Using economy or rest mode

[av8r]

So our tub has an economy/rest mode where it does not poll (run the pump) every 30 minutes to determine water temp and only heats during a filter cycle.  Has anyone determined if this actually is a more economic way of keeping the temp up?  I'm assuming you'd want to set filter cycles around when you plan to use the tub.

Thanks

[Tman122]

Yes, set it to filter after your soak or if it's a noise issue when you don't have to hear it. ECO versus steady temp, could go either way. A lot of calculations would have to be made. If it's in eco mode and your having to gain a bunch of degrees back heating it twice a day for heavy use might cost more? Light use it may be more economical. But not by much. How much time it had to heat to maintain temp versus how much time to get back to temp for use in eco mode. Location, how well it holds heat, peak vs off peak pricing structure. Tough one. I would guess there are more variables that I'm not thinking of.

[av8r]

Thanks, Tman.  I was hoping there was a general consensus like "ya, use it...works great" or "nope..it's a marketing thing...doesn't help"

I'll stick to my plan of running it normally for 30 days and then use the eco for 30 and see what happens.

[lehacf]

I am using rest mode as well. I have set 2 x one hour filtration cycles right before the time I am most likely to use the tub. This way it would heat the water for the time when I need it and not when tub is idling. After I am done with the tub it would automatically go through 30 minute long filtration cycle. So far I have not seen any issues with this approach.

[orlando1]

Well it works great for me. I am in AL so take that with a grain of salt. But we have been having several nights in the low 40s with a few in the upper 30s, and so far, I haven't noticed a difference in my electric bill at all. I use my hot tub ever night and have it set at 101. The most the temp has dropped, has been two degrees. It's pretty much 100 at all times being set on 101. Maybe that speaks for the quality of the tub as well.

[richierich]

I use economy mode in my sundance and it works out great for me. It has 4 heat/filter cycles that last an hour. Set up correctly to match the time of likely use the temp is never more than 2 degrees below set temp and is usually right at set temp.

[Tman122]

If you metered the tub I would bet there is very little difference in operating cost either way.

Spend 10 grand or more on a back yard recreation area, pretty much expand your living space for many hours of relaxation and enjoyment. And not going "out". And try and save 10-30 bucks a year?

[richierich]

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[Vinny]

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[Tman122]

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[Sam]

So our tub has an economy/rest mode where it does not poll (run the pump) every 30 minutes to determine water temp and only heats during a filter cycle.  Has anyone determined if this actually is a more economic way of keeping the temp up?  I'm assuming you'd want to set filter cycles around when you plan to use the tub.

Thanks

If I recall, you have a Bullfrog.  Unless you rarely use your spa, keep it in standard mode.  I guarantee you won't notice a difference in your energy bill between the 2.  Bullfrog Spas are extremely energy efficient.  We are talking a matter of a few dollars per year.  Totally not worth it.