How to Choose the Right Hot Tub Heating Mode

Hot Tub Heating Modes: Ready Mode vs. Rest Mode

Maintains your selected water temperature 24 hours a day.

Purpose

Ready Mode is designed to provide maximum convenience by keeping your hot tub at the selected temperature at all times. Since many customers do not use their hot tub at the same time every day, this mode ensures that warm water is always available whenever they wish to relax.

For example, if you set your water temperature to 38°C (100°F):

• On a Sunday morning, you can simply open the cover and enjoy your hot tub immediately at 38°C.
• On a Wednesday evening after work, your hot tub will be ready for a relaxing soak at the desired temperature.
• On a Friday evening when friends and family gather for a backyard get-together, everyone can enjoy the hot tub without waiting for the water to heat up.

How Ready Mode Works

The heater does not operate continuously 24 hours a day. Instead, the system checks the water temperature every 30 minutes.

During each temperature check:

1. The circulation pump operates for one minute.
2. Water is circulated through the heater and control system.
3. If the water temperature has dropped by 0.5°C or more, the heater is activated.
4. The heater runs only as long as necessary to restore the selected temperature.



Ready Mode maintains the water temperature regardless of when the filtration system is running. Even outside the scheduled filtration cycles, the hot tub will continue to monitor the water temperature and activate the heater whenever necessary to keep the water at the temperature you have selected.

The filtration system typically operates twice per day, based on Q&G’s recommended setting of two filtration cycles with a duration of three hours each. However, in Ready Mode, the heating system can activate at any time if the temperature falls below the set point.

Example

Suppose your filtration schedule is:

• Cycle 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Cycle 2: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM



If the water temperature drops at 9:00 PM, the circulation pump and heater will still activate to restore the selected temperature, even though the filtration cycles have already ended.

Using Ready Mode is similar to staying in a hotel room where the air conditioning has already been running before you arrive. The room is comfortable immediately, without requiring you to wait for the room to become cool.

• People with irregular schedules.
• Customers who do not soak at the same time every day.
• Those who prioritize convenience and immediate availability.

• Higher electricity consumption compared to Rest Mode.
• Not ideal for customers who rarely use their hot tub.



For example, if you only use your hot tub once or twice per month, maintaining water temperature continuously may result in unnecessary energy costs. In such cases, Rest Mode may be a better choice.

An energy-saving heating mode.

Purpose

Rest Mode is designed to reduce electricity consumption. It is particularly suitable for customers who use their hot tub at approximately the same time every day.

For example, a customer who regularly uses the hot tub at 7:00 PM each evening for relaxation or therapeutic purposes.

In Rest Mode, the circulation pump and heater only operate during the programmed filtration cycles.

Outside of these filtration periods:

• The circulation pump does not run.
• The heater does not run.
• Temperature monitoring is inactive.
  

Suppose your filtration schedule is:

• Cycle 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Cycle 2: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

If the water temperature drops from 38°C to 37°C at midnight, the heater will not activate.

The system will only resume heating during the next filtration cycle, between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM or between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

For customers using Rest Mode, we recommend scheduling filtration cycles before the time you plan to use the hot tub. This allows the heater sufficient time to bring the water back to the desired temperature.

For example:

If you normally use your hot tub at 7:00 PM and prefer a water temperature of 38°C, Q&G recommends setting the filtration schedule between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

This gives the heater up to six hours to restore the desired temperature before your scheduled soak.

Without the insulated cover, in Bangkok's climate, hot tub water may naturally lose approximately 2–3°C per day. Since the heaters can increase water temperature by approximately 2°C per hour, the heater typically needs only 1–2 hours of operation to recover the lost heat.

• Customers with consistent daily schedules.
• People who use their hot tub at approximately the same time each day.
• Customers looking to reduce electricity costs.

• People with unpredictable schedules.
• Customers who want the water ready at any time.
• Those who value convenience over energy savings.

For example, if you normally plan to use the hot tub at 6:00 PM but occasionally become available at 10:00 PM, the water temperature may not be at your desired level because heating only occurs during the filtration cycles.

All outdoor hot tubs supplied by Q&G utilize heating systems, control packs, and touch-screen control panels manufactured by Balboa, a leading American company specializing in electronic control systems for the hot tub industry.



It is important to note that Balboa is not a hot tub manufacturer. Rather, the company specializes in designing and producing advanced control systems and electronic components used by many premium hot tub brands worldwide.

Today, Q&G equips all hot tub models with modern touch-screen control panels because they are significantly easier to operate than older-style button controls. Customers can easily adjust settings, monitor system functions, and customize their hot tub experience without dealing with complicated programming procedures.

During installation, our team provides comprehensive training on operating your hot tub and adjusting its settings. We also offer ongoing support via telephone and LINE should you need assistance in the future.

All Q&G hot tubs include both Ready Mode and Rest Mode, allowing customers to choose the heating strategy that best fits their lifestyle.

The maximum water temperature can be set up to 40°C (104°F).

If you are looking for an outdoor hot tub, we invite you to explore our product range and find the model that best meets your needs.

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