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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: lovejoyland on February 25, 2018, 07:31:48 pm

Title: double checking the temperature
Post by: lovejoyland on February 25, 2018, 07:31:48 pm

Hello everyone,

I suspect my tub is running cool. Is there a way to double check the temperature of the water. I would think I could just use a household thermometer, but I just thought I'd ask here in case I'm missing something those of you in the industry understand. All I understand is my console says 104, but it feels more like 101. The tub was bought new in May 2017.

Thanks!
Vanessa

Title: Re: double checking the temperature
Post by: Tman122 on February 26, 2018, 06:35:14 am

Quote from: lovejoyland on February 25, 2018, 07:31:48 pm

Hello everyone,

I suspect my tub is running cool. Is there a way to double check the temperature of the water. I would think I could just use a household thermometer, but I just thought I'd ask here in case I'm missing something those of you in the industry understand. All I understand is my console says 104, but it feels more like 101. The tub was bought new in May 2017.

Thanks!
Vanessa

Or they specificly make floating hot tub thermometers.

Title: Re: double checking the temperature
Post by: Hottubguy on February 26, 2018, 11:21:27 am

Those floating thermometers are not always accurate. Use a medical grade thermometer to get a precise temp

Title: Re: double checking the temperature
Post by: lovejoyland on February 26, 2018, 11:59:11 am

Thanks for the input!

Title: Re: double checking the temperature
Post by: wmccall on February 26, 2018, 01:50:49 pm

If its not a windy day, I set my tub to 99 and put my hand in it.   Your body has easily detect a degree or two.   I've found after 15 years of hottubing, I can accurately tell a tub's temp to within .5F if there is no wind.   Your judgement may be right.