas and H2X Fitness Swim Spas, can give
you a world-class workout in the comfort of your own backyard.
Relax, it’s Master Spas.
PLEATCO
UNICEL
As the industry leader in science and innovation, we set out to
research, develop and create the first ever premium performance
filter cartridge optimized just for spas. Revolutionary Pleatco
Advanced SPA Filter Cartridges® center around new, exclusive and
unique Pleatco Point Bonded Spa Filtration Fabric®, scientifically
engineered to meet the needs of the hot temperature and intimate
bathing environment. In combination, Pleatco’s Free Flow Cores®
ensure high-powered propulsion flow and crystal clear, sparkling
clean water filtration providing spa owners peace of mind to relax
and focus on what’s truly important — health and happiness.
Unicel filter cartridges are the pool and spa industry standard
for replacement filter elements. For more than 30 years, spa
professionals and spa owners worldwide have relied on Unicel
filter cartridges to keep spa water crystal clear. Unicel’s use of
the Reemay filtration fabric’s unique trilobal fiber design ensures
superior filtration performance over time and requires less maintenance than alternative replacement cartridges. To learn more
about the time-tested benefits of Unicel filter cartridges, please visit
our website or contact a spa professional in your area. Don’t be
fooled by imitations...insist on Unicel!
STRONG SPAS
ZODIAC POOL
SYSTEMS, INC.
877-293-0139 • PLEATCO.COM
HOT TUB & SWIMMING POOL FILTRATION
®
888-989-9497 • STRONGSPASDEALERS.COM
HOT TUB MANUFACTURER
Strong Spas not only reinvented how spas are made, but how
they’re covered. Our Titan™ HardCover is able to last as long as
our DURA-LAST™ cabinet, and protects the spa while enhancing
ease of use and appearance. Patent-pending Titan is molded hollow from durable resin that withstands harsh environments while
providing heat retention. Foam insulation is encapsulated within
the resin walls, protecting it from moisture and chemical vapors.
Titan opens and closes easily with our ULTRASTRONG™ CoverLift
System featuring hidden lift assist! Strong’s Titan HardCover holds
1,000+ pounds and comes with a limited Lifetime Guarantee!
800-345-6650 • UNICELFILTERS.COM
HOT TUB & SWIMMING POOL FILTERS
800-822-7933 • ZODIAC.COM
SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT
Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of
residential pool and spa products. Our complete family of brands
includes Polaris® premium pool cleaners, Jandy® Pro Series
professional-grade equipment and Zodiac® user-friendly consumer
products. We apply our rich heritage of innovation excellence to
develop some of the world’s leading solutions for the most technologically advanced, energy-efficient and clean swimming pools
and spas.
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