Hot Tub with J1772?

[Riviot]

https://www.costco.com/aquaterra-sp...olded-spa,-plug-n-play.product.100367530.html

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https://www.electriccarpartscompany.com/j1772-socket-inlet-50a-120v-240v

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Yes, it has 110v, but reviews are mixed on how well that maintains temps. We'd have it within reach of the j1772 plug anyway! Convince me I'm wrong about this idea.

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[KBabione]

I saw your post and assumed it was one of the portable inflatable hot tubs that I've seen at Costco like this one and you were showing how the Rivian can power it at a beautiful remote location. It just needs 177 gallons of water (or around 40 trips with a mostly full 5-gallon bucket) to operate.

 

[Zoidz]

On the manufacturer's web site it says it is convertible to 230 VAC, so in theory converting to 230 VAC would make it a bit more efficient. 1 Kw will struggle in cold weather. If you wanted to hack it, you could probably upgrade the heater to something bigger, likely needing a contactor that could handle the bigger load.

 

[COdogman]

 

[Riviot]

 

[CharonPDX]

https://www.costco.com/aquaterra-spas-brighton-25-jet,-5-or-6-person-rotomolded-spa,-plug-n-play.product.100367530.html

Yes, it has 110v, but reviews are mixed on how well that maintains temps. We'd have it within reach of the j1772 plug anyway! Convince me I'm wrong about this idea.

I have one of those. It holds 102°F just fine even when it's sub-zero and a foot of snow around it on 120V. It's really well insulated. Power was out for 20 hours in sub-zero, and when power came back on, it had dropped to only ~70°F. It had no problem bringing back up to temp.

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