Spa Planning

CSA Certification

Check to be sure the spa manufacturer has Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification for the complete system as a working, self-contained unit. Even if individual components are CSA certified, this does not mean the complete spa system is certified.

Look for this label on the spa and spa equipment.

Be a Power Smart Consumer

It is wise to consider energy efficient features, since spa operating costs can be high. The costs will vary depending on the location (indoors or out), size of the pump and heater, the volume of water, how well the tub is insulated and whether it is covered.

Look for 100 PERCENT foam-filled insulation. Closed-cell insulation has more insulating value than open-cell foam. A poorly insulated spa forces the heater to run more frequently increasing the operating costs.

Choose a spa with a separate circulating pump or energy efficient 2 speed pump.

Choose a spa with the equipment to the outside of the spa. There will be no cavity under the skirting that is not insulated, therefore offering you 4 completely insulated walls (a thermos to hold the heat in the water better)

Use an insulated spa cover that seals around the edges and locks down to prevent heat loss and water evaporation when the spa is not being used. Choose a spa cover with Power Smart Saves label for maximum energy savings. A good cover costs $500 to $600, but this cost is paid back in energy savings within 2 years.

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