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...Also, Vinny if you E mailed Del did you happen to ask them about providing proof of a ozone residual?
Is having an Ozonator even worth it? If you can keep your water clear and sanatized without it, why would you even want one?I mean for the extra cost in electricity to run, and the potential damage to cover and headrests, it doesn't make sense to me.I may just unplug mine.
Thanks Drewster.How do you know your system works like a charm?Have you ever unplugged it to see if you notice a difference without it?If it's on 24/7 I think you can figure out the electricity costs by taking amps x volts, which should equal watts. Then move the decimal over to figure out kilowatts. Once you know the kilowatts use that along with your kwh cost to figure how much per month the ozone unit is costing you to run.It may be something like $5-6
QuoteThanks Drewster.How do you know your system works like a charm?Have you ever unplugged it to see if you notice a difference without it?If it's on 24/7 I think you can figure out the electricity costs by taking amps x volts, which should equal watts. Then move the decimal over to figure out kilowatts. Once you know the kilowatts use that along with your kwh cost to figure how much per month the ozone unit is costing you to run.It may be something like $5-6Youre welcome. I know it works because I use it. I have great water quality, and use minimum sanitizer. In fact, in several posts throughout this forum, I've discussed it. In fact I think my statements on how much success I have been seeing with it may be one of the reasons Vinny is attempting to take a second look at Ozone units, and why some work and some don't . But yupo, granted, It's only my expereince and I'm only one person, but there have been many others that have found a properly installed and quality ozone unit is a great addition to a hot tub. My friend Spatech who I've argued with about N2, can back this up. I've used Bromine, Dichlor, N2 and ozone. I prefer Dichlor and the Freshwater 3 ozinator. And yes, I've turned it off and have seen dramatic resulst. The costs for me are well worth it. The FWIII systems sanitizes my tub when I don't use it, go on vacation, or slip in my routine maitinece. I highly recoemed it. But, yea, if you don't have a quality unit that's not doing it's job, I agree, you are probably better off spending the $5 on some dichlor.
Wow I'm shocked the water quality went straight down the tubes in only two days!Are you telling me the hot springs filtration system can't keep the water clear after only two days without Ozone?Are you sure that by unplugging the ozone your tub is still filtering through the media?Sorry for all the questions just trying to analyze your data. As vinny said in the subject line:OK Techies! Lets talk Ozone
I have yet to unplug my ozone to deterime it's value. I will do that and post results.Maybe because I have a 24hr circ pump running I will see similar results as Vinny did.Drew - How much filtering did your HS Caspian do in two days when you disabled your Ozonator?