Laguna Bay Spas 5-Person 19-Jet Hot Tub with 110V GFCI Plug Review

Laguna Bay Spas 5-Person 19-Jet Hot Tub Review

If you’ve been endlessly scouring the market for a spacious hot tub that can run from a regular 110v electrical outlet, then your search will be about to stop. The Laguna Bay Spas 5-Person 19-Jet Hot Tub, also known as the Seascape, offers you the chance to experience the benefits of a sizeable hot tub without paying extra for costly electrical work.

Reviews on this hot tub started to surface nearly two years ago and have been positive on the most part with much praise given towards its value for money.

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Features of the Laguna Bay Spas 5-Person 19-Jet Hot Tub

• 6-person capacity; Mahogany colored cabinet
• User-friendly digital controls
• 19 hydrotherapeutic jets
• 1.5 HP motor
• Slip resistant surface
• Lounger seat, including comfort cushioned headrest

Setup

The Seascape has an output of 110-volt/20 amp, so you can plug it into a standard power outlet. Setting up the spa can be a bit of a chore because you need to remove the side panel to get access to the power cord and instructions, which are on a CD. The panel uses a tongue and groove style of panelling, so it can be awkward to put the panel back in place, but fortunately there is a technique to make this much easier. By placing two wooden blocks under the panel, you can replace the panel yourself in under 5 minutes. This demonstration video shows the panel removing process in action.

Tips:

• We recommend that you use a power drill to remove the panel screws to avoid them being damaged by a manual screwdriver.
• The power cord included is rather short, so you might need an extension cord if you don’t have an outlet nearby. We recommend you use a 12-gauge heavy-duty extension lead so it can handle the load without overheating.

After you have connected the hot tub to the power outlet, setup is plain sailing from then on. The next step required is to fill the spa to the required level and then wait for it to heat up.

Mahogany Cabinet

The spa comes with a mahogany cabinet, which give the Seascape an attractive, sleek look of a higher end spa. The included spa cover matches the mahogany cabinet, which enhances the overall look of the spa.

Seating Capacity

This hot tub is marketed as having a 5 person capacity, however most consumers recommend only 3 average-sized adults using it at once, for optimum comfort. The lounger seat with its cushioned head rest is nice and relaxing and is long enough to accommodate taller people above 6ft. There are also two seating benches in the tub where you can seat in an upright position.

19 Jets

There are 19 hydrotherapeutic stainless steel jets situated throughout the tub, which are powered by a 1.5 horsepower pump. In terms of power, the jets performance is rather average due to the limitations of the one-speed 1.5 HP pump, but they are still soothing enough to relax tense body muscles.

Energy Efficiency

The Seascape has numerous energy saving design aspects which make it good for saving money as well as helping the environment. The high-density foam insulation helps the spa maintain its water temperature for longer so minimal heat is passed outside. Also, the pump is designed to consume low energy even when operating at its optimum capacity.

Final Thoughts

The Laguna Bay Spas 5-Person 19-Jet Hot Tub is a good quality basic, small hot tub that is ideal for 3 people. Setup is a little finicky, but the technique with using wood blocks under the panel makes it much easier to place the panel back into position.

We recommend the Seascape to those who want a hot tub which has a good balance of size and features, but doesn’t require a 220v electrical outlet.