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benalexe

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Heat baby Heat!!!
« on: October 10, 2008, 08:22:32 pm »
For the past two weeks I have had the heat in my tub turned down to 80 degrees.  I have not been in the mood to soak and I knew it was going to be busy and probably not have any time or desire to use the tub.

Today I was on a train standing room only going home from New York City.  I watched the down rise and fall and fall and fall.

Suddenly I got the feeling that I really want to use the tub.   So at about 6:30 PM I turned the heat up to 102. It's now 8:21 and its up to about 90. looking  froward to a late night or early am soak  ;D

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Heat baby Heat!!!
« on: October 10, 2008, 08:22:32 pm »

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Re: Heat baby Heat!!!
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2008, 08:34:42 pm »
Benny, good luck with the soak. That's why I usually keep mine at 102 all the time. When I want it a little hotter I turn it up a few minutes ahead of time.

Do you have a 6,000 watt heater? Don't look at your electric meter spinning like a top. You might get dizzy.  :)
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« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2008, 08:38:35 pm »
Thanks... I am not sure about the heater but I figured being turned down to 80 for the past 2+ weeks will not hurt me too much to run it for 3 hours to heat it up.

I love the Hot tub. Really... I am just not the guy wiho will soak every day so for me I feel when I get the urge it is only about 3 hours until I can be submurged....

I am sure there are some people out there who will say I am crazy and it costs the same but for me psychologically I would prefer it cool when I know I am not going to go in.

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Re: Heat baby Heat!!!
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2008, 09:01:29 pm »
I sure wish someone would run a study using a meter comparing the two different methods.

1. Scenario 1: Constant temperature set at 102 degrees etc.
2. Scenario 2: Turn down to 80 degrees and heat up to 102 degrees two or three times per week etc.

I know it would depend the outside air temperature, insulation type, and other factors. Maybe one of our dealers out there could run a test like similar to this in the winter for us. If there is a report or study performed previously I would like to read it.
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« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2008, 09:03:04 pm »
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I feel when I get the urge it is only about 3 hours until I can be submurged....


Count on 4-5 degrees per hour, so from 80 to 102, 4+hours
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Re: Heat baby Heat!!!
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2008, 09:04:41 pm »
"2. Scenario 2: Turn down to 80 degrees and heat up to 102 degrees two or three times per week etc. "

A study would be good but I would modify the Scenario 2 to be keep at 80 for 2 weeks then heat to 102.

Also Scenario 3 would be keep at 95 and heat to 102 when using.

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« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2008, 09:15:16 pm »
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"2. Scenario 2: Turn down to 80 degrees and heat up to 102 degrees two or three times per week etc. "

A study would be good but I would modify the Scenario 2 to be keep at 80 for 2 weeks then heat to 102.

Also Scenario 3 would be keep at 95 and heat to 102 when using.

Very nice idea.

I used to use scenario 3 when my spa was new. I didn't see a noticeable difference so I keep it constant now.
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Re: Heat baby Heat!!!
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2008, 10:16:42 pm »
Okay it is now 10:10 PM.... The water is 98 degrees.   By the time I change It should be 100.  Good enough for a quick soak.....  :D

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« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2008, 11:00:45 pm »
Ever feel like you are talking to yourself???

It was awsome... Water was 101. Steam billowing out! Glass of wine in hand.  Stars out no wind....  Clear Sky, bright moon!!!!

I found myself humming to myself. Is this normal?

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Re: Heat baby Heat!!!
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2008, 11:14:22 am »
We all told you you would like those cool night soaks! They seem to be much more relaxing.
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Re: Heat baby Heat!!!
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2008, 08:57:36 pm »
Just went in again!  This time with my 8 year old.  We had a great soak. My wife does not get it.  She popped her head out and said, I can't believe this is healthy.  

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