| I think that many of us can
agree that the Hot Tub Manufacturing is generally not considered a GREEN
industry. To put out their products, most Hot tub companies just spray
fiberglass and resins, use plastics and steel without much regard for the
environment, except to follow EPA guidelines. Well all that just change when
"The California Energy Commission (CEC)" recently updated some of
the most rigid standards in the USA that monitors energy efficiency. The CEC
recently revised a bill called "title 20", which sets a standard
amount of allowable energy used by a portable spa/hot tub. These new
guidelines were NOT met by 65% of hot tub manufacturers who failed an
independent study done by California Polytechnic State University. Softub, on
the other hand, was the ONLY manufacturer to pass these new guidelines
without having to make any changes to its manufacturing process. There are now some hot tubs that comply with these new regulations or have since complied with manufacturing changes, Softub is a first in the Hot Tub Industry considering its unique design, function and in its green industry standards that have been a part of the "Green Movement", since its inception. Many states are now adopting the CEC standards and implementing these energy requirements. Softub is a soft sided hot tub. After all is your coach acrylic? No, so why sit in a hard hot tub either and call it relaxing. Softub's are soft, like sitting in your lounge chair and just as relaxing. The company was formed in 1985 and has grown to become one of the leading spa manufacturers worldwide. Softub has only made minimal changes to the product over the years including our "patented ozone water sanitation system" and our "smart chip power monitoring system" . It is these technological advances that have been added to this green product to make it the most energy efficient hot tub on the market. Below are some reasons that Softub has been a Green Leader in the hot tub industry: 1. Energy Efficiency is Softubs strong point - While the state of California was the first governing body to adopt energy efficiency guidelines for hot tubs. All Softub models have long operated well under the required baselines for the units. These guidelines are similar to fuel economy standards for automobiles so now all hot tubs sold in the state of California and soon other states as well, must meet a baseline energy usage level. 2. SmartChip Technology - The patented Softub Smartchip recognizes low power situations and shuts off your tub before any damage occurs. It is also programmed with a patented energy efficiency system. When the Smartchip senses a voltage drop it will shut down the pump. It will continue to monitor the in-coming power and will automatically restart the spa when the voltage returns to a normal level. In the event of a power outage, Smartchip automatically resets at 100 degrees. The patented "Energy Efficiency Program" monitors the filtration system. If the system filtrates during standard heating cycles, the programmed filter cycles are by-passed to save energy. If adequate filtration does not occur during heat cycles, the automatic filter cycles occur. Thanks to the Softub Smartchip, you can run all electrical appliances normally, without fear of damaging your spa or other household appliances. 3. Softub Patented Ozone Water Oxidizing System - having sparkling clean water and using less chemicals has always been the challenge for the hot tub owner. With each Softub unit comes a built-in ozone system. In Softub's, ozone is distributed evenly through all jets. You will find that other spas will only utilize 1 jet as a delivery port. Softubs system then is the only method that controls ozone delivery throughout the entire body of water. Ozone is helpful because it attaches to dirty chlorine and oxidizes the contaminant and makes the chlorine new again, thus utilizing fewer chemicals and fewer dollars for chemical purchases. In this day and time, finding ways to go green are more cost effective and help our environment. Softub has many green aspects along with its simplicity of operation, durability and true portability being some of its biggest assets. If you enjoy a good soak rather than the noise and splashing of 57 jets and waterfalls, Softub can be your tub of choice. Most hot tubs require 220 v 50Amp service that can cost between $800 and $2200 dollars to install, they also require special concrete or other foundations costing from $400 to $800 and the bigger heavier tubs require a lot more maintenance. Softub was designed to resolve all the obstacles to owning a hot tub. Softub is considered by the industry to now be one of the most advanced hot tubs on the market for therapy and/or pleasure. And Softub is now considered the greenest as well. |