Great review! Not overly wordy, and you hit all the high points that others didn't. I especially appreciate the cost breakdown for monthly usage. GREAT VIDEO.
Thanks for the update… I did a single 2inch cover for the top… thinking of adding another 2 inches on the top and next time I empty it adding a 2 inch base.
Great info, appreciate the follow up and specifics on power use. Looking at putting one in a sun room, which is only passively heated from sun and loss from house wall it's attached to. In somewhat colder area near Chicago, and probably would only have it going autum to midwinter. I feel like the figures you gave are a good benchmark, sort of rough figure that with same insulation I'd be at 1500 to 2000 kwh. (?) Looks like I'm going to Costco soon.
I know the clips are painful when your nipples are freezing off….but I thinks it’s more of a safety issue for me…..gotta keep grandkids out. The power outage is a problem in Nova Scotia, so eyes on daily is important. Great video!
For those that get full direct sun, the blue bubble wrap “solar” covers actually work surprisingly well. It can raise your tub 10 degrees or more. But you need to be diligent about still covering tub with insulated cover when it’s not in the sun and over night of course, but I was surprised by how much heat it actually can generate when it is in direct sun.
I was curious if you would do a specific separate video about the summer inflation versus winter inflation in terms of how soft you should let your inflatable hot tub be versus how hard it should be is there like a tire pressure gauge like we have our cars? Love your videos by the way thanks.
No i don't have a video. But the tub has like a over pressure release valve built In so you cant over pressurize it. If it feeling too soft you can re pump it.
Thank you for your video. Just set mine up similar to yours in Colorado winter. I was wondering did you make your floating cover or buy it? I can’t find anything that isn’t the bubble wrap kind, and yours looks perfect. Thanks
@Michael I got mine at prairietubs.com they don’t sell the plain white one anymore only the upgraded blue ones but the same material just with a outer layer to make it last longer. Tell them Brent send you thx.
any issues with leaks? I want to set one up inside, at least in the winter, in the basement with water proof flooring so even in a catastrophic failure it wouldn’t do much damage, just a pain to clean up
We use our Coleman hot tub in Maine all year round but are using about 25kWh per day in very cold weather, but it stays 100-104F. We have it Insulated underneath. I'm planning to insulate the top too! Can you share which smart power meter you are using? We have a regular power meter but I like the app you had with daily totals.
I have not. It rains more where i live then almost anywhere in the world and have had no problems. My diy cover keeps the water from pooling on the cover. Now thats just my model you might have a little different tub so you have to decide
no not in my option. i did insulate the short tubs that go to the tub but i don’t think having the pump run in a very hot box is a good idea. the pump is probably air cooled and it probably needs that.
Great review! Not overly wordy, and you hit all the high points that others didn't. I especially appreciate the cost breakdown for monthly usage. GREAT VIDEO.
Thx glad you found it and it was helpful!!
Thanks for the update… I did a single 2inch cover for the top… thinking of adding another 2 inches on the top and next time I empty it adding a 2 inch base.
Thank you...I really appreciate your review. I live right below you outside of Blaine, WA
I have this same spa and I think it massages great. The jets feel great on my back. It's a great spa.
best video on this subject. thanks!
Thx
Great info, appreciate the follow up and specifics on power use. Looking at putting one in a sun room, which is only passively heated from sun and loss from house wall it's attached to.
In somewhat colder area near Chicago, and probably would only have it going autum to midwinter.
I feel like the figures you gave are a good benchmark, sort of rough figure that with same insulation I'd be at 1500 to 2000 kwh. (?)
Looks like I'm going to Costco soon.
Great job
Great info thanks just ordered one
Glad I could help
Thats great I have the same one and I love it so much
Good video. Thanks!
Thanks for the energy use part
glad it was use full
I know the clips are painful when your nipples are freezing off….but I thinks it’s more of a safety issue for me…..gotta keep grandkids out. The power outage is a problem in Nova Scotia, so eyes on daily is important. Great video!
For those that get full direct sun, the blue bubble wrap “solar” covers actually work surprisingly well. It can raise your tub 10 degrees or more. But you need to be diligent about still covering tub with insulated cover when it’s not in the sun and over night of course, but I was surprised by how much heat it actually can generate when it is in direct sun.
Great information and details. SO glad to know you do not recommend for jets on back. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I am going to build a coyote pivacy fence enclosure. Any recommendations for flooring and space around it to maintain / repair / drain.
I was curious if you would do a specific separate video about the summer inflation versus winter inflation in terms of how soft you should let your inflatable hot tub be versus how hard it should be is there like a tire pressure gauge like we have our cars? Love your videos by the way thanks.
No i don't have a video. But the tub has like a over pressure release valve built In so you cant over pressurize it. If it feeling too soft you can re pump it.
Where did you get the floating cover? I am in Langley
How low can you set the temp? To keep from freezing when applicable?
Thank you for your video. Just set mine up similar to yours in Colorado winter. I was wondering did you make your floating cover or buy it? I can’t find anything that isn’t the bubble wrap kind, and yours looks perfect.
Thanks
you buy it as a square and cut to fit it’s easy. i will see if i can find the website
@Michael I got mine at prairietubs.com they don’t sell the plain white one anymore only the upgraded blue ones but the same material just with a outer layer to make it last longer. Tell them Brent send you thx.
Last question ( probably not ) is there any reason you didn’t fit the insulation under your hot tub cover ?
Where did you buy that floatable foldable spa cover?
use it only in summer/sunny months, (april till September) with my leftover energy from solar panels,
any issues with leaks? I want to set one up inside, at least in the winter, in the basement with water proof flooring so even in a catastrophic failure it wouldn’t do much damage, just a pain to clean up
get the intex deluxe cover and flip is upside down. Will insulate the bottom and outside walls.
We use our Coleman hot tub in Maine all year round but are using about 25kWh per day in very cold weather, but it stays 100-104F. We have it Insulated underneath. I'm planning to insulate the top too! Can you share which smart power meter you are using? We have a regular power meter but I like the app you had with daily totals.
What do you use for insulation on the bottom?
are you 5 feet from metal? the instructions say to keep it away from metal. i'm just thinking of electrocution chances
Hello. You have the hot tube whole year outside? During the frosts too? Frosts didn’t damage the tube? Thank you.
Yes all year. Down to -14 c for many days. You just need the extra insulation
Have you had any issues with it being in the rain? Any DIY projects to keep it dry? Noticed on my instruction manual it says do not use in the rain…
I have not. It rains more where i live then almost anywhere in the world and have had no problems. My diy cover keeps the water from pooling on the cover. Now thats just my model you might have a little different tub so you have to decide
Do you think adding the base helped ?
Yes i do think it helped but not as much as the top. But another 15% maybe 20% but thats kind of a guess
@@AllMyHobbies thanks … much appreciated
Is insulating the pump not necessary ??
no not in my option. i did insulate the short tubs that go to the tub but i don’t think having the pump run in a very hot box is a good idea. the pump is probably air cooled and it probably needs that.
Ok so how much US dollars a month would this cost a month.
Where do you live and what do you pay per kwh?
Inside the garage it’s worth it
If the electric goes out the machine will freeze and break the internal pump
On any hot tub....
Epsom salts
Fuck it, im putting it in the basement
“My wife and I. We like that.”
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This is the most discouraging video on the internet good job I like sitting realistic expectations
Haha
Get some propane heaters
Where did you buy that floatable foldable spa cover?