Energy Saving Tips
Making the most of the features on your control system is the best way to reduce your energy consumption. Our smart Spa Net control systems are continuously learning how best to keep your spa water clean and up to temperature in the most efficient way. However there are a few things you can do in addition to further reduce energy consumption.
- Always make sure the Venturi air controllers are in the ‘off’ position when the spa is not in use
- Always put your spa back into ‘Auto’ mode when not in use
- If you have a SpaNet system, setting the sleep timer overnight will reduce energy costs as the spa isn’t trying to maintain the heat at night when not in use. With built in freeze protection, you will never have to worry about the water freezing when in sleep mode. Click here to view our fact sheet on energy saving features on the SpaNet system
- If you do not intend to use the spa for a few days, you can drop the temperature to as low as 12 degrees and turn back up when you are ready to use- we recommend this if you do not intend to use your spa for 3 or more days at a time.
- Dropping the set temperature by 1 degree can have a noticeable impact
- Decrease your filtration settings to reduce the length of time your pump is running for. During winter months your spa will call for heat more frequently, automatically circulating and filtrating the water as it heats. So during colder months you can drop the filtration settings, safe in the knowledge your water will remain clean and filtered.
- Adding a temporary, removable surround around your spa to protect from cold winds and frost will also help.
- Replacing a heavy or waterlogged thermal cover will offer the best insulation to your RotoSpa and has been proven to save up to 15% on your electricity consumption. Replacement covers can be purchased HERE
Have you considered alternative heating sources? We now stock and sell Air Source Heat pumps that can be retro fitted to any RotoSpa hot tub in any setting. Not only do our Air Source Heat pumps use less power than the standard 2kw electric heater, they have a much higher output, without increasing electric costs, bringing heat times down to as little as 3.5 hours. You can find further information HERE.