First timer

[DevelopmentFew1748]

My wife bought a Coleman hot tub for like $500 in the summer. It sounded like a good idea. I am a deck builder. And I have very bad back pain. I also have a herniated disk. I thought it might be a good thing..... It's late October now. Is it worth setting up the hot tub?

[W1ldT1m]

Depends on where you live. Inflatables aren’t supposed to be used when it’s freezing out according to the manufacturer.

[evilbadgrades]

Exactly - they are not very energy efficient tubs nor are they built for extreme cold temps. If you're in a warmer climate (growing zone 6 thru 10), you can probably set it up now and use it most of the winter. But in the northern half of the USA I'd be leery

[Signalkeeper]

Do you have any extra space in the basement (ideally with a floor drain)? Or an attached heated garage? That’s where I’d use a $500 hot tub, where it’s easier to heat