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howdy, I traded an atv for a 6 person hot tub. All we read about monthly bill increase prior was 25-45 dollar. Our normal bill is 110-120, now it's 235 and 230 for our first 2 months with th tub. Any insight as to this tremendous increase? Please tell us how we can reduce our energy consumption. Runs on 50a circuit. Kept at 101-103 We live in Minnesota. Thanks Dan

Greetings All, We picked up a used, well-maintained, clean, 10 yr old, 6/7 person tub (really! very nice and clean) in early Dec 2012, had it up and running by mid December. We received our first electric bill since installation. 252 dollars. Our average for this billing period in the past has been 117. The 252 does include some kind of "annual fee" of 20 bucks so let's round it down to 232 dollars. WOW!!!! Could it really be sucking that much juice?? We are about 30 minutes north of St. Paul/Minneapolis. Sure it's been cold at night and days resemble normal temps for the season, but really, did our bill double because of the tub? Sure we used it nearly everyday (it is a new toy afterall) and, sure the cover has seen better days but still is intact and fits properly. The local spa store says it has to be something else besides the tub cranking up the bill. Christmas lights? not likely, it's not the Griswald's Christmas here. We can't think of anything out of the ordinary. Has anyone tried to add insulation under the tub or . . . . If so, what have you done to your tub? Hate to shut it down for the winter.