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Medallion Ultra SwimSpa
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Brand X - Same Basic Construction
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Brand X - Fiberglass Construction
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Can be used for cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Can be used for
aquatic exercise
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Hydrotherapy jet option available
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Standard overall
wall height
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48"
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42"
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42"
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Walls are
manufactured from
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Aluminum
Lightweight, super strong, and will not rust
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Steel
Very heavy to work with and over time will rust
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Fiberglass
Heavy and subject to delaminating cracks
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Does the company actually manufacture the swim spa structure or does someone else actually manufacture the structure and the company is only the middleman
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Yes
The company manufactures the swim spa structure
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No
Third parties manufacture their unit. The company is a middleman on the swim spa structure
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Yes
The company manufactures the swim spa structure
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Standard swim spa size at standard price
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8'x14', 8'x12', 8'x10', 7'x14', 7'x12', 7'x10'
All dimensions internal
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Advertised as an 8'x15' - however these are external dimensions. 7'x14' internal dimensions. Smaller sizes available at an additional charge.
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Advertised as an 7'8"x18'7" - however these are external dimensions. 6'3"x11'9" internal dimensions.
Other sizes available at an additional charge
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Must have concrete slab to sit on
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No
Can be set directly on graded level ground
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Yes
Must have concrete slab to sit on
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Yes
Must have concrete slab to sit on
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Can be installed above ground
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Can be installed partially in ground
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Must have protective concrete wall built around swim spa so dirt backfill will not fall against fiberglass
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Can be installed completely in ground
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Must have protective concrete wall built around swim spa so dirt backfill will not fall against fiberglass
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Can swim spa be installed in tight spaces
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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For inground installations is access required to get behind walls for any reason
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Can the swim spa be carried through an existing doorway
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Can the swim spa be installed virtually anywhere
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Assembly of swim spa
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Very Easy
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Moderately difficult
Hydraulic system is complicated
Professional contractor recommended to assemble
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Very difficult
Professional contractor recommended to assemble
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Average amount of time to install the swim spa
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Homeowner can install in less than a day
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With professional contractor 1 to 2 days
With homeowner 2 to 3 days
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Wih professional contractor 2 to 3 days
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Does the swim spa need to be connected to household plumbing
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No
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No
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No
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Is a licensed plumber required to install the plumbing system
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No
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No
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Yes
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Is the swim spa freestanding
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Technical support personnel available
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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What percentage of homeowners install their own swim spa
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Over 95% of homeowners install their Ultra SwimSpa.
Only 5% of homeowners hire someone to install their Ultra SwimSpa.
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Factory recommends that a carpenter or general contractor install the swim spa.
70% of homeowners hire someone to install their swim spa.
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Factory recommends that a general contractor install the swim spa.
90% of homeowners hire someone to install their swim spa.
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Water purification system
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Copper/Silver
Reduces Chlorine usage by about 80%
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Copper/Silver
Reduces Chlorine usage by about 80%
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None standard
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Filtration of the water
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Cartridge
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Cartridge
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Cartridge
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Adjustable swim current generator
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Liner colors available
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15 combinations
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3
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6 fiberglass colors
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Heating system
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Electric Standard
Gas Optional
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Electric Standard
Gas Optional
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Electric Standard
Gas Optional
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Adjustable swim current generator
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Yes
Fully adjustable up to 5000 GPM
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Yes
From 0 to 3 mph
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Yes
Adjusts in increments
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What is the speed of the water that you swim against
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5000 GPM
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3 mph
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4.5 mph residential
6.5 mph commercial
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Does the type of swim current system require an oil filter, hydraulic oil tank, and complicated hydraulic lines
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No
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Yes
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No
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Does the type of swim current system require a 220 volt 5 or 7-1/2 hp motor be bolted directly to swim spa
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No
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No
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Yes
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Does the type of swim current system require a complicated industrial electric gearmotor
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No
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No
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Yes
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Electrical Requirements
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1 - 220 Volt 50 Amp GFCI breaker
1 - 220 Volt 40Amp Breaker
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1 - 220 Volt 50 Amp GFCI breaker
AND
1 - 220 Volt 30 Amp GFCI breaker
AND
1 - 110 Volt 20 Amp GFCI breaker
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220/240 Volt
105 Amp
GFCI Breaker
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Cost to operate pump to filter water
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About $10 per month
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About $10 per month
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About $10 per month
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Thermal blanket included
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Warranty
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10 year limited structural warranty
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10 year limited structural warranty
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None listed
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Your swim spa comes with
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1. Swim Spa
2. Swim current generator that is fully adjustable
3. Copper/Silver water purification system
4. Ladder |
1. Swim Spa
2. Swim current generator that is fully adjustable
3. Copper/Silver water purification system |
1. Swim Spa
2. Swim current generator that is adjustable |
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Underwater lights
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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Aluminum receptor coping option available
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Yes
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No
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No
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Full depth corner built in stair option
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Yes
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No
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No
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Underwater camera options available
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Yes
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No
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No
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Underwater filming port hole option available
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Yes
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No
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No
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