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Chad

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Power outages
« on: January 14, 2007, 02:20:46 am »
We've been experiencing another ice storm here in St. Louis. Although thus far it's not as bad as the first one we got this winter, I actually lost power for a little over five hours this time. The power came back on during that time twice for a couple minutes but kept going out again. It's been on now for about 2 hrs and I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I turned my tub to 104(the highest it goes, I usually keep it at 102), in preperation for another outage.

Anyways, In that 5+ hr outage my tub only lost 1(!) degree. It's been between 29 and 31 degrees. I'm very happy with my results. Go full foam go!!!
Btw, I have a J-345. :D
« Last Edit: January 14, 2007, 03:21:04 am by WHY_NOT »





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« on: January 14, 2007, 02:20:46 am »

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Re: Power outages
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2007, 09:26:38 am »
Here are some pics of my coverlfter coated in about 3/8'' of ice. It's not bad getting the ice off my cover but it's a real pita getting this off.

In this pic you can get a great sense of how "on top" of me my neighbors are. :o The fence is just high enough to block their veiw while in the tub. Thanks to some pretty good calculations on my part during installation. (I put it up before I had the spa) :D

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Re: Power outages
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2007, 11:20:07 am »
I went to Wash U back in the 70's.  I remember 70 degree days back in January and February.  Hope you have a couple of these soon!

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Re: Power outages
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2007, 11:23:25 am »
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I went to Wash U back in the 70's. Neo

Wow, I'm really impressed, that's a very prestigous university to say the least.
What was your major?





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Re: Power outages
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2007, 11:56:48 pm »
During a storm where power outages are likely, is it best to turn the tub off at the breaker before you lose power for fear of somehow damaging the tub's control panel?
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Re: Power outages
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2007, 03:55:19 am »
No don't worry about the tub it will be fine. Worry about an ice encrusted tree falling on your house, or car, or head!!
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Re: Power outages
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2007, 07:15:35 am »
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No don't worry about the tub it will be fine. Worry about an ice encrusted tree falling on your house, or car, or head!!

Thanks Tman... 8-)





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