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I bought a Futura Spas hot tub from Hot Tub Headquarters on ebay, now seems to be Spa Guys. It sat for two years before I installed it and is now out of warranty. While fixing a broken pump where a factory idiot probably stepped on the intake fitting before shipping it, I noticed the amperage on the pump did not look right. It turns out that the factory put a 6HP sticker on a 3HP pump. It was adverized as a 2HP + 6HP system. They mount the motor such that the faceplate is away from the access door so you can not see it. Be careful of liars. The 6HP sticker was not from Waterway nor the motor manufacturer. It was deliberately placed so that it is easy to see and a person is unlikely to use a mirror to view the faceplate on the other side.

Anyone ordering from one of these companies, check you motor facelplates!
Go here to check what they really are: http://www.electricmotorwarehouse.com/Hayward_power_flo_spa_pump.htm

The tub operates ok. Figure you will have to add your own insulation. And if you want a more powerful pump, you can buy one for around $300.

But be advised that there are scams out there.

: I just bought a futura spa from spa guy on ebay, and was unable to find
: a review on on before i bought so just figure i would write on...
: honestly i was a little worried about my purchase intill the day i
: recieved it. i kept looking at the sundance at the store near here
: and wondering how these could be so cheap, but i had a budget so it
: was cheap or no tub at all. to my surprise they appear to be well
: built all the jets are adjustable and it had plenty of power. i
: ordered the 10 hp. i like the step for entering at leaving the tub..
: i noticed many spas on the internet had no step. it was easy to hook
: up and run real quite.. the dealer is great and is really easy to get
: hold of. upon purchace of my spa the skirt got damaged in shipping
: and he sent me a new piece and had it a day later. only think im a
: little unsure of is the insulation, but havent had it long enough to
: give it a proper reiview. the basically wrap the underside of the spa
: with plastic and sparyed foam on it. But i figured if it isnt that
: grat i will buy some closed cell foam and make it full foam next
: summer... thats sure easy enough. I will post the outcome of my
: electrical bill increase in a few months