Coleman Spas Green Partnership

Excessive resource and energy use, and a growing demand for raw materials, are largely responsible for a depletion of natural resources worldwide, and the possible acceleration of a trend know as global warming – which may be contributing to rising sea levels, extreme weather patterns, extended droughts and floods, disappearing glaciers, and increased health risks. 

Some scientists believe that global warming is caused by human activities, and many say we have only about ten years to take action before we cause irreversible harm. Fortunately, there are many things we can all do to respond.

How Coleman Spas is Utilizing the Green Philosophy

Portable hot tubs account for less than 1 percent of the energy consumed in residential homes, and they contribute less than 0.3 percent to peak energy demand. (Calculations based on the spa owner using the hot tub 16.4 times monthly for 20 minutes.)           

According to recent research, at 10 cents per kilowatt, a typical portable hot tub costs about $22 per month to operate, which means that a water heater or a color television set costs more to operate than a hot tub. 

The insulation in every hot tub is obviously important to block out the cold and to recycle heat generated by the spa motor. Coleman Spas’ Thermolock IV – which contains four layers of insulation - provides maximum energy conservation by recycling heat inside the spa body and trapping heat in the tub, while allowing complete “four-sided” serviceability and near silent operation. 

Coleman Spas hot tubs ABS Sealed base is a one-piece foundation that seals the bottom of the spa, locking in heat and sealing out moisture.

Coleman Spas are manufactured using wood-alternative materials: our DuraMAAX siding is made from recycled substrate, and the frame is zinc-coated steel.

How to Achieve Maximum Conservation With Your Coleman Spas Hot Tub

Cover your spa with it’s specially fitted Coleman Spas cover when not in use. This reduces energy needed to heat the spa by trapping heat in the spa, keeps water from evaporating out of the spa, as well as keeping out debris that would require the filter to run an extended period of time to expel.

Spa Remote: Adjust your spas heat and power the jets before you even step outside with our innovative wireless spa monitor. This device allows you to adjust your spas water temperature so it only needs to be heated when you use it – saving energy when it’s not in use.

Economy Mode should be run when the spa is being used or about to be used. While in Economy Mode the water is heated to the desired set temperature ONLY during filter (cleaning) cycles.

When the spa is not in use set it to Sleep Mode, which will only heat the spa to within 20 degrees F (11 degrees C) of the set temperature during filter cycles. This is even a bigger energy savings mode than Economy Mode.

Top 10 “Green” Tips

1. Switch it up. About 35 percent of all electricity produced is used to run homes. Save money and reduce carbon pollution by “switching it up” – try enjoying natural sunlight instead of overhead lights; remember to flip off the light switch when leaving a room; switch your appliances altogether to those with the ENERGY STAR label, which sip electricity instead of guzzle it.  

2. Ask a riddle. How many families does it take to change a light bulb (and change a world)? If every family in the U.S. replaced one regular light bulb with an energy saving model, it would reduce global warming pollution by more than 90 billion pounds, the same as taking 7.5 million cars off the road.

3. Stay young. A typical 1700 sq. ft. wood-frame home requires the equivalent of clear cutting one- acre of forest. Avoid wood products from old-growth forests; instead choose materials from sustainably-managed forests that have the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification. 

4. Quit the drip. Global Warming is predicted to play havoc with the world’s water cycle, causing greater droughts and floods and making water conservation essential; in many places, pumping water long distances also requires large amounts of electricity. A small leak from a faucet can waste 50 gallons of water a day and a leaky toilet can waste 200 gallons a day.  

5. Make laundry cool.  Washing machines use 30 to 60 gallons of water for the wash cycle.  Use cold water instead of hot, and wash only full loads of clothes and dishes. Hang your clothes out to dry rather than putting them in the dryer – this saves electricity and leaves your clothes smelling fresh and will never shirk cloth like the heat in a dryer can!

6. Catch a ride. Personal transportation is responsible for 30 to 50 percent of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, 33 percent of toxic water pollution and more than 45 percent of toxic air emissions.  Carpool, catch the bus, telecommute or ditch the car altogether and walk or bike.

7. Keep it in check. Clean oil and properly inflated tires increase fuel mileage up to 15 percent.  Nearly a third of all light trucks and SUVs on the road have at least one under-inflated tire.   

8. Make learning easier. Attention to site planning and adequate day lighting have been shown to heighten student performance by as much as 25 percent and operating costs for energy and water can be reduced by 20 to 40 percent. Green schools can help students learn and save money.

9. Seed a solution. As few as 20 trees can offset the pollution from a car driven 60 miles per day and green spaces, like parks, can help counter the heat island effect that causes urban centers to be two to 10 degrees hotter than nearby rural areas.

10. Talk back. Urge political and community leaders to inventory current environmental policies and programs, adopt green programs for city projects and set green building standards.

What you else can do:

Reduce, Reuse & Recycle! Reduce by purchasing items made from recycled materials. Reuse and repair products rather than throwing them out and buying new. Recycle whenever possible – paper, cardboard, glass, and plastics can be recycled in most areas. Recycled paper manufacturing creates 74% less air pollution and saves trees, energy and water.

Turn off computers when not using for several hours.  If every American household bought just one Energy Star-qualified CFL, the reduction in greenhouse gases over the life of the bulbs would be the same as taking 800,000 cars off the road. CFL’s last eight times longer than regular bulbs, and us just one-fifth of the power!

Keep the lid on pans when cooking to utilize the most heat.  Buy Green. Businesses have a tremendous effect on the earth, but your purchases have a tremendous effect on business. Do your consumer research and purchase goods that are sustainable and eco-friendly.

Manage your thermostat: turning your thermostat up just three degrees in the summer and down three degrees in the winter can prevent the omission of nearly 1,100 pounds of carbon dioxide annually. Turn off lights that are not needed.  Save dirty dishes and clothes wash until you have enough for a full load. 

Eliminate Phantom Loads. Many appliances still consume energy when left plugged in, even though they are turned off! Turn TV, DVD player and VCR off at the wall.

Consider switching to rechargeable batteries for your portable electronic devices. Then charge your batterers with a solar charger.

Use energy efficient gas for cooking and heating.

Home appliances such as refrigerator, televisions, washing machines and freezers use about one-fifth of all the electric produced in a typical Western country. Purchase energy-efficient household appliances. Refrigerators, freezers, furnaces, air conditioners and water heaters us the most energy, so look for the Energy Star label on these appliances.

Install a solar-powered water heater and water-saving showerheads

Grow your own veggies! Living in an apartment is no excuse for not gardening. Many types of vegetables and herbs can be grown in containers on your window ledge.

Don’t waste room heating by leaving doors or windows open.

Install insulation and make sure window are well sealed to reduce the amount of heating and cooling required.

Position trees carefully around the house to provide shade during summer months.

If you have to drive a car chose one that is fuel-efficient, or that utilizes hybrid technology.

Avoid sudden accelerating as it burns more fuel.

Avoid buying over-packaged products, particularly plastic which is made out of petroleum.