| Site Prep |
Any adequate, smooth, load-bearing surface, outdoors or indoors. No additional preparation costs. |
Construction, excavation, or concrete pad sometimes necessary for permanent location. $450 average expense. |
| Electric |
Plugs into any isolated 15 amp/115 volt outlet - no additional costs. Cord mounted Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) included. |
Installation of extra amperage or of 220V-60Amp line is needed. Additional GFCI purchase may be required. May cost up to $1,200. |
| Installation |
Simple as 1, 2, 3 can be done by one person. |
Costly crew, placement, plumbing, electrician costs. |
| Portability |
Easily rolls through any standard doorway and can be setup by one person. |
Typically requires professional installation, additional expenses, and home structure alterations. |
| Relocate |
Easily moved from location to location. |
Usually not practical due to weight and site prep involved. |
| Thermal Lid |
Included insulated folding lid that assists in heat retention and efficiency. Convenient combination locking straps to secure spa when not in use. |
May be an optional item with an additional expense. Many come with keys that are inconvenient to use. |
| Jet Power |
Strategically placed, interchangeable hydro-jets for even hydrotherapy. |
Hydrotherapy often uneven due to number and configuration of jets. |
| Safety |
Constructed from a Polybond™ foam for no hard, slippery surfaces and no hidden depths. |
Must use caution with slippery surface, and hard corners with dangerous, hidden depths. |
| Seating |
Spacious barrier-free seating allows a variety of positions and unrestricted movement for hydrotherapy jets. |
Hard, molded plastic, and "assigned" seats that restrict activity and position. |
| Comfort |
Padded surfaces to surround yourself in a cushioned manner. |
Hard surfaces that are just plain uncomfortable. |
| Colors |
Available in 13 standard colors (6 standard colors on Portico™). |
Limited selection. |
| Energy Consumption |
You can maintain your Softub® at your desired water temperature for about $15 a month. |
Typically operate for $40–$70 or more per month. |
| Eco-Advantage |
Exceeds stringent national compliance requirements. No harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emitted during the manufacturing process and excess materials are recycled. |
Many spa manufacturing methods emit harmful, environmentally damaging VOCs. Many are constructed from material that can't be recycled. |
