Hot Tub....

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red_slr

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17,122 posts

188 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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In the process of buying a house and there is a hot tub in the garden.
Vendor has asked if we want it. Its an estate sale so not really got any info.

Its at least 6 years old as it was on google earth in 2009.
I guess its going to need a pro to come and get it back into working order, replace filters and deep clean etc. Don't think its been used in 12 months+ maybe longer.

Done a bit of research and it sounds like they need to be left running 24/7 really so I guess with 1-2 years sitting there empty seals etc may be a problem. How are they protected from frost?

Any experts care to advise?

Vixpy1

42,620 posts

263 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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It will cost them more to remove than its worth so say you don't want it but they are welcome to leave it there.

Then if you don't want it, take it out

illmonkey

18,111 posts

197 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Vixpy1 said:
It will cost them more to remove than its worth so say you don't want it but they are welcome to leave it there.

Then if you don't want it, take it out
eh? Tell them to leave it and then pay money to remove it?

I'd be tempted to go look it over, if it looks ok, keep it and get it working.

If it's manky and you're not a swinger, then tell them to get rid.

hornetrider

63,161 posts

204 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Estate sale eh? Maybe they drowned in it.

Just saying.

Vixpy1

42,620 posts

263 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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illmonkey said:
Vixpy1 said:
It will cost them more to remove than its worth so say you don't want it but they are welcome to leave it there.

Then if you don't want it, take it out
eh? Tell them to leave it and then pay money to remove it?

I'd be tempted to go look it over, if it looks ok, keep it and get it working.

If it's manky and you're not a swinger, then tell them to get rid.
The point is they are trying to get a little extra money for something that will be there anyway

illmonkey

18,111 posts

197 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Vixpy1 said:
illmonkey said:
Vixpy1 said:
It will cost them more to remove than its worth so say you don't want it but they are welcome to leave it there.

Then if you don't want it, take it out
eh? Tell them to leave it and then pay money to remove it?

I'd be tempted to go look it over, if it looks ok, keep it and get it working.

If it's manky and you're not a swinger, then tell them to get rid.
The point is they are trying to get a little extra money for something that will be there anyway
He specifys no money.

hornetrider

63,161 posts

204 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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illmonkey said:
He specifys no money.
Where?

anonymous-user

53 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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The question is, do you really want a hot tub?

illmonkey

18,111 posts

197 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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hornetrider said:
illmonkey said:
He specifys no money.
Where?
I meant, he isn't saying they want money. I then figured it's either taken of left.

Zoon

6,654 posts

120 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Cost a fair bit in electricity to run, especially if you don't use it.
A friend of mine bought one for £10k and used it nearly every day for two weeks and it's now sitting empty and unused.

glasgowrob

3,232 posts

120 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Sex pond



Dirty bugger

red_slr

Original Poster:

17,122 posts

188 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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glasgowrob said:
Sex pond

Dirty bugger
Yes I think I would want it fully cleaned!!

turboteeth

350 posts

161 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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If it's no too spunked I might give you £100 for it!

You can guarantee it will be a right pain to move - so chances are it works!

red_slr

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17,122 posts

188 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Inkyfingers said:
The question is, do you really want a hot tub?
Not really! If its a case of its free and it might not cost much to get it back working then I would probably have a dip.
If it was go and spend £4-£10k of my own actual money on it... not a chance!!

With these feet

5,728 posts

214 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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We are in the final stages of moving and we had a hot tub in the garden.
New purchasers decided they didnt want it, so have had to remove it.
Believe you and me, they are not easy to move and in all honesty I should have left it there for nothing!

Ours was fully functioning, so drained the water and disconnected the electrics. I then had to remove a fence panel to be able to get it out the garden.
Organised a few mates to come round and brought home my small trailer.
Took 6 of us to slide it, thankfully I had some long alloy bars to slide it along else we wouldnt have got it out of the space it was in - partially sunk into the ground.

Once on the trailer I could see the majority of the base had rotted out, not a massive problem as I have some good joiner mates, but all the same, a considerable amount of rot.

The tub is now sitting in my workshop still on the trailer waiting for the repairs to take place. Either that of I will get rid of it. We've had 8 years of use from it and have to admit the novelty wears a bit when its costing a few quid a day + chemicals just to sit there. However its still nice to relax in with a drink in the middle of winter...

By all means get a quote to recommission but also get a quote on how much to get rid of it.

tomsugden

2,232 posts

227 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Zoon said:
Cost a fair bit in electricity to run, especially if you don't use it.
This is not necessarily true. My 6 seater hot tub costs 50p a day to keep at a constant 34 in summer, and 42 in winter. It's also easy to maintain, you just need to check chemical levels of the water using a paper tester, and clean and change filters every couple of weeks.

With these feet

5,728 posts

214 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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Even easier is Aquagarde. Beaker of chemical and a small chlorine tablet each week or as we do, whenever you use it if longer than a week between. Occassionally a scoop of "shock" to clear cloudy water and that's it. No smell of chlorine, no water test. 1 bottle and a packet of small tablets takes less than a few minutes.

bakerstreet

4,755 posts

164 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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I would keep it. Even if it costs you £1k to refurb, its still cheaper than buying a new one.

Also, if you do sink £1k into a refurb, then I'm sure you will get your money back if you decide to sell it on.

Mrs Bakerstreet and I have been thinking about getting one for years. We probably wound't go on holiday for two years to justify it as a purchase though.

tomsugden

2,232 posts

227 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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I got mine on interest free credit. It costs about £100/month for 3 years, and included delivery, setup and a starter kit of chemicals. I really couldn't fault the company, and it gets used most days, sometimes more than once. Do it, they're fantastic.

BoRED S2upid

19,641 posts

239 months

Wednesday 5th August 2015
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tomsugden said:
This is not necessarily true. My 6 seater hot tub costs 50p a day to keep at a constant 34 in summer, and 42 in winter. It's also easy to maintain, you just need to check chemical levels of the water using a paper tester, and clean and change filters every couple of weeks.
6 seater hot tub sounds fun.