belome Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 OK, everyone is freaking about this huge storm system. What happens if the power goes out? How long before pipes start freezing when there is no circulation? I don't have a big enough generator to heat my tub, but I have on that would run a space heater. Can I take a panel off and shove a space heater in there to keep the pipes from freezing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolSpaGuy30 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 OK, everyone is freaking about this huge storm system. What happens if the power goes out? How long before pipes start freezing when there is no circulation? I don't have a big enough generator to heat my tub, but I have on that would run a space heater. Can I take a panel off and shove a space heater in there to keep the pipes from freezing? space heater and/or trouble light in the equipment compartment, in a pinch you can also purchase a cattle tank heater at places like fleet farm for around $75, you can place it inside the spa to warm up the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 OK, everyone is freaking about this huge storm system. What happens if the power goes out? How long before pipes start freezing when there is no circulation? I don't have a big enough generator to heat my tub, but I have on that would run a space heater. Can I take a panel off and shove a space heater in there to keep the pipes from freezing? Space heater or trouble light, drain if you have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnepr Dave Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 It would take days for the water to cool down and freeze,. Like others have said, put a small incandescent lamp in the machinery space, it shouldn't put much of a draw on your generator. If you drain it, be sure you get all the water out, or there will be ice damage to the pipes. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Spa Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 It's NOT the large mass of water sitting in the spa that's the concern. It's the water in the pipes, especially around the equipment, that can quickly freeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 OK, everyone is freaking about this huge storm system. What happens if the power goes out? How long before pipes start freezing when there is no circulation? I don't have a big enough generator to heat my tub, but I have on that would run a space heater. Can I take a panel off and shove a space heater in there to keep the pipes from freezing? Space heater or trouble light, drain if you have to. Be carefull on the placement of said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 OK, everyone is freaking about this huge storm system. What happens if the power goes out? How long before pipes start freezing when there is no circulation? I don't have a big enough generator to heat my tub, but I have on that would run a space heater. Can I take a panel off and shove a space heater in there to keep the pipes from freezing? Space heater or trouble light, drain if you have to. Be carefull on the placement of said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Hot Tub Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 All of these ideas are great, but if there is no power, kind of hard to run the space heaters etc. We highly suggest you do not drain!!! Unless you winterize properly, which without power you can not do, not a good idea. If you have a quality tub you have quite a bit of time before a freeze issue happens if you leave it full of hot water. if you have a tub that the components are isolated from the tubs body of water, most full foams are like this, make sure to block off any vents, try to keep that area as warm as possible and keep your fingers crossed that the power is not out for days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolSpaGuy30 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 All of these ideas are great, but if there is no power, kind of hard to run the space heaters etc. We highly suggest you do not drain!!! Unless you winterize properly, which without power you can not do, not a good idea. If you have a quality tub you have quite a bit of time before a freeze issue happens if you leave it full of hot water. if you have a tub that the components are isolated from the tubs body of water, most full foams are like this, make sure to block off any vents, try to keep that area as warm as possible and keep your fingers crossed that the power is not out for days. actually reading the OP might help...he said he did have a generator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Hot Tub Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Missed where he said he could run the space heater, sorry about that, thats what i get for multi tasking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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