Heat baby Heat!!!

[benalexe]

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  

[Gomboman]

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.  

[benalexe]

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.

[Gomboman]

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.

[wmccall]

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

[benalexe]

"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.

[Gomboman]

"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.

[benalexe]

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.....  

[benalexe]

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?

[Hillbilly Hot Tub]

We all told you you would like those cool night soaks! They seem to be much more relaxing.

[benalexe]

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.