With rising electricity prices in the rear view mirror and, if worse comes to worse, in the future, many people are worried about their electricity bills.
The electricity price support / high cost protection from the government does not seem to have fallen into place yet and what can you as a spa owner do to save energy and money? What does a hot tub cost per month and should you switch it off?
There are many questions and we will try to answer some of them and give you some tips.
Kuben.se answers No to this question.
The motive for this would be to reduce electricity costs. However, the disadvantages and risks are in our opinion significant as the probability of frozen components (such as pipes, couplings, valves etc.) is high and must of course be compared to saving a few kWh.
We therefore strongly advise against closing your hot tub for the winter.
Pumps and electronics thrive on running, the heat generated keeps moisture away from the electronics.
If you are still determined to close your spa for the winter, we recommend that you contact a reputable spa service professional.
To summarise, it is very difficult to know with certainty that all the water has been removed from the system resulting in frost damage (which is not covered by the spa's warranty).
Reduce the filtration time to the lowest possible, i.e. adapt the time of the cleaning cycles in the bath. If you have an hourly rate on the electricity contract and have a spa with a timer and the possibility to schedule the filtration at night, this is recommended.
Make sure the bath is cleaned (e.g. the pipes via the pipecleaner) and change the filter so that a new or cleaned filter is in place.
Don't forget to check that the values are good: chlorine, bromine and pH and adjust if necessary. A spa with ideal water quality and well-maintained components will use significantly less power than a spa with dirty water and dirty filters.
Preferably use a thermal protection and easily apply to the surface. It reduces evaporation, saves energy and also provides extra protection for the thermal cover.
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The question cannot be answered in general terms but depends on a wide range of factors, some of which are:
Where is the hot tub located (outdoor temperature, electricity price/contract, etc.)?
How much do you bathe?
Are any of the energy-saving measures listed in the paragraphs above taken or not?
What is the make of your spa (insulation capacity, adjustability of the installation, size of the spa, etc.)?
Independent tests by various spa manufacturers suggest that consumption is generally between 1800-4000 kwh/year.
Make sure the filters are cleaned or new.
Check water level and water values with meters.
Set the bath temperature down (to Eco-mode, energy saving mode or manually), it varies depending on the model how low you can set the temperature but normally 15°C or 26°C.
Reduce the set filtering time (filter cycles) to the lowest possible level.
Use a thermal foil floating on the surface under the thermolock.
Tighten the lid so that it is firmly in place.
