Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is a product that offers bang for the buck. We were looking for something portable that we could put under the awning of our patio. We live in WA State. The box arrived on time. We put carpet pad and a waterproof carpet type of material on the patio to allow for more cushion. The instruction guide was sort of easy to follow - mainly just photos, so did require some intuition to accomplish. I did the initial check to make sure we had all the parts. I was worried we were missing some until we discovered that some of them (mainly covers for filters etc.) were already attached to the tub. It took us about an hour to get ready to fill. Inflation was pretty quick. It then took about an hour to fill with water from the hose. It was a warm 85+ degree day here, so didn't take quite 24 hours to get to 104. Things we have discovered through experience: The bubble action is pretty powerful. It's noisy, but the main noise comes from the movement of the water. When we filled the tub, we stopped halfway between min and max lines. We decided next time that we would keep it closer to the min line as we sit pretty deep in the tub and when the bubbles are activated, we get splashed in the face from time to time. I am 5'6" and short waisted. my husband is 5'8". Another thing we decided is that is the perfect size for two people. Neither of us would be comfortable with a 3rd or 4th person in there, as we both like our space. When we pull the cover off, I dry the inflated inside off with a towel, as I read some reviews mentioning it gets slimy. I did order some one inch chlorine tablets (wish this order had come with at least a starter packet) and ph strips to help keep the water clean. One of the best things about it is how cushioned the floor of the tub is. It's painful for me to kneel for any length of time (knees with surgery), but, in this tub, it actually feels GOOD to kneel. They say the sides are strong enough for an adult to sit on, but honestly, I prefer just kneeling in the tub if I get too warm. The water, at 104 degrees is really warm, at least at this time of year, but will feel great when it gets cooler. We've only been using it a couple of weeks, but we love it so far...a great spend!