Plug and play vs wired

[navsolomon]

So I live in southern california near palm springs and am debating between a plug and play vs wired hot tub.  I have solar power at my house.  There is a spot where it would be easier to put a plug and play instead of a wired.  Question I have is on average how long does it take for a plug and play 300 gallon hot tub to heat up?  Do most people when done using just turn down the temperature to use less electricity and then when they want to get back in, turn it back up?  This home is likely not going to be a long term place so am not sure the benefit of spending the extra money on a wired hot tub...but wanted to get some ideas.

[Jacuzzi Jim]

 Even plug and play spa's can usually be hard wired as well, just means running electrical to it.  Power wise being in so-cal you could probably get away with running it in an economy mode ( heats during filter cycle) instead of a std mode (heats when it calls for heat)

   How long to heat up here in the PNW summer time a day and a half if that to 102*  Down there with 60* water out of the tap, guessing a day or less?

[Tman122]

Or are you asking how long to heat up if you drop the temp between uses? A 110 volt tub will heat about 1-3 degrees per hour. a 220V tub will heat 4-8 deg per hour. So if your talking between uses then it depends on how much it drops from your preferred temp.

[InHotWaterAgain]

Installed a 120 volt, 15 amp unit in December in the northeast and it took almost 48 hours to heat up to 100 degrees. Not surprising, but the wait anticipation was a killer.

[Raymond Enriquez]

For a 300-gallon plug and play hot tub, heating time can vary but typically takes a few hours. Many people do adjust the temperature when not in use to save electricity. Since it's not a long-term place, a plug and play option might be more practical.

[Flyonthewall]

i would suggest keeping it hot all the time, unless you are a sporadic soaker.  most plug and play spas have a decent amount of insulation imo.  bottom line, if you are looking for hot water therapy plug and play is a legit option.  if you need the jet action then bite the bullet and go 240v.