Jacuzzi
J-12 Flow
12′ 4″ · jet current
8′ of open water
Price on request
Price on request
No manufacturer pays us. How we make money
Room to swim. The lane, and the current you swim against.
The lane leaves you 2′ 4″ to kick.
One pump runs the whole current.
How currents compare →Lap swimmers like 78 to 82°F and a hot tub runs 100 to 104, so you pick a compromise or change the setting and wait.
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 Stream 13. 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 lists what a spa draws on standby, with the cover on. We found no listing that matches this model. No Sundance Spas swim spa has one.
What owners say. About Sundance Spas swim spas.
We haven’t found enough owner reports on Sundance Spas swim spas to call a pattern yet. Ask the dealer for two owners near you that you can call.
How it’s built. In plain words.
- Warranty
- Structure warranty not published. Get the warranty card before you sign, and read who pays labor, travel and removal.
- Frame and shellPartly
- Acrylic shells; Sundance's blog gives every model a SunStrong steel frame, and only the Splash 12's page says it's galvanized. Why it matters
- Getting at the equipmentPartly
- Gecko packs, but no published service clearance; on the Surf, an actuator that won't calibrate is a retailer repair. Why it matters
- Cover and lifterNot published
- Sundance doesn't publish this. Ask the dealer. Why it matters
These findings cover the Sundance Spas swim spa line; each names the models it applies to.
The details
Every specification40 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
Electrical notes · Draws 40 A on a 50 A GFCI-rated breaker.
Draws 40 A on a 50 A GFCI-rated breaker. The 2026 manual's breaker table lists 'Stream Models 50A' for North America and calls for #8/3 copper with ground for a 50 A GFCI. Dedicated circuit, class A two-pole GFCI, copper conductors only, hard-wired by an electrician; Sundance recommends a new Siemens GFCI breaker because other and older Siemens GFCIs may trip. The manual also shows main-plus-auxiliary wiring (one GFCI or two) for when an auxiliary heater is added. An additional 3 kW heater is optional (2026 sheet; 4 kW on the 2025 sheet); Sundance doesn't state the supply it needs.
Cover · Sundance Safety Hard Cover: hinged, tapered foam inserts in a zippered vinyl skin, a…
Where Sundance Spas’s own figures disagree (4) · length, seats, heater…
Sundance Spas’s own documents give two answers. Check yours against the quote before you sign.
Where these figures come from (4 Sundance Spas documents)
- 2026 Sundance 13 Stream technical spec sheet (V 01/16/26)Spec sheet · 2026 · assets.normalbear.com ↗
- 2025 Sundance 13 Stream technical spec sheet (V 02/14/25)Spec sheet · 2025 · arctichomeliving.com ↗
- 2026 Sundance Swim Spa Owner's ManualOwner's manual · 2026 · links.imagerelay.com ↗
- 2025 Sundance Swim Spa Owner's ManualOwner's manual · 2025 · links.imagerelay.com ↗
Sundance 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 Sundance Spas’s swim spas. Tap any for the detail.
Swim currentJets on every modelPartly
Sundance's 2026 spec sheets give the Surf 17 eight swim-system jets (two wide swim jets, two buoyancy jets and four diversion jets) run by a 10-speed keypad at the swim end. The Stream 13 and 17 push two round swim jets from one dedicated 2-speed 4 HP pump, and the Splash 12's two swim jets share a 4 HP pump, through a diverter, with five of its seats. Sundance publishes no flow, current width or top speed; only the Splash 12's spec-sheet diagram shows an air control on the swim jets.
What this means, and how to check it →assets.normalbear.com ↗sundancespas.com ↗
Room to swimSundance publishes usable swim length: 88 in on the Splash 12, 112 in on the Stream…Partly
The 2026 spec sheets print a usable swim area for each model: 88 of 148.7 inches on the Splash 12, 112 of 148.25 on the Stream 13 and 168 of 208.25 on the Stream 17 and Surf 17. Cabinets stand 48.75 to 52.75 inches tall, and the sheets give seat depths but no water depth or lane width. The Surf's 'extra-wide' lane has no published figure.
What this means, and how to check it →assets.normalbear.com ↗assets.normalbear.com ↗
Frame and shellAcrylic shells; Sundance's blog gives every model a SunStrong steel frame, and only…Partly
The Splash 12's page lists a galvanized steel frame and multilayer insulation. For the Stream and Surf, the product pages, spec sheets and manuals name no frame; Sundance's blog post on energy-efficient swim spas says each model has a SunStrong steel frame and a 3-layer RigidBond shell, without naming the layers, the gauge or the base, and two Sundance dealers describe the SunStrong frame as galvanized. Filled weights run 9,790 lb on the Stream 13 to 18,960 lb on the 17-footers.
What this means, and how to check it →sundancespas.com ↗sundancespas.com ↗
Site prepOne 240 V GFCI circuit: 50 A for the Splash and Stream, 60 A for the SurfPartly
The 2026 manual gives 50 A GFCI breakers with #8 copper for the Stream and 60 A with #6 for the Surf, and recommends a new Siemens GFCI because others may trip. It assumes a reinforced concrete pad without giving a thickness, and Sundance's 2026 Pre-Delivery Guide covers hot tubs only. The manual also says to fill and leak-test the spa before any decking goes in, while the plumbing is easy to reach.
What this means, and how to check it →links.imagerelay.com ↗assets.normalbear.com ↗
Running costSundance doesn't publish this. Ask the dealerNot published
Only the Splash 12's page mentions insulation, as 'multilayer', without saying what the layers are; the Stream and Surf pages, spec sheets and manuals name no method. We found no Sundance swim spa in California's energy database, so ask the dealer for the model's standby watts. Every model has plumbing ready for a heat pump, and the Stream and Surf run a small 24-hour circulation pump with a 5.5 kW heater.
What this means, and how to check it →sundancespas.com ↗sundancespas.com ↗
Dual zoneNo dual-temperature model: all four are one body of water at one temperaturePartly
Seats and swim lane share the same water on every model, and the manual gives each one a single temperature setting. To swim cool and soak hot you change the set point and wait. A Sundance blog post describes a 19-foot two-zone 'Stream', but no current Sundance swim spa matches it.
What this means, and how to check it →links.imagerelay.com ↗sundancespas.com ↗
Service accessGecko packs, but no published service clearance; on the Surf, an actuator that…Partly
Every model runs a Gecko in.ye-6 control pack and Gecko keypad, and the manual tells owners to fill and leak-test before any decking goes in. Sundance publishes no clearance or equipment-bay location for its swim spas. The Surf's swim selector replaces manual diverters with actuators; the manual gives a self-calibration routine and says an actuator that won't calibrate must be calibrated or replaced through the retailer.
What this means, and how to check it →assets.normalbear.com ↗assets.normalbear.com ↗
Warranty termsSundance doesn't publish this. Ask the dealerNot published
Sundance's warranty page lists hot tub series only, and its swim spa spec sheets print just '10/5/3 Year Limited' without saying what each number covers (the Splash 12 sheet prints nothing). One Sundance dealer links the 880 hot tub warranty on its Stream 13 page and advertises 5 years parts and labor. Get the swim spa's own written warranty before you sign; the 2026 manual already rules out freeze damage and damage from poor water balance.
What this means, and how to check it →sundancespas.com ↗web.archive.org ↗
Cover and lifterSundance doesn't publish this. Ask the dealerNot published
The 2026 spec sheets list a summer cover, a rollaway cover and a rollaway bracket as options without saying what comes standard, and name no lifter. The manual's care section describes a locking Sundance hard cover with tapered foam inserts, but not whether one is included or how a 12- to 17-foot cover is split. California's energy listing would name the tested cover, but we found no listing for Sundance swim spas.
What this means, and how to check it →assets.normalbear.com ↗links.imagerelay.com ↗
Service and originSold and serviced through Sundance's hot tub dealersPartly
Sundance says its spas sell at more than 750 retail locations in over 60 countries, and the swim spa manual sends owners to their retailer for service, including Surf swim-system faults. It names no factory for the swim spas: an Ontario dealer calls them Canadian-made, and Sundance's 2024 Canadian filing lists Mississauga-based Hydropool as its subsidiary, which isn't the same as saying who builds them.
What this means, and how to check it →sundancespas.com ↗links.imagerelay.com ↗
What Sundance Spas says about itEach claim, what the documents show, and any catch
What Sundance Spas leads with, where it covers the Stream 13, and what the documents show.
CommonDedicated swim pump on StreamA light current for laps
What they sayThe Stream 13 and 17 give the current its own pump, separate from two seat pumps, and add family touches: a grab bar over the swim jets, kids' booster seats, a traction mat and storage bins for goggles.
What the documents showTrue as stated: Sundance's product pages say one of the Stream's three pumps is dedicated to swimming, and the 2026 spec sheets list all three as 2-speed 4 hp. That one pump feeds only two round swim jets, the same 4 hp swim power Sundance quotes for the entry Splash 12.
Who else does itSeparate swim and therapy pumps are normal on jet swim spas; grab bars and tethers come with most family models.
Applies to: Stream 13, Stream 17
The catch
A light current for laps. Two round jets on one 4 hp pump is the same swim power Sundance quotes for the entry Splash 12, against 10 hp on the Surf in the same 17-foot shell. Sundance markets the Stream around family fun, kids learning to swim and low-impact workouts, and its blog says the current meets everyone's needs without overpowering anyone, so a strong swimmer should see a Surf run beside it.
Only Sundance SpasFluidix hot tub jets on board
What they saySundance fits the patented Fluidix massage jets from its hot tubs, which have no moving parts to wear: 48 therapy jets on the Stream and Surf, including Intelli-Jet, NEX and Reflex types, around two hydromassage lounges.
What the documents showThe 2026 spec sheets list the Fluidix parts by number, and fluidic oscillator jets are established engineering. They improve the seats, not the swim current, and the Splash 12 carries a smaller set of 33 jets.
Who else does itFluidix jets are exclusive to Sundance, which co-developed them with Bowles Fluidics; the fluidic-nozzle patents are Bowles'.
Applies to: Stream 13, Stream 17, Surf 17 (Splash 12: 33 jets incl. Fluidix Euro and NEX)
Common, done wellUV-C and a big two-stage filterUV-C is extra on the Stream
What they sayClearRay UV-C treats the water as it circulates and a 130 sq ft MicroClean Ultra II filter traps fine debris, so owners use less sanitizer.
What the documents showClearRay is standard only on the Surf 17 and Splash 12; both Streams list it as an option. Sanitizer is still needed, and the Splash 12's spec sheet shows a single 50 sq ft skimmer filter, not MicroClean.
Who else does itSister brand Jacuzzi uses the same ClearRay system on its swim spas, and UV is offered by many brands.
Applies to: Surf 17 and Splash 12 (ClearRay standard); Stream 13 and 17 (ClearRay optional); MicroClean Ultra II on Stream and Surf
CommonSmartTub phone monitoringOptional, then a subscription
What they sayThe SmartTub app lets owners check and adjust the spa from a phone and sends diagnostic alerts to them and their dealer.
What the documents showIt runs on a cellular link built for outdoor use, but it's an option on these swim spas, not standard, and the Splash 12's spec sheet doesn't list it; Sundance's blog says most models can be upgraded, so confirm it for the Splash.
Who else does itJacuzzi uses the same SmartTub system, and most large brands offer a spa app.
Applies to: Stream 13, Stream 17, Surf 17 (optional on their spec sheets); Splash 12 unconfirmed (the manual and product listing include it, its spec sheet does not)
1 more Sundance Spas selling point
Common, done wellBig dealer network behind itNo written swim spa warranty online
What they saySundance swim spas are sold and serviced by the same dealers that sell its hot tubs, at more than 750 locations, with the Jacuzzi Group behind the brand.
What the documents showThe network is real and the swim spa manual routes service through the retailer. But Sundance publishes no swim spa warranty, and one of its dealers points Stream 13 buyers to the 880 hot tub warranty.
Who else does itJacuzzi and Master Spas also sell swim spas through large hot tub dealer networks, and Endless Pools swim spas go through Hot Spring and Caldera dealers.
The catch
No written swim spa warranty online. Sundance's warranty page lists hot tub series only, and its spec sheets print '10/5/3 Year Limited' without saying what each number covers. A Sundance dealer's Stream 13 page links the 880 hot tub warranty and advertises 5 years parts and labor, so ask for the swim spa's own warranty document before you sign.
WarrantyAs the maker publishes it
Years of cover as Sundance Spas publishes them. Who pays labor, travel and removal matters as much as the years, so read the card before you sign.
- Structure
- Not published
What the card saysNo written warranty for this swim spa is published.
No written warranty for this swim spa is published. The 2026 spec sheet prints '10/5/3 Year Limited' with the lines unnamed. Sundance's 2026 swim spa owner's manual says damage from freezing, from improper water balance, and cracking of the acrylic when the locked safety cover is left off are not covered, and that trichlor tablets will in most cases void the warranty. Ask the dealer for the written swim spa warranty before signing.
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