Relay® Hot Tub

Hot Spot® Series by Hot Spring Spas

The Relay® is a six-person hot tub with a dedicated lounge seat in the Hot Spot® Series, the value/entry tier manufactured by Hot Spring Spas, a Watkins Wellness brand. Measuring 7' × 7' with a 340-gallon water capacity, the Relay combines a reclined Lounge Seat with shaped Bucket Seats and upright Bench Seats across 40 jets and five jet types. The Relay delivers the essential Hot Spring experience with six seats, including a relaxing lounge, and 40 powerful jets that give every seat a distinct massage. It uses FiberCor® high-density insulation, is FreshWater® Salt System Ready, and is hardwired 230 V / 50 amp. The Relay is sold and serviced through Seven Seas Pools & Spas.

Starting at $173.71/month*

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Features At A Glance

Capacity

6 adults (Lounge Seat plus Bucket Seats and Bench Seats)

Footprint

7' × 7' × 36" tall (213 × 213 × 91 cm)

Jets

40 total across 5 jet types

Water Care

FreshWater® Salt System Ready

Relay® Hot Tub Details

Pumps: 2 Wavemaster® jet pumps (6200 two-speed + 6000 one-speed, both 1.5 HP continuous / 3.2 HP breakdown torque) plus a SilentFlo 5000® circulation pump
Heater: No-Fault® 4,000 W (230 V)
Electrical: 230 V / 50 amp / 60 Hz hardwired (GFCI-protected subpanel included)
Filtration: 100% No-Bypass with Polyester Filters with Free-Flow Core (65 sq. ft. effective)
Insulation: FiberCor® high-density
Warranty: 5-year structure, 2-year shell surface, cabinet, plumbing, heater, components, and interior lighting

Who the Relay® Is Built For

The Relay fits households that want six-seat capacity with a lounger at the Hot Spot value tier, couples who want room for guests, growing families, and if you prefer the recline-and-extend posture of a lounge seat over open seating. With 40 jets distributed across two Wavemaster® pumps and five jet types, the Relay carries the highest jet count in the Hot Spot Series alongside the Rhythm® (also 40 jets), meaning even with six occupants, every seat gets meaningful hydrotherapy coverage. Hot Spring's review excerpt captures the rotation pattern many owners adopt: *"My wife and I rotate around the tub for the best experience."*

It is not the right choice if you:

Want a 115 V plug-and-play install, the Relay requires a 230 V / 50 amp hardwired connection. For 115 V plug-and-play options within the same series, see the Pace™, Stride®, SX, or TX
Need to seat seven open-style, see the Rhythm® (same 7' × 7' footprint, 7 seats with elevated Cooldown Seat, no lounger)
Want two loungers, the Relay has one. The Pace™ is the only Hot Spot model with a Double Lounge layout
Want the patented Moto-Massage® DX sweeping back massage or BellaFontana® water feature, those are Highlife-tier. The Relay does not include a Moto-Massage seat
Want the longest possible warranty in the Hot Spring lineup, the Relay carries 5-year structure / 2-year shell, vs. the 7-year structure and shell warranty on the Highlife® Series

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Storm

Available Shell Styles

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Specifications

Spa Specification	Value
Seating capacity	6 adults (Lounge Seat plus Bucket Seats and Bench Seats)
Length × Width × Height	7' × 7' × 36" (213 × 213 × 91 cm)
Water capacity	340 gallons (1,290 liters)
Weight (dry)	830 lbs (375 kg)
Weight (filled)	4,715 lbs (2,140 kg, including water and a 175 lb adult per seat)

The Relay uses two Wavemaster® jet pumps, the 6200 (two-speed) and the 6000 (one-speed), both rated 1.5 HP continuous duty / 3.2 HP breakdown torque, paired with a SilentFlo 5000® circulation pump that runs continuously for low-noise filtration. The 40 jets distribute across five engineered jet types:

Jet Type	Count	Targeted Area
XL Directional Hydromassage	3	Deep muscle relief with a powerful directional stream
XL Rotary Hydromassage	2	Large rotating jet streams for deep muscle massage
Directional Hydromassage	3	Adjustable directional pressure
Rotary Hydromassage	2	Rotating circular pressure for back muscles
Directional Precision®	30	Adjustable up, down, left, and right for pinpoint muscle treatment across the lounger, Bucket Seats, and Bench Seats

Lounge Seat, reclined and contoured to allow laying back with legs extended. The defining seat on the Relay; seat coverage typically combines XL Directional Hydromassage, XL Rotary Hydromassage, and Directional Precision® jets.
Bucket Seats, purposefully shaped to cradle the body for a long relaxing soak.
Bench Seats, upright back support with extra room to change position for more hydrotherapy options.
Comfort Control®, main intensity dial for the spa. Lets users move "from a soft touch to a powerful massage" without leaving the seat.
SmartJet® System, not available on the Relay (within the Hot Spot Series, SmartJet® is specific to the Pace™).

The Relay is FreshWater® Salt System Ready, meaning the spa is engineered for the FreshWater® Salt System (sold separately or bundled by Seven Seas) rather than shipping with the salt system pre-installed. The salt system "automatically generates chlorine from salt for soft, natural-feeling water without harsh odors, itchy skin, or irritated eyes," with water balance holding for up to a full year between drain-and-refill cycles when properly maintained.

Water Care Specification	Value
Standard system	FreshWater® Salt System Ready
Filtration	100% No-Bypass Filtration with Polyester Filters with Free-Flow Core
Effective filtration area	65 sq. ft.
Filter design note	All water passes through filters during jet operation (no bypass)

FiberCor® high-density insulation, the same dense fiber-blend insulation Hot Spring uses across the Limelight® tier
Polyethylene Sealed Bottom on the Polymeric Substructure
Patented Pump Shroud that captures heat from the equipment compartment and transfers it to the water
No-Fault® 4,000 W heater at 230 V
SilentFlo 5000® circulation pump that uses less power than a 40-watt light bulb during continuous filtration
Energy Smart® System to reduce overall consumption
CEC and APSP 14 compliant, meets California Energy Commission and Association of Pool & Spa Professionals 14 portable spa energy efficiency standards

IQ 2020® with LCD Control, the main control panel; the simpler LCD interface used across the Hot Spot Series (the Highlife® Series uses an IQ 2020® Color Touchscreen)
Diagnostic / Ready Light, at-a-glance status indicator
Hot Spring Spas App, optional via the Connected Spa Kit; adds remote temperature control and diagnostic monitoring

Multi-Color LED Points of Light, interior lighting
Multi-Color LED Lighting with Timer, exterior cabinet lighting
Waterfall, soothing visual and audio water feature

Cover & Accessory Specification	Value
Cover	WeatherPro™ 4" Tapered Core with Hinge Seal (custom-fit)
Cover colors	Black, Gray, Chestnut
Cover lifters (optional)	CoverCradle®, CoverCradle II, UpRite®, Lift 'n Glide®
Steps (optional)	Hot Spot® Series Steps
Entertainment (optional)	Wireless Music System, Subwoofer, Ozone System
Cabinet colors	Almond, Havana, Storm
Shell colors	Alpine White, Pearl, Pebble, Tuscan Sun

Hot Spring publishes the Relay's warranty terms explicitly. Seven Seas honors and processes warranty claims for every Relay sold:

Warranty Component	Coverage
Structure	5 years
Shell surface	2 years
Cabinet	2 years
Plumbing	2 years
No-Fault® heater	2 years
Components	2 years
Interior lighting	2 years

The 5-year structure warranty is the standard term across the Hot Spot® Series. If you want longer coverage step up to the Limelight® Series or the Highlife® Series (7-year structure and shell).

Hydrotherapy Experience, What a Relay® Soak Feels Like

The Relay centers on the Lounge Seat as its hero seat. A reclined, contoured shell lets the soaker lay back with legs fully extended; the lounger receives a mix of XL Directional Hydromassage, XL Rotary Hydromassage, and Directional Precision® jets so a single user gets full-body coverage from feet to neck. Around the perimeter, Bucket Seats cradle the body for longer sits and Bench Seats offer upright support and room to shift positions. Comfort Control® dials overall intensity from a soft touch to a powerful working massage, so the same soak can run gentle for an evening unwind or aggressive for post-workout muscle relief without leaving the seat. With 40 jets across five jet types, XL Directional Hydromassage, XL Rotary Hydromassage, Directional Hydromassage, Rotary Hydromassage, and Directional Precision®, and two Wavemaster® pumps providing the flow, the Relay delivers what Hot Spring calls "a unique massage experience in every seat."

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Related Spas in the Hot Spot® Series

Related Spa	Seats	Lounge	Key Differentiator
Relay® (this model)	6	Yes	Largest Hot Spot lounger model, 40 jets, two-pump configuration, 230 V hardwired
Rhythm®	7	No (open seating)	Same 7' × 7' footprint, 40 jets, but open seating with elevated Cooldown Seat instead of a lounger
Pace™	5	Yes (Double Lounge)	Two side-by-side loungers and the SmartJet® System; 115 V plug-and-play option
Stride®	3	Yes	Compact 3-seat with a single lounger; 115 V plug-and-play option
SX	3	No (open seating)	Compact 3-seat with the signature Moto-Massage® jet; 115 V plug-and-play option
TX	2	Yes (corner-focused with lounge seating)	Smallest Hot Spot, two-person corner spa with the Moto-Massage® jet; 115 V plug-and-play option

How the Relay® Compares to Other Hot Spring Spas Series

The Hot Spot Series sits in the value tier of the Hot Spring lineup, above the entry-tier Freeflow Series. From most to least premium: Highlife → Limelight → Hot Spot → Freeflow.

Highlife® Series, premium top tier (Moto-Massage® DX, FreshWater® IQ Salt included standard, BellaFontana® water feature, 7-year structure and shell warranty, IQ 2020® Color Touchscreen)

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Limelight® Series, mid tier (FiberCor® insulation, Vidro® Backlit Ribbon Waterfall, Foot Therapy on some models, FreshWater® IQ Ready, optional Music + Subwoofer)

View Limelight® Series Hot Tubs

Hot Spot® Series, value tier (FiberCor® insulation, FreshWater® Salt System Ready, Polyester Filters with Free-Flow Core, Wavemaster® jet pumps + SilentFlo 5000® circulation, IQ 2020® LCD Control, 5-year structure warranty, plug-and-play on most models). The Relay lives here.

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Freeflow® Series, entry tier (FROG® Sanitizing System Ready, polyester filters, rotomolded unibody cabinet, 2-Speed 1.5 HP jet pump, LCD screen control, 115 V plug-and-play standard, smallest capacities, simplest accessory ecosystem)

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Seven Seas also carries the Caldera Spas brand, Hot Spring's sister Watkins Wellness line. At this value tier, cross-shopping comparisons typically include the Relay against Caldera's Vacanza® Series and Fantasy® Series. The two brands take different approaches to hydrotherapy, Hot Spring builds the Hot Spot experience around Comfort Control®, distinct seat shapes (Bucket and Bench), and Hot Spring's signature jet engineering; Caldera tunes its value-tier spas around its own seat ergonomics and jet patterns. Both deliver excellent therapeutic massage at the value tier, they simply feel quite different. Seven Seas carries both brands. Call or stop by your local Seven Seas Pools & Spas location to see which Caldera and Hot Spring models are currently on display and available for comparison. The full Caldera vs Hot Spring comparison covers the differences in detail.

Ready for a private Relay® wet test?

The Relay is part of the lineup carried by Seven Seas Pools & Spas. Call ahead or stop by your local showroom to confirm current showroom availability. Visiting a showroom is the fastest way to lay back in the Lounge Seat, compare the recline against the Pace's Double Lounge or the Rhythm's open seating, and see the four shell colors and three cabinet finishes side-by-side. Call or visit your local Seven Seas Pools & Spas location to schedule a private wet-test soak appointment with the models currently on the floor.

Installation and Delivery

The Relay requires a 230 V / 50 amp / 60 Hz hardwired circuit wired to a GFCI-protected subpanel, the subpanel is included with the spa. Site requirements:

Level reinforced concrete pad, deck capable of supporting 4,715 lbs filled, or a prepared spa pad
24" minimum service clearance on at least one side for equipment access
Standard delivery to ground-level installations

Seven Seas offers full delivery and installation service including site assessment, electrical coordination with a licensed electrician, and post-fill water balancing.

Water Care and Ongoing Maintenance

Because the Relay is FreshWater® Salt System Ready rather than salt-installed-standard, owners can choose to run the spa on traditional chlorine or bromine water care, or upgrade to the FreshWater® Salt System (chlorine generated automatically from salt) at any point. Seven Seas typically bundles the salt system into the install or fits it later. The salt-water cycle can hold water balance for up to a full year between drain-and-refill cycles when properly maintained.

The 100% no-bypass filtration with Polyester Filters with Free-Flow Core means every drop of water passes through the filters during jet operation, unlike spas that bypass their filters when jets are running. With 65 sq. ft. of effective filtration area and a SilentFlo 5000® circulation pump running continuously, the Relay turns over its 340 gallons frequently. Filter cleaning runs on a monthly cadence, see the filter care guide in the owners area. For broader guidance, the salt-water hot tub care guide covers cartridge replacement, ozone interaction (an optional add-on on the Relay), and seasonal draining intervals.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The Relay is hardwired 230 V / 50 amp / 60 Hz only. For 115 V plug-and-play options within the Hot Spot Series, see the Pace™ (5-seat double lounge), Stride® (3-seat with lounger), SX (3-seat open seating with Moto-Massage®), or TX (2-seat corner with Moto-Massage®). The trade-off: a 230 V install delivers a 4,000 W heater (vs. 1,000 W on 115 V), faster recovery from cover-off, and the ability to run jets and heater simultaneously.

Both share the same 7' × 7' × 36" footprint and the same 40-jet count. The differences:

Relay®: 6 seats with a Lounge Seat included, 340 gal water capacity, 4,715 lbs filled
Rhythm®: 7 seats with open seating (no lounger) and an elevated Cooldown Seat, 330 gal water capacity, 4,820 lbs filled

Pick the Relay for a lounger; pick the Rhythm to seat one more person, gain the Cooldown Seat, and run open seating.

The Relay is FreshWater® Salt System Ready, meaning the spa is engineered for the salt system but ships without it pre-installed. Households add the salt system through Seven Seas (commonly bundled into the install) or later. If you want the most automated water care included standard need the Highlife® Series, where the FreshWater® IQ Salt System is installed at the factory.

The Relay carries a 5-year structure warranty and 2-year coverage on the shell surface, cabinet, plumbing, heater, components, and interior lighting. The Highlife® Series flagship, the Grandee®, carries a 7-year structure and shell warranty and 5-year coverage on the cabinet, plumbing, heater, and components. The longer warranty is one of the main reasons households step from the Hot Spot tier to the Highlife tier.

The Relay supports the full Hot Spring accessory program: CoverCradle®, CoverCradle II, UpRite®, or Lift 'n Glide® cover lifters; Hot Spot® Series Steps; and an optional Wireless Music System with Subwoofer plus an Ozone System add-on. Music, subwoofer, and ozone are factory or dealer add-ons rather than standard.

Hot Spring engineers the Hot Spot Series for low operating cost via FiberCor® high-density insulation, the Polymeric Substructure with Polyethylene Sealed Bottom, the patented Pump Shroud (which captures equipment-compartment heat for the water), and the SilentFlo 5000® circulation pump (less power than a 40-watt bulb). The Relay also meets CEC and APSP 14 standards and includes the Energy Smart® System. Actual monthly cost depends on local utility rates, ambient temperature, and use frequency, ask a Seven Seas advisor for an operating-cost estimate based on your climate and electricity rate.

Standard Relay delivery from Seven Seas runs 4-8 weeks from order, depending on current Hot Spring Spas production lead times and the cabinet finish + shell color combination you select. Inventory in stock at Seven Seas locations can ship within a week.

Yes, with proper ventilation and drainage. Indoor installations require an electrician-approved 230 V / 50 amp feed, a moisture-resistant floor structure rated for 4,715 lbs filled, and active humidity ventilation. See the indoor installation guide for full requirements.

No. Within the Hot Spot Series, the single-jet Moto-Massage® (one sweeping stream) is offered on the SX and TX. The patented dual-stream Moto-Massage® DX is a Highlife® Series feature. The Relay's hydrotherapy centers on the Lounge Seat, the 40-jet distribution across two Wavemaster® pumps, and Comfort Control® rather than a moving jet.

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Features At A Glance

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Footprint

Jets

Water Care

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