Hi All,
We're almost at the point of buying our first spa and have narrowed the choice down to a few models, could use some advice though.
First, do many people use the lower speed setting of two speed pumps? And is the speed control just down to the spa pack, or do we need a different pump to upgrade from one to two speed? Getting technical, if it is just the pack that makes a difference, does the pump 3 expansion board for a Balboa BP601 run two speeds? I've read their spec and sell sheets but so far can only figure out that there is an expansion board available, no clue on the part number or who sells it. [Edited] Ignore that last bit, I found another sheet that confirmed only BP501 has the expander, the Eurpean BP601 doesn't have the option
Second question is about heated blowers. Do they make much difference to running costs, and do they make a noticeable difference to the experience? We don't have the option to wet test the spa with the blowers which possibly rules it out anyway.
We're in the UK, so heat loss and running costs are a bit more of a worry than for the lucky folks in warmer climates.
Thanks in advance,
Lobster