Model: SaluSpa 4 Person 120 Jet Outdoor Inflatable Hot Tub
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Wow amazing deal. Already have a similar one but got one as a backup. Don't expect to sit more than 2 adults though.
Additional costs to consider: electricity bill, water, filters, and chemicals/test kit.
Heating costs depend on a lot of factors. I have almost the exact same model and my electricity went up about $50-$70/month using it for a couple hours at least several days a week.
• Live in MN & used Jan-March
• Hot tub was set up inside our attached, uninsulated, single-car garage
- Insulation board and foam mat underneath
- No reflectix yet
- Usually two people in the tub for 1-2 hours at a time
- Did not use jets often
- Garage door cracked while in use, closed whenever not in use
Because it was in our garage, it was easy to play with temps a bit. If we knew we wouldn't use it for a week, we'd lower to 85° and turn it back up the day before we wanted to use it again. Most of the time we just lowered it to 95° when we got out, then turned it up the next afternoon so it would be nice and hot again in the evening. Did that make a difference in our electricity? No clue - didn't have enough data to analyze.
Based on my experience (larger 77" one), it increases about 2 degrees F per hour, but can be slower in freezing temps. I don't want to speak on energy consumption because we used it inconsistently last winter (first season) so our usage was all over the place. We usually used it during the week and left it off over the weekend since we were rarely home. For example, we used it Tues-Thurs, turned off Thursday night, turned on Sunday night. Not sure how energy usage would be different if we kept it on 24/7 in our freezing Chicago winters.
As for chemicals, you can use chlorine but for hut tub use, bromine sanitizer may be a better option. It's typically more stable and lasts longer and doesn't have the strong chlorine smell. I use chlorine based shocker though since it's cheaper than non-Cl shock. There's a lot of chemicals out there but I've had good results with a bromine test kit+bromine tablets for sanitizing+chlorine-based shock. I also have pH+ and pH- but haven't needed to use them too often but may need them on initial filling. (All the chemicals can be overwhelming at first but it ended up being simpler once I figured out a regular schedule (refill tablets as needed, shock once a week, test before use).
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Wow amazing deal. Already have a similar one but got one as a backup. Don't expect to sit more than 2 adults though.
Additional costs to consider: electricity bill, water, filters, and chemicals/test kit.
This is a tremendous value, and I'm also grabbing a backup/filter replacement as I've put a lot of effort into repairing my pump/heater this third year of service in a snowy winter climate. Thanks!!
While you're free to turn these off if you won't be using for a while, they're intended to be kept running. Just wanna let folks know bc I had no idea of the electric Bill increase that was coming when I first purchased one. You can't just turn it on and have heat up all the water instantly to 100F.
This price is insane and the best I've seen for similar. Whether you live in cold or hot weather, this is an amazing price and should be front page.
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Additional costs to consider: electricity bill, water, filters, and chemicals/test kit.
• Live in MN & used Jan-March
• Hot tub was set up inside our attached, uninsulated, single-car garage
- Insulation board and foam mat underneath
- No reflectix yet
- Usually two people in the tub for 1-2 hours at a time
- Did not use jets often
- Garage door cracked while in use, closed whenever not in use
Because it was in our garage, it was easy to play with temps a bit. If we knew we wouldn't use it for a week, we'd lower to 85° and turn it back up the day before we wanted to use it again. Most of the time we just lowered it to 95° when we got out, then turned it up the next afternoon so it would be nice and hot again in the evening. Did that make a difference in our electricity? No clue - didn't have enough data to analyze.
As for chemicals, you can use chlorine but for hut tub use, bromine sanitizer may be a better option. It's typically more stable and lasts longer and doesn't have the strong chlorine smell. I use chlorine based shocker though since it's cheaper than non-Cl shock. There's a lot of chemicals out there but I've had good results with a bromine test kit+bromine tablets for sanitizing+chlorine-based shock. I also have pH+ and pH- but haven't needed to use them too often but may need them on initial filling. (All the chemicals can be overwhelming at first but it ended up being simpler once I figured out a regular schedule (refill tablets as needed, shock once a week, test before use).
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Additional costs to consider: electricity bill, water, filters, and chemicals/test kit.
Additional costs to consider: electricity bill, water, filters, and chemicals/test kit.
This is a tremendous value, and I'm also grabbing a backup/filter replacement as I've put a lot of effort into repairing my pump/heater this third year of service in a snowy winter climate. Thanks!!
Additional costs to consider: electricity bill, water, filters, and chemicals/test kit.
Ditto...
Are you looking at in store pickup? I still see the deal at the posted price for shipping.
had no idea what to get my sister in-law for Christmas, this'll work
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This price is insane and the best I've seen for similar. Whether you live in cold or hot weather, this is an amazing price and should be front page.