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cs001 Vanto
A non-lounge hot tub, the Vanto® model features the same stylish design and powerful spa jetting system found on the popular-selling hot tub Vacanza® Series.
Overall rating:
4.6
/ 5
15 out of 16(94%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Vanto
Review 241 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
aamcz
fromPalmetto FL
Great spa
PostedSeptember 4, 2014
Love this spa. The lighting features are great. It is easy to maintain/clean. And can use it with water temperature hot or cold.
Review 242 for Vanto
Overall rating
1
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5
Comfort
2
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5
Quality:
1
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5
Ease of Water Care
1
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5
Energy Efficiency
1
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5
Value:
1
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5
ffmom
fromSt. Louis, MO
Awful
PostedSeptember 4, 2014
Don't share with you that the ozone generator does NOT work continuously - only when the pump is running - NOT very energy efficient. Gave it away!
Also the backflow valve for the ozone failed after 11 months. Service tech said this is normal!!
Also the backflow valve for the ozone failed after 11 months. Service tech said this is normal!!
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Vanessa, Customer Service, March 21, 2016
Thank you for your question.
At Caldera Spas, we focus on creating products that are built for lasting dependability. We design with performance, durability and convenience in mind. The result is a superior-engineered hot tub you can rely on for your daily renewal and personal well-being. For more information please visit http://www.calderaspas.com/caldera-difference
At Caldera Spas, we focus on creating products that are built for lasting dependability. We design with performance, durability and convenience in mind. The result is a superior-engineered hot tub you can rely on for your daily renewal and personal well-being. For more information please visit http://www.calderaspas.com/caldera-difference
Response from Caldera SpasBy Peggy W. , Customer Service, September 15, 2014
Thank you for providing a review of your Vanto spa ownership. I can't tell from your review if you purchased the ozonator at the same time as you purchased the spa. An ozonator does not have motor of its own and depends on the movement of water through the plumbing line to draw ozonated bubbles into the mainstream flow. Also, if this is a Caldera ozonator (there are many brands on the market), I can assure you that it is not normal for the valve to fail within a year. I can't tell from your review if you gave away just the ozonator or the entire spa, so I will write to you directly to ask for more details. I would like to contact your dealer to see what might be done to turn this around for you.
Review 243 for Vanto
Overall rating
4
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5
Comfort
4
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5
Quality:
4
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5
Ease of Water Care
4
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5
Energy Efficiency
4
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5
Value:
4
/
5
Eaglerivertub
fromEagle River, AK
Vanto
PostedSeptember 4, 2014
We've had the Vanto for almost a year. It has held up well to our moderate to low usage and all the knobs, controls and head rests have held up to four kids 5-11 years old. Water care was easy once we gave up on the bromine and went with regular chlorine granules. Overall a good quality purchase that we enjoy using.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Peggy W. , Customer Service, September 11, 2014
Yes, the Vanto is built to last and will provide you with many more years of hot water enjoyment with the family. Enjoy!
Review 244 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
/
5
Chuck
fromOrange County
What is your age range?55-65
Gender:Male
Vanto
PostedSeptember 4, 2014
I could not be happier with my Spa. It works exactly as promised. We use it daily, it's easy to maintain, and inexpensive to operate. The Spa Frog mineral system is great. It took me a little time getting the water balanced but the directions are spot on. I'm using factory setting & recommendations and it works great. Thank you Caldera for building a great product.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Vanessa, Customer Service, September 22, 2014
Thank you for your review! Happy to know that you find your spa easy to maintain and operate. Congratulations on your Caldera Vanto!
Happy Hot Tubbing!
Happy Hot Tubbing!
Review 245 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
4
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5
Energy Efficiency
4
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
Asiaf
fromRichmond, VA
What is your age range?45-54
Gender:Female
Caldera Vanto
PostedSeptember 4, 2014
We've owned our spa for a little over a year now and are still completely in love with it. It fits our lifestyle perfectly and is regularly enjoyed by our family and lots of friends.
Would definitely recommend this spa to others!
Response from Caldera SpasBy Peggy W. , Customer Service, September 9, 2014
Thanks for a great review of the Vanto. Sounds like your backyard is the place to be! Here's to many more years of fun and family in your private Vanto retreat! Happy Hot Tubbing!
Review 246 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value:
5
/
5
Force22
fromOak Brook, IL
What is your age range?25-34
Gender:Male
Vanto
PostedJune 5, 2014
The vanto spa we purchased is great! Excellent product and great customer service experience.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Vanessa, Customer Service, June 10, 2014
Thank you for your feedback!
I am happy to hear that you are truly enjoying your Caldera Vanto spa.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
I am happy to hear that you are truly enjoying your Caldera Vanto spa.
Happy Hot Tubbing!
Review 247 for Vanto
Overall rating
3
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
3
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5
Energy Efficiency
4
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5
Value:
4
/
5
JayM
fromWindsor NY
What is your age range?25-34
Gender:Male
Help
PostedJanuary 12, 2014
Ok, got this spa delivered a few weeks ago so I could not hook it up right away due to the cold weather spell here in NY. I finally got a decent weekend and got to work. All new 8/3 wiring, 50amp breaker in the main panel, new sub panel w/a 50amp breaker, outside line in flex conduit. got all the wiring done and wanted to test to ensure connectivity before filling, I figured a brief light up on the spa panel...shut it off...fill it up and good to go. Not so much. Everytime I hit the breaker in the sub panel it trips. I went over EVERYTHING 3 times to make sure it was all done properly and it still does the same thing. Any help would be appreciated. Is there a dummy sensor in this...to save people from themselves? I'm at a loss at this point. Im a general contractor and have reasonable electrical experience along with this being one of many I have done.....but this is getting the best of me.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Peggy W. , Customer Service, January 14, 2014
Hard to say without seeing it firsthand, but it sounds like it could be 1 or 2 things here. You mention 8/3 wiring....If you don't have one already, you need a 4th wire, the ground, to be attached. It also sounds like you may have attached the neutral wire to the neutral bar when it should be coming off the breaker bar. If you can, look at the 230 Volt Wiring instructions page in your spa owner's manual. The diagram shows the neutral coming off the 50A bar, not the neutral. If neither of those are the issue, give the dealer's service dept a call to review with their technician...or with an electrician familiar with spa hook-ups. The dealer will have someone to recommend.
Review 248 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value:
5
/
5
Jim
fromTrinity, FL
What is your age range?45-54
Gender:Male
YOU WILL LOVE THIS SPA!
PostedOctober 3, 2013
I shopped for spas for over a year before I made the decision to go with the Caldera Vanto. The reason I took my time was because years ago I purchased a lesser spa from another manufacturer and was disappointed with it. I did not want to make that error again.
I am happy to report that the Vanto was worth the wait. The jets are very strong, the fit and finish are stunning and the quality is world class. The controls are logical and simple to use and the lighting is beautiful and tasteful. Water maintenance is a breeze and all is well on my little patio.
If you happen to live in the Tampa Bay area, you should stop in and see Jerry at Tampa Bay Spas. He is a true professional and has a passion for hot tubs that shows in his enthusiasm for Caldera. This guy actually took the time to hand write instructions for my tub sanitizing schedule.
I could not be more impressed.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Response from Caldera SpasBy The Caldera Hot Tub Team, Marketing, October 4, 2013
Thank you for such a fantastic review. I am thrilled to hear you are enjoying your Vanto, and that you had an excellent experience at Tampa Bay Spas. Worth the wait indeed! Thank you for being a Caldera Spa customer. Please let our team know if you need any assistance in the future.
Erica
The Caldera Hot Tub Team
Erica
The Caldera Hot Tub Team
Review 249 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
4
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5
Ease of Water Care
4
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
themaroon
fromAkron, OH
What is your age range?25-34
Gender:Male
Incredible spa for the money
PostedJuly 3, 2013
We wet tested a few brands and just loved this spa so much I had to get one. It doesn't have the most raw horsepower, but it's unbeatable for its price range, and two seats do have some pretty good power.
All of the seats are comfortable. There isn't a huge mix of hydrotherapy options. Every seat just works a slightly different part of your back. I'd love some more leg/side options. But at this price range it's hard to complain.
I'm not a big fan of the Spa Frog. The minerals are expensive and not helpful for sanitation (and maybe harmful to the tub). Bromine tablets in a floater are much cheaper and equivalently good. I'm going to try rigging a floater to fit in the inline Spa Frog chamber since it's nice to have it out of sight.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Peggy W. , Customer Service, July 9, 2013
Glad to hear you are enjoying the spa! The SpaFrog mineral stick is what activates the bromine stick as needed, so it is helpful to the sanitation system; it will not harm to the spa. Because tablets release chemical constantly, regardless of the need, you would need to watch the bromine level closely so you don't create damage to the shell and cover. Give us a call at 800-669-1881, ext. 8432, to discuss any water chemistry questions you may have. We'll be glad to help!
Review 250 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Cabin Boy
fromLake Madison, SD
What is your age range?45-54
Gender:Male
Turned our summer lake cabin into a year around retreat
PostedApril 10, 2013
For our 25th wedding anniversary gift to each other we built a patio on the lake side of our weekend cabin. After years of thinking about hot tubs we took the plunge and made the Caldera Vanto our patio's signature feature. Wow! I'm not the kind of person who typically enjoys sitting still. That changed with the Vanto. We spent hours and hours in the tub relaxing, listening to football games on the radio, gazing at the stars and watching the activity on the lake. We now find ourselves going to the cabin much more in the fall and winter so we can spend time in the hot tub. Even New Year's Eve included a sub-zero hot tub excursion. The Vanto has a great range of water pump speeds, fun accent lights and an easy to use cover. It has become a wonderful gathering point for our family.
Response from Caldera SpasBy The Caldera Hot Tub Team, Marketing, June 5, 2013
Thank you so much for your review! I am so pleased you are enjoying your 25th anniversary gift. The patio and lake side cabin sound like an incredible retreat. We want you and your family to have great memories in your Vanto for many years to come. Please let our team know if you need any assistance in the future.
Erica
The Caldera Hot Tub Team
Erica
The Caldera Hot Tub Team
Review 251 for Vanto
Overall rating
3
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5
Comfort
4
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5
Quality:
3
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5
Ease of Water Care
2
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5
Energy Efficiency
2
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5
Value:
4
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5
Brocko
fromJennings, LA
What is your age range?25-34
Gender:Male
Good at times
PostedApril 10, 2013
I like my spa. However I have had trouble with it as far as the jets go and leaks. The service people have came out 3 -4 times and apparently cant fix it because they were ordering a part and it wasnt replaced.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Steve, Caldera Spas Customer Service, June 3, 2013
Thank you for your feedback; we are glad you like your spa! Please check your inbox for a message from customer service regarding your particular experience as we want to further help you. Thanks!
Review 252 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
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5
Jo
fromOntario,Canada
What is your age range?55-65
Gender:Female
Best bang for your buck!!
PostedApril 8, 2013
Powerful, comfortable seats 5 very easily. Waterfall feature is much appreciated by young children, they love it. With this tub you never need to upgrade because it has everything and very easy to use no complicated buttons or complex programming.
It's great in the winter too and the electricity bills are very low.
Love it!!!
It's great in the winter too and the electricity bills are very low.
Love it!!!
0 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 253 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
4
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
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5
Value:
5
/
5
JVK3700
fromSioux Falls,SD
What is your age range?45-54
Gender:Male
We have enjoyed more family time together in our spa.
PostedApril 8, 2013
The Vanto spa has been a good purchase for our home. It's attractive on our deck and quiet when running. It doesn't require a lot of maintenance or time to maintain.
Review 254 for Vanto
Overall rating
4
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
4
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5
Ease of Water Care
4
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5
Energy Efficiency
3
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5
Value:
3
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5
Happyhusband
fromPittsburgh, Pa
Deep Seats
PostedApril 8, 2013
The one bonus for my husband is the extra deep seat. He is a big guy, so being able to actually be covered with water while he is enjoying it is great.
Review 255 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
/
5
j12
frompennsylvania
What is your age range?55-65
Great Spa
PostedApril 8, 2013
This is the second spa we have owned and the ease of the chemical frogs is wonderful. Our water never stayed as nice with prior tub.
Review 256 for Vanto
Overall rating
4
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
4
/
5
Ease of Water Care
1
/
5
Energy Efficiency
2
/
5
Value:
3
/
5
Mom22
fromSt. Louis, MO
Water Issues
PostedApril 8, 2013
My husband loves the new spa, but he does not need to maintain it! The Spa Frog does not provide adequate bromine even at the highest level. We were told, after the fact, that this is an issue with the larger spas. That means we need to add bromine tablets as well. Further more, the "Ozinator" only runs when the pump is running. This impacts energy efficiency because we need to run the pump 12 hours a day. Having its own power supply would have been a big plus.
Review 257 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
5
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5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
JLW
fromIowa
What is your age range?Over 65
Gender:Female
Good value
PostedApril 8, 2013
We have no complaints at all. Love our tub and use it most days.
0 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 258 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
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5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
aamcz2516
fromPalmetto, FL
Glad we chose caldera
PostedApril 8, 2013
We purchased the vanto and we love all the features and ease of maintenance. We use it once to twice a week and we were expecting a higher electric and water bill but we didn't notice much change. The only minor issue we have is when we close the spa cover, the head rests at the far side of the pool (the side the cover sits while open) pop off from the cover rubbing against those head rests. It appears they do this because is looks like the top of the head rests are raised slightly above the pool rim.
Response from Caldera SpasBy Steve, Caldera Spas Customer Service, June 3, 2013
Thank you for your feedback; we really appreciate it! After our conversation directly via email, we were glad to hear the headrests were simply upside down and easily fixed to fit properly in the tub! Thank you for your business!
Review 259 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
/
5
Susan
fromFlower Mound, TX
What is your age range?45-54
Gender:Female
Best money we ever invested for family time
PostedMay 10, 2012
I did all the research to find the best spa for our money. This landed, hands down, with a decision to buy the Vanto Caldera Spa. We were looking for a quality spa with maximum seating, so this version without the lounger was perfect. The main reason we wanted a spa may have been different that others - we simply wanted a place we could hang out with our tween and teen kids without phones, tvs, or facebook! I can't tell you how many wonderful conversations that we have had with one or all of our kids that would probably never have happened inside with all the distractions. My husband and I have said countless times, after a significant conversation with a kid in the spa, that it was the best money we could have ever spent as parents. It also makes our house a more inviting hang out spot for their friends, since they all love to get in the spa as well. The best part is that it is always ready... no warm up time... so it is something that we or their friends can always do spontaneously!
8 of 8 found this review helpful.
Review 260 for Vanto
Overall rating
5
/
5
Comfort
5
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5
Quality:
5
/
5
Ease of Water Care
5
/
5
Energy Efficiency
5
/
5
Value:
5
/
5
MzrJoe
fromMarietta, PA
What is your age range?35-44
Gender:Male
The best idea we ever had!
PostedSeptember 6, 2011
We shopped for about four months before Lonny, of Crystal Pools in Elizabethtown, Pa., suggested the brand new Vanto model from Caldera. Despite not having a floor model to examine, we were familiar its first cousin, the Marino. This model had been number 1 on our shopping list. The only thing we didn't want with the Marino was the lounger as we did not want to give up a guest-seat. The Vanto addressed this concern. The good news is that because the Vanto is a 7-footer, my family can slouch in their seats and be as comfortable as if we had lounges. This is because there is something to press your feet against from virtually every position in the tub. Speaking of seats, each one has a unique array of jets. When my wife and I use it, we rotate between the seats, which allows for a varying set of enjoyable stimuli over different muscle groups. Not only do the accompanying foot jets provide amazing pleasure (i have a neuroma in my right foot), the bubble-shaped well helps users stay better-positioned in their seats. The lighting array is beautiful at night and the buttons which control the jets, heat, and lights are all very easy to use. The Vanto is built with very sturdy construction. If i were to suggest anything, it would be to add more color choices for the housing.
One of my great concerns about owning a spa was a fear of chemical smell. But the Frog Spa system greatly reduces the amount of chlorine needed compared to friends who own pre-Frog models. After use, we feed the tub about 1 tsp of chlorine crystals and that does the trick. We keep the bromine on a 3 setting. These are pretty low doses of cleaning chemicals. Not does this GREATLY reduce the smells that I have hated over the years, but the fewer the chemical used, the less we are spending on them. We use the tub for about an hour to ninety minutes at a time and so far, our skin has handled all of this very well. The Vanto sits in a great price point and if you are in the E-town area, the folks at Crystal Pools are great to work with!
9 of 9 found this review helpful.