UCEDER Hot Tub LX H20-Rs1 Thermostat 110V 2kw with Adjustable Temperature Thermostat for Some hot tubs,Underground Small Pool &Bathtub（Suggest Connect 20A Adapter or Breaker

I bought this for my 8' stock tank pool to make it a hot tub during the winter. I read other mixed reviews that had also bought it for converting a stock tank pool to a hot tub. I gave it a try because I didn't want to setup a propane instant hot water tank setup. It did take a couple trips to the local hardware store to get all the proper fittings but I got it all connected and up and running. I did run into the same problem at first of the heater not kicking on so I tried taking the top cover off like others said they did and I tricked the switch to be on. Also I did have to plug it into a 20 amp plug. While I was trying different things, I had changed the filter on the Intex 1500 filter pump and noticed the flow switch was working like it should so I put it back together with no modifications and it works great, I just change the filter every 2 to 3 weeks and have no issues. I did also buy a Bayite temperature controller plug and plugged the filter pump into it on the heat plug and have the temp set to turn off at 100° and have it kick back on at 98°. I did have to change the plug on the Intex filter pump to a non GFI plug because every time the temperature control plug shut off when it reached 100° the GFI plug on the pump would pop off. I have had no issues in 2 months now and am loving it. It did take a few days to get up to temp, I live in the foothills of California and the temp here recently has been in the high 50's to low 60's during the day and mid to high 30's overnight and it keeps it to temp with no problems. I have a blue bubble cover and a black 8' pool cover on it to help keep in the heat.

I recently encountered a frustrating issue with a defective hot tub heater and feel compelled to share my experience. Unfortunately, I have already gone through two of these heaters, and both have failed to meet even the most basic expectations.The initial heater I received suffered a catastrophic failure, resulting in the complete meltdown of the top cover. This occurrence was not only a significant safety concern but also a complete disappointment given the short lifespan of the product. Hoping that the second heater would fare better, I reluctantly purchased another one. However, after just a few months of use, it became evident that the heater was not functioning properly. It ceased heating beyond 92 degrees, a significant drop from its advertised capacity of 104 degrees.Concerned about this decline in performance, I promptly reached out to the customer support team for assistance. To my dismay, their response was dishearteningly dismissive. They suggested that the use of chlorine, a standard chemical for hot tub maintenance, may have corroded the heater, leading to its malfunction. I found this perplexing and frustrating, as it seems counterintuitive to advertise a product specifically designed for hot tubs while prohibiting the use of chlorine—a common and necessary chemical for proper maintenance.In an attempt to resolve the issue, the support team forwarded me a form that required me to open up the unit and perform various tests on the cables to assess resistance levels, among other things. However, I firmly believe that it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure the functionality and reliability of their products, especially within the stated warranty period. Asking customers to troubleshoot the unit themselves is both inconvenient and unprofessional, particularly when the product's heating capability deteriorated within a mere few months. I had hoped for a more collaborative approach to finding a solution.Compounding my disappointment, I had taken the precaution of purchasing the Asurion warranty from Amazon, which was bundled with the product. However, when I attempted to make a claim under the warranty, I was informed that the hot tub heater I purchased is not supported by the warranty due to it not being considered a compatible brand. This raises the question of why such a warranty option is even offered if it does not cover products from certain manufacturers. It is deeply frustrating to be denied coverage after taking the initiative to protect my investment.

The media could not be loaded. I bought this to use to turn our 8ft diameter stock tank pool into a hillbilly hot tub. The reviews here are hit or miss, but I have nothing but positive things to say about it. We’re hitting 110 degrees, but here are a few critical tips if you’re using it with a stock tank pool.1. Wire it up to a heavy duty plug and use it on an otherwise unused gfci protected outlet. I wired mine to a heavy duty outdoor extension cord and it works fine.2. You need to have good flow from your pump in order for it to activate. Like someone else here posted, I epoxied a large fender washer to the metal flapper arm on the outlet side of the heater. Before that, even with our 1500gph Intex pump, the flow switch would only occasionally engage (you can see this if you remove the top cover and watch when you run water through it. With the washer it engages with authority.3. It took me about an hour at Lowe’s to get the fittings together that would allow me to hook this up to my pump and outlet valve, but the most critical part was buying a length of flexible hose meant for pool cleaning accessories (also from Lowes) and a couple flexible rubber reducers.4. The most important part that I learned was that these things take a good bit to get up to temp. I thought mine wasn’t working because I felt no heat from the unit in the first hour or two. The issue was that with a large 700 gallon tank like ours, the initial heat takes a good 12 hours. The water hit 95 degrees in 12 hours, but went all the way to its max of 110 degrees within another 6. Using it with a DIY insulated cover (1.5” rigid foam and redwood fenceboards) I only need to run it for a few hours a day to keep it around 100 degrees.Obviously this is no substitute for a 220v powered, and heavily insulated modern hot tub, but if you like the aesthetics of a rustic stock tank pool but want to use it when it gets cold, this is a solid way to go.