INTEX 28427E PureSpa Bubble Massage, Inflatable Spa Set, Tan, 6-Person

The media could not be loaded. I had been kicking around the thought of an inflatable Spa/Hot Tub for a while. The obvious concerns being is it worth it! Are the bubbles strong enough? Will it get hot enough? Will it be sturdy enough to be outside? All the things that most people would wonder when looking. My situation is somewhat different in that I work full time in VA but live in PA. In VA, I stay in my 5th wheel RV – Think Glamping to the Extreme. I have a Jacuzzi at my house in PA and well…yeah, I needed something for VA that was “portable” that I could break down and move if needed – like all of the exterior of the RV (See pics).I did my research and after months of putting it off, reading review after review and filtering out those that either didn’t understand what they got or literally got a bad product, I finally bit the bullet. I had my eye on a 6 person Intex PureSpa. I was impressed with everything about it. Only problem, it was too big for where I was wanting it. I then looked at their 4 person spa – Perfect size of 77” round and 28” H (outside diameter). The main seller features that drew me to Intex are:• Solid Construction: Fiber-Tech Beam• Hard Water Treatment Buit In• Heated Air Bubbles! (most do not heat the bubbles)• Energy Efficient Cover• 120 JetsSize Concerns:I was concerned with it being large enough for 4 people, especially after looking at the pictures in the description (photoshopped clearly) and reading several reviews (other units) where people were unhappy with the size. Well, those complaining must have been NBA players, because it is plenty big. I am 5’7” and when sitting, I cannot reach the other side. I have the water ¾ between Min and Max and to reach the other side, I literally must stretch out fully. My wife is 5’3” and I ordered a seat for her, or she would have to sit on her feet.Motor Noise:The other item I heard repeatedly was the motor noise. I included a video of the unit powering up. I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. In fact, the bubbles were louder than the motor! As for the motor, it is plenty strong for bubbles. Again, see the video. Now, right now in VA the temps are 70’s. I keep the temp at 104 degrees (Max) and with the inflatable insert and insulated cover, it maintains that heat easily. It was 65 degrees one night when we got in. The bubble will run for 30 min before turning off. Even thought the bubble are heated, the temp does drop some in use. Starting at 104 and running for 30 min, then temp only dropped 4 degrees in the 65 degree temp outside. I can live with that.Options:The unit I purchased included: The spa, motor, inflatable top insert, insulated full cover (goes all the way to the bottom of the tub and is fully insulated), a round heavy duty bubble wrap type mat the tub sits on, hose to inflate/deflate the spa, small chlorine ball, two filters, test strips and a heavy duty bag to store it in when stored for off season. I purchased some other things that I also highly recommend (pics included in review):• Hot Tub Mat for Inflatable Tub, 77IN Hot Tub Pad Foundation, Upgraded Thickened Eva Foam Padding – ½” thick foam that when added to the include mat above, make for comfortable sitting.• Intex 28500E PureSpa Attachable Cup Holder and Refreshment Tray – A must for relaxing with drinks. I bought two.• Bestway SaluSpa Underwater Durable Non Slip Swimming Pool and Spa Comfort Seat with Adjustable Height Legs and Weighted Feet – Perfect for my 5’3” wife.• SaluSpa Padded Pillows (2-Pack) – honestly, I could have done with out these, but if mama ain’t happy…. So yeah, we have two.Setup:Setup was relatively easy despite the instructions being a little vague on some things. Because I have it at my RV and a tankless water heater, I used warm water to fill it, speeding the heating process. I set the unit up late one night and it was fully heated in the morning when I woke up. NOTE: READ INSTRUCTIONS on Dos and Don’ts!Overall Review:Again, I was skeptical about how effective these inflatable units would be. I would absolutely buy this again! It is solid construction, quiet, well insulated and has surprising power for a 110ac unit. Do your homework, research, compare. This unit fit what I needed, and I am very pleased with it. Your situation may be different. It comes in a single package that is roughly 110 lbs! Mine arrived in perfect condition, but I read several reviews where they arrived damaged. Like any product ordered, if it comes in damaged, check it carefully or reject it completely.If you have never owned a pool, spa or hot tub, I highly recommend reading up on chemicals. While they are easy to maintain, they do take a little effort to keep the chemicals balanced. Best bet if you’re new, take a sample of your spa water to a local pool store to test. They can tell you what it needs so you don’t have to mess with test strips or figuring out what is needed!One Important Note: If you are used to a full sized jacuzzi and think it is the same, you will be disappointed! Those are 220v systems, so heating is quicker, jets are stronger, and they maintain a constant temp while in use. These inflatable units are 110v, so they will not keep up the heat, though they do a good job for just being 110v!

Exceeded my expectations. Easy setup. Very sturdy. Works exceptionally well. Yes it takes a bit to warm up but that’s with any other hot tub as well when you first introduce water. Recommend getting the heavy duty cover. Real nice fit and keeps everything out. Very much pleased with this hot tub!

Beware when you purchase this hot tub. We purchased this hot tub in the winter of 2021 when Covid was keeping everyone home. It is easy to set up and we were very excited. It initially took almost 2 weeks to get to 104 degrees, but I figured that may be normal since it was cold outside. As we got into the spring months and summer, it held its temperature while you weren't in it. If you spent more than 30 minutes in it it would drop below 100 degree.This year when winter arrived I noticed the hot tub wouldn't get above 95 degrees. I made sure everything was inflated well and there was no way for the hot air to escape. The pump also started turning off randomly which caused the water to cool. It would take days to get it back into the 90's just for it to shut off randomly again.A month ago we decided it just wasn't worth the high electricity bill anymore since we couldn't get in it. I received my electricity bill a few days ago after it had been shut off for a month and was astonished at how much less energy we used. This hot tub raised our energy consumption about 30% each month it was plugged in. With the price of energy these days, that's just not worth it.My in-laws bought a Coleman inflatable hot tub at Walmart for $249 and said it works great. The water heats up quickly and it doesn't lose temp when you are in it. I would recommend looking into that one before spending your money on this one.

For the price, I can't complain at all. It has been very sturdy with no leaks (water or air). It's been running all summer non-stop and we use it multiple times a week. The only down-side is the heat loss when using the tub. The temperature tends to drop anywhere between 3 to 8 degrees in 1/2 hour depending on temperature outside.... so continued use beyond 45 minutes to an hour is usually not very comfortable. Regardless though, we have really enjoyed this and believe it was well worth the price.Additional Notes:* Two adults (me at 6'1 and my wife at 5') fit very comfortably. Can't imagine a 3rd person fitting comfortably though (4 people would be crazy tight).* It does take about two days to heat the tub up during initial setup.* Per another review, I added 3/4 inch foam insulation board below the tub (two 4x8 pieces taped together and cut into a circle) since the tub sits on jagged pavers. This was a great idea as I believe it does help keep the heat in and eliminates the possibility of puncturing the bottom of the tub on something sharp.Additional purchases we made for the tub:* Intex seats (2 pack), but I'm too tall to use mine and my wife needs it to stay above the water line.* Intex head rests (2 pack) and we never use them. They' don't stay in place and aren't very comfortable.* Intex in-tub LED lighting... my wife loves this. It's really nice at night.* Intex cleaning kit. Works as noted, but a little pricey as any kit will do the job.* Intex filters (6-pack). Rinse them weekly and replace them monthly with no issues.* Clorox Pool & Spa Xtra Blue 1" Chlorinating tablet. Fits in the chlorine ball perfectly and does the job (you will need these immediately after setup).* Test Lab 5 in 1 Spa and Hot Tub strips. Only get a few with the tub.... so you will need more.* Additional chemicals as required as you test.