Can an Inflatable Hot Tub Run in the Winter? | Coleman SaluSpa Inflatable Hot Tub

[@GannonForPresident]

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[@debfouts233]

I've had mine for 6 years, love it! Never tried it outside in the winter but now I'm going to!

[@GannonForPresident]

Nice! Yeah, I'm sure it won't last as long...but that is the best time to use it.

[@MasQueVencedorEnCristo]

😜

[@ppratt3]

to help keep it to temp my father uses an immersion heater farmers use to keep the water troughs from freezing up.

[@scainiac]

I have the same hot tub and I live in Northern Alberta, Canada. I had this thing running all winter. The temp got down as low and -51°C and although this thing dropped down to 25°C it ran perfectly. I have since enclosed it and insulated the enclosure and the lines and it works great :) It was -14°C last night and the hot tub was at 40°C when I got in. My only real issue has been the cover. The damn bladder keeps leaking. I am considering removing the bladder all together and replacing it with a styrofoam insulation.

[@TerrieLeeBirston]

Us canadians can always make our tubs run great!

[@EliBleu]

I have mine outside. I live in the northeast with heavy winters, This spa is truly amazing in every way ... I actually bought this to use as a warmed up small pool for my little one in the cool summer days... Great spa for adults and you can run this in the winter outside .... BUT .. if you leave this on in the winter in an area that stays cold for many weeks/months your electric bill will sky rocket!! .. just be aware... you may think your bill will go up but I didnt realize how much .. be conscious of that

[@TJAzton]

By how much did it go up?

[@EliBleu]

@@TJAzton Mine went up about 35%.. Heavy winter caused this unit to run almost all night.. so about 35%... Bill went from like $250 to about $340 ish. Im talking about NYC winter 2021-2022, which was rough... This past winter I disconnected it and left it inflated in an outside patio. Bill would've probably been lower cause we had an ok winter

[@MonstaMack555]

@@EliBleu That's really not too bad of an increase. I've had my hot tub since 2021 but this will be the first year I run it in a cold Pittsburgh winter. I did invest in an insulating cover. Still, I can't wait to see that electric bill LOL

[@35057]

Just set mine up yesterday and it’s up to temp today and had my first soak earlier. 🤩 I’ve got chronic back problems and my body is just generally beat up already (at 40) so I’m really loving this. Can’t beat it for the price. Wife is worried about the electric bill and she’s on me to keep the energy eco mode on. But it’s cold here in mass already (hit or miss really) so it takes a day to get up to temp. So we’ll see how we find that happy median of desirable temp and eco.

[@milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy]

Congratulations I am a new hot tub owner too I got an intex inflatable hot tub but I have to wait for the spring to set it up I cant wait thank you God bless you always

[@GannonForPresident]

Yeah, if I know I am not using it for a few days, I will bring the temp down a few degrees so its not so hot when I wont be in it.

[@immeohmyoh]

Y'all should just keep it at 100 and throw a couple 5gallon buckets of scalding hot water from the shower in whenever you plan to use it.

[@shanew7361]

Just got mine 4 days ago, I set it up in my basement. I live in MI to damn cold outside. I also placed exercise tile floor mats that interlock under and around my spa. So far its been great! Mine is also worried about the electricity bill. 😕

[@billymacktexasdetective5827]

Spend the $75 for a thermal cover. It'll cut your electric consumption by about 30%.

[@milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy]

I am a new hot tub owner I got an intex inflatable hot tub but I have to wait until spring to use it I am so excited cant wait I live in Ontario Canada it gets cold here thank you for sharing your information with us God bless you always have a beautiful day

[@GannonForPresident]

Thanks! Best of luck with it!

[@AB-ho1cr]

No way this worked for you in Ontario Canada??

[@sunshinekitty3618]

I'm in Chicago and this sealed the deal! I'll buy a mat for sure! Thanks so much

[@GannonForPresident]

No problem!

[@kiela3602]

I’m in chicago & about to take it down since it’s getting btwn 28-40degrees at night. I’m so sad cause chucago, unlike Maryland it gets below 9 degrees on aa regular

[@1eftnut]

Thanks Husky Ryan Reynolds👍🏾

[@GannonForPresident]

Hahaha

[@maxketch3807]

I came here for this comment

[@bcrawsh]

I live in Michigan and had the same question. Thanks!

[@adamjonkie5601]

Same. Northern Michigan here.

[@TerrieLeeBirston]

I live in british columbia camada and it goes down to -15c and it dtays warm if you have it under cover( i have a sturdy gazebo thats been lowered down) and foam matts under the tub and it stayed running great!

[@anthonygaitanos3361]

I live in Townsend and just got one thanks for the review

[@GannonForPresident]

No problem 👍

[@ericcrop5179]

Glad to know its running well using an extension cord, mine will be doing the same when it arrives 👍👍

[@GannonForPresident]

Good to hear!

[@DyLemmaOG]

Works fine if you use 12ga cord

[@dbranga]

@@GannonForPresident my intex instructions says to not use an extension cord. ??

[@aliciasheerin1001]

@@dbranga My instructions says it too but I've had mine connected thru a power strip, it'll be a year in March. All is well but I do strongly suggest a heavy duty one

[@mannymanny1615]

Just got one. In curious and worry about the weight on a deck. Can you show what your support under it looks Iike? I’m also in MD and was worry about the temp. Great video.

[@mtutechy10]

Could have been a usually review but is very difficult to hear. Lots of mic was too far, wind noise, and the background music didn't help.

[@brianferstle6369]

He’s got my vote

[@jonhawkins2374]

I forgot about the umbrella. Thanks again.

[@GannonForPresident]

No problem!

[@llisamichele]

I was born and raised in MD !

[@GannonForPresident]

Nice!

[@brandonsaunders8768]

We will be setting ours up in Maryland tomorrow also this video helped me as we were worried about winters

[@GannonForPresident]

Great! Enjoy! Happy to help.

[@gogoreddz]

I'm in Maryland also I'm tryn to see a way to keep it hot while using it i started off at 104 after 30 min I'm down to 98•

[@kathyhames2200]

I got mine for $300 I'm hoping to get it set up this weekend I got it last year an I need it

[@GannonForPresident]

Nice!

[@kathyhames2200]

@@GannonForPresident so my son son came from Cincinnati Ohio Tuesday to surprise his grandma so I had him to help me set up the hot tub so I went an got my water checked all I needed was chlorine I want to get in but my allergies 😫 are killing me maybe tomorrow

[@bellaphone5719]

I alaska here they dont have them here all sucks for me lol

[@ryancoladonato3045]

Had one for 2 years. My 2 biggest complaints were leaky connections and the water that always seemed to “pool up” on the cover.

[@GannonForPresident]

Yeah, the cover seems to always get water on it. The connections though, were leaking for me, but then I found a gasket that was missing and it worked fine for me. No leaks in over a year now.

[@shredhed7719]

Put plumber’s tape around all the threads and connections. Problem solved! It worked on my Intex

[@codyflasch4936]

Im from saskatchewan canada northern part will in run in - 50 celceous

[@wu2u]

Will the filtration pump also cycle off when the temperature is reached, or does it continue to run with the heater off? And if it stays on do you need to leave it running constantly in winter?

[@desireebuie3911]

Thanks for the information.

[@GannonForPresident]

Any time!

[@sarakestly7477]

I just set mine up last Friday here in WI plan on using all winter. I am waiting to see electric bill as my decision. Any insight on that? It’s easy to set up and convenient. I use an electrical cord too from my garage. Working well so far.

[@GannonForPresident]

Yeah, your electric bill will go up. It will go up in the winter a lot more than it does in the summer. I think the amount depends a lot of where you are located and the electric bill rates.

[@arieljosocial2325]

I'm in WI too and just got one for Christmas, debating if I want to see it up in the garage or outside? How are things going now that it's colder?

[@sarakestly7477]

@@arieljosocial2325 I had mine outside until Nee Years just put it in my basement. Too cold next couple months runs a lot.

[@arieljosocial2325]

@@sarakestly7477 garage it is then! Thanks for the reply. Stay warm!

[@davefay660]

Sara -- how's your tub holding up in the winter. I"m in Mass and ready to pull the trigger. What model did you buy? Thanks!

[@tyeman3039]

I moved from northern Maryland to southern South Carolina. Our hot tub works wonderful in the winter. It actually got down to 38F one night. But only one night. 😁✌️

[@chrisbodenstein6788]

What temp do you keep it at when not In use, and what type of increase do you see in your electric bill?

[@35057]

I’d like a follow up on this too. I’m keeping mine at 104 until I get into a routine w it and get the first few “omg I have a hot tub I’m gonna use it all the time!” Out of my system 😅 we’ll see.

[@GannonForPresident]

Yeah, usually I keep it at around 100 until it gets cold. When its really cold I will set it at like 102, and then make sure it heats up a few hours before I plan on getting in, so its 104. The time it takes depends on how colt it is out. But, if its like 10 degrees out and the hot tub is only 100 degrees, that becomes too cold for me to enjoy it.

[@35057]

@@GannonForPresident we’ve been using it every day. It seems to take a day to recover temperature. 40s during the day and 30s at night now. Hot snap every once in a while.

[@immeohmyoh]

@@35057 y don't y'all just by a heater accessory, i think they sell heating elements at the farm supply stores for horse/chicken/cow/pig watering dishes and troughs. Just dangle it over the edge, wrap it in something so it don't melt the vinyl/nylon/rubber/plastic or whatever these spas are made of

[@leegill7837]

@@immeohmyoh i tried this. Its made more buckets or small items not big 6 man spa. So didn’t work for me.

[@jonny123596]

If added insulation and have a closed gazebo, do you think it can handle Canadian winters ?

[@catgarlo8630]

You kept it running all winter? Did you worry about the machine freezing? How cold does it get there? I was thinking of supplementing with a bucket heater, inside a bucket with holes , and keep the filter on, i feel this can save ware and tear on the machine. The pump can also freeze. Your sound track makes it difficult to hear what you are saying btw.

[@GannonForPresident]

Thanks for the tip on the sound. And yeah, I was worried when I first got it, but I figured, that is when I want to use it, and so far it has lasted 2 winters. About to go on its third!

[@jaysenbartlett1032]

Great video

[@GannonForPresident]

Thanks!

[@ZachChilds]

great video love your content

[@GannonForPresident]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jeffhughes1890]

Dude I have my sound on full blasts, you going to have to use your big boy voice cause I can barely hear ya

[@GannonForPresident]

Thanks for the tip!

[@TheSokodelic]

I don't think its his voice. I'm pretty sure it's the mic that he's using. Being a musician, I understand these things..

[@billymacktexasdetective5827]

@@TheSokodelic Wow... You really thought you had to tell us that it's his microphone??? As if anyone thinks they are hearing his voice directly?????? Thank God you are a musician, nobody would have known the problem otherwise...

[@TheSokodelic]

@@billymacktexasdetective5827 I know, right?

[@ahrengroesch8774]

Yeah the audio is a disaster

[@SamanthaSmith-wk1ii]

I have this same model. Going into my first winter with it. Do you run it at 100 all winter or allow it to drop to 70-90 when not in use? Nervousnhat maybe I should insulate the pipes and unit in some way.

[@jackcarden6962]

Where in MD. I grew up in Towson. Lived in Belair.

[@GannonForPresident]

I'm in Frederick MD. And nice!

[@deniseshirley8974]

Do you keep pump / heater running all winter?

[@Maxspeed7Dab]

I have fairly the same one but mine is a bestway saluspa, so you do you reccommend just leaving it running the whole time and not shutting off to be at least 50 degrees?

[@GannonForPresident]

I leave mine always running. I will let the temperature drop down a few degrees when I know I wont be using it for a few days. But I never just set it at like 50 degrees. It may be pretty hard for the system to get back to 100 degrees in the winter.

[@sunshinekitty3618]

Great review this helped me decide!

[@GannonForPresident]

Glad I could help!

[@sunshinekitty3618]

@@GannonForPresident I'm finally set up. Took some time to figure out the chemical and get the water right. I'm ok now and hate to have to get out

[@bonniemartinez1121]

How often do you need to add air to your tub? We just set ours up and see that it lost some air after a couple uses...Not sure if it’s due to the freezing temps or normal?

[@GannonForPresident]

I have found, if I fill it up with air (before water in) and its colder out, like 35-40 degrees, it won't lose as much air in the winter. But yes, it does lose some during the winter when its colder. But, I usually can go the whole season without filling it up with air.

[@karinhumphries316]

I have this tub and it says not to use below 41. If you’re in snow and it’s working, I’m feeling better about setting it up here in Kentucky. It’s getting over 50-60 during the day and in the 20s and 30s during the night. Do you think that’s ok?

[@GannonForPresident]

So, technically the manufacture says not to do this. But, I run mine year round here in MD. It is still running strong for two winters now. There has been a week or so where it wasn't over 32 degrees straight and it was fine. The nights went colder to the 10 degrees as well. So, I think you should be fine. KY weather is similar to where I am in MD.

[@karinhumphries316]

@@GannonForPresident thank you! I’m so excited! We are always heartbroken to pack it away.

[@BA-pp5yq]

So what is that you put underneath? We put those foam alphabet squares for extra cushion

[@jameskauffman5669]

I just got one of these for free me and my girlfriend set it up this weekend everything works on it other then it doesnt hold air for more then 30 min but how do you keep the heat on when the jets are on? It dropped 5 degrees while we were in it

[@rsmith2463]

Great video. What temperature was the tub that particular day? 100+?

[@GannonForPresident]

I am unsure, but it depends if I am going to use it that night, so, if I am going to, I usually keep it at 104, but if I know I won't, or when I am done for the night, I will turn it down to 102.

[@LoudStereoTINYDICK]

Get a camplux propane heater and a 120v diaphragm pump so you can use the electric heater to maintain 80 degrees and then propane heater to boost it up before you use it to as hot as you want and it will maintain that heat even with the cover off. If you left that propane heater on for too long it would get up to 150°F no problem

[@MQMTdN]

It those work but it takes 48 hours to get it hot in a cold snowy place not to mention the light bill comes high but its worth

[@GannonForPresident]

yeah, def takes longer and your bill will go up.

[@imdeplorable2241]

I just bought the Coleman and plan on supplementing the heater with an Eccotemp camp water heater. Also, I will place the spa on 2" foam board of some kind before winter sets in here (W. PA). Good job on the video. The audio is a little iffy, though, so I can't wait until Part 2.

[@dustinstone2766]

Good trick I do when draining and refilling mine if I plan on using it the same night, fill it with hot water from your sink, they make nozzles you can screw a hose into it with, hot water bill may go up a tad, but not as much as the heat bill, depending I'd you have gas or electric.

[@thewipergloveonyoutubewipe5069]

Thank you for your information, from the CEO of Windshield Wiperglove, coming soon, stay safe 🙏

[@GannonForPresident]

Thank you too!

[@jennyvenn2659]

Question - how do you air it up with water in it?! Mine did exactly as you said and deflated/shrunk with the cold!

[@Tilisth4]

I used a separate air pump to refill mine with air.

[@michellekennedy1941]

Hi I need to buy the inner cover

[@JenniferStolz]

Do you feel confident with that extension cord? I've read some recommendations not to use one...and I think I need to!

[@GannonForPresident]

I mean, if the manufacturer says not too, I don't want to say that you should get one. I used a less amp extension cord for a while, but it kept tripping my circuit. When I upgraded to this one, I think my circuit has only been tripped once.

[@DyLemmaOG]

use the shortest 12ga (12/2) extension cord you can and you'll be completely fine. Obviously make sure it's rated for outdoors as well. 25ft is really the max you should go

[@dianeseverson5817]

We are constantly having to put air in our hot tub. My question is do I take the chance of returning it for a new one and having the same problem.

[@GannonForPresident]

I went the whole winter season without adding more air.

[@jennmarie-rosetip2]

Hi how many tiles is used for a 4 to 6 man hot tub? Thanks 😁

[@GannonForPresident]

16 tiles...that is what I use.

[@Andrew-vr9sq]

@@GannonForPresident what thickness did you go with from your link? Going to get the 24 since you said 16 tiles worked for you!

[@sunshinekitty3618]

I don't see what kind of mat you used or possibly where you got it from!

[@GannonForPresident]

The link is in the description, but these are your typical interlocking mats.

[@sunshinekitty3618]

@@GannonForPresident I found them cheaper at Walmart. I needed 3 packs but they are great

[@jcstebbins6944]

How many 2' mats did you use?

[@michaelseth5203]

I used 1" thick foam insulation board under mine and it works fantastic. You can find it at Lowes or Home Depot for around $20 per 8'x4' sheet. I used 2 sheets side by side duct taped at the seem to make an 8x8 area for the hot tub to sit on. It insulates extremely well between the hot tub and my cold concrete garage floor.

[@voltage80x]

Mine throws E03 errors when it's cold

[@StevlandAmbrose]

I just dealt with this. Setting up for the first time, I was so excited, but as soon as I turn it on I got the dreaded E03. The next day I drained the tub and refilled with warmer water (8°C / 46°F according to my meat thermometer). At least a couple degrees higher than necessary to avoid an E03 according to the instruction manual for my model. But as soon as I turned on the pump it threw an E03 again. 😢 After much head scratching I realized that the thermometer must be inside the pump, and the pump was still filled with water from the night before. So I disconnected it (tricky but doable), took it inside, turned it upside down and drained it in my bathtub. I then filled the pump with 80°C / 176°F water I warmed up on my stove and let it sit for a few minutes. Hooked it back up to the spa, fired it up, and it's been working ever since. Hope this helps someone.

[@voltage80x]

@@StevlandAmbrose have you attempted to turn it off and turn it back on again after a night or so?

[@dominicks5599]

What size Coleman hot tub is that

[@GannonForPresident]

It is the 4-6 person one. But it really just fits 4. It is linked here: amzn.to/3aLuDVv

[@crateandbarrels]

it doesnt have an air pump to keep it inflated?

[@GannonForPresident]

It does, it is on the heater. It is the same function as the Jets.

[@alicejohnston6006]

bought it it lasted 7 months you couldn't get any help with it payed 600 for 7months of hot tub the pump doesn't last

[@sarahmoviereviewer4109]

i cant hear over the music

[@TJAzton]

The background music makes it hard to understand you

[@mikesevoian9807]

How does your deck handle the weight of the hot tub?

[@johnwest3287]

It's one ton of fun when filled, more with people! I have mine on a deck and it's parked next to the house. I doubled the joyces directly underneath it with bolts, added a 3x6 header brace along the house side on 2 4x4 legs along with angled 2x4 braces to the legs of deck because the decked shook when someone walked on it. Now it's stable and may even hold up to the big one coming someday to Seattle! Been 3+ yrs of good times then it decided to keep cutting out at random with EO2-3 signals and now has become useless.

[@GannonForPresident]

That was a big concern for me. My deck was built before code changes, and the joists were 24" apart. I took the deck boards off and added joists in between. So, now they are 12" apart. It has held up, but I put in on a part of my deck that is also much closer to the ground. I may create a ground patio and put it on there in the future.

[@JustDisc]

I think my main issue with these hot tubs is that they have issues after a couple years and you have to replace them. I get that it’s cheap, but it’s not good for the environment and it would just be a hassle

[@Russellviews]

The newer pumps are better.

[@butchbrown8333]

Please lose the music. Its too loud.

[@GannonForPresident]

noted

[@johnnysmoothcanton]

VOLUME SUCKS

[@GannonForPresident]

sorry

[@christopherbouman160]

Music was not ga good idea

[@TruthSlayer11]

DUDE YOU TALK WAYYYYY TO MUCH AND SAY VERY LITTLE