As with any spa ... be sure to keep the pH in check. Human bodies are largely acidic and sweating in a spa will lower the pH significantly. Keep a bag of baking soda nearby and toss in a cup or two before you jump in. Persistent low pH will destroy your heating elements, in addition to drying out your skin.
@@tastim With 26 years in the pool/spa business ... let me explain what happens when the average spa owner hears that. They chase pH around ending up adding too much acid and damaging the spa. Baking soda raises alkalinity, which is, in effect, the same as pH just slower to work. It buffers against quick pH changes in the spa water. A cup of bicarbonate soda isn't going to hurt anything. People brush their teeth with it. :) And it almost guarantees a nice trouble free heater.
It’s the best! I set it up alone no problem at 60 years old. So inexpensive and can be moved anywhere you can support the weight of the water. Love it!!!
I had one like this years ago and enjoyed it. Cheap, portable and can plug in to a socket. Would heat to 104. The only issue is when you turn the blower on it blows in air from outside, so if it is cold outside it blows in cold air. The temperature of the tub goes down very fast.
For $800-1000 it's seems worth it to me, a friend payed $8000 for his and it lasted 2yrs before he had to start fixing his every season. My other friend thought he would learn from his mistake and payed closer to $20k for his high end one and it was the same story with seasonal repairs, so if you do the math buy a new coleman every time it has an issue or even gets dirty and your still saving money lmfao
@@kayleeniekamp8316 We leave ours on all the time so it’s always ready. Or at least try to. It has an automatic shut off after 3 days. I guess it’s a safety feature, but it’s kind of a pain because sometimes we forget to run out and reset it and it takes a long time to get the heat back up. It’s always the next day. Anyway we barley notice much difference on our electric bill. We estimate about $15-$20 and again that’s running it almost 24/7. 😉👍
For the price I said I would be happy with a year of service, going strong now for 2.5 years. I use it daily, one of the best purchases I’ve ever made, also I leave it running year round and is especially nice in winter.
@@milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy , Not sure how it would handle Ontario winters but here in Tennessee it dips below freezing quite often and it does fine.
Ridiculous complaint, yea enclose the electronics good idea....besides running bubbles lowers the temperature are you wanting a full conversation during that time not me, it’s not that loud.
I recently purchased this exact hot tub. It is really well built. Not NOT NOT for 4 people. 2 adults. Other than that it has performed very well. Nice jets, water heats up pretty fast. Nice cover. Keeps in the heat. I recommend you place some sort of padding like a tarp or carpet under the hot tub for protection from deck nails or small rocks.
And.a tarp over and a blanket maybe? If u keep it heated all the time. I so.want a ouTdoor but these little inflates can,t handle freezing t.s. I,m kp.g it in a spare room and opening the window when using til Spring then it moves ro outdoors
I have mine sitting on a tarp on my back porch. I recently noticed there is an air bubble in the liner part of the bottom of the hot tub. Is that an issue? Should I worry? I have only had this for 3 days.
There's such a thing called Gorilla pad. Something like that. People use it under their frame/vinyl pools. Very thick stuff looks great for cement or deck areas. I think you can buy it and cut it down to your size.
I owned one in the past from like 2017-2019 before I moved out of my ex's house. For the price point it is quite a good product. We even used it in the dead of winter when it was 20 degrees out and there was snow on the deck. With that said though, one thing that I have to complain about this unit is that it does not hold its heat well. From the minute you get in and take the top off the hot tub you have about a 30 minute window to enjoy it. So you should know that if your fantasy is to sit out in your hot tub enjoying it for hours drinking beers with your friends, that ain't going to happen. The amount of heat loss will easily go from 104 to 95 or even 90 degrees in this time, which makes it a not so hot hot tub pretty quick. The temperature would easily go down and hover in the 80's on a 60 degree New York summer night with prolonged use. Again though, you are talking about a $350 portable hot tub, so it is pretty amazing for the price point. I just mention this specifically because this would never happen in my uncles in ground hot tub or industrial hot tubs you get from stores. The industrial hot tubs pretty much stay hot like you'd expect 100% of the time and this portable Coleman hot tub will not.
@@hershekissed I mean hell why not just dig a hole in your back yard and use the earth to naturally insulate at that point? Insulating it maybe would work. It's a good idea. I'm skeptical about it though as most heat will probably be lost from the water into the air itself and not through the sides of the hot tub since heat rises.
We purchased the same model last year and we love it. We also paid around $300 (found it in the store on sale) and it is money well spent. It heats up to 104 and is perfect for sore aching muscles.
below 40 degrees warning is obviously there to protect the pump and blower system from freezing water that would crack the internals. If you have a shoestring budget what a deal to have something to relax in after work or just while the smoker is cooking
CAUTION FOR COLD WEATHER USE...the tub works great for soaking, but the "jets" draw in ambient air from outside the tub and pumps it into the tub as shown. If the outside air is cold the water temperature will drop VERY fast. That aside, we're in Colorado and have had no problem with the tub in sub 40 degree weather. Fantastic winter soaker, should be a great summer jet tub as well.
@@alesiapiresio9719 Colorado winter. Set it at 104 (Max) and timer for 999 hours. With the lid on it will cycle between 104 and 102. (It seems to have 2 degree sensitivity. It hits 104, holds for a bit and turns off before reaching 106, and then turns back on when it gets down to 102.) Take the lid off at 104 and it takes about 40 minutes or so to drop to 100, which is about as long as I would soak anyway.
GREAT VIDEO!!! It looks like a nice tub. The price today (APR 2021) is $569. You said it cost you about $350. WOW, That is a big jump in 1 yr. But I still may consider it.
I ordered mine on Walmart.com April 16 2021 paid $400 it was in stock and out of stock within a few hours prices fluctuate just keep checking u might get lucky I checked 3 times a day for about 3 weeks also on Amazon.
I got mine from wal mart last year!! It worked great all summer then stored it for the winter and have not hooked it back up. The bubbles actually are very massaging. The water at 104 is way to hot!! I keep it at like 98. The padding is nice I put it on top of a foam mattress and that made it super soft on the bottom. The cons is it’s super loud when the bubbles are on and the material the tub is made out of seams really thin like a kiddie blow up pool. But over all it was great!!!!
Though you'd have to insulate the inlet hose to keep the water at two when it travels the distance to the tub, nevertheless, if do the danger thing you suggested.
@@PnwOnTour get off it dude. It makes that much noise because it's a cheap ass pump. Yeah, that's what you get for only $300. You get to sit and "relax" in the bubbly water while your ear drums are being blown out by the loud ass pump sitting right next to you. That's not most people's idea of relaxing in a hot tub, idiot!
@@PnwOnTour Well you cannot even have it outside below like 50 degrees. So you definitely can’t sit in it in a snow storm. Lol But regular hot tubs, you can. And that is the best time to sit in a hot tub is in the winter with snow falling and 20 degrees outside. Summer is way too hot here to sit in a hot tub. It’s hot even late at night here in Summer. And spring here is too cold. Literally the only time this would work in Colorado, is early fall. Not worth the 300$. And also the electrical bill here would probably be 1000 more a month as electricity here is through the roof expensive.
Mine leaked air on first setup. Very disappointed! I expected much better. Contacted Bestway for warranty help. We will see...update on 4/5: Bestway had a new liner delivered on Easter Day. Set it up and holding air so far. I did not expect such fast response but they got on it.👍
You should try to get commission from them for this, because I'm definitely buying one thanks to your video! You could try to get a referral link or something. Thanks for this review!
I’ve had mine Going on five years..I did have to take the pump apart to put new seals inside and silicone some pieces because it was impossible to get parts.. but I love it its awesome ..It does get cold here in Atlanta even freezing but I just leave it run have no problems😊👍
Mrs Mincey You’re welcome ..I didn’t see no change my electric bill to be honest with you.. I’m really good with the electric except for summertime my last bill was just $80 ..I got Jackson EMC..In the summertime it’s a little over 200 with the AC on 😎👍
@@hellcatredeye-g6582 thanks we have GA power and it never goes over 300 monthly and we have two units for each floor we're total electric so probably not a huge change in a house
Yes it is about 100$ if you use it everyday or every other day. Still totally worth it during the pandemic. We would have spent way more than that on vacations but the pandemic has got us locked down so 100$ is no big deal. You do need to tests and do treatments about every day but we have had no problems keeping it clean. Scooping out foam when running the jets really helped keep it crystal clear. We got a storage box to keep it in during the winter. If it’s to cold it takes like 2 days to get it up to 104. We have used it several times a week sense we got it and it’s been a real life saver. If this thing ever breaks we will get a real hot tub because this thing has shown us we could take care of it and run it without to much trouble. We really love the hot tub.
I have an Intech inflatable hot tub which is very similar to this Coleman. This past Feb we had a week of sub freezing temperatures. I could not keep the hot tub heated because we kept losing electricity. I figured the tub was ruined from freezing, but it came thru fine.
How good are the jets? I have radiation damage to my neck, and shoulders from cancer treatment. They suggest hydrotherapy but there is no place near me. I'm a fulltime RVer and need portability.
God bless you for your recovery. I have this model and the bubble jets are surprisingly strong enough to provide gentle massage. I love this hot tub. And I can put up and take down by myself.
Have fun while it lasts. They are notorious for not lasting long. We only got one season out of it. It's very difficult to find replacements for that egg.
Probably, I mean yes, it's under $500 compared to 12 grand for a decent proper hot tub, but in my world $500 is a lot of money if it's being thrown away for junk.
Exactly. My neighbor across the street bought one. Miserable sitting on the ground or deck, it offers no support when the jets begin, the jets are weak, hers started leaking within 4 months. She's back to sitting with me in my 7 seat, conventional hot tub.
@@Rick-nq3mz I dont believe it. Not at a busy campground with other people needing the water too. Itd take the better part of a hour to fill your tank each time .. on the other hand you might go thru all that for the attention. Some people crave it. Idk
We purchased one of these 2 weeks ago. It is great. It would be nice if the timer were more programmable. But for about $500 what more could one want? We have been in most evenings for about 45 minutes. It will be nicer when the outside temperature cools down. It’s almost too warm to use a hot tub. Make sure that your area supports the weight of the tub. It will be well past one ton with water and occupants. Have a blast……
I just received my Coleman Saluspa Cali hot tub from Walmart online. It looks like this one (with the gray wicker look) but has a slightly different make up. For example, I do not see any openings to inflate the cover (which is already puffy) and I found only one opening to install a sanitation receptical inside the tub (even though it came with both a filter and a chemical holder). The chemical holder fits over the hole inside the tub (so I stuck two bromine tablets in it) and threw the filter in the water. I have a feeling that the filter needs to be stuck to the wall, but I cannot find an outlet for it. My air pump does not form a tight seal with the opening in the hot tub wall, so even though I was able to inflate my tub, it is not rock hard, but a little soft and has little creases along the top. I have been looking at You Tube videos and no one has the exact same one. The closest is the Havana model. I have not tried my tub yet because I am still preparing it, but I think it will be ready tomorrow morning. It is my first hot tub, so I am learning as I go. This is my tub: Coleman 71" x 26" Cali AirJet Saluspa Inflatable Hot Tub with EnergySense™ Liner, 2-4 Person www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-71-x-26-Cali-AirJet-Saluspa-Inflatable-Hot-Tub-with-EnergySense-Liner-2-4-Person/294648335 Does anyone else have the Cali model? Update: I found the opening for the filter and located the seal for the air valve- so my Cali is a lot better than before. Loving ❤ it.
The heater breaks down every time you have it outside even near 40 degrees. So it's not just that it can't keep up with heating, no it breaks and no longer works. And it happened at around 46 degrees twice for me.
@@PnwOnTour Never ran it under 40. Went through 2, not just 1. Besides it's not like they couldn't heat up colder water, they quit working all together. I would consider yourself lucky
Had to search this up and of course it’s not in Canada and anything remotely close to it is over a grand. This unit is on Amazon.ca but is 1500 dollars.
I stopped shipping to Canada years ago they always whine about something usually duty costs which aren’t my concern! You know you live there pay up sucka
I bought one of these from Walmart about 4 years ago... the best $300 I've ever spent! I got the camo colored one, it looks awesome. FWIW - get the extended warranty! It's worth it! After 12 months the heater/pump gave me the error code and I couldn't fix it.... I contacted the company, went through a few of their suggested steps but it still didn't work....they then sent me a new pump!
@@bettyblues9250 You know I didn't notice any difference in my electric bill. I used it about 3 or 4 times a week. It heats up about 2 degrees an hour. Max (legal) is 104 which I liked. Obviously during the summer it heated up quicker than 2 degrees an hour. If the heat pump goes out a new one was $99 (at that time) but you can get a 2 year warranty for that price which I would do. Instead of paying $6000 or more for a 'real' hot-tub you can pay $300 or so and see if you like having a hot tub first. I loved this thing. PS - if you ever get a small hole in the inflated siding (no water comes out, just air) use bicycle tire repair patches to patch the hole. That worked perfectly and it's cheap. Being out in the weather for a year or two you may find the plastic deteriorates a bit and causes a small hole. Oh and don't over inflate it, you can inflate so it's firm enough, no need to stretch the plastic too much.
Thanks. Thinking about one for inside. Does the heater/pump make a lot of noise? I recognize the air blower does, but just to maintain heat and filtering, is it relatively quiet? Thanks again! Glad you enjoy yours. My outside one is a hike in the winter and I'm getting lazy, lol.
I had one of these for 3 years. It's sat outside the whole time. It was great. The top finally wore out and I scrapped it. You can't buy a replacement for it. Two adults fit easily.
Is it loud when it’s just the heater running and not the jets? Also do you think this would be safe to put up on the balcony of my top floor apt? Balcony is concrete
Thanks for the video. I look forward to your follow up video later to see how it held up? I live where it’s 40 degrees and under for many months of the year so not sure why they don’t recommend using in these temperatures?
Because it won’t function correctly that too cold for it too keep up you need an outdoor hot tub $5,000 not $300 If you can keep it in a garage you’re set.
It's only room for two people. If you put four people in this fall you have to sit in a cannonball Style. It's really only made for two intimate people that enjoy being close. I know because me and my boyfriend had one. We invited the neighbor over and it was extremely close with three people.
Yeah I think we've all had those inflatable mattresses and even the best of those over time you know like less than a year you know they start to leak so I don't see this thing being very roadworthy.
Of course you could.... But where is all that water going to go in an accident? It's inflatable and shit happens.... You're going to have to drain and refill it every month or so also. Just stuff to keep in mind. You will prolly need a dehumidifier as well.
Hi there! Love your review and it spurred us to buy one. We set it up last night and maybe did something wrong?? We've had it set at 104 for about 14 hours and it isn't heating at all. What's most frustrating is that customer service is non-existent. Can't talk to a human and the form I had to fill out said it may take 48 hours for a reply. If you've got any insight I'd LOVE to hear it, Mr.Tims :)
I had one of their green ones and it lasted for years. I have to get another one bc the electronic part stopped working. Mine didn't have the air return that's good bc mine kept having that problem and it was loud after a while. Do not put the electric pump on its side or you will screw up the magnet in it and it won't work properly after that.
Aside from the loud noise, the pump really sounds like it's labouring when bubbling. I'd have to wonder what the runtime duration is on it. I'd be leary of running it too long and burnin' it out. And what's the power supply - 110v or 220v?
dang, sucks that you can't use it in colder weather, that was half of the reason why I was thinking about buying one. To go out and chill in it in the winter obv. I wonder if they build one that handles the cold winter months?
Last years prices , all pool and spa companies put the screws to everyone last year because of covid and the stay at home order. ( Absolute price gouging ) they will have to come back down now because everyone that bought them are tired of the maint. and expense . keep an eye out for them on FB marketplace and Craigslist for a used one for about $100.00 ..They certainly are not worth more than $300.00 new... pool or spa
I had one just like that and just like you I thought it was great especially for the money, because it takes a while to get up to temp and I never knew when I was gonna use it, I left it at 101 degrees all the time. It was wonderful for about a month and a half ....until I got my electric bill, the hot tube cost me $325 extra on my bill to keep it at usable temp in 40-50 degree night time temps. needless to say I got rid of it quick. It might be better if you only turn it on when you plan on using it, but youve got to plan 9-10 hours ahead.
I bought one nearly a year ago. It’s protected on my screen porch. I left it all winter. It stays warm, but I do care for the bubbles, just a long hot soak, Anyway, mine leaked air when I first set it up, and the patch kit didn’t fix it, so I got heavy duty one which didn’t work either. Finally used Gorilla Glue, which worked. My cats like to sleep on top of it. Once I was getting it and had the top off, and one cat jumped right in. She left holes all the way across the sides, poor girl! Finally fixed in after several month, and it stayed perfect all winter. On occasion I would get up and it had shut down during the night. Turn off and on again, and it would heat right back up. Last week, I noticed it needed some air, then, next day collapsing again. Drained after three months of great service and we can’t find where the leak is! I have the extended warranty from Walmart, but it hasn’t been a year, and they said I have to contact the Manufacturer. Well, I didn’t save the box so how the hell could I return it? Any ideas? I love it and want it back operating. It’s perfect for one person, and I suppose two.
So this is a pretty good product.. I will look for one it'll be a lot easier to move around than one of those huge pumpkin piece of plastic monsters I have been seeing
LOL. Right. So, I had an Intex...pretty much the same...and really did like it, but found that we used it quite a bit, and as such, the electricity bill was so high that it surpassed the cost of the unit. So, i upgraded and ended up purchasing a grown-up hot top and is worth every penny! Don't get me wrong, if you use occasionally, it's fine and is very budget friendly. Enjoy either way!
As with any spa ... be sure to keep the pH in check. Human bodies are largely acidic and sweating in a spa will lower the pH significantly. Keep a bag of baking soda nearby and toss in a cup or two before you jump in. Persistent low pH will destroy your heating elements, in addition to drying out your skin.
Thanks for the tip
Thanks
Test your water before adding any chemicals don't just throw baking soda in willy-nilly
@@tastim With 26 years in the pool/spa business ... let me explain what happens when the average spa owner hears that.
They chase pH around ending up adding too much acid and damaging the spa.
Baking soda raises alkalinity, which is, in effect, the same as pH just slower to work. It buffers against quick pH changes in the spa water.
A cup of bicarbonate soda isn't going to hurt anything. People brush their teeth with it. :) And it almost guarantees a nice trouble free heater.
Too much baking soda will also cause pH lock that will show wrong readings for pH. Drain and fill, it's small.
Welp I'm sold I'll be drinking beer in one this weekend!
Did you get it? Do you like it? Does it get fairly hot in a reasonable amount of time?
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@@babydragon942 thank you
No doubt was getting ready to build one out of cedar $$$. Much easier and cheaper
It’s the best! I set it up alone no problem at 60 years old. So inexpensive and can be moved anywhere you can support the weight of the water. Love it!!!
I had one like this years ago and enjoyed it. Cheap, portable and can plug in to a socket. Would heat to 104. The only issue is when you turn the blower on it blows in air from outside, so if it is cold outside it blows in cold air. The temperature of the tub goes down very fast.
Maybe put a heater near the port where it pulls the air from in that situation. But not close enough to melt the tub.
Sounds like a death trap lol
For $800-1000 it's seems worth it to me, a friend payed $8000 for his and it lasted 2yrs before he had to start fixing his every season. My other friend thought he would learn from his mistake and payed closer to $20k for his high end one and it was the same story with seasonal repairs, so if you do the math buy a new coleman every time it has an issue or even gets dirty and your still saving money lmfao
For 20k I better be able to live in it..
Good to know
@@jonvon2044 AMEN BROTHER! LOL 😂
I’ve had mine for 2 months, and absolutely love it! Drained it and added fresh water a week ago, very easy to do!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Does it cost a lot in electricity?
@@kayleeniekamp8316 yes
@@kayleeniekamp8316 We leave ours on all the time so it’s always ready. Or at least try to. It has an automatic shut off after 3 days. I guess it’s a safety feature, but it’s kind of a pain because sometimes we forget to run out and reset it and it takes a long time to get the heat back up. It’s always the next day. Anyway we barley notice much difference on our electric bill. We estimate about $15-$20 and again that’s running it almost 24/7. 😉👍
They don’t use a bunch at all, and leaving it running but not using as well as letting it turn off for periods will ruin your water pretty quick.
How do you let the water out
For the price I said I would be happy with a year of service, going strong now for 2.5 years. I use it daily, one of the best purchases I’ve ever made, also I leave it running year round and is especially nice in winter.
We live in ont Canada and it gets cold here what do you do too keep it up all year
@@milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy , Not sure how it would handle Ontario winters but here in Tennessee it dips below freezing quite often and it does fine.
@@jamiefox1045 thank you for getting back to me
Really? what is your electrical bill?
@@milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy i put mine in the basement
I'm going to put one in the back of my van and relive the 70's.
Hell to the. Yes
Great idea for you !
I'm thinking about the back porch.
Thanks a lot. Just told my wife about a van and hot tub
She said ‘’ Why? So you can have sex with a lot of girls?!!!!’’
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i was just thinking of taking it camping..lol
Lmao!
Love it !! Any hot tub will make noise , could make a box to deaden the sound
I was thinking the same! Make some type of insulated box with plenty of room all around... good to go!
Ridiculous complaint, yea enclose the electronics good idea....besides running bubbles lowers the temperature are you wanting a full conversation during that time not me, it’s not that loud.
Nice explanation. Coleman should give you a nice gift. Thank you.
Well done. Always wanted a jacuzzi but never considered this until I saw your video.
Build a cabinet around the pump housing to cut down on the turbulent noise.
I recently purchased this exact hot tub. It is really well built. Not NOT NOT for 4 people. 2 adults. Other than that it has performed very well. Nice jets, water heats up pretty fast. Nice cover. Keeps in the heat. I recommend you place some sort of padding like a tarp or carpet under the hot tub for protection from deck nails or small rocks.
With any hot tub I always recommend people take the claimed number and subtract by 2 for comfort.
And.a tarp over and a blanket maybe? If u keep it heated all the time.
I so.want a ouTdoor but these little inflates can,t handle freezing t.s. I,m kp.g it in a spare room and opening the window when using til Spring then it moves ro outdoors
I have mine sitting on a tarp on my back porch.
I recently noticed there is an air bubble in the liner part of the bottom of the hot tub. Is that an issue? Should I worry? I have only had this for 3 days.
There's such a thing called Gorilla pad. Something like that. People use it under their frame/vinyl pools. Very thick stuff looks great for cement or deck areas. I think you can buy it and cut it down to your size.
Yeah, I was looking at that thing thinking there was no way 4 adults would fit in it comfortably. Lol.
I owned one in the past from like 2017-2019 before I moved out of my ex's house. For the price point it is quite a good product. We even used it in the dead of winter when it was 20 degrees out and there was snow on the deck. With that said though, one thing that I have to complain about this unit is that it does not hold its heat well. From the minute you get in and take the top off the hot tub you have about a 30 minute window to enjoy it. So you should know that if your fantasy is to sit out in your hot tub enjoying it for hours drinking beers with your friends, that ain't going to happen. The amount of heat loss will easily go from 104 to 95 or even 90 degrees in this time, which makes it a not so hot hot tub pretty quick. The temperature would easily go down and hover in the 80's on a 60 degree New York summer night with prolonged use. Again though, you are talking about a $350 portable hot tub, so it is pretty amazing for the price point. I just mention this specifically because this would never happen in my uncles in ground hot tub or industrial hot tubs you get from stores. The industrial hot tubs pretty much stay hot like you'd expect 100% of the time and this portable Coleman hot tub will not.
You could insulate this for under $100 with r12, and styrofoam. Concrete or wood if you’re feeling frisky.
@@hershekissed I mean hell why not just dig a hole in your back yard and use the earth to naturally insulate at that point? Insulating it maybe would work. It's a good idea. I'm skeptical about it though as most heat will probably be lost from the water into the air itself and not through the sides of the hot tub since heat rises.
Well I guess my friend was lucky cause I was in his for 3 and a half hours nice so idk.
We purchased the same model last year and we love it. We also paid around $300 (found it in the store on sale) and it is money well spent. It heats up to 104 and is perfect for sore aching muscles.
Are the jets strong?
Yeah how are the jets???
below 40 degrees warning is obviously there to protect the pump and blower system from freezing water that would crack the internals. If you have a shoestring budget what a deal to have something to relax in after work or just while the smoker is cooking
Any time I bought an inflatable anything for the back yard, it would develop holes from birds, squirrels, etc. climbing onto it.
It's all good until a cat comes along.
My cats would destroy that in less than 10 seconds with their claws and Kneading that they do.
I had a pool with a blow up edge and the neighbors cats scratched it! I don’t even own a cat! Or was it a squirrel? Idk
That's what shotguns are for.
Ok this is how you take care of a cat.Put some antifreeze on bologna.Why?Cause it eats the intestines that’s why lol
@@markwhewell4265 said the psychopath
CAUTION FOR COLD WEATHER USE...the tub works great for soaking, but the "jets" draw in ambient air from outside the tub and pumps it into the tub as shown. If the outside air is cold the water temperature will drop VERY fast. That aside, we're in Colorado and have had no problem with the tub in sub 40 degree weather. Fantastic winter soaker, should be a great summer jet tub as well.
Really? So you have had it outside this Winter? It has been such a cold winter! How do you get it stay warm?
@@alesiapiresio9719 Colorado winter. Set it at 104 (Max) and timer for 999 hours. With the lid on it will cycle between 104 and 102. (It seems to have 2 degree sensitivity. It hits 104, holds for a bit and turns off before reaching 106, and then turns back on when it gets down to 102.) Take the lid off at 104 and it takes about 40 minutes or so to drop to 100, which is about as long as I would soak anyway.
That Spa Tub is straight up gorgeous
Thank you so much for the review. I’ve been wanting to buy one but wasn’t sure.
You could insulate the pump with a cover and deaden the sound
I didn't know they made this!😲 Definitely getting one!!!
GREAT VIDEO!!! It looks like a nice tub. The price today (APR 2021) is $569. You said it cost you about $350. WOW, That is a big jump in 1 yr. But I still may consider it.
And they claim inflation isn't a problem right now, but whoever decides that clearly doesn't factor in groceries, gas, or anything retail lol
I ordered mine on Walmart.com April 16 2021 paid $400 it was in stock and out of stock within a few hours prices fluctuate just keep checking u might get lucky I checked 3 times a day for about 3 weeks also on Amazon.
@@brandybradley21 Thanks for the info. I will check it out the way you explained. Thanks.
That was the price when you posted lol. They’re $348 if you can find a store with them
@@davidfr924 add it to your cart and when it restocks at a store
I got mine from wal mart last year!! It worked great all summer then stored it for the winter and have not hooked it back up. The bubbles actually are very massaging. The water at 104 is way to hot!! I keep it at like 98. The padding is nice I put it on top of a foam mattress and that made it super soft on the bottom. The cons is it’s super loud when the bubbles are on and the material the tub is made out of seams really thin like a kiddie blow up pool. But over all it was great!!!!
Do you think the jets are just as strong as a regular jacuzzi?
@@rosedeleon9390 😂🤣😂💩🤡
Thinking about filling this and putting it in my bedroom and streaming would you recommend this?
Thank you for your comments I’m very interested in getting a portable hot tub you have been a lot of help
I think it would be easy to add some tubing to get the motor farther away................
Though you'd have to insulate the inlet hose to keep the water at two when it travels the distance to the tub, nevertheless, if do the danger thing you suggested.
"Worst Spa Ever" -Porcupine Home Journal
Pretty cool product that I didn't know existed. Agree though, the shop vac/vaccuum loud motor is a bit much.
I set mine up today and it’s louder on a video but not in person
Ridiculous complaint, how else can you move that much air...again it’s $300, next complaint is I can’t leave it outside in a snow storm!
@@PnwOnTour get off it dude. It makes that much noise because it's a cheap ass pump. Yeah, that's what you get for only $300. You get to sit and "relax" in the bubbly water while your ear drums are being blown out by the loud ass pump sitting right next to you. That's not most people's idea of relaxing in a hot tub, idiot!
@@PnwOnTour Well you cannot even have it outside below like 50 degrees. So you definitely can’t sit in it in a snow storm. Lol But regular hot tubs, you can. And that is the best time to sit in a hot tub is in the winter with snow falling and 20 degrees outside. Summer is way too hot here to sit in a hot tub. It’s hot even late at night here in Summer. And spring here is too cold. Literally the only time this would work in Colorado, is early fall. Not worth the 300$. And also the electrical bill here would probably be 1000 more a month as electricity here is through the roof expensive.
@@mrspeeddemon727 real hot tubs are loud too
Mine leaked air on first setup. Very disappointed! I expected much better. Contacted Bestway for warranty help. We will see...update on 4/5: Bestway had a new liner delivered on Easter Day. Set it up and holding air so far. I did not expect such fast response but they got on it.👍
So... you... sit on the floor? How the hell do the 4 people pictured in the tub have their legs arranged? 1 person tub.
Pretzel style hahah 🤣
You know you want one.
I was wondering about that to since it has no seats.
Haha yeah maybe
They squatted😉
You should try to get commission from them for this, because I'm definitely buying one thanks to your video!
You could try to get a referral link or something. Thanks for this review!
There is no way I would get into this thing with 4 adults, this is definitely a two seater for you and your spouse.
Where's your sense of adventure?
If you don’t sit on a jet/filter first....dude didn’t get in it on this video...not sold on this p.o.c.
Feet would be in crotches for sure!
Me and 3 women would be comfortable.
@@dontquitpersevere323 Not for the women
I’ve had mine Going on five years..I did have to take the pump apart to put new seals inside and silicone some pieces because it was impossible to get parts.. but I love it its awesome ..It does get cold here in Atlanta even freezing but I just leave it run have no problems😊👍
Thank you I live in GA to 35 minutes from Atlanta. Did you see a huge change in your electricity we in the suburbs past six flags.
Mrs Mincey You’re welcome ..I didn’t see no change my electric bill to be honest with you.. I’m really good with the electric except for summertime my last bill was just $80 ..I got Jackson EMC..In the summertime it’s a little over 200 with the AC on 😎👍
@@hellcatredeye-g6582 thanks we have GA power and it never goes over 300 monthly and we have two units for each floor we're total electric so probably not a huge change in a house
Mrs Mincey Yeah I have two 12,000 wat units They pretty much never shut off from April to the end of October..😊
@@hellcatredeye-g6582 yeah that's GA weather lol
Had mine two years now, quality product.
How much of an increase did you see in your electric bill if you don’t mind 😂
@@Adiccpnw roughly 15-21$ range (ballpark) if ran constantly.
@@karlthompson6277 thanks for sharing!
Just got one for Safer at Home this last week and we love it. It is so worth it.
Does it cost a lot in electricity?
Yes it is about 100$ if you use it everyday or every other day. Still totally worth it during the pandemic. We would have spent way more than that on vacations but the pandemic has got us locked down so 100$ is no big deal. You do need to tests and do treatments about every day but we have had no problems keeping it clean. Scooping out foam when running the jets really helped keep it crystal clear. We got a storage box to keep it in during the winter. If it’s to cold it takes like 2 days to get it up to 104. We have used it several times a week sense we got it and it’s been a real life saver. If this thing ever breaks we will get a real hot tub because this thing has shown us we could take care of it and run it without to much trouble. We really love the hot tub.
This probably isn't safer at home. Water is dangerous, be careful over there.
@@ROCCOCYCLES hahaha. Well only if you have small children. I think most ppl are ok in 2 feet of water.
@@ROCCOCYCLES "water is dangerous"?! So is driving, I bet you still do that, though!
I have an Intech inflatable hot tub which is very similar to this Coleman. This past Feb we had a week of sub freezing temperatures. I could not keep the hot tub heated because we kept losing electricity. I figured the tub was ruined from freezing, but it came thru fine.
How good are the jets? I have radiation damage to my neck, and shoulders from cancer treatment. They suggest hydrotherapy but there is no place near me. I'm a fulltime RVer and need portability.
God bless you for your recovery. I have this model and the bubble jets are surprisingly strong enough to provide gentle massage. I love this hot tub. And I can put up and take down by myself.
Outstanding job on this review. Love to hear a fellow southerner talk. I can hear my drawl getting thicker by the minute.
Have fun while it lasts. They are notorious for not lasting long. We only got one season out of it. It's very difficult to find replacements for that egg.
Probably, I mean yes, it's under $500 compared to 12 grand for a decent proper hot tub, but in my world $500 is a lot of money if it's being thrown away for junk.
we have one of those it is so nice I sit in it after a hard Day's work the heat and bubble's takes away all the pain
are the jets really that strong, to take the pain away
It's nearly a year later, how is she holding up?
No answer
@@kennyc388
Noticed the same.....lol
First 2 seconds of looking at this I can see there's no way more than 2 adults can fit comfortably in there.
Exactly. My neighbor across the street bought one. Miserable sitting on the ground or deck, it offers no support when the jets begin, the jets are weak, hers started leaking within 4 months. She's back to sitting with me in my 7 seat, conventional hot tub.
I was in my neighbors,definitely wouldn’t recommend one,just my opinion,Iam six feet tall though 😂
U get what U pay for, put the unit works well
@@johnpilesky2571 exactly..
@@kristinebailey6554
And you're not smugly bragging or anything like that.
what a perfect unit when your budget is small! Or if you don't want to fork out a lot!
Great review - I've considered getting one of these in the past, leaning more towards it now.
I take mine camping it’s amazing how many people come over and ask Is that a hot tub?
Where do you get 300 gallons of clean water when you're camping?
Unless of course you mean "camping"
@@getchasome6230 when you have full hook ups at the campsite or I use my 100 gallon portable water bladder that I put in the bed of my truck
@@Rick-nq3mz see? Now I know you're lying for attention because 100 gallons is less than half of what it takes to fill it up.
@@getchasome6230 not when you make 3 trips back and forth from a water source that is close by
@@Rick-nq3mz I dont believe it. Not at a busy campground with other people needing the water too. Itd take the better part of a hour to fill your tank each time .. on the other hand you might go thru all that for the attention. Some people crave it. Idk
We purchased one of these 2 weeks ago. It is great. It would be nice if the timer were more programmable. But for about $500 what more could one want? We have been in most evenings for about 45 minutes. It will be nicer when the outside temperature cools down. It’s almost too warm to use a hot tub. Make sure that your area supports the weight of the tub. It will be well past one ton with water and occupants. Have a blast……
I just received my Coleman Saluspa Cali hot tub from Walmart online. It looks like this one (with the gray wicker look) but has a slightly different make up. For example, I do not see any openings to inflate the cover (which is already puffy) and I found only one opening to install a sanitation receptical inside the tub (even though it came with both a filter and a chemical holder). The chemical holder fits over the hole inside the tub (so I stuck two bromine tablets in it) and threw the filter in the water. I have a feeling that the filter needs to be stuck to the wall, but I cannot find an outlet for it.
My air pump does not form a tight seal with the opening in the hot tub wall, so even though I was able to inflate my tub, it is not rock hard, but a little soft and has little creases along the top. I have been looking at You Tube videos and no one has the exact same one. The closest is the Havana model.
I have not tried my tub yet because I am still preparing it, but I think it will be ready tomorrow morning. It is my first hot tub, so I am learning as I go. This is my tub:
Coleman 71" x 26" Cali AirJet Saluspa Inflatable Hot Tub with EnergySense™ Liner, 2-4 Person
www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-71-x-26-Cali-AirJet-Saluspa-Inflatable-Hot-Tub-with-EnergySense-Liner-2-4-Person/294648335
Does anyone else have the Cali model?
Update: I found the opening for the filter and located the seal for the air valve- so my Cali is a lot better than before. Loving ❤ it.
No I didn’t get that one I got havana cuz the Cali looks like it wrinkles in all the photos I noticed that so I canceled the order and got Havana
Are you kidding me?! This is great!
The heater breaks down every time you have it outside even near 40 degrees. So it's not just that it can't keep up with heating, no it breaks and no longer works. And it happened at around 46 degrees twice for me.
Thanks for the comment ! I want to use one in the winter so I'm glad to see this 1st.
That stinks sorry it's breaking down.
Not true, mine is garage kept and many days over 4 years working outside it’s been exposed, besides they do tell you not to run under 40...
@@PnwOnTour Never ran it under 40. Went through 2, not just 1. Besides it's not like they couldn't heat up colder water, they quit working all together. I would consider yourself lucky
Not for use in zone 4 in spring and fall. Will not reach 104. I like mine only for summer.
Just got one today, can't wait to try it out.
How much ?
@@rainbowpandasays8851 it was $350.00 at the time without tax @ walmart.
How do you fill it with water
Link please?
Did you like it ?
We just got ours delivered today. Can't wait to use it!
Can you get me one? Please
How is it?
@@Seek_Him how is what
@@JohnWickkkk
Coleman portable hot tub
Had to search this up and of course it’s not in Canada and anything remotely close to it is over a grand. This unit is on Amazon.ca but is 1500 dollars.
I stopped shipping to Canada years ago they always whine about something usually duty costs which aren’t my concern! You know you live there pay up sucka
These hot tubs that inflate, are sooo comfortable!! My friend has one, and they are WONDERFUL!!
I bought one of these from Walmart about 4 years ago... the best $300 I've ever spent! I got the camo colored one, it looks awesome. FWIW - get the extended warranty! It's worth it! After 12 months the heater/pump gave me the error code and I couldn't fix it.... I contacted the company, went through a few of their suggested steps but it still didn't work....they then sent me a new pump!
How much has it cost to keep it running.
@@bettyblues9250 You know I didn't notice any difference in my electric bill. I used it about 3 or 4 times a week. It heats up about 2 degrees an hour. Max (legal) is 104 which I liked. Obviously during the summer it heated up quicker than 2 degrees an hour. If the heat pump goes out a new one was $99 (at that time) but you can get a 2 year warranty for that price which I would do. Instead of paying $6000 or more for a 'real' hot-tub you can pay $300 or so and see if you like having a hot tub first. I loved this thing. PS - if you ever get a small hole in the inflated siding (no water comes out, just air) use bicycle tire repair patches to patch the hole. That worked perfectly and it's cheap. Being out in the weather for a year or two you may find the plastic deteriorates a bit and causes a small hole. Oh and don't over inflate it, you can inflate so it's firm enough, no need to stretch the plastic too much.
@@Nigol66 thank you.... I'm sold on it... I have spine damage and sitting in warm water helps alot.... I would keep it at 100 for me...
Wow, the YT algorithm finally gets me.
yes ...FINALLLYYYYYY ..its about time...this calls for a celebration 🎊🎉🍻🍺
Hilarious!!! 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
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YT thinks you need to relax in a Coleman Inflatable Spa Hot Tub
Lol 11:26 pm and I see this random video.
wow nice video you cover a lot of stuff. very informative. I have to see if they are around where i live.
I kno what im getting NEXT TIME IM AT WALMART👍👍
Thanks. Thinking about one for inside. Does the heater/pump make a lot of noise? I recognize the air blower does, but just to maintain heat and filtering, is it relatively quiet? Thanks again! Glad you enjoy yours. My outside one is a hike in the winter and I'm getting lazy, lol.
Really neat, thanks for the upload, I honestly had no idea these existed!
I had one of these for 3 years. It's sat outside the whole time. It was great. The top finally wore out and I scrapped it. You can't buy a replacement for it. Two adults fit easily.
@David Pawlowski real classy
Is it loud when it’s just the heater running and not the jets? Also do you think this would be safe to put up on the balcony of my top floor apt? Balcony is concrete
How’s it holding up? Update video coming?
Had ours for a year and it's fantastic.
Thanks for the video. I look forward to your follow up video later to see how it held up? I live where it’s 40 degrees and under for many months of the year so not sure why they don’t recommend using in these temperatures?
Because it won’t function correctly that too cold for it too keep up you need an outdoor hot tub $5,000 not $300
If you can keep it in a garage you’re set.
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Nice commentary, I most likely would not purchase due to the 2 cats, and numerous squirrels and wood peckers we have here.
what did it do to your electric bill???
It's only room for two people. If you put four people in this fall you have to sit in a cannonball Style. It's really only made for two intimate people that enjoy being close. I know because me and my boyfriend had one. We invited the neighbor over and it was extremely close with three people.
Please, tell us more about having your neighbor over...
Wanna get one with me? 🤣
@@goodfella60 hahahaha
He sounds so disappointed off the gate..he said 4 small people i guess...well shit i cant come im 6 foot😆 great review
Yeah I think we've all had those inflatable mattresses and even the best of those over time you know like less than a year you know they start to leak so I don't see this thing being very roadworthy.
Thanks for doing this, I always wondered if these would be worth it. Great price.
Portable, inflatable, hot tub time machine.
My son has had this for almost 1 year & loves it!
Great review. One critique thou...more info on the price point. Other wise thank you for the upload. Intriguing for sure
As soon as I heard that accent I subscribed. Sounds like somebody who knows got to assemble a hot tub.
Hot tubs are best in cold weather, at least for me.
Could you put this in the basement or is there too much humidity generated with it? Thanks
Of course you could.... But where is all that water going to go in an accident? It's inflatable and shit happens.... You're going to have to drain and refill it every month or so also. Just stuff to keep in mind. You will prolly need a dehumidifier as well.
My boyfriend bought this months ago and still hasn’t set it up!
Bummer Mitch
Lazy
Lol I will take it , we love our hot tub so considering one once we travel
That’s why he’s a boyfriend, u need a MAN.
@@loccstah3135 lol
I had one of these I bought on Amazon. I like it. But the pump went bad after two years.
Wow that's incredible value especially with the jets running
Thanks for the video. We are getting ours on Wednesday.
Great, what's the dimensions of it. As I have quite a large balcony I would like to put it on.
Hi there! Love your review and it spurred us to buy one. We set it up last night and maybe did something wrong?? We've had it set at 104 for about 14 hours and it isn't heating at all. What's most frustrating is that customer service is non-existent. Can't talk to a human and the form I had to fill out said it may take 48 hours for a reply. If you've got any insight I'd LOVE to hear it, Mr.Tims :)
could probably get longer air and water connects and move pump away (so you can hear the music)
I had one of their green ones and it lasted for years. I have to get another one bc the electronic part stopped working. Mine didn't have the air return that's good bc mine kept having that problem and it was loud after a while.
Do not put the electric pump on its side or you will screw up the magnet in it and it won't work properly after that.
Aside from the loud noise, the pump really sounds like it's labouring when bubbling. I'd have to wonder what the runtime duration is on it. I'd be leary of running it too long and burnin' it out. And what's the power supply - 110v or 220v?
110v
dang, sucks that you can't use it in colder weather, that was half of the reason why I was thinking about buying one. To go out and chill in it in the winter obv. I wonder if they build one that handles the cold winter months?
Where did you find it at that price??? Everywhere I find a Havana model it's $500-700
Last years prices , all pool and spa companies put the screws to everyone last year because of covid and the stay at home order. ( Absolute price gouging ) they will have to come back down now because everyone that bought them are tired of the maint. and expense . keep an eye out for them on FB marketplace and Craigslist for a used one for about $100.00 ..They certainly are not worth more than $300.00 new... pool or spa
@@MyMason100 wrong. The price doubled because of supply and demand. Stimulus and inflation means it’s not coming down any time soon. 🤦🏾♀️
Vegas has a few Bahamas 2021 models for $348. Ymmv lol
You could probably build a noise reduction box pretty simply for that loud pump
can you heat the water to 104 without the loud pump unit going?
I had one just like that and just like you I thought it was great especially for the money, because it takes a while to get up to temp and I never knew when I was gonna use it, I left it at 101 degrees all the time. It was wonderful for about a month and a half ....until I got my electric bill, the hot tube cost me $325 extra on my bill to keep it at usable temp in 40-50 degree night time temps. needless to say I got rid of it quick. It might be better if you only turn it on when you plan on using it, but youve got to plan 9-10 hours ahead.
I bought one nearly a year ago. It’s protected on my screen porch. I left it all winter. It stays warm, but I do care for the bubbles, just a long hot soak,
Anyway, mine leaked air when I first set it up, and the patch kit didn’t fix it, so I got heavy duty one which didn’t work either. Finally used Gorilla Glue, which worked. My cats like to sleep on top of it. Once I was getting it and had the top off, and one cat jumped right in. She left holes all the way across the sides, poor girl! Finally fixed in after several month, and it stayed perfect all winter. On occasion I would get up and it had shut down during the night. Turn off and on again, and it would heat right back up. Last week, I noticed it needed some air, then, next day collapsing again. Drained after three months of great service and we can’t find where the leak is! I have the extended warranty from Walmart, but it hasn’t been a year, and they said I have to contact the Manufacturer. Well, I didn’t save the box so how the hell could I return it? Any ideas? I love it and want it back operating. It’s perfect for one person, and I suppose two.
walmart will take it back if you haul it in the store and talk to the manager
Well done video. A hot tub for $350? That's a good deal.
Till it has a melt down,,
So this is a pretty good product.. I will look for one it'll be a lot easier to move around than one of those huge pumpkin piece of plastic monsters I have been seeing
Oh really???
@@nickhill8612 do you think that this hot tub would be any lighter to move around..
How is everone's electric bill , had one years back and got rid of it due to very high electric bills.
Came here because my local Walmart has them for $199. I guess I should go back and buy both of them.
I’ve always wanted one of these. Are they like the air mattresses and need daily reinflation because of external surroundings temperature?
Wondering the same
The machine inflates the tub aswell.
Heads up, mine lasted all of eight months. Repairs cost more than the original price on sale.
I wish I can find one for $349 😢 They have gotten really expensive. I’ve been looking everywhere
Walmart $357.60 right now for this smaller size
@@godlovesyou7981 Sold out.
I can’t find one either :(
Vegas. I drove from Cali yesterday to get one for $348. They’re not supposed to be shipped here.
Just saw one at Costco yesterday for $450.
So what are the electrical 🔌 requirements for the outlet ?❓
Being it's a heater, I would say the requirements would be a dedicated 120 volt GFCI protected 20 amp circuit.
These are great, don’t spend all that money at a dealership on their overpriced tubs .
LOL. Right. So, I had an Intex...pretty much the same...and really did like it, but found that we used it quite a bit, and as such, the electricity bill was so high that it surpassed the cost of the unit. So, i upgraded and ended up purchasing a grown-up hot top and is worth every penny! Don't get me wrong, if you use occasionally, it's fine and is very budget friendly. Enjoy either way!
@@zoopa999
That's a great idea.
@@zoopa999 hahah i know, the cheap ones are crap i used to sell Jacuzzis. People with a story like yours sell a lot of Jacuzzis.