Starlight 7L

A few minutes, a couple of times a week. Dip a test strip two or three times weekly and adjust sanitizer and pH (7.4–7.6 is the sweet spot), rinse the filter cartridge with a garden hose about once a month, and plan a full drain and refill every 3–4 months. Because the 7L holds a manageable 330 gallons and its ozone system works alongside your sanitizer around the clock, the water stays clear with far less chemical juggling than older spas.

Modern full-foam spas are built to sip electricity — manufacturers put well-insulated models in the ballpark of a dollar a day, and our mild desert winters mean the heater is rarely fighting cold air. The single biggest factor is simple: keep the insulated cover on. A tight-fitting cover can block up to 70% of heat loss.

Absolutely — desert owners just turn the water down to about 98–100°F in the hottest months and soak early in the morning or after sunset. A 98°F soak under the stars in July feels surprisingly refreshing, and the jets work exactly the same at any temperature.

The 7L trades one upright seat for a recline-flat lounge with jets aimed from your shoulders down to your calves — the right pick if full-body hydrotherapy is your priority. If you would rather seat six people upright in the same 84" footprint, compare it with the Starlight 7N.

A dedicated 240V, 50-amp GFCI-protected circuit installed by a licensed electrician. It is a routine job, but it is worth scheduling before delivery day so your spa can start heating the same evening it arrives. No plumbing is required — you fill a hot tub with a garden hose.