NSF P181 Certification

[Anoroc]

Hey- I just got this email:

"Hot Spring Spas is the first brand in the industry to be certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) as meeting a comprehensive set of standards that evaluate the overall safety and performance of the entire spa."

I wonder how long b4 all the spas get this new rating?

[anne]

I just searched the NSF website and found no reference to hotspring at all. Or any other manufacturer for that matter. Lot of references to companies that make PARTS for pools and spas.

[Chas]

Anne,

Keep checking back. It's true, but it's also a new certification so it may take some time for it to be documented in the industry press as well as on the NSF web site.

If I see any articles or find any web site data I will gladly post it.

This is the first time an entire tub has been certified. BTW, HotSpring has had NSF certification for it's filters for quite some time now. For that info, go to: http://www.nsf.org/Certified/Pools/Listings.asp?Company=0J070&Standard=050

[East_TX_Spa]

This is exciting news!  Every customer I talked to yesterday about the certification couldn't lay down their money fast enough once they found out HotSpring is the only spa that's NSF approved.

Terminator

[Chris_H]

Can't wait till Arjunaman discusses how this is a sham of a certification and that ANSI is the only thing that matters.  Over/Under 2 days.

[Anoroc]

Term- I ran right out to the dealer yesteday and purchased two more spas.  Well worth it with the new certification.

[East_TX_Spa]

Term- I ran right out to the dealer yesteday and purchased two more spas.  Well worth it with the new certification.

Every member of the family should own a safe spa.

Terminator

[drewstar]

Can we get an executive summary of What the NSF is, and what HS does differetnly to get this recogcnition? And what does it mean?

 

[RPG]

what HS does differetnly to get this recogcnition? And what does it mean?

I recall reading in a thread a couple of weeks ago where spahappy made a comment that HotSpring was the only spa company using a certain type of filtration.  Could that have something to do with it?

Chaka Pakuni

[Anoroc]

Someone PMed me that Sundance's Microclean filter system have this rating as well.

[East_TX_Spa]

Someone PMed me that Sundance filters have this rating as well.

That is a good start for them.

Terminator

[Anoroc]

ouch

[Wisoki]

To the best of my recollection NSF is Non Sufficient Funds, Watkins should be VERY proud! But serriously... This is the same thing as the Arthritis Foundation's endorsment. All spas that make water hot and move water benefit arthritis, all spas with proper sanitation and a filter keep water clean. It is merely propaganda that helps sell spas. I am not James Arjuna!  

Can we get an executive summary of What the NSF is, and what HS does differetnly to get this recogcnition? And what does it mean?

  

[Wisoki]

OMG, that's the best laugh I've had all day, I typed in J.A.s full name and when I posted it his name came up James Arjuna, too freaking funny!

To the best of my recollection NSF is Non Sufficient Funds, Watkins should be VERY proud! But serriously... This is the same thing as the Arthritis Foundation's endorsment. All spas that make water hot and move water benefit arthritis, all spas with proper sanitation and a filter keep water clean. It is merely propaganda that helps sell spas. I am not James Arjuna!  

[Chas]

But serriously... Tall spas with proper sanitation and a filter keep water clean. It is merely propaganda that helps sell spas.

By that reasoning, all spas with a ground wire are electrically safe, and should be considered ETL approved.

Sorry, but this is an exciting new certifiication, and I would suggest not trying to minimize it since the various other brands will most likely be climbing on board asap. Try to downplay it today, end up selling it/buying it next year.

NSF, in this case, stands for "National Sanitation Foundation," and it has nothing to do with the collection of domestic rubbish. Commercial pools have had to use only NSF-approved equipment for decades. This would be the pumps, filters, chlorine injectors, feeders, orp measuring systems and other stuff. They all had to have a little "NSF" sticker for the county inspector to see.

Here's a link: http://nsf.org/