How to heat a hot tub without a heater
Using electricity to heat your hot tub can cost you an arm and a leg not just for the electricity but for the extra cost of buying the electric heating elements for your hot tub. Luckily, it is possible to heat a hot tub fast without using an electric heater.
There are a number of ways you can use to generate universal hot tub heat especially if you have an inflatable hot tub. As this would be a bit tricky to heat with your regular hot tub heating elements.
How To Heat A Hot Tub Without A Heater
- DIY Hot Tub
Heater
One of the easiest ways of heating a hot tub without an electric heater is by creating your own hot tub heater. If you are familiar with a traditional Japanese soaking tub, then you already know about using direct fire to heat your tub.
While this can be tricky, with respect to plumbing, you simply need to watch a few video tutorial and you will be good to go. It is also much more cost-effective in the long run.
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Propane Gas Heaters
These are another cheaper alternative to electric heaters for your hot tub. You simply need to get a high-quality gas heater and modify your hot tub’s plumbing construction and you are good to go.
This option is great for places with cold winters as you need not worry about the heating elements freezing over if you turn off the tub. You can unplug them and store them indoors when not in use.
A key thing to consider when using this alternative hot tub method is whether you intend to keep your hot tub heated throughout the entire year. Bear in mind that hot tubs are perfect breeding grounds for pathogens and other microbial matter when not in use.
Take this into account and winterize the hot tub. You can also invest in a cover and look into replacing the water every once in a while.