Electrician here. Total wattage used will be the same, 110vs220. Amperage and voltage vary inversely. Only savings will be that a 220 tub could heat quicker which means the circ pump will run less. Thats it.
@vermontmike9800
2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t the circulation pump constantly anyway for filtration purposes?
@ChrisS-dm4uq
2 жыл бұрын
@@vermontmike9800 no. It runs during cycles and when heating
@matthewpaluck630
2 жыл бұрын
True but most tubs especially plug and play have heat capture so the heat produced by the motor also heats the water look at something like Softtub that will heat plugged into a normal outlet and had no heater!
@ChrisS-dm4uq
2 жыл бұрын
@@matthewpaluck630 friction heaters are used on the super cheap plug ins like the ones off amazon so they dont need to install a resistive heater. The laws of physics dont pan out in regards to the efficiency of that.
@mikedavis5099
2 жыл бұрын
Yep...hes just pissed off because he paid a ton for for his high dollar hot tub
@Brokencedar
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. We are soon purchasing a hot tub and looking at reviews and such. What we have found is a ton of videos against plug in and box store-Amazon hot tubs. Most of the videos are made by people who are associated with mom and pop stores selling traditional products at exuberant prices. Honestly, it doesn't take much to see straight through these "reviews". It's nice to see someone who isn't trying to hustle me. Thanks again!
@edisonsantana
4 жыл бұрын
I disagree regarding the energy consumption. This is a common misunderstanding about how electricity works and how the power companies charge you for it. The point often noted for the money saving argument is that the amperage is half as much when running grow lights on 220 volts instead of 110 volts. This is true but the utility company doesn't charge you for amperage, they charge you for wattage. 110 volts will take longer and won’t heat up while running, but there are no savings on a 220 vs 110.
@HotTubOwnerHQ
4 жыл бұрын
Hi José. Thanks for chiming in! I'm definitely not an electrician, so you may be perfectly on point here, although I've heard from a number of sources that 110v hot tubs do cost a little more. But I don't own a 110v myself, and all 4 of my hot tubs I have owned over the years were 220v. But, you did acknowledge that it "will take longer" to heat up, so it seems to me that if the heater has to run longer, that would use more energy. But hot tubs, even 110v, don't really cost that much, so either way, we're still talking under $50/month, and in most cases, a lot less than that.
@grifftrips5001
4 жыл бұрын
Completely agree. I have plug in play hot tub and notice zero change to my electric bill.
@DavidWoods_ca
3 жыл бұрын
@@HotTubOwnerHQ I think that difference is generally because many 110v Hot tubs don't have as good insulation as a 220v one. Insulation is what really affects the cost of a hot tub. A well-insulated 110v hot tub will consume about the same amount of power as a 220v hot tub.
@andreaspitzer8924
3 жыл бұрын
@@grifftrips5001 I agree we got an plug in play and love it , I was told 220 runs the electric bill up , plug in play not but 40 dollars a month on electric bill on month
@BillKleitz
3 жыл бұрын
My hot tube runs on 120 OR 240. At 120 it draws 1500watts, at240 it draws 6000watts. It just means that the 240 system heats the water 4 times faster. The electric bill is based on kwhours, so drawing 1500 watts for 4 hours is identical to 6000 watts for 1hour.
@patty8232
4 жыл бұрын
I can say we differ in our opinions of 'what cost' means. I watched this because of the title and because I bought an inflatable plug in. What you blow over is the difference of being able to enjoy owning and using a hot tub and $800 that is affordable vs $5K and that is bottom end pretty much goes way up to thousands, just the beginning cost of acquiring one not counting chems and supplies. Am very happy with my cheap inflatable Coleman with bubbles it is wonderful.. sure beats NONE but in my view not so cheap seems well made and easy to install and feels terrific!
@HotTubOwnerHQ
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Patty. Sorry if I came across as critical of inflatables. They are definitely worth it for the money, and certainly better than no hot tub at all. There are some definite pluses of more permanent hot tubs, but as you note, that does cost a lot more. Thanks for being here - Jeff
@matthewpaluck630
2 жыл бұрын
Not true amps are amps most plug in tubs are more efficient! Typically better insulated due to the lack of heating power long time hot tub technician
@nikkimcqueen7359
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I thought it was very informative for someone looking at their first hot tub purchase.
@HotTubOwnerHQ
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mr.fredricklawngtawnghedav5094
2 жыл бұрын
Just call it 120 Volt AC. 120 VAC is half of north american residential 240 VAC electrical service. Its confusing to call it 110 or 115 vac. Thevpower company transmits 240vac 60 hz to residential customers. 120vac per leg. 2 legs. Equals 240vac at 60 hertz.
@willdemelo5994
2 жыл бұрын
Please dont talk about electricity, power and efficiency. You know absolutely nothing. Educate yourself before making videos
@PHBMax
3 жыл бұрын
We have been enjoying our 110 tubs (2) for 25 years and enjoy a little hydrotherapy nearly every night. Not a terrible idea imho.
@HotTubOwnerHQ
3 жыл бұрын
25 years? I assume that's not in the same hot tub? If so, that's amazing!
@patricklaska2409
3 жыл бұрын
Do u have to do the hand motion ever time u say "plug in"
@HotTubOwnerHQ
3 жыл бұрын
LOL. Yes, I think it's a code requirement
@marcusbarnes2046
3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what's the name of the brain of the plug and play of the last hot to which is the best out of 5 And around what cost and maybe in a 800 number where I can get in touch with the company
@HotTubOwnerHQ
3 жыл бұрын
Essential Hot Tubs is the brand of Plug and Play Hot Tub that I really like. You can normally find them on Amazon, but right now with the COVID production slow down of virtually every brand of hot tub, I believe they're all out of stock and I don't think calling would help. But the good news is within the next few months production should be ramping back up again and demand for hot tubs tends to go down a little bit this time of year and won't ramp back up again probably until February or March.
@holla9177
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a plug n play hot tub (Dream Maker - Odyssey) it is convertible to 220. If I went ahead and hard wired it to 220, would that also increase the performance of the blower/jets? They seem kind of low power...it has a 2hp pump, and a 1kw to 4kw heater tube.
@willdemelo5994
2 жыл бұрын
It increases the heater power output. The pump voltage stays at 120 and the output doesnt change, unfortunately
@vozera723
2 жыл бұрын
Bro just want to know where the Bluetooth switch is
@SmittySahn
4 жыл бұрын
Your bitly link to Amazon is dead / broken.. Just FYI for you
@HotTubOwnerHQ
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jason! I'll check it out. Thanks for letting me know!
@HotTubOwnerHQ
4 жыл бұрын
**** Check out the plug-in hot tub on Amazon I mention and review in this video - amzn.to/3ddDKfx
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