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That's just a sales tactic to make his particular brand appear more favorable to you. Ignore it. The FACT is that a 24-hour filtration system (like Jacuzzi/Sun Dance and many others) work EXACTLY as well as the periodic systems used by other mfgs (such as Bullfrog and Beachcomber). One thing I noticed in this particular thread are dealers pointing you to the lower cost (and smaller) spas. That should NOT be the case. Pick a SIZE you want to fit the price range (i.e. a MINIMUM 400 gallon tub for $7K vs. just the price target). That will help you figure this out quicker (and will also stop the dealers from trying to fit you into a smaller/less costly tub).
Solo,I have a 24-hour "hush" circ pump
Are you saying that a .6 amp draw pump was running you $200 a month to run 24 hours a day?