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I can't seem to find a definitive answer on whether a circulation pump is going to save money when it comes to the cost to operate a hot tub. Eliminating the possibility that it will break somewhere down the road will a circulation pump save money on a monthly electric bill? I'm sure there are a lot of other variables that need considered but in general I'm just wondering if there are any fact based results that exist related to using a circulation pump. For my particular situation I'm considering the jacuzzi j-245 and bullfrog x7 and live in the north east and operating costs in the winter months are a concern for me. - Thanks
Pros and cons with each way. I stock and sell brands that have them and brands that don't. Some circ pumps are tied into the heater and other motors so if it dies on you it makes a small problem a larger one. But in my view- The circ pump/no circ pump debate should be way down on the list. Quality of the brand, quality of the dealer, is the tub comfortable, so on, so forth should be where you focus your attention. Water chemistry is way more important than ozone, filters and filtration. Yes you need filtration and decent filters but balanced water does the overwhelming majority of the work. Stay up on your chemistry and you wont have issues. Hence, I feel the circ pump vs no circ pump is more an exercise in salesmanship vs an actual pressing issue, and why i prioritize it so low.And nowadays most quality tubs have rubber-mounted motors for noise reduction so I haven't seen a real issue with noise, especially since the cover will also muffle the sound. Not to be a contrarian, and not to marginalize your concerns, but I believe this is way less of an issue than what is actually important long-term. However, as I seem to be of a minority point of view on this specific thread, the others have noted some things that you may consider. Yes circ pumps have overall savings on a monthly level. But they tend to last shorter than regular motors so its probably a wash financially. Just depends on the brand and what motors/motherboards they carry. Good luck moving forward.