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Tman122:

--- Quote from: bradleyabell on October 15, 2018, 03:50:43 pm ---What are the options if you are without power for days to keep spa and components above freezing?

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You have 2 options, drain and winterize or maintain a small heat source inside the cabinet. Depending on how long.

Generally power is only off for a few hours so no big deal keep it tightly closed. In extreme cold this method will work for several hours maybe even a day in 20-30 deg weather. You contingency plan should include a drain and winterize if you anticipate more than a day depending on the expected outside ambient. A small heat source (trouble light or small heater) strategically placed inside the equipment bay to remain safe can extend for several days or even longer a power outage. But then you need a small generator.

I live in northern Minnesota and during extreme cold our power has NEVER in 60 years gone out for more than a few hours and my house took priority over my tub.

There are a ton of variables.

coldnh:
Consider yourself lucky, Southern NH here and losing power for more then 3 days at a time is normal occurrence. Doesn't help that I'm a mile down a private dirt road. Generators are a must for us.

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