Coleman SaluSpa Miami AirJet 2 to 4 Person Round Inflatable Hot Tub Portable Outdoor Spa with 120 Soothing AirJets and Insulated Cover, Black
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- SaluSpa Airjet Hot Tub: The Coleman SaluSpa AirJet hot tub provides a soothing massage experience with 120 bubbling warm jets for up to 4 people; Spa reaches up to 104 degrees F for ultimate relaxation
- Durable Construction: DuraPlus material is stress tested to be 33% more tear-resistant and 56% more stretch-resistant than traditional PVC; The included Freeze Shield automatic heating function prevents inner components from freezing during colder temperatures
- Includes: Equipped with a pump that quickly inflates the spa, heats it up, runs filtration and controls the massage system, this spa is both easy and convenient; Also includes spa cover, spa pump, chemical floater, 2 filter cartridges (VI), 1 repair patch, 6-foot long cord
- Specifications: Water capacity (80-percent filled): 177 gallons, heat range: 40-104 degrees F; 110/120-volt 3-prong plug; Outer dimensions (L x W x H): 71 x 71 x 26 inches. Inner dimensions (L x W x H): 52 x 52 x 26 inches NOTE: This spa cannot be used in temperatures less than 39 degrees Fahrenheit
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Specs & Other Info
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Coleman |
| Color | Black |
| Weight | Negligible (0.01 Ounces) |
| Dimensions | 71"L x 71"W x 26"H |
| Material | PVC |
| Power | 120 Volts |
| Shape | Round |
| Capacity | 192 Gallons |
| Jet Count | 60 |
| Seating | 4 People |
| Model Number | 13804 |
| Status | Currently available |
Frequently asked questions
The Coleman SaluSpa AirJet is designed to comfortably accommodate 2 to 4 people, making it perfect for couples or small families looking to relax and unwind.
This inflatable hot tub features 60 soothing AirJets that provide a relaxing and therapeutic massage experience. It also comes with an insulated cover to maintain water temperature, enhance safety, and reduce heating costs.
The Coleman SaluSpa AirJet is designed for easy setup without the need for professional installation. Its maintenance is straightforward, with easy-to-replace filter cartridges and a chemical floater to keep the water clean and hygienic.
While the Coleman SaluSpa AirJet is designed for outdoor use, its performance and usability during winter may depend on your local climate. In regions with mild winters, it may be used year-round, but it's recommended to avoid use in freezing temperatures to prevent damage.
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The product in question is a Coleman portable hot tub, praised for its affordability, comfort, and ease of setup by most reviewers. After 18+ months of use, despite facing two harsh winters, one reviewer noted a plumbing issue but still recommended the product for its overall performance and value. Another emphasizes its convenience for smaller spaces and seasonal use, while a third highlights its comfort and the enjoyment it provides, despite pointing out some areas for improvement such as heating time and the practicality of the timer feature.
Pros
- 🌟 Great value for the price, making it an accessible luxury.
- 🔧 Easy setup, with additional help available through online videos.
- 🌡️ Comfortable and maintains warmth well, with adjustable temperatures up to 104 degrees.
- 💧 Provides a relaxing experience with ample bubbles, even without "massaging" jet strength.
- 🛠️ Durable through varied weather conditions, according to long-term users.
Cons
- 🕒 Takes a long time to heat up, approximately 2 degrees per hour.
- ⏲️ Timer feature deemed almost useless due to its requirement to reset daily and turning off heating.
- 👥 Maximum capacity could be more comfortable; it's snug for four adults.
- 🌬️ Bubbles can decrease the water temperature significantly by pulling in outside air.
Should I Buy It?
If you're seeking an affordable hot tub experience without the commitment to a permanent installation, this Coleman portable hot tub comes highly recommended. It's particularly suited for those with limited space, or for anyone who wants to enjoy the luxury of a hot tub without the hefty price tag. Though it has a few drawbacks, such as the heating time and its practical capacity, the pros overwhelmingly tip the scale in favor of purchasing, especially for first-time hot tub owners or those who relish the idea of soaking in bubbly warmth during cooler months.
Size: Standard
Color: Black
Update after 18+ months: Everything included below still stands. However, after two unusually harsh winters in Texas (one historically brutal) and having it work great for about 18 months, the plumbing developed a leak that I could not fix or repair. The end result is that I would fill up the tub and at first it would lose half the water in a couple days. At the end, it would lose more than half the water in about a half day. I chalk it up to this being in extreme weather from 100 degree summers to those two brutal winters. One of the pipes going into the pump/heater just kind gave out. So we took it down. This proved to us though that we love having a hot tub. We are going to upgrade from here vs spending another 500 bucks on a year and half solution. if you're like us; we love using a hot tub on vacation but the idea of dropping 3k-5k or even 10k+ on a permanent hot tub for home was daunting. Not just the investment but the thought in the back of our minds "would we really use it"? So we opted for this portable solution instead that we affectionately call our "hippie hot tub". In short; We LOVE IT. Purchased in early November 2020 I waited until April 2021 before writing this review. No joke we used this at least once every weekend all season long. Sometimes twice! Being in North Texas our winters (usually) are mild to moderate. But even this year's severe winter storm didn't slow this hot tub down. We loved getting in it several times when it was snowing. We enjoyed it in the mornings with our coffee; afternoons with a cold beer; nights with glasses of wine or just to soak after a hike, workout or hockey game. A++++++ on all The other big factors you might be considering: Set up was super easy. Maintaining clean water and hot water again super easy. Even when it was cold it never froze up. the motor/heater/filter is great. The cover is easy on and off. Pro Tips: I bought rubber puzzle piece style pads to put on my patio first and then set up the hot tub on top of that. I also bought a furniture type blanket to provide extra cover and insulation to keep the water warm and the crap off the real cover. We always got in with the temp at the Max 104 and after the 30 minute bubble timer went off, it was usually right at 100; maybe 99. but still plenty warm. And its bubbles, massive bubbles, but not "jets" its a subtle difference but one you should consider. I will add this---this little hippy hot tub spoiled us! We went on vacation this spring and got in the 'real' hot tub at our resort and it wasn't as hot nor as bubbly as ours at home--even with 'real' jets Enjoy! Well worth the cost.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021 by Jeff M. Catlin
Size: Standard
Color: Black
Just like my headline says, if you can get this, do it! I mean, if you have 10,000 bucks to blow on a regular hot tub, do that too but if you want room enough for 2-3 people this is all you need. I plan on only using this in the cooler months and in the summer taking it down so I have space in my yard again. Don't let a hot tub take up your whole deck when you can get one of these. Here are some pros and cons of having this hot tub: Pros: It's cheaper It heats up fast. From 68 degree water to 104 it took overnight Easy set up (if you know what you're doing - see cons) It has an easy to use interface on the pump The jets work beautifully and feel just like a regular hot tub Cons: If you don't know what you're doing, set up may be difficult. The instructions included with the tub are terrible. They are in a very small text and are not very detailed. There is a YouTube video that showed how to set it up. That helped a lot. Coleman says you need to clean the filter out everyday (this honestly will depend on use) If you use it everyday I would clean the filters everyday A beginners kit of chemicals would be nice. I had to go to my local spa store and buy products and a test strip kit to get started. They do include a chlorine/bromine floater though and that was nice. There is an automatic shutoff on the pump after 3-ish days of non use. If you use the tub daily then this won't be a problem. Honestly after getting in this thing I did not notice a difference between a hard sided hot tub and this one. Now if you want to have 6-8 people in a hot tub this is not for you. It will sit 2-3 people comfortably, maybe 4 if you sit a certain way. But I bought it only for my wife and I to use so it works. I am very happy with my purchase and it is well worth the money.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2019 by Connchr2
Size: Standard
Color: Black
I have been dreaming of owning a hot tub for a very long time. We couldn't afford a regular one, so this four-person Coleman seemed like a good option for us. We set it up in early spring and have been using it every night for about a week. Here is what I like about it: 1. It was easy enough to set up. The written directions are a bit unclear, but I googled a video for the set up and that made it easier. 2. It's comfortable. It does not come with any extra cushioning or headrests, but I have found that I don't need them. I am 5' 7" and am quite comfortable with my legs stretched out. If I slouch down a bit I can rest my head on the side and that is good enough for me. 3. The bubbles are fantastic. I was worried 60 jets wouldn't be enough, but it is plenty. As long as you aren't expecting massaging jets like you would get in a real hot tub, you'll be satisfied. 4. I have found that 104 degrees so far is the perfect temperature. Here is what needs improvement: 1. It takes an extremely long time to heat up. I have been finding that it heats up about 2 degrees an hour. I try to save some energy by turning the heat down to 90 degrees after we get out at night, but if I don't turn it back on in enough time the next day, we wind up with tepid water. 2. The timer is pretty much useless as far as I can tell. Once you set the timer, everything turns off (including the heat). It will turn back on for the time you set it, but like I said above, it takes a very long time to heat up. It will cool down considerably while it's off, so you have to make sure you have it turn on in enough time for it to be hot enough when you want to go in. Plus, you would have to reset it every day. Totally not worth it, in my opinion. I turn down the heat at night and then try to turn it up again in the morning. 3. It technically could fit four people, but you would all have to sit with your knees up. We are a family of three (two adults and a petite teen), and while we can all fit, it's definitely a little tight. Usually only two of us can have our legs stretched out at one time. I am looking forward to the day when my husband and daughter decide they don't want to go in so that I can have it all to myself. :) 4. When you put on the bubbles, the temperature goes down quite a bit. As others have said, the air gets pulled from outside, so you can literally feel the cold air being pumped into the tub. We usually soak a bit before we run the bubbles. It's not very cold out right now by us, so this hasn't been a problem. I don't know how much it will bother me in colder weather. We have only had it a week, so I can't speak to the longevity of it or how it performs in colder weather. I do have to say that keeping the chemicals balanced is the hardest part - but this would be an issue with any hot tub. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and I would recommend this to anyone who has dreams of a hot tub but can't afford an expensive one.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2022 by DougTheSnake
Size: Standard
Color: Black
The best purchases I've made! I was able to get it on sale so that was a bonus! I ordered it as I have been healing from a car accident and just the stress of work right now. I always thought these were tacky and cheap but I was definitely wrong. Arrived quickly, heavy box. The included instructions were that great but easy to find videos online, making setup simple. Came with the spa itself, the control unit, the cover with inflatable with safety clips, a filter in housing, a chemical dispenser and the hoses to inflate it. Setup was fast, inflated quickly. Filling with water took about an hour and my water temp was 48 degrees…. So heating the water initially took A LONG TIME, almost 20 hours, to get that first time to 104. In hindsight, I should have used my propane camping shower to fill it the first time. But once water is around 78 degrees, I might need an hour to heat it back to 95. Love it! Can relax and watch the dogs play. Using Bromine tabs and other goodies, now I have a new place to relax after work. As others said, I regret not getting one sooner. I have ordered the cup / snack holder from Lazy Spa and the Lazy Spa LED light that screws into place where the discarded chemical dispenser connects as another review suggested. Yes, the blower on the bubble maker is loud but I kind of like drowning out everything. The bubbles are super great but will lower temp by 5 or so degrees like others said after about 15 minutes. Not a big deal but if you want to warm it back to 104, it will take two or so hours depending on outside temps. You truly can't go wrong with one of these. It is such a luxury to be able to go right outside your own porch and relax. Two of my friends have since used it and also purchased one for themselves!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025 by Rani Hart
This is a product that offers bang for the buck. We were looking for something portable that we could put under the awning of our patio. We live in WA State. The box arrived on time. We put carpet pad and a waterproof carpet type of material on the patio to allow for more cushion. The instruction guide was sort of easy to follow - mainly just photos, so did require some intuition to accomplish. I did the initial check to make sure we had all the parts. I was worried we were missing some until we discovered that some of them (mainly covers for filters etc.) were already attached to the tub. It took us about an hour to get ready to fill. Inflation was pretty quick. It then took about an hour to fill with water from the hose. It was a warm 85+ degree day here, so didn't take quite 24 hours to get to 104. Things we have discovered through experience: The bubble action is pretty powerful. It's noisy, but the main noise comes from the movement of the water. When we filled the tub, we stopped halfway between min and max lines. We decided next time that we would keep it closer to the min line as we sit pretty deep in the tub and when the bubbles are activated, we get splashed in the face from time to time. I am 5'6" and short waisted. my husband is 5'8". Another thing we decided is that is the perfect size for two people. Neither of us would be comfortable with a 3rd or 4th person in there, as we both like our space. When we pull the cover off, I dry the inflated inside off with a towel, as I read some reviews mentioning it gets slimy. I did order some one inch chlorine tablets (wish this order had come with at least a starter packet) and ph strips to help keep the water clean. One of the best things about it is how cushioned the floor of the tub is. It's painful for me to kneel for any length of time (knees with surgery), but, in this tub, it actually feels GOOD to kneel. They say the sides are strong enough for an adult to sit on, but honestly, I prefer just kneeling in the tub if I get too warm. The water, at 104 degrees is really warm, at least at this time of year, but will feel great when it gets cooler. We've only been using it a couple of weeks, but we love it so far...a great spend!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017 by Placeholder
Size: Standard
Color: Black
I've been looking at portable spas for a few years. I didn't want to invest in a built in if I wasn't going to use it. After returning from and extended business trip in the tropics I became used to relaxing at a pool after work. When I returned I finally pulled the trigger and bought this one. It arrived 3 days early so I was able to use it over the weekend. I have had it about three weeks now and decided I needed to write a review. It took like 30 minutes to set up, ridiculously easy in my opinion. I filled it and jumped in and hate getting out. While 4 people is a stretch of the imagination I only wanted it for me, but it fits two people comfortably. The bottom is soft and cushy. The wall is sturdy. It's amazingly comfortable. It just worked, no hassles. I thought the filters and pumped would keep it clean but it needs treatment. It got a funk and went back and bought the proper chemicals and learned how to maintain the water quality and it stays crystal clear. Definitely buy the chemicals and extra filters (which are easy to change) when you by the unit, you'll need them. The heater, bubbles and pump work great. It makes noise but that's expected. I have been cooling off in almost every night when I get home from work and couldn't be happier. The past couple nights it's cooled off in my area and turned the heater on. It took about an hour to go from 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. I love it and think it's well worth the money, especially compared to the thousands it would cost to have one installed. I don't see a delta in the experience I get from this and what I would get from a built in - but that's also my lifestyle. My friends also love it including one buddy who swings by when I'm at work to chill in my backyard for a refresh. :-)
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Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019 by S. Farrell
Size: Standard
Color: Black
In the beginning, there was chaos, noise, and the never-ending echo of "Why?" that only a classroom of children can produce. Then, on the seventh day—because let's face it, educators barely rest—God looked down upon the weary teachers and said, "Let there be a Coleman SaluSpa AirJet Hot Tub." And it was good. Nay, it was miraculous. For the mere mortal sum of $500, this celestial vessel of relaxation descended upon my backyard, bringing forth 20 months of divine tranquility. That's right, for less than the cost of daily therapy needed to recover from the cacophony of classroom life, I was bestowed with my very own portable oasis. By day, I mold young minds, navigate the intricacies of school politics, and dodge flying objects with a grace that would make Neo jealous. By night, I transform into the serene deity of my Coleman SaluSpa, wine glass in hand, audiobook whispering sweet nothings into my ear, as 60 AirJets bubble away the memories of glue sticks and glitter bombs. In the sweltering dog days of summer, this inflatable sanctuary became my personal sanctuary, turning off the heat allowed its waters to cool and soothe my sun-scorched skin, mimosa in hand because educators are classy like that. Yes, while some find solace in meditation and yoga, I discovered enlightenment at the bottom of a wine glass, cradled in the gentle embrace of my hot tub. Now, let's talk divine economics. For 20 months, this inflatable chariot of chill provided daily respite for what averages out to a mere $25 a month. Where else can you find such an economical passage to peace? Netflix can't cradle you in warm bubbles. A gym membership doesn't come with a built in wine holder. Alas, all good things must come to an end. At the twilight of its service, my hot tub's bubble jets ceased their soothing hymn, and the lining began to mimic the wrinkled forehead of a concerned parent at a PTA meeting. Yet, I grieve not for its decline, for its service was valiant, its mission, noble. Fear not, for I shall continue to embrace its increasingly tepid waters, a testament to my unwavering dedication. Like a captain going down with his ship, I will remain aboard my inflatable vessel, basking in whatever warmth it can muster, until the day it can no longer fend off the chill of an evening breeze. In the grand tradition of educators everywhere, I'm committed to making it work with duct tape and determination, proving once and for all that a teacher can indeed make the most of anything—be it a lesson plan, a budget, or a deflating hot tub." In summary, the Coleman SaluSpa AirJet is not just a hot tub; it's a vessel of salvation for the tired teacher's soul. It transformed my backyard into a sanctuary where worries dissolve faster than a poorly planned lesson. Would I recommend it? In a heartbeat. Because in the grand scheme of things, if you're going to face the fiery inferno that is educating the youth of tomorrow, why not do it with a glass of wine in a hot tub that costs less than your monthly coffee budget? Here's to the next divine vessel that will carry me through the next two and a half school years. Cheers!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024 by Lily
Size: Standard
Color: Black
UPDATED: July 2021. (Purchased: October 2019.) ------- The inflatable tub itself is still great: no leaks of air or water. The "egg" (pump /heater housing) does not last. There seems to be a design problem with the plastic impeller that is at the heart of the water pump, leading to a persistent E02 error because the impeller won't turn any more. See picture for why. The first time it died was in August of 2020, so it was still under warranty. The Bestway website was easy enough to use and they responded quickly. All I asked for was the replacement part, but they sent me a whole new egg, no hassle. OK, that's great. I saved the old egg "just in case." The second egg lasted from then till April 2021, and of course it's no longer under warranty by then. So I got about 8-10 months out of these units, running continuously. If you look at the picture you can see that the white plastic shaft of the impeller has cracked, water has gotten into the permanent magnets beneath, which then have rusted and become swollen, further spreading apart the plastic, so it no longer turns within the water pump. Curiously, the only replacement parts I found when egg #1 died were on eBay and from Great Britain -- replacements not made by Coleman. The replacements were made with a graphite or steel (not plastic) axel rod, and a different material for the case of the shaft that holds the magnets. Someone in the UK clearly figured out the failure modes of this part. I ordered a replacement impeller "just in case" since the only thing wrong with my original egg was this small part. I replaced the failed part in the first egg and stored it. When the second egg died, I brought out the first. But unfortunately it leaks because something didn't re-seal properly when I dismantled the insides and replaced the impeller. (There are some o-rings inside.) It's a pain to take it all apart, hook it up and wait to see if it leaks, so I am not inclined to take the whole thing apart AGAIN and hope all the o-rings sit right or replace them too. I notice that some US vendors are starting to offer their own more durable impellers, which saves money and time vs. buying from the UK. Coleman sells the egg alone for $200, but it is back-ordered. It was great while it lasted. ------------------ This hot tub has been a phenomenal value compared to traditional hard-body 240V installations. As one reviewer said, it's 80% as good as a 5K hot tub, for a lot less cost. You could buy many of these for that money, so I was willing to give it a shot, and I'm glad I did. Pros: Setup was not difficult. It was up and running in a lazy two hours or so, going slowly and reading directions. No water leaks anywhere, now 6 months of being filled and getting intermittent use by the whole family. I have topped it off twice in that time period from evaporation and splashing, maybe an inch each time. Fits two adults quite comfortably. Fits mom, dad and three kids, but without much room to move around. If the water level is at "max fill" before getting all of us in, it will probably overflow, and we are not large people. But this is not a problem for us since we're rarely all in at once. The standard 120V AC connection was a major cost saver since running a dedicated 240V circuit from my panel would have cost me more money than the tub! It's on a GFI, and it hasn't tripped it like a larger motor can on start-up. I wouldn't run much more on that circuit, however, since the tub uses about 12 amps nominal when the water pump and heater are both going -- about the same as 1500W space heater. No problem getting some lights, etc. on the same plug. I have not had to add air to the tub body since I installed it, and I've only reinflated the cover pillow twice to keep it nice and taut. Some people have found the bubble jets weak, but I find them suitable. Perhaps other folks find that stronger jets give them a "massage" but I've never found this to be the case even on high-end powerful tubs that you find in a hotel. So I wasn't expecting that. But they are soothing on a sore back and neck. I have never had a single error from low flow or bubbles in the water circulation line. Just take care when washing out the filters and replacing them to let the bubbles come out of the grey shell enclosure that the filters go in before re-attaching them to be the inlets. You will want to rinse the filters periodically -- they fill up pretty fast if you use the tub a lot. While the picture shows doing it with a garden hose, I get far better results with the spray hose of the sink. The original set of filters does last if you are careful with them. I'm just now buying a second set. While the filters are pricey, and chlorine is cheap, the major long-term cost of ownership is simply electricity for the heater. One major con: I hate the auto-shutoff feature on the controller! It will turn off the tub in 72 hours (3 days) if no one touches the control panel. I get the point -- it's to save electricity if you forget and leave the heater on. But it heats at 1-2 degrees per hour -- a limitation of the 120V supply. I want the tub always ready for a random evening when I get a quiet hour. So what happens? I inevitably forget to go outside during the week and touch the thing to reset the timer, so I get ready to use it only to find that it's been off, and is now cold. So I turn it back on, but then it's a day's wait, and the next day, I'm probably busy, so no tub. Repeat this frustrating cycle weekly over the past six months. Grrr. I would have enjoyed the tub twice as much by now if it wasn't for that "feature." I'm not aware of any way to disable it, but an option would have been nice. It doesn't save me electricity either! Why? The heater is constantly warming up the tub from 70 or 80 degrees to 102 where I like it, so it might as well be on intermittently holding a proper temp by the time I turn it back on again once or twice a week and the heater is running constantly for two days. So I took a star off for that. Provide an override setting, please! This tub will add to your electric bill -- so be prepared for that -- but about as much as a space heater running all the time if you use it always-on like I do. Minor nitpicks: The click-together fasteners that hold the cover on are a pain to manipulate in the dark (black on black), and are hard for my older kids to unfasten. The water pump motor did buzz audibly at first but I found two fixes for it. First, pay attention to positioning. Push the egg close to the tub so there's no tension on the hose connectors. Mine buzzes a lot more with even a half-inch of additional distance and a little strain. Second, I put a foam rubber mat under it. Problem solved. Before I could hear it faintly through the outside wall of the house (which at least reminded me to turn it back on); now I can't hear it at all. When you're in the tub on a quiet night, you can hear it when the jets are off, but I don't find it annoying and I hate mechanical noise. Mine sits on stone pavers, but I put down a few layers of landscaping fabric where the hot tub sits because I was worried about the stone wearing through the plastic, especially residual sand from filling the gaps. The plastic is plenty thick, however, so maybe this wouldn't be a problem. The bottom has no cushioning, so you may want to do something like this to make it a little warmer and softer depending on your underlayment. Thermally, the air in the walls does a pretty good job keeping the heat in. In the winter, when the timer went off, the tub will cool down but if you catch it in a few hours, it's not too bad. Things were even better when I enclosed the area with some marine vinyl windows to keep the wind off it. Tips / Advice / Lessons Learned: For fast set-up: I highly recommend using a Coleman inflatable bed air pump (Coleman QuickPump, Electric) to inflate the tub body and cover pillow. I already owned one, but it's cheap, and I recommend getting it if you don't have one. It saves the hassle of using the "egg" to inflate everything, and then reconnecting the egg to the airflow jets. I don't want to play with the plastic connectors any more than I have to. Moreover, if you have to add air later, the little stand-alone pump saves even more hassle. That said, I've only needed to add air to the cover pillow since I set it up. When you build it, first inflate the body and the pillow and then WAIT. Give it a good half-hour (maybe more if it's really cold) for the vinyl to stretch out and unwrinkle. Then add air again. It will be nice and taut when you fill it, when it will stretch it a little more. I haven't needed to add air to the body since I first filled it by doing that. The walls are then nicely rigid. The kids sit on them no problem. I bought a piece of foam pipe insulation at a local hardware store for a dollar and used it to cover the one longer hose that returns hot water to the second inlet. Everything else is partially insulated by the air of the tub, but this struck me as a place where heat loss would happen since it's outside and near the ground. Want to sit in it the same day you build it? I filled it about halfway with a hose in December (40 degrees out, tap water about 50 degrees); then got several large pots (2 to 5 gallon sizes) and filled them either with piping hot water (130 degrees) from the bathtub or got them up to boiling on the stove. Yeah, it was a lot of work carrying all that water. But we started it at 90 degrees, used it that night, so the heater didn't have to work for days. I just took care not to pour the very hot water directly onto the vinyl, but in the middle of the tub that already had cool water in it. Makes for a nice surprise. From opening the box to functioning hot-tub in just a few hours! You want to keep the cover inflated and tightly secured when it rains. Sometimes I am lazy and only use four of the fasteners. That's fine for keeping it on versus wind in my set-up. The problem is rain. Even under my deck, a big rain puts many gallons of cold, dirty water on the cover, and if it's not fastened all the way around, the cover will eventually sink on one edge, the rainwater runs in, and you have a messy tub. One helpful reviewer provided a complete parts list to plumb in a propane powered hot water heater (uses a standard 5-gallon refillable propane tank, like a gas grill) and a circulation pump. I'm strongly inclined to try this as a means of heating the water quickly. It would save me money to heat the water with gas rather than electricity, and it's much faster. When the stupid timer has inevitably gone off, I can still use the tub the same day. The slow heater is an Achilles heel, but it's strictly a consequence of the convenient 120V power connection -- the max wattage you can draw on a typical 15 amp 120V circuit limits how fast you can heat all that water. There's no working around the physics of it. That's why ranges and electric hot water tanks are all 240V. I'd be curious if others have tried the propane method and what their results have been. While a significant up-front cost -- about as much as the tub itself -- in the long-term I think it would be far cheaper than electrical heating, and much faster. And still far cheaper than a traditional hot tub. All-in-all, I'm very glad I purchased this hot tub.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020 by Eric J. Jenislawski