Jets Run On Low When Tub Is Heating?

[jaybo]

A very new hot tub owner, Artesian Antigua. We are told by dealer that jet 1 will run on low whenever the tub is heating and shut down when desired temp is reached. It just seems that it is running all the time on low and isn't necessarily only running when the "heat" icon is on. Anyone have any experience with this? The owner's manual really isn't helpful at all. Thanks.

[Peteyboy]

I'm not familiar with that spa but it could be the spa is in a filter cycle. Is it up to temp? If it's up to temp check the manual for how to set filter cycles - they could be set very high.

[jaybo]

Thanks for reply...originally, the jet kept running and yes, it thought it was in filter mode which is supposed to be from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. and then again at 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. This was 2:00 in the afternoon. We shut the power down (per the dealer) and let it reset itself...checked the filter times again, and so far, it seems to only run when heating. It just seems that it is heating alot and I am worried about the electric bill!! We have it set at 103...is this too high (because it sure doesn't feel too high). Thanks again.

[missyk97]

Thanks for reply...originally, the jet kept running and yes, it thought it was in filter mode which is supposed to be from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. and then again at 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. This was 2:00 in the afternoon. We shut the power down (per the dealer) and let it reset itself...checked the filter times again, and so far, it seems to only run when heating. It just seems that it is heating alot and I am worried about the electric bill!! We have it set at 103...is this too high (because it sure doesn't feel too high). Thanks again.

103--wow, how long are you able to stay in when it's that hot?? We have ours set to 99 or 100 and my husband can't hardly sit for 20 minutes at that temp(I can sit for a long time and not get too hot!!).

[lkneisler]

Thanks for reply...originally, the jet kept running and yes, it thought it was in filter mode which is supposed to be from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. and then again at 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. This was 2:00 in the afternoon. We shut the power down (per the dealer) and let it reset itself...checked the filter times again, and so far, it seems to only run when heating. It just seems that it is heating alot and I am worried about the electric bill!! We have it set at 103...is this too high (because it sure doesn't feel too high). Thanks again.

See if your spa has an economy mode, where it only heats when it's filtering. Look at the top side control panel functions in your owner's manual.

[lkneisler]

A very new hot tub owner, Artesian Antigua. We are told by dealer that jet 1 will run on low whenever the tub is heating and shut down when desired temp is reached. It just seems that it is running all the time on low and isn't necessarily only running when the "heat" icon is on. Anyone have any experience with this? The owner's manual really isn't helpful at all. Thanks.

Oh dear. Do you have the "ThinkPak" controls? No economy mode cos it's too smart for that? If so, then program it to filter only 1 hour a day. Your spa is going to be filtering plenty as it runs all day and night to keep the temperature at your set temp, and to check-in on itself periodically.

However, you're not supposed to worry about the electrical bill cos when you spa is filtering, it's heating at 5.5 kw, when it's maintaining temp is 1.5kw.

Now that's what I knew about it a year a half ago. It might have changed, but from what you're saying it doesn't sound like it.

Mfg. testing showed it's the most energy efficient thing on the market, but their test environment was in climate controlled building I'm sure. Me, cynical? Not at all

Please let me know what you find in your manual, I'm very interest. Thanks!

Lori

[jaybo]

To Missyk97...LOL...my husband does think it is too hot at 103, but I think it feels great! I am one of those always cold people, but you are right, we can only stay in about 20 minutes or so. Maybe I should try turning it down a bit and see what happens!

To lkneisler...sorry we are so new at this we have no idea what we are doing. Yes we do have standard mode, sleep mode, and economy mode. It is my understanding that in economy mode, it only heats it to our set temp when it is filtering...does that sound right? And standard mode keeps it at our set temp all the time? So if we switch to economy, the tub would not always be ready for us temp wise...in your opinion, do you think economy is the way to go or standard? Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Thanks all for your replies...we are still learning everyday!!

[lkneisler]

To lkneisler...sorry we are so new at this we have no idea what we are doing. Yes we do have standard mode, sleep mode, and economy mode. It is my understanding that in economy mode, it only heats it to our set temp when it is filtering...does that sound right? And standard mode keeps it at our set temp all the time? So if we switch to economy, the tub would not always be ready for us temp wise...in your opinion, do you think economy is the way to go or standard? Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Thanks all for your replies...we are still learning everyday!!

Congratulations on the new spa!

Yes, you are absolutely correct about the modes and how it heats.

Everyone pretty much has a different thought on temp settings and modes. It sound like it really depends on where you live; if it nice weather, or if it gets really cold in the winter.

Most important is just trying the different modes and finding out what works best for you guys!

For example, if you run your spa in economy mode, where it's only heating when it filters, then it is possible you could lose too much heat in between filter cycles and it just won't work out for you. Then again, you may not lose that much heat and it'll be fine.

If you use the spa around the same time of the night/day, then program your filter cycles to be finished around the time you're going to use the spa. That way it's up to temp when you're ready to use it.

Have fun!

[steve_a]

If you use the spa around the same time of the night/day, then program your filter cycles to be finished around the time you're going to use the spa. That way it's up to temp when you're ready to use it.

We are new spa owners too - actually right now I am doing my first full water change (waiting for it to drain right now). We live in northern PA and we get cold winters here. Right now we have our Thermospa set on economy with the filtration cycle ending just after we get home from work. That means it's up to temp for the evening whenever we want to go it. They claim the insulation is incredible on this, and I'm realistic enough to know that incredible means it will be good to very good. Depending on what kind of heat loss we get we may have to switch to standard mode, but at the moment, economy is working. Also, if we know we are going to go out in say, one hour, we may go out and turn the one jet on and let it run to turn the heater on (the jet turns off after 30 minutes automatically). It's all a learning process, but we love it so far.