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Bullfrog energy efficency
Ryan VSO:
--- Quote from: TKSprinter on January 01, 2014, 08:07:24 pm ---Bullfrog literature claims to have superior energy efficency versus all other manufacturers. This includes almost twice the efficency versus Jacuzzi. Comments, and hopefully facts (comparisons) of efficencies are desired.
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It was bullfrog vs jacuzzi ....
TKSprinter:
First of all thanks for all the replies. Here is the specific claim from Bullfrog.
Watts used at 60 degrees F, Water at 101 degrees F, and cost at $.10 per kilowatt:
Bullfrog - A7L 164 watts
Hot Springs - Envoy 175 watts
Caldera - Geneva 229 watts
Sundance - Cameo 252 watts
Jacuzzi - J465 261 watts.
While this doesn't give dollar results expected from each spa, it does give a good relative comparison between the spas - IF THE DATA IS VALID.
It does state a monthly operation cost of $11.81. If this was at 60 degrees ambient and only 101 degrees spa temp, the potential savings could be significant in comparison to rival brands and lower ambient temps; possibly as much as $14 to $15 per month. This could be close to $200 per year.
This data is in Bullfrog's sales literature and states "figures published by the California Energy Commission." I would think some rival manufacturer would challenge these claims if they were not legitimate, possibly in court. Any thoughts, anyone???
Ryan VSO:
--- Quote from: rosewoodsteel on January 01, 2014, 10:56:31 pm ---
--- Quote from: Vortex Spas Canada on January 01, 2014, 09:24:43 pm --- Artic Spa always use this excuse for their high priced tubs
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Vortex,
Why do you have to bash other manufacturers when the question was about Bullfrog? I could mention one spa manufacturer claiming that their spas "adapt to their ambient environment", or some such rubbish....
And, regarding your statement, I can assure that the price I just paid for my Artic is comparable to that of their legitimate competition.
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Artic spas are nice tub and I like them I just said that their sales person tell custumers they will pay less for their electricity bill and that will compensate for the prices their paying for their tub when they will actually save maybe 100-150 $ year max and will be ending up paying more for the tub .
meriflower:
--- Quote from: rosewoodsteel on January 01, 2014, 10:44:47 pm ---One of the more interesting and difficult things you encounter when deciding on a hot tub is trying to determine how much energy it uses. I can't tell you how many websites I've visited in my search for a hot tub. Invariably, each manufacturer not only said that their tubs were the best in the business, but each said that their tubs were the most efficient. I’m sure Bullfrog makes a good, efficient tub. I’m just as sure that there are other manufacturers that are good and efficient, as well.
The Frog may be giving you a little Bull..
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Frog giving you a little bull - LOL! I agree as during my search no matter which site I was on each manufacturer said that they were best efficiency, best jets, etc etc. Dealers can be even worse, spend more time bad mouthing their competition vs talking about the brand they sell. Big turn off! As for Bullfrog, we are getting a 2013 R6L delivered and installed next week Wednesday. It is replacing our 06 Marquis Epic. I can let people here know if I see a difference between the two. I'm expecting to see about the same as IMO both are efficient tubs.
I did find that this posting on this forum some years ago talking about energy efficiency.
http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/forum/index.php/topic,12485.msg155766.html#msg155766
Ryan VSO:
how much were you paying per year for your marquis and where do you live ?
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