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Do you have HotSpring near you. Salt available.
Whilst the arctic insulation system does work, your pumps and other equipment may not last as long as a full foam spa, as the heat is kept in as opposed to let out like on a full foam spa. think of it as if your car overheats, it breaks down. if your spa overheats, it breaks down.
Quote from: Marco P on September 04, 2018, 06:39:26 pmWhilst the arctic insulation system does work, your pumps and other equipment may not last as long as a full foam spa, as the heat is kept in as opposed to let out like on a full foam spa. think of it as if your car overheats, it breaks down. if your spa overheats, it breaks down.If your pump runs for filtration for 4 hours a day that leaves no heat source to create the warmth for r-value for 20 hours a day. Is the Arctic insulation system really that good?
My opinion is that if you are on chlorine, water changes should be made every 3-4 months. If bromine, you should get 4 months, maybe a bit longer, but I would personally stick to 4 month intervals. With ACE saltwater that Hot Spring offers, Hot Spring states you can go up to 1 year between water changes. I tell my customers 8 months. The reason saltwater can go longer between changes is that you do not get the build up of cyanuric acid as quickly since you are not regularly adding chlorine and it also takes longer to build up the total dissolved solids. I like ACE and sell quite a bit of it, but less frequent water changes are not one of the features I promote when selling it.
Thanks Kies1,Couple questions if you don't mind..Where did you buy it?How much did it end up costing?How much was the salt water option if you decide to get it?South of Toronto as in Buffalo area or Southern Ontario?I am south of Toronto and purchased at a pioneer family pools location. Would rather not discuss pricing but was very happy with what I paid. Salt water option I think was an additional 800 to 1000 but do not quote me on that. Looked at jacuzzi as well. Upgrading to the lime light series from hot spot you also get a better warranty. Nicer cabinet, exterior corner lights and it also has 41 jets. Cheers and thanks!Mike
Quote from: bedpan4u2 on September 05, 2018, 07:17:20 pmThanks Kies1,Couple questions if you don't mind..Where did you buy it?How much did it end up costing?How much was the salt water option if you decide to get it?South of Toronto as in Buffalo area or Southern Ontario?I am south of Toronto and purchased at a pioneer family pools location. Would rather not discuss pricing but was very happy with what I paid. Salt water option I think was an additional 800 to 1000 but do not quote me on that. Looked at jacuzzi as well. Upgrading to the lime light series from hot spot you also get a better warranty. Nicer cabinet, exterior corner lights and it also has 41 jets. Cheers and thanks!Mike