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Nothing against HS but just about all the top brands will be the same. HS does not an advantage over the industry on electrical usage.
Quote from: Gary on October 14, 2009, 01:24:57 pmNothing against HS but just about all the top brands will be the same. HS does not an advantage over the industry on electrical usage. I disagree...Sorry - maybe some top brands. We've sold Sundance, Jacuzzi, Caldera & HotSpring. As far as those brands are concerned IMO HotSpring is considerably more efficient.
12 months prior to installing my 2008 HotSpring Sovereign II, I used 11,733 KWH. 12 months following installation, I used 13,937 KWH - an increase of 2,164 KWH. Based on the last 36 months, my electricity cost averaged $0.08/KWH.So, the real-world data is...I use my hot tub about 45-60 minutes 2 or 3 times per week - more during the winter, less during the summer. Considering this data, my hot tub has increased my electric bill an average of $14.10 per month here in Northeast Texas.
Quote from: zroger73 on October 13, 2009, 11:48:56 am12 months prior to installing my 2008 HotSpring Sovereign II, I used 11,733 KWH. 12 months following installation, I used 13,937 KWH - an increase of 2,164 KWH. Based on the last 36 months, my electricity cost averaged $0.08/KWH.So, the real-world data is...I use my hot tub about 45-60 minutes 2 or 3 times per week - more during the winter, less during the summer. Considering this data, my hot tub has increased my electric bill an average of $14.10 per month here in Northeast Texas. Sorry but at this post.
Unless you separate out the spa from everything else and meter it on its own there is no way to be exact about what the spa is costing you but what you've shown is a good indicator and your spa is well insulated so there's no surprise. Keep enjoying!
OK, wait...So Canada you are saying your tub in Canada is using the same electric as a tub in Texas? While none of this proves anything since we have none of the parameters...Just the difference in winter temperatures make me wonder.... Is the conclusion of this data collection that a Hot Springs tub in Texas is as efficient as a Bull Frog in Canada???
Quote from: Jacuzzi Jim on October 15, 2009, 07:59:03 pmQuote from: zroger73 on October 13, 2009, 11:48:56 am12 months prior to installing my 2008 HotSpring Sovereign II, I used 11,733 KWH. 12 months following installation, I used 13,937 KWH - an increase of 2,164 KWH. Based on the last 36 months, my electricity cost averaged $0.08/KWH.So, the real-world data is...I use my hot tub about 45-60 minutes 2 or 3 times per week - more during the winter, less during the summer. Considering this data, my hot tub has increased my electric bill an average of $14.10 per month here in Northeast Texas. Sorry but at this post. That comes across as a tad bit rude and offensive to me, but maybe it's because I haven't had my coffee yet this morning.