Most of the heat lost from your hot tub disappears into the air above it. Leaving the cover in place traps heat and helps warm things up more quickly. What temperature should you keep your hot tub when not in use? What is the right hot tub temperature when not in use? A rule of thumb is that the temperature should be at least 5 degrees lower than when in use. It is necessary to keep it at lower temperatures when it's not in use so that energy consumption isn't too high.
If the breaker does not trip then the faulty part is the heat element, if not onto the next step. On the board find the wiring harnesses (white adapters with 3-4 wires in them) plugged into the board, use the diagram on the electrical box cover to locate the components. TROUBLESHOOTING #2 Cut the power and remove pump 1 plug from the board then turn the power back on, if it does not trip then the pump has a short in it and needs replaced. If it still trips with pump removed, plug the pump back in and onto the next component. Follow the same steps until each plug has been removed and replaced and the spa is no longer tripping, the component that has been disconnected when the breaker does not trip is the faulty part. If everything has been disconnected and the spa is still tripping the breaker then the board or breaker is faulty. TROUBLESHOOTING #3 Another method is to cut off power and disconnect each component then reconnect each part one at a time until the breaker trips. The part that causes it to trip is the faulty part, if everything is disconnected and it trips then the board has a short and needs replaced or the breaker is bad.
1. Check Your Cover The sides of hot tubs are very well insulated to keep the heat inside the hot tub at all times. However, the top is completely open. That is why you have a trusty hot tub cover. This cover not only keeps your hot tub secure but also helps trap the heat inside your hot tub. If your hot tub cover is cracked or has holes, the heat has a place to escape. Keep your hot tub cover cleaned and replace it when it begins to show signs of aging so keep as much heat inside your hot tub as possible. 2. Service Your Hot Tub Over time your hot tub's parts will begin to wear out. This includes your hot tub heater as well as the filtration system and even your jets. When all of these components are in good shape, the water and heat will be able to flow freely increasing the efficiency of your hot tub. However, if they are beginning to wear out, you could find yourself waiting even longer before your hot tub is warm enough to enjoy. 3. Consider Your Landscaping One thing that many hot tub owners fail to consider when setting up their hot tubs is the landscaping.
If spa will still not come on test power coming to the spa using a voltage meter. If you do not have a voltage meter wait 6 minutes after turning on the power to see if the pump comes on then call support with findings. If you have no power, the fuse is good and the breaker is not tripping you may have a problem with the breaker. Flip the switch down then to the up position if it seems to stay up and you still have no power going to the spa try pressing the test button on the breaker. If the test button is not causing the handle to flip down (some breakers the handle may only come partially down) you may have a faulty breaker and should call an electrician. When jets button is pressed you hear a click but nothing else. Test or replace 30amp fuse nearest to the pump plug. If you hear the pump humming check but no water movement you may have air trapped in the pump. To release loosen the highest union as directed in the manual. If you do not hear anything when the button is pressed the button may not be working.
The warmer it is outside, the less time it will take to heat. For example, if it is 76 degrees outside and you want your hot tub to be 100 degrees, it will take your hot tub approximately 4 hours to reach its temperature. You can decrease that time if you keep your hot tub cover on while it heats. Just like in your home, most of the heat is lost from your hot tub from the top. So, keeping the cover in place will allow it to heat much more efficiently. Lastly, we need to talk about the components of your hot tub. These include the condition of your cover and even the heater, pump, jets, etc. If these components are all in tip top shape, your hot tub will be able to heat the water much faster, but if one of these components is damaged or wearing out, it will take it much longer to reach its optimal temperature for use. There are several ways you can improve the efficiency of your hot tub to reduce the time it takes to warm it up as well as save a little money on your energy costs while it runs.
Besides how to monitor temperature and chemicals, one of the questions we hear quite a lot about hot tubs is how long it will take to heat the water so it is ready to be used. That's pretty understandable when you think about it. After all, when you get the urge to have a soak in a hot tub, you don't want to have to wait for the water to heat up. Today, let's take a look at how long it takes to properly heat a hot tub and what you can do to make it heat more efficiently and quickly. Remember, every hot tub is different and how efficiently you can heat your hot tub and maintain that temperature can vary depending on where you live. Typically, a hot tub or spa will heat the water somewhere between 3 and 6 degrees per hour. How quickly it will heat depends largely on a few factors: 1. The ambient temperature outside 2. Hot tub cover on or off 3. Condition of your hot tub components First, let's examine the ambient temperatures. Basically, that is the temperature where your hot tub is located.