sd.rasmussen65 Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Hello all. I just acquired a used Hot Spring Sovereign I spa, and am trying to learn about it, and get it ready for assessment to see what may need to be done to it to get it in running order. My question at the moment is regarding power. This spa is apparently capable of using 110 or 220 volt power. Currently, it has a 110 AC plug with 20 amp prongs on it. Other than the fact that I know that 220 supplies twice the power, are there advantages/disadvantages to using one over the other, disregarding the actual cost of the breakers as a factor? In other words, what if anything do I "lose" if I use the 110 power connection? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djski Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 You will lose ability to concurrently run heater and jet pump. I also recently acquired a Hot Spring and went the 120v route. Takes longer to heat up after a fill but once at set point, I haven't had any issues losing temp during a soak. That said, I live in a mild climate which certainly helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteyboy Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 220V conversion only powers the heater 220V. Like djski said, the spa will not heat with the jet pump running if connected 110V. In a very cold climate I would convert to 220 so it will heat with the jets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquastarman Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 A spa running in 220volts heats 5 times faster than the identical spa running on 115volts the heater stays on when the jets are running. The operating cost on 220 is usually lower especially if the jet pumps are 220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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