Hydropool
AquaSport 19DTAX
18′ 10″ · jet current
10′ 4″ of open water · Hot tub side, 5 seats
Price on request
Price on request
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Room to swim. The lane, and the current you swim against.
The lane leaves you 2′ 10″ to kick.
The swim pumps run only the current. PDC Spas rates the flow at 690 gpm, its own figure with no common test behind it.
How currents compare →Dual temperature, with a 5-seat hot tub side
Swim cool and soak hot, each side held at its own temperature. It's more equipment to own, and the hot side takes length from the lane.
Is dual temperature worth it →
What it costs. To buy, and to keep warm.
- The swim spa
- Price on requestGet the price range →
- Keeping it warm
- No measured figure for the SX219s. A typical swim spa costs about $57 a month to keep warm.
- On top
- A concrete pad, a dedicated circuit, delivery and sometimes a crane. What those cost
Energy detail
No California listing we could match
California files dual-temperature swim spas as combination spas, and those listings describe only the hot tub side, so there's no standby figure for the swim side. Five PDC Spas swim spas have one, from 240 to 457 W.
What owners say. About PDC Spas swim spas.
What they like
What they complain about
Step treads came loose, replacements took months
The owner of a 15-foot swim spa delivered in January 2026 says the rubber step treads were floating by April and still hadn't been replaced by September; the salesperson said they were waiting on a new manufacturer (the review doesn't say whether that means the dealer or PDC), and the fix means draining, re-gluing and refilling the spa (Google review, updated September 2026).
How it’s built. In plain words.
- Warranty
- 35-year structure warranty. 25 years longer than the 10-year median across the 161 swim spas that publish one. First owner only.
- Frame and shellPartly
- A hand-rolled fiberglass shell PDC says stands without a frame; the frame material itself is not published. Why it matters
- Getting at the equipmentPartly
- No foam to dig through and 3 ft of clearance asked, but PDC's own schedule replaces TruSwim's hydraulic motors, lines and props at 3 years. Why it matters
- Cover and lifterPartly
- A locking folding foam cover with a 4-inch sloped core is included; a lifter is extra and owner-installed. Why it matters
These findings cover the PDC Spas swim spa line; each names the models it applies to.
The details
Every specification62 figures, each linked to where we read it
Size
- Water depth
- Not published
Swim current
Zones and seating
Water and weight
Therapy jets
Heat and water care
Electrical
Construction
Cover and extras
Doesn’t have: circulation pump, cover lifter.
Controls · Balboa 501X1 pack, SmartView topside; hot tub zone: 100X1 pack with ProView
Electrical notes · Two separate 50 A 240 V circuits, each with its own Class A GFCI (not supplied)…
Two separate 50 A 240 V circuits, each with its own Class A GFCI (not supplied); hard-wired, 6-gauge copper wire required, no other appliances on the circuit; disconnect 5-15 ft from the spa in line of sight; PDC advises against Eaton-Cutler Hammer GFCIs. The optional TempLock heat pump is powered from the spa pack (5.71 A max). PDC does not say whether the heater is locked out while pumps run on the 50 A service.
Cover · Locking Safety Thermal Cover (PDC Deluxe): full-length hinge seal, 4" sloped foam core…
Where PDC Spas’s own figures disagree (3) · width, height, seats
PDC Spas’s own documents give two answers. Check yours against the quote before you sign.
Width
92" (7′ 8″)
pdcspas.com ↗91.25"
media.cmsmax.cloud ↗Height
55.38"
media.cmsmax.cloud ↗Where these figures come from (7 PDC Spas documents)
- 2026 Swim & Splash Spa Owner's Manual, rev. 2026/05Owner's manual · 2026 · media.cmsmax.cloud ↗
- Swim Spa Collection Features & Specifications (comparison chart, PDF created 2025-04-17)Spec sheet · 2024-2025 · media.cmsmax.cloud ↗
- Limited Warranty, PDC Spas Swim and Splash Spas, rev. 02/26 (effective 1/26)Warranty · 2026 · media.cmsmax.cloud ↗
- Delivery and Installation Guide, Swim, Fitness & Splash Spas, rev. 2024.01Install guide · 2024 · media.cmsmax.cloud ↗
- Common Replacement Filter Elements (Filter Guide 2025)Spec sheet · 2025 · media.cmsmax.cloud ↗
- Start Up Guide, Swim Spas and Splash SeriesInstall guide · 2026 · media.cmsmax.cloud ↗
- Limited Warranty, PDC Spas Swim, Fitness and Splash Spas, rev. 10/23 (superseded, kept for comparison)Warranty · 2024 · media.cmsmax.cloud ↗
PDC Spas on the ten things we checkCurrent, room, frame, site, running cost, service, warranty and more
Ten things that decide whether a swim spa works for you and lasts, answered for PDC Spas’s swim spas. Tap any for the detail.
Swim currentTruSwim pushes a 29-inch-wide current with two propellers; Summit and Synergy use 3…Partly
TruSwim's two hydraulic propellers sit side by side behind a honeycomb grate; PDC says that makes a 29-inch lane, and the touchscreen offers speeds 1 to 20 with timed and programmed workouts. Summit runs three Elite Pro jets on three dedicated 6 HP pumps and Synergy two on two; PDC doesn't say whether air is mixed into them. Splash is sold as a hot tub and fitness hybrid with a single jet, fine for walking or jogging in place but not for laps.
What this means, and how to check it →pdcspas.com ↗patents.google.com ↗
Room to swimPDC publishes the open fitness length for every model (100 to 160 inches) but never…Partly
PDC prints a 'fitness area' on every product page: 112-114 in on the 15-footers (130 in on the side-step 'S' versions), 124-136 in at 17 ft, 148-160 in at 19 ft and 100-118 in on the dual-zone models; the manual gives 73 and 109 in for Splash. The '56" deep' on PDC's dimension line is the cabinet height, and PDC's start-up guide only says to fill 6 1/2 in below the lip. Ask the dealer to measure the water depth in the lane.
What this means, and how to check it →pdcspas.com ↗pdcspas.com ↗
Frame and shellA hand-rolled fiberglass shell PDC says stands without a frame; the frame material…Partly
PDC backs its Lucite cast acrylic with several layers of hand-rolled fiberglass and unfilled resin and says the shell can stand with no framed support, which our checklist rates as a best practice. The spa sits on a black plastic base (ABS, per PDC's TemperBase description, over foam and a wood layer), but PDC never says what the frame under the cabinet is made of. The 35-year structure warranty covers leaks through the fiberglass only, PDC pays for repairs for 20 of those years, and transport, removal and reinstallation are yours.
What this means, and how to check it →pdcspas.com ↗pdcspas.com ↗
Site prepA level 4-inch reinforced concrete pad rated for 26,000 lb, 3 ft of clearance all…Yes
PDC's manuals and installation guide ask for a level concrete pad designed for 26,000 lb (200 lb per sq ft), at least 4 inches thick with mesh or rebar tied to a bond wire, and shims at painted marks on the base before filling. Every swim spa hard-wires to a 50 A 240 V circuit with a Class A GFCI; dual-zone models need two, and PDC suggests 3 ft of access on every side. PDC doesn't recommend sinking the spa, says it isn't designed for in-floor installs, and excludes damage from an inadequate base.
What this means, and how to check it →media.cmsmax.cloud ↗media.cmsmax.cloud ↗
Running costNot full foam; California lists PDC's swim spas at 360-457 W standby, about 40%…Partly
PDC insulates its swim spas with an insulated TemperBase floor and warm pump air trapped in the cabinet cavity rather than foam, which keeps plumbing reachable. Its California energy listings, filed by model family (Swim15, Swim17, Swim19, Baja 12 and Baja 15), sit roughly 40-45% below the maximum allowed, but they were tested at 1,840-2,655 gallons, below the published volume of most 15- and 17-foot models, and the dual-zone listing covers only the hot tub side. PDC puts running cost at about $1.50 a day with no test conditions; the TempLock heat pump is an option.
What this means, and how to check it →pdcspas.com ↗pdcspas.com ↗
Dual zoneFive dual-zone models add a separate 425-gallon, 5-seat hot tub with its own…Yes
The TSX219, SX219, SX219s, FX219 and FX219s split a 19-foot cabinet into a swim zone and a 5-seat hot tub, each with its own 5.5 kW heater, control pack, topside and GFCI circuit, so the two sides hold different temperatures. That takes two 50 A circuits and shrinks the lane to 100-118 inches. On Summit and Synergy duals the hot tub side gets ozone only, with UV-C optional; PDC doesn't say how much heat crosses the divider.
What this means, and how to check it →pdcspas.com ↗pdcspas.com ↗
Service accessNo foam to dig through and 3 ft of clearance asked, but PDC's own schedule replaces…Partly
Equipment sits behind removable cabinet panels at both ends, the cavity isn't foam-filled, and PDC asks for 3 feet of access on every side; the warranty won't pay to get at the equipment. TruSwim adds a hydraulic drive: PDC's 2026 manual recommends a yearly oil check with PDC's own biodegradable oil, a drain-down inspection at 2 years, and replacement of the hydraulic motors, stainless lines and props at 3 years, one year after the 2-year propulsion warranty ends. PDC publishes no cost for that work.
What this means, and how to check it →media.cmsmax.cloud ↗media.cmsmax.cloud ↗
Warranty terms35 years on the shell structure, but PDC pays repairs for 20, labor for 3, and…Partly
The 2026 swim and Splash card lists 35 years on structure (leaks through the fiberglass), 15 on the acrylic surface, 5 on pumps, heater, controls and plumbing, 3 on the cabinet and 1 on lights, ozone, Wi-Fi and audio. PDC pays labor for 3 years (2 on the TruSwim hydraulic system, which also has only a 2-year parts term), repairs at its factory with transport, removal and reinstallation on you, and has no authorized service representatives. It covers the first owner at the first address only, needs written notice within 10 days, and pays shell repairs only for the first 20 years.
What this means, and how to check it →media.cmsmax.cloud ↗media.cmsmax.cloud ↗
Cover and lifterA locking folding foam cover with a 4-inch sloped core is included; a lifter is…Partly
Every model ships with PDC's locking safety thermal cover, which PDC describes as a Deluxe folding foam cover with a full-length hinge seal, 4-inch sloped core, up to 12 locking straps and an estimated R-13. Lifters are options (the Cover Shelf end arms or the CoverMate III hydraulic assist) that the owner installs. The cover is warranted by its maker for 3 years, not by PDC.
What this means, and how to check it →pdcspas.com ↗media.cmsmax.cloud ↗
Service and originBuilt in Williamsport, Pennsylvania; PDC has no authorized service network, so…Partly
PDC builds all its swim spas at its Williamsport plant and sells through independent retailers in the US and Canada. Its 2026 warranty says it has no authorized service representatives: covered repairs happen at the factory with the owner paying transport, or at a shop the owner picks that PDC pays at its own rates for 3 years. One 2026 owner review describes waiting months for replacement swim spa step treads; the selling salesperson said they were waiting on a new manufacturer.
What this means, and how to check it →pdcspas.com ↗media.cmsmax.cloud ↗
What PDC Spas says about itEach claim, what the documents show, and any catch
What PDC Spas leads with, where it covers the SX219s, and what the documents show.
Common, done wellOpen swim length published
What they sayEvery PDC swim spa page states its open, barrier-free 'fitness area', from 100 inches on the dual-zone models to 160 inches on the 19-foot Summit and Synergy, and the side-step 'S' versions add 18 inches by trading a seat.
What the documents showThe same figures appear on the product pages and as 'Fitness Length' in the rev. 2026/05 manuals, so a buyer can compare lanes before visiting a store.
Who else does itMost swim spas in our research list only the outside cabinet size. PDC is one of the makers that also prints the usable swim length, with Jacuzzi, Hydropool and Cal Spas.
Few others35-year structure warrantyPDC pays shell repairs for 20 years, labor for 3, at its factory
What they sayEvery PDC swim spa and Splash carries what PDC calls an industry-leading warranty: 35 years on structure, 15 on the finish, 5 on components and 3 on labor.
What the documents showThe 35 years is on the 2026 card, but it covers only leaks through the fiberglass, the first owner at the first address, and the fine print limits what PDC pays.
Who else does itLonger than the 10 years Master Spas gives its H2X Trainer and Challenger structure; a few rivals, such as Artesian on its TidalFit, offer lifetime structure terms.
The catch
PDC pays shell repairs for 20 years, labor for 3, at its factory. The 2026 card commits PDC to paying structure repairs 'During the twenty (20) year period' and is silent on years 21-35 (the 2023 card paid 75%, then 50%). Labor stops after 3 years, repairs happen at the Williamsport factory with transport, removal and reinstallation on the owner, PDC has no authorized service representatives, and claims need written notice within 10 days.
Common, done wellBuilt in Pennsylvania since 1957
What they sayPDC builds every swim spa start to finish at its Williamsport, Pennsylvania plant, in business since 1957, and invites buyers to wet-test at its showroom there.
What the documents showPDC's About page and warranty addresses place manufacturing in Williamsport, and local press describes products made start to finish on site.
Who else does itOther swim spa makers also build in North America (SwimEx in Fall River, Massachusetts; Coast Spas in Langley, British Columbia); PDC's long run at one Pennsylvania site is the distinction, not the country.
Common'Voted Swim Spa of the Year'A desk-research ranking built on model count
What they sayPDC markets itself as the #1 swim spa brand for 2025 and 'Swim Spa of the Year', citing Top Ten Reviews.
What the documents showTop Ten Reviews does rank PDC first, but its swim spa guide says it researched brands and counted the models on each maker's website; it doesn't describe swimming in them.
Who else does itReview-site rankings are widely quoted by spa brands; this one is from a consumer buying guide, not an industry body.
The catch
A desk-research ranking built on model count. The guide's method section describes researching options and counting models for sale on each website, and its PDC entry still describes 19 models including the discontinued Vitality series; PDC's current count is 16 swim spas plus two Splash models.
3 more PDC Spas selling points
CommonNo foam fill, reachable plumbing
What they sayPDC skips foam fill: warm pump air is trapped in the cabinet over an insulated TemperBase floor, which PDC says keeps the plumbing reachable, the spa lighter than foam-filled rivals, and the running cost around $1.50 a day.
What the documents showCalifornia's listings put PDC's swim spas roughly 40-45% under the state standby limit, but the $1.50 figure has no test conditions.
Who else does itInsulation without full foam is not unusual: Hydropool describes foam at the shell with blankets elsewhere and says perimeter insulation is easier to service, while Master Spas foam-fills its Michael Phelps swim spas.
CommonThree-jet Summit currentPDC's own blog downplays jetted currents
What they saySummit adds a third Elite Pro jet, two side by side and one centered below, on three dedicated 6 hp swim pumps, which PDC says gives the most balanced lane a jetted spa can deliver, at 690 gpm.
What the documents showThe jet count and pump sizes are in the 2026 manual; the 690 gpm comes from a PDC blog with no test method, and PDC does not say whether the current is airless.
Who else does itMulti-jet swim currents are widespread (Master Spas' Challenger uses six airless jets; Endless Pools' SwimCross uses four).
Applies to: SX15, SX15s, SX17, SX19, SX219, SX219s
The catch
PDC's own blog downplays jetted currents. The same PDC blog says jetted swim spas 'aren't true swim spas', describes their current as mostly air and turbulence, and steers serious swimmers to its propeller line. PDC publishes no lane width for Summit, while it markets TruSwim's 29-inch lane as the widest.
CommonSwim spa plus a separate 5-seat hot tubTwo circuits, a shorter lane, ozone-only hot tub
What they sayFive 19-foot dual-zone models put a 425-gallon, 5-seat hot tub beside the swim zone, each side with its own heater, pumps and controls, so one can run at 104°F while the other stays cool for exercise.
What the documents showThe 2026 manuals document a separate 5.5 kW heater, control pack and GFCI circuit per zone.
Who else does itJacuzzi's J-19DT PowerPro and Endless Pools' E2000 also pair an independently heated hot tub with a swim zone.
Applies to: TSX219, SX219, SX219s, FX219, FX219s
The catch
Two circuits, a shorter lane, ozone-only hot tub. Each dual-zone model needs two 50 A circuits (100 A in all), the lane drops to 100-118 inches, and on Summit and Synergy the hot tub side gets ozone only, with UV-C optional. PDC's own seat counts for these models differ by one between the product pages and the manual.
Warranty35 yr structure · 5 yr equipment · 3 yr labor
Years of cover as PDC Spas publishes them. Who pays labor, travel and removal matters as much as the years, so read the card before you sign.
What the card saysFirst owner at the first address only.
First owner at the first address only. Approved repairs or replacements are made at PDC's factory and the owner pays transport both ways; PDC has no authorized service representatives, so the owner picks a repair shop, which PDC pays at its own labor rates for 3 years (2 on the TruSwim hydraulic system). Access, removal, draining, refilling and reinstalling are the owner's cost. Written notice within 10 days of finding the problem. After year 5, a replacement shell comes without paid plumbing. Fuses, headrests, filters, o-rings and removable jet parts are covered only at delivery. Excludes commercial use, spas outside the 48 contiguous states, freeze damage and damage from not using a cover; parts under another maker's warranty (such as the cover) are excluded. Lawsuits only in Lycoming County, PA (or the federal Middle District of PA) within one year; liability capped at the purchase price.
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