Lay-Z-Spa Miami Hot Tub / Spa $399 @ Bunnings (in-Store Only)

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PCharlieBrooker on 15/03/2021 - 03:57 bunnings.com.au (2660 clicks)
Last edited 15/03/2021 - 03:58

Available in-store only. You'll need to call your local store as stock isn't visible online.

The item is on the front page of the Easter Catalogue. SKU 0228582.

Our local store in SA had 4 in stock today. There seemed to be a decent amount of stock available in other stores too.

You can find a great write up on this product here

The spa is self-inflating, so all you'll need to buy are chlorine tabs and a couple of spare filters. Some EVA foam mats from Kmart or Bunnings would help protect and insulate the bottom of the spa. This spa is designed to fit 2 - 4 adults. The spa also comes with a clip on inflatable insulating lid.

Specifications:

– Water capacity 80%: 800 L 211 gal.

– Inflated Size: 1.80m x 66cm 71” x 26”

– Actual Water Flow: 1,325L/h 350 gal/h)

– Rapid Heating System: Approx. 1.5-2˚C/h 3-4˚F/h)

– Max. Heat Capability: 40˚C 104˚F)

– Pre-tested pump and pre-tested spa pool

– Outer walls of the inflatable pool are made from fabric coated material

Relax with these hot features:

– Lay-Z-Massage system

– Automatic start/stop timer-controlled heating system and rapid-heating system – saves energy

– Integrated water filtration

– Fast, easy setup – inflates using the spa’s pump

– Cushioned floor with convenient drain valve

– Mosaic print pool liner

– 2 easy-lift handles to help move the spa pool when empty)

– Reinforced cover with double safety lock clips and an extra air chamber to keep water warm

– Digitally controlled pump with soft-touch control panel

– Pump is supplied with a residual current device RCD) – rated residual operating current not exceeding 10mA

– Contents: Pool, SPA pump, two filter cartridges VI), chemical floater, DVD, repair patch

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  PainToad on 15/03/2021 - 06:55

  +2

  Surely most councils would require this to fenced or emptied after each use (a lid isn’t going to cut it)? So no way this is practical if you’re emptying and refilling/reheating every use.

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    TEER3X on 15/03/2021 - 07:05

    -3

    Why do you need to empty it?

    I've had one of these (similar one) in the past, just use spa chemicals to keep things clean, and rinse out the filters as needed.

    You can often find real hot tubs for 'free' on marketplace or gumtree, because transporting them is a pain.

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      teach86 on 15/03/2021 - 07:14

      +3

      The point being made was that in order to meet safety regulations you would EITHER have to fence it in or empty it each time.

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        TEER3X on 15/03/2021 - 08:16

        I had just woken up and missed the point. Not woke by any means though

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    mps41 on 15/03/2021 - 07:47

    Seems in SA can’t use a hard spa cover as a barrier and you must have a fence - see https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/planning-and-property/owning-a-…. Really kills the deal in most cases.

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      PainToad on 15/03/2021 - 07:50

      Yep and it makes sense. Fence gates need to auto close. You can’t make a spa lid auto close when no ones in it.

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      nephilim on 15/03/2021 - 10:44

      Out of curiosity do you need a fence if you install it inside? aka garage.
      I have seen these on alixpress and such for chinese apartments to use as a bath

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        PainToad on 15/03/2021 - 11:55

        I would imagine so. A garage door doesn’t auto close. You got to think the whole point of the law is to make sure no child can get into it and the barrier that prevents access mustn’t rely on a human remembering. Eg. a human could forget to close a house door or a garage.

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    CharlieBrooker on 15/03/2021 - 10:59

    SA local pool regulations state that a boundary fence or a wall can be used to form part of a pool fence, provided that a couple of other conditions are met e.g. sufficient height and no easy way to climb said fence. A couple of panels of pool fence and a self closing gate can be purchased pretty cheaply and attached to the boundary fence or wall.
    These spas can also be used indoors, so a self latching door in a room which meets the pool fencing requirements would also work.
    Most local councils produce pool fencing guides.

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  SebJac on 15/03/2021 - 07:47

  +2

  Mmm free, used spa on gumtree yummy!

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  mingofmongo on 15/03/2021 - 08:04

  +5

  I've had 3 of these in the last 12 years. Which sounds like it's not durable, but really, $100 a year for a fully functional spa is an amount I'm comfortable with. Especially when a rigid spa is at least $5k.

  Highly recommended. Especially if you use biguanide / polyhexanide based spa chemicals (brand name sanit-eezy from Clarks rubber) which means you come out not smelling like chlorine/bromine.

  Spa fencing isn't too expensive from Bunnings - for a 4 sided enclosure that will fit this spa you're looking at around $600 including self closing hinges and a magnetic latching lock.

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    Xizor on 15/03/2021 - 08:31

    Been thinking about getting one of these and putting in the garage…. though, the thought of it bursting/leaking always enters my mind.

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      mingofmongo on 15/03/2021 - 11:15

      I haven't had one burst or leak thankfully.

      Of the 3 I've owned, the 2 that have eventually broken (after 3-4 years of use) broke because the internal seals between the air chambers broke, allowing the inflatable sections to bulge. The spas were still usable and didn't leak.

      I have a friend who had one of these; her cat jumped in once and punctured a few holes in it which required a new liner. Best-way online does sell spare parts at a reasonable-enough price.

      Having said that, I'd never install it somewhere that doesn't have sufficient drainage to deal with an emergency leak. Or somewhere with power outlets at floor level.

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    Kanari on 15/03/2021 - 08:33

    It must cost a mint in power to heat the water up if you don’t have solar no? And time? Sounds nice otherwise.

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      mingofmongo on 15/03/2021 - 11:19

      +2

      It takes around 24 hours to come up to 40 degrees. During this time it consumes around $14 of electricity (based on 25c/kWh).

      Our spa is connected too our shed's power meter (separate from the house's power meter) so I can say fairly accurately that it costs us around $8-100 per quarter to run; about a dollar a day.

      We typically put ours up in November and take it down around Easter so it ends up only being used for 4-5 months. During Winter I store it folded up in the shed. This reduces wear and tear (sunlight does eventually degrade some of the fabric straps) as well as reducing the cost. Even when not heating it, you do need to run the circulation pump to keep the filter working, and that's at least 100w.

      Overall - not as bad as you might think, but still not exactly free to use. Still compared to the cost of going to the swimming pool a couple of times over summer, it's not too bad.

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        onetwothreefour on 15/03/2021 - 13:17

        +1

        Not a criticism but I would have thought you would use a heated spa more in the winter than summer? I can't imagine sitting in a 40 degree tub of water when it's 40 degrees outside but sitting in it when it's 10 degrees outside sounds nice!

        I've never owned a spa so only guessing.

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          TEER3X on 15/03/2021 - 14:15

          +1

          @onetwothreefour: It depends on what your night time temps are and personal preference.

          I hated getting out of the spa when it was freezing cold outside.

          I ran a hose from the laundry to fill up with hot water (gas heater) initially

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          mingofmongo on 15/03/2021 - 14:24

          @onetwothreefour: I'm in Tasmania so Winter is particularly cold - just not worth the pleasant warm spa if it's going to be followed by walking back inside, dripping wet in 2 degrees or so!

          In the heat of Summer, we probably run it at around 35 degrees rather than 40. But the heat of Summer here is generally low thirties.

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            onetwothreefour on 15/03/2021 - 15:38

            +1

            @mingofmongo:

            I'm in Tasmania

            Enough said! :)

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  DeepPocketsShortArms on 15/03/2021 - 09:54

  +2

  Cheers CharlieBrooker.
  I set an alert for this on ozbargain. As soon as I saw it come up this morning I rushed down to bunnings and got one.
  These are typically selling for $900 at the moment.

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    CharlieBrooker on 15/03/2021 - 10:48

    +1

    I've been on the look out too! They were selling for £500+ in the UK as they were all the rage during lockdown. My parents in the UK have had a Lay-Z-Spa for five years and they absolutely can't fault it.

    Enjoy!

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  blackfrancis75 on 16/03/2021 - 09:38

  +1

  This was a great deal when I bought it at $599 #notevensorry

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    CharlieBrooker on 16/03/2021 - 20:32

    Agreed 👍