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Lasco "Hot Shot" whirlpool heater
I am looking into buying a Lasco Valencia 1.5 66" whirlpool tub.
There is an option to add a "Hot Shot" unit to maintain the water temperature. Problem is, the Lasco customer service people and the technical support people don't know how this unit works, don't have any literature on the unit and have no feedback from any users. (The tech support supervisor won't respond to my email or telephone calls to help clarify). The first level people say it is not an inline heater and works by keeping the water warm by friction. I can't figure out how friction itself can heat water, and neither can the Lasco people. I am reluctant to proceed with the purchase as the whirlpool cannot be enhanced with an inline heater at a later time, and I have no evidence that the Hotshot will work. Anyone have any knowledge about the HotShot, or the reliability of Lasco tubs? Howard |
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Lasco "Hot Shot" whirlpool heater
"Howdego" wrote in message om... I am looking into buying a Lasco Valencia 1.5 66" whirlpool tub. There is an option to add a "Hot Shot" unit to maintain the water temperature. Problem is, the Lasco customer service people and the technical support people don't know how this unit works, don't have any literature on the unit and have no feedback from any users. (The tech support supervisor won't respond to my email or telephone calls to help clarify). The first level people say it is not an inline heater and works by keeping the water warm by friction. I can't figure out how friction itself can heat water, and neither can the Lasco people. I am reluctant to proceed with the purchase as the whirlpool cannot be enhanced with an inline heater at a later time, and I have no evidence that the Hotshot will work. Anyone have any knowledge about the HotShot, or the reliability of Lasco tubs? Howard http://doityourself.com/baths/whirlpool.htm Friction, now there is a rocket scientist..... humor applied Typically they are a 30 amp 240v inline electric heater max. They might be 30 amp 120v or 20 amp 120v, still an inline heater. Basically an insta-hot on steroids ( instant hot water for coffee). It sort of depends on how long you plan to spend in the tub. under 15 minutes I would consider using hot water from the tap/ larger hot water heater, longer, then you will need a auxiliary heater. IMO |
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Lasco "Hot Shot" whirlpool heater
With a great support team like that, I would run as fast as my little legs
would carry me. Thlis is a nightmare waiting for a place to happen. Don't let it be your place. Des |
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