Anyone have a Hot Tub?

b0rn2sk8 · 16 Apr 2022 at 20:54

I’d also at the very least check the connections in the socket and replace it if you are unsure.

The heat is usually caused by a bad connection between the socket and the plug or the wires in the terminals behind the socket.

Sockets are rated for 13A but plenty will melt if you pull 13A through them for long periods of time.

For example, I’ve seen plenty of incidents of people have issues with melting sockets when charging EVs off a 3 pin at 10A for extended periods of time. Normally it’s not a problem but if a connection isn’t great, it can cause problems when plugging in really high draw appliances for long periods of time.

CaptainRAVE · 17 Apr 2022 at 13:27

b0rn2sk8 said:
I’d also at the very least check the connections in the socket and replace it if you are unsure.

The heat is usually caused by a bad connection between the socket and the plug or the wires in the terminals behind the socket.

Sockets are rated for 13A but plenty will melt if you pull 13A through them for long periods of time.

For example, I’ve seen plenty of incidents of people have issues with melting sockets when charging EVs off a 3 pin at 10A for extended periods of time. Normally it’s not a problem but if a connection isn’t great, it can cause problems when plugging in really high draw appliances for long periods of time.

This is the old plug, some serious deterioration around the fuse holder.

I’ve replaced the plug and so far it’s remained cool. I’ll keep an eye on it and at least now I know this can be an issue.

CaptainRAVE · 15 May 2022 at 19:43

Had a blissful hot tub session yesterday in the sun. Was in there for a couple of hours, lost track of time. Won’t be switching it off anytime soon. The new plug is all good.

theone8181 · 15 May 2022 at 20:25

Saw a funny pic on reddit, essentially a heat pipe system ontop of a pile of burning wood, cheaper than electric :cry:

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LiE · 15 May 2022 at 22:12

CaptainRAVE said:
Had a blissful hot tub session yesterday in the sun. Was in there for a couple of hours, lost track of time. Won’t be switching it off anytime soon. The new plug is all good.

Yup been really enjoying it with the nice whether. My son has been going in it a lot, have it set to 37c.

Firestar_3x · 15 May 2022 at 23:11

Yep, yesterday was great perfect weather for a BBQ + Hot Tub day!

I did a rewire job on mine last week and installed an inline electricity meter, i've always wanted to know how much power it uses a month.....

IvanDobskey · 16 May 2022 at 13:56

Nope, way too chavvy

Haggisman · 16 May 2022 at 20:10

theone8181 said:
Saw a funny pic on reddit, essentially a heat pipe system ontop of a pile of burning wood, cheaper than electric .

Not going to lie, have toyed with the idea of running a coil of copper pipe through the BBQ to heat our pool :cry:

413x · 16 May 2022 at 22:31

Not had ours on since the electricity bills spiked.
Didn't use it enough to justify 24/7 operation

CaptainRAVE · 31 Oct 2022 at 18:54

413x said:
Not had ours on since the electricity bills spiked.
Didn't use it enough to justify 24/7 operation

Likewise. Wouldn’t mind if we used it more, but too much else going on at the moment to justify the cost.

413x · 31 Oct 2022 at 18:57

CaptainRAVE said:
Likewise. Wouldn’t mind if we used it more, but too much else going on at the moment to justify the cost.

Its one of those things on odd winter day I'd like to pop in for a few hours. But just doesn't work like that. Even if. You wanted to heat it just for the day, you'd still need to keep water clear etc the rest of the time.

Firestar_3x · 23 Nov 2022 at 11:29

How many are still running through winter this year?

Closed ours down this winter, first time ever...

Bickaxe · 23 Nov 2022 at 11:35

Ours is. But will probably shut it off after Christmas as its due a water change then.

LiE · 23 Nov 2022 at 12:48

No plan to shut mine down. Gets lots of use in the cold weather.

SupraWez · 23 Nov 2022 at 12:52

LiE said:
No plan to shut mine down. Gets lots of use in the cold weather.

^ this

CaptainRAVE · 23 Nov 2022 at 13:26

Firestar_3x said:
How many are still running through winter this year?

Closed ours down this winter, first time ever...

If we used it it would be worth having setup, but we just don’t use it enough to justify the cost.

Pottsey · 23 Nov 2022 at 17:59

Firestar_3x said:
How many are still running through winter this year?

Closed ours down this winter, first time ever...

Planning on running ours all though the winter. The colder the weather the better the hot tub is. Running costs seem fine to me so far. The only time I consider not using it is in a heat wave.

Firestar_3x · 23 Nov 2022 at 18:08

More keeping them running this winter than anticipated, perhaps i should reconsider

Welshman · 24 Nov 2022 at 12:22

What rates are you paying, for the ones keeping their tubs running??? is it the capped 33p/kwh or are you still on a lower rate deal??

Bickaxe · 24 Nov 2022 at 12:23

SVR but the solar panels help a little.