Our New Spa
Delivered April 21, 2008

When we purchased our Tucson home in early 2004, there was a 1998 Dimension One spa (Madrid model) in the back yard.  There were a number of problems with this unit, and when some of these problems became chronic, we decided to replace it with a new 2008 Coleman spa (model 461).  The following photographs are the best of many pictures that were taken during and after the delivery . . . enjoy!

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The spa was too big to fit in our gate, so a crane was needed to lift it over a wall!	This is considered a "small" crane, capable of lifting 17,000 lbs. with the crane fully extended.  This machine won't even break a sweat lifting a 600 lb. spa!  J	The workers are preparing the old spa for removal.
	The old spa is ready to go.	But first they move the new spa into the back yard.
		Now that the new spa is delivered, it's time to remove the old spa.
			Loading it onto a trailer.
Ready to go.	The new spa has been unpacked ~ the delivery fellows are now moving it onto our flagstone slab using a single dolly. These guys are strong!
It's in its final resting place.  Now is the time to finalize assembly, hook up electric connections, and add water.	The installers were going to leave a run of PVC on top of the flagstone.  I chipped a trench into the flagstone while the delivery was in progress with the intention of finalizing the job later.	A few days later I ran the 240 volt line through PVC, then used silicone sealer to insure that water would not later seep into the ground.	The job is done. I kept the cement wet for 2 days hoping that the cement would cure perfectly, but Tucson's heat and low humidity still formed two tiny cracks.  L
The spa is ready for use!	This shows how the top support works.  Removing the top is now a 1-handed operation for 1 person.	The spa with 1 of its 2 pumps set to low speed.  This new spa is great ~ going from the old spa to this one was like going from a barely functioning Ford Pinto to a new Cadillac!  J