Hot tub question [RE-wrenches]

[Ken Schaal]

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Allen--- I have similar experience with a used softub that survived the
winter of 2002 at 4500' in the Allegheny Mountains of VA while the site was
inaccessible, but grid connected, although power outages were probable.
Drifting snow likely encased it. Cover is a little the worse for wear due to
freeze /thaw. Protective UV cover blown off by wind. Its is functioning
perfectly to date. Another manufacturer is at www.comfortlineproducts.com .

Your experience is a great example of the synergy between energy
conservation of all kinds and solar electric systems. Also true for passive
solar bulidings and solar, solar/wood, hot water and heat systems ,as well
as passive cooling strategies such as shade cloth and trees.            Ken
Schaal

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Blittersdorf" <davidb at nrgsystems.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 10:55 PM
Subject: Re: Hot tub question [RE-wrenches]



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I own a SofTub which uses about 90 kwh/month on average. Live in
Vermont and it sits outdoors year round and we get to -20F in the winter.
It is basically a vinyl lined foam donut and is very comfortable for 2-3
people, can be easily moved and is super efficient. The AC pump motor
is water jacketed so it filters and heats with the same energy. The pump
is inside a foam canister.

www.softub.com

Regular hot tubs are huge energy hogs.

David Blittersdorf

On 15 Jul 2004 at 20:32, Allan Sindelar wrote:
> Fellow Wrenches,
>
> First, thanks for the great response on my Enermaxer request. Several
> offers, and one copy is on its way from Brian at AEE, the former
> manufacturer. Good list!
>
> A new grid-tie client has recently discovered (by turning it off for a
month
> while some electrical remodeling was occurring) that his 6-8 person hot
tub is
> making up about half of his electric bill. It came with the house, and he
wants
> to replace it with a small (2-3 person) unit. He has tried to locate an
> efficient unit, but says most salespeople haven't much of a clue. This is
out of
> my area of expertise, but part of the bigger picture of helping his 3kW
Sunny
> Boy system make a difference.
>
> Who makes energy-efficient electrically-heated spas? What style, brand,
> features should he look for? What levels of urethane foam insulation are
> available? Who makes the best covers? A gas- or solar-heated hydronic zone
> approach is out of consideration here. Any advice will be appreciated and
> passed on to the client.
>
> Thank you,
> Allan at Positive E
David Blittersdorf
NRG Systems, Inc.
110 Riggs Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA
Tel: 802-482-2255
email: davidb at nrgsystems.com
Web:http://www.nrgsystems.com

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