You can find all kinds of brands, types and sizes of spas on the internet, newspapers and magazines. But what do these hot springs do, who makes them, where do they come from? 

Available in all continents: China, America, Canada, Australia and even Europe. Each spa has its advantages and disadvantages, each spa has its price. The cheap spas find their way, but the more expensive spas are also purchased. But the question always asked is: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE ?
The difference lays in the materials and the choice of technology, pumps, quality of parts, not to mention the life of the spa and what service you can expect when facing spa problems.
Chinese spas have a bad reputation in terms of equipment, technology, consumption and services, basically everything. The problems arise when the seller disappears from the scene with the buyer as the big loser... Obviously there are a few good, and they dare to give more than 1 year warranty. (Be warned, if your money is gone in the water)
American spas can be divided into two categories, quality spa and health resorts of the masses. The quality spas can be found in the higher price ranges, use the latest technology, spend a lot on ads and the presentation of showrooms. They push the mass production to lower prices, but are not innovative. Consumption is also on the higher side, quality and service average.
Australian Spas = same as American.
Canada are known for their sound quality, average fuel consumption, and boring old models.
European spas stand for design, quality and economy.

With the purchase of a spa you should focus on:

• The model. Is the spa good for me, test the spa first before you buy.
• Consumption. Cheap spas are expensive when you take their consumption in account.
• Quality. Purchase a spa that can be purchased anywhere, so that the parts are available everywhere and cheaper to get.
• Services. Purchase your spa at a professional who sells only hot springs, then you are sure of good service and you dont have to wait long for spare parts and service.
• Guarantees. Be sure that you get clear guarantees, 2-year warranty on all parts is mandatory, not on consumption items such as lights, ozonator, pillows, covers, audio.

What is a spa / Jacuzzi ® in the field of energy:
Consumption is divided in two factors, namely:
- Stand-by consumption of your spa
- Power use of your spa
The location of your spa is very important for the energy costs of your spa. A spa will cool faster in the cold wind filled with a frozen surface, etc. It is also important how the spa is insulated. Does it have a separate circulation pump, how thick is the cover, is the base insulated?

The power consumption of a spa or Jacuzzi ®:
Our example of a Hydro Spa Essence Spa Model:

2 pumps 1865 W / 2.5 HP / 8.1 A
A filter pump 138 W / 0.18 HP / 0.6 A
A blower 1250 W / 5.4 A
A heater 3000 W / A 13
Ozone 1 95 W / 0.4 A
A total of 27.5 amps consumption spa

Consumption in standby mode per day:
Invited the connection for full operation = 32 Amps
Circulator: 138 W x 24 hr = 3312 W
Heating: 3000 W x 3 hr = 9000 W (depending on the placing spa)
flushing program 2 x 3 minutes daily = 498 W
Ozone: W = 2280
Total consumption: 15.09 W x 365 = 5508 kW per year
2000 Kw daily rate (example)
Nightly 3500 Kw (example)
Consumption is calculated according to standard supplier + / - € 881, - per year.
Consumption per use of your spa per hour.

Jet pumps: 2 x 1865 W x 1 hour = 3730 W
Blower: 1250 W x 1 / 2 hr = 1250 W
Total: € 0.16 x 4.98 KW per KW = € 0.79 (additional cost per hour consumption, excluding heating costs and above)
Charges usage of your spa every year, including the use 2x p / 1.5 hours per week:
Standby costs per year is about € 881, -
Costs of consumption based on approximately € 120, -
Total cost per year is about € 1000, - (divided by 12 months = 83.33 per month)


NOTE: This is a sample calculation, no rights implied. above calculations are based on standard conditions and energy prices can vary by customer so there are deviations, but think of day and night rate.