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Vita Spa Duet hot tub from above, showing the seats

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Vita Spa · 100 Series

Vita Spa Duet hot tub

Two seats, both upright (no lounger). Suits one or two people. It plugs into a standard 120V outlet.

  • Seats: 2 seats
  • Lounger: No lounger
  • Size: 7′ 2″ × 4′ 2″
  • Power: 120V plug-in or 240V
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Sit in it. 2 seats, no lounger.

7′ 2″ (86″)4′ 2″ (50″)5′9″ adult
To scale, from Vita Spa’s published size, beside a 5′9″ adult.
Seating
Contoured pillows, reclined backrest; Vita markets it as a couples getaway tub
Size
7′ 2″ × 4′ 2″, 30″ tall
Water
139 gallons
Weight
1,610 lb full of waterAbout 0.8 tons (456 lb empty). 54 lb per square foot: more than the 40 an ordinary deck is built for, so a deck needs a builder's check.

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What it costs.

Price

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To keep it hot

Not tested yet

California has no energy test on file for this model.

Running costs by state

Wiring

120V, or 240V for faster heating

An electrician’s hookup: $600 to $2,200 or more, by Jacuzzi’s planning guide.

Every set-up cost

What owners say.

From owner reviews and forums about the Duet.

Owners complain about

  • Control board and circuit board failures
All themes, and complaint records

Owners complain about

  • Control board and circuit board failures. One owner, across three threads, reports a pump replacement, leaks from a hose rubbing the motor and two burnt circuit boards on a small Amour, with a $1,500 repair quote. A 2009 Duet bought used had a burnt lower board and a persistent Pb (power-board communication) code. A 2007 tub blew fuses with REL/F2 relay errors. 5 threadswhatsthebest-hottub.comwhatsthebest-hottub.comwhatsthebest-hottub.com

Vita Spa as a company

  • 2.2 of 5 on Hot Tub Insider from 5 reviews.
  • The Better Business Bureau lists 2 complaints in three years and rates the company A+.

Vita Spa reviews and complaintsHot tub reviews by brand

How it’s built. The 8 build checks, in plain words.

The same eight checks we run on every brand, answered from Vita Spa’s own documents. Tap one for what it means and the evidence.

Self-supporting shellDoes the shell hold itself up?Partly
Shell layers: an acrylic skin backed by fiberglass, self-supporting compared with propped on posts

Fiberglass-backed shell, but a wood or steel frame carries it.

Every model sits in a perimeter frame: wood on the 100 and 300 Series, steel on the 500 and 700. Vita warrants the vessel and the frame as separate parts. No foam holds the shell up either, but nothing published shows it standing on its own.

Applies to: All models: wood frame on the 100 and 300 Series, steel frame on the 500 and 700 Series

Why it matters, and how to check it

Clamped plumbingAre the hoses glued and clamped?Not published
How a hose joint goes together: glue on the ridged barb, the hose pushed on, then a stainless clamp tightened; beside it, a clamped joint (good) and a glue-only joint years later, weeping

Vita Spa doesn't publish this. Ask the dealer.

Vita never says how pipe is joined to its fittings, and no teardown photos are public. The manuals only mention hand-tight unions at the pumps and heater. These tubs are not foam-filled, so a dealer can pull a side panel and show you the joints.

Applies to: All models

Why it matters, and how to check it

Manifold-fed jetsDoes each jet get its own line?Not published
Manifold plumbing feeds each jet its own hose; daisy-chained jets share one line

Vita Spa doesn't publish this. Ask the dealer.

Larger models split their jets across two or three pumps with diverter valves, so seats run on separate zones. Nothing says whether each jet gets its own feed off a manifold or runs in series. The open plumbing bay makes this checkable in person.

Applies to: All models

Why it matters, and how to check it

Standard partsCan any repair tech buy the parts?Partly
A pump labelled with the supplier's own name and number is sold in many places; one with only a house number is sold in one place

Balboa and Gecko inside, rebadged, with proprietary jets and panels.

Electronics and pumps come from Balboa and Gecko, so boards, heaters and topsides are parts an independent tech can buy. The jets, side panels and control branding are Vita's own, there is no public parts catalog, and the warranty voids if a non-authorized tech works on it.

Applies to: All models

Why it matters, and how to check it

Compression-fitted jetsAre the jet bodies held by a nut, not glue?Partly
Three ways a jet body is held in the shell: threaded with a gasket and back nut that unscrews (good), pushed into a rubber grommet (OK), or glued in and cut out to replace (avoid)

Older jet bodies bolt in with a nut; newer ones press into a grommet.

Parts sellers list Vita jet bodies with a nut, gasket and compression ring. Newer bodies shared with American Whirlpool press into a rubber grommet with no nut. Vita doesn't say which current tubs use, and nothing shows glued bodies.

Applies to: All series

Why it matters, and how to check it

Adjustable jetsCan you turn each jet up or down?Yes
Three jet controls: turning a jet's face changes that one jet, a diverter knob moves water from one seat to another, an air control adds bubbles

Directional and rotating jets each adjust on their own.

Turn the outer ring on a directional or rotating jet to set its flow, and aim the nozzle where you want it. The Euro jet stays open because ozone feeds through it. Air controls on the lip work in groups, not per jet.

Applies to: All models; most jets adjust, but ozone, Euro and some high-flow jets are fixed

Why it matters, and how to check it

Service networkCan someone near you fix it?Partly
A dealer's technician close by drives a parts-stocked van to the house quickly; a home far from any dealer waits longer, and in winter a long wait can freeze the plumbing

Sold and serviced only through dealers; coverage isn't listed publicly.

Vita sells through pool and spa retailers, and your dealer handles delivery, install and warranty work. The locator is a contact form rather than a map, so you can't check who covers your area before handing over your details. Labor and travel can be billed on covered repairs.

Applies to: All models

Why it matters, and how to check it

American made?Built in Chandler, Arizona and Ottumwa, Iowa.Yes
Yes: built in a US plant the maker names. Partly: a US plant and one abroad, with no word on which built yours. No: built abroad, with molded parts shipped from there

Built in Chandler, Arizona and Ottumwa, Iowa.

Chandler, Arizona: Vita hot tubs built here since 2009 by MAAX Spas. Ottumwa, Iowa: Swim spa plant opened 2021; builds the Vita Spa STR line.

Applies to: All models; hot tubs and swim spas are built at different plants

Why it matters, and how to check it

The full Vita Spa build-quality report, ranked against every brand →

Also on this model

Full-foam insulationIs it foamed all the way through?Vital Energy System
Full-foam insulation fills the cabinet; perimeter insulation lines the walls and leaves the middle open

A different method: Vital Energy System.

Insulation types, explained

Warranty

Shell structure
1 year
Shell surface
1 year
Equipment
1 year
Cabinet
1 year
Labor
1 year

Vita Spa’s warranty ↗How warranties compare

What you get.

100 Series. Entry-level tubs for couples and small families: one 1.5 HP/3.0 BHP 115V pump, a wood frame, and conversion to 120V.

Massage
18 jets on 1 jet pumpGentle massage: 1.5 HP continuous in all (estimated from the peak rating)
Water care
Ozone (option)
Cover
Included
Extras
5 shell and 3 cabinet colors

What stands out

  • The smallest Vita (2 seats, 86 x 50 x 30 in, 139 gal).
  • Runs on 120V. The Duet, Image and Voeux leave the factory at 240V and can be converted to 120V at 15A or 30A.

Worth knowing

  • One-year warranty. The 100 Series warranty sheet gives only 1 year on the vessel structure, surface, equipment and plumbing, jets, side panels and labor.
1 more about the 100 Series
  • Few options. The brochure lists only CleanZone ozone and the 120V cord as options. There is no UV-C, circulation pump, audio or exterior lighting.

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The detailsAll 92 specs, the energy filing and every source

Every specification

Everything Vita Spa publishes for the Duet. The dot after a value opens the document it came from.

Size & capacity

Seats
2
Seats
Contoured pillows, reclined backrest; Vita markets it as a couples getaway tub
Shape
Rectangular
Length
86"
Width
50"
Height (cabinet)
30"
Dimensions as published
86" x 50" x 30"
Water (gallons)
139 gal
Water (liters)
526 L
Weight, empty
456 lb
Weight, filled
1,610 lb

Jets & pumps

Total jets
18
Jet pumps
1
Pump horsepower
1.5 HP / 3.0 BHP, 115V, 2-speed

Electrical & heat

Voltage
240V or 120V (convertible)
GFCI required
Yes
120V plug-and-play
Yes

Build & insulation

Insulation
Vital Energy System (recycled natural-fiber insulation, non-foam)
Base pan
Sealed All Climate Base
Shell material
Continuous cast acrylic
Shell colors
Storm Clouds, Midnight Canyon, Smokey Mountain, Tuscan Sun, Silver Marble
Cabinet material
Excel-X™ high-impact composite panels (recycled, simulated wood)
Cabinet colors
Charcoal, Light Fog, Modern Mocha
Frame
Wood Frame
Cover included
Yes
Built in
USA

Water care

Ozone
Optional: CleanZone® Ozone System

Controls & features

Topside control
TP500 button panel (select 100 and 300 Series)
Interior lighting
LED Interior Light
Headrests
Contoured Pillows
Cup holders
Aurora Beverage Coasters

Feature guides:InsulationCoversLightingWhich features are worth paying for

Doesn’t have: exterior lighting.

Energy filing

No California Energy Commission filing matches this model, so there’s no measured standby figure for it.

Every tub’s standby power

Where Vita Spa’s documents disagree

Two of its own documents give different answers. Check these against your quote.

Jet count
18 or 15
Height (cm)
76 cm or 73 cm
Seats
2 or Duet: Small Couples 2 Person Hot Tub
Shell colors
Storm Clouds, Midnight Canyon, Smokey Mountain, Tuscan Sun, Silver Marble or Avonite Wave, Storm Clouds, Midnight Canyon, Smokey Mountain, Tuscan Sun, Silver Marble
Jet type name
Vita Dynamic Stainless Steel Jets or Vita Dynamic Jets with Stainless Steel Accents
Control system vs topside
M7 Technology or TP500 on select 100 and 300 Series

Ask the dealer

Vita Spa doesn’t publish the heater size, filter area, cover thickness or number of filters for the Duet. Ask for them in writing.

Updated By the HotTubFinder research desk

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