john1 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 It just seems overkill to run the pump all day every day. I could save wear and tear on equipment and lower electric usage if it were intermittent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meriflower Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I happen to agree with you but it is my opinion. There are others who will disagree. I guess it is a matter of preference. I never had a spa with one and never had an issue with the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreservedSwine Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 "The pump" What kind of pump- do you know the amp draw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 15 amp jet pump moving 40 gpm on low running 4 hours a day equals 60 amp hours and 9600 gallons moved. 2 amp pump running for 24 hours moving 3 gpm equals 48 amp hours and moved 12,960 gallons. Depends on the system. In order to make any calculations we have to know gpm, pump amp draw, length of filter time. Either way works fine but a 24/7 circ pump usually is a small money saver. And they have a noise advantage. And with an ozonatator the longer it is injected into the water the better it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'll have to look at it next time I have the covers off. I know it's a large motor and it runs quiet. There's an ozonator too, so probably should leave things as is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d1dennis2009 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 What brand spa do you have, is the spa using the circulation pump for heating? Could you provide additional info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Sure, it's a Thermospa Aquacisor. Holds like 650 gallons. The recirc is pretty strong and heater is in line with it. Uses a Balboa TS8000M3 spa pack. It's set to turn all pumps on twice a day (for like 10 min) to freshen up the stagnate water in lines I guess. Just seems like the constant recirc is unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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