Islander Spas are manufactured in Bloomington, CA. The principal
people in the company have all worked for years as
key personnel for some of the largest spa manufacturers
in the country. They bring with them the expertise
and skill to make these high quality, dependable,
finely crafted spas.
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You need a 220 volt, 50 amp dedicated line, with
a 50 amp GFCI breaker either in the main panel or
as a quick disconnect located near the spa. It must
be a 4 wire system using a red, black, green, and
white wire. The gauge of the wire must also be sufficient
for the length of electrical run required. "NO ROMEX"
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In the colder months your spa will cost about a
dollar a day to operate, pennies a day in the summer.
The key to energy savings is to be sure and keep it
covered when you are not in it. It is also not advisable
to let it cool and then try to heat it before each
use that will cause a big increase in electrical usage.
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Islanders shells are coated with foam sprayed on
to an R value of 17, the bottom of the spa is enclosed
with a sheet of hard plastic. All Islander Spas are
full insulated, which ensures the the heat stays.
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A solid flat surface, it can be made of concrete,
concrete pavers, or wood decking. Spas are very heavy
when filled with water and people (1 to 3 tons), so
they SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE LAWN OR ON BARE GROUND.
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Ozone or O3 is used to cut down the use of chlorine
or bromine (to as low as 10%) to keep the water in
your spa safe to use. It will kill many bacteria and
germs that chlorine and bromine won't. Ozone is produced
by ultra-violet light and has been used for years
in the water industry as a way to purify drinking
water. By using Nature 2, which uses silver and zinc,
with ozone you will have spa water that has no odor,
will not dry the skin, feels much softer than brominated
water, and does *not* require a shower when you get
out. There is no such thing as a totally chemical
free spa.
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If your spa is ozone equipped, very little. A new
Nature 2 cartridge should be installed every 4 months
when you drain your spa. The N2 is about $29.95 and
can be purchased at any pool and spa supply store.
Other chemicals required will be some Ph up, Ph down,
Fresh N Clear, foam down, and clarifier, again available
at most pool and spa supplies.
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Generally within 14-21 days, it could be longer
for fully customized orders. We do carry some models
in stock and those could be available immediately.
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Portables are place on top of the ground and have
all of their equipment in the cabinet, ingrounds are
placed in the ground and use remote equipment packs
and pumps that are weather rated much like the equipment
used in a swimming pool. It is not advisable to place
a portable spa partially in the ground.
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Usually portables do not need a permit, ingrounds
do. Some areas have requirements for installing electrical
so it is best to check with your local zoning or homeowners
association for details. Fencing may also be required,
again it is best to check.
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