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Data Huh?Why do I like circ pumps?The circ pump on my tub has a flow rate of 248 GPH. This means the water volume of my tub is completely filtered every 2 hours. Â Water filtration is what makes spa water clear, especially for heavy use tubs. Â I often have guests over during the evening, with the tub getting "cloudy" by 11 PM. Â After adding chemicals with clarifiers and letting the circ pump work at night, the tub is crystal by morning. Â The circ pump filter (the 1999 Piper Glen uses 3 canister filters, with one dedicated to the circ pump, ozonator and heater circuit, the other two dedicated to the pumps) gets the most dirty, requiring cleaning every 3 days.
yes, and there are brands such as Caldera and Dimension One that utilize not only the 24 hr Circulation pump, but also utilize the jet pumps for 2 filter cycles a day. Is this overkill? Some might say it is, but a tiny circ pump can't pull finer particles that may sink to the bottom of the tub. This is where the 2 "high Flow" filter cycles aid in cleaning the water.
So how many tubs that have a 24 hr circ pump also use a 2-speed pump to "aid in cleaning the water"? If a system with a 24 hr circ pump needs the 2 speed pump then what is the real advantage of having a 24 hr circ pump?
Sorry for resurrecting this old thread, but Drewski's reply was the only hit I got on a search for Piper Glen electricity costs....I've had mine for 6-8 months now, I run it in regular mode at 103 degrees. Â I'm in MA, and I use the tub sparingly (average once a week!). Â My electric bill has gone up a cool $100 a month with the tub. Â Based on what I've seen on the boards, and in talking to dealers and other owners, this seems way out of line. Â Is it?Tub is wired 220V, 50A breaker. Â I'm puzzled. Â Any help?