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Garyjr

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Anyway to change the soak timer?
« on: October 06, 2006, 09:33:35 am »
Anyone know if you can change the soak timer on a hot tub?  My Maxxus is set for approximately 20 minutes, and I would like to see about extending that.  I know it "is advised to only soak 15-20 minutes" and that all I really have to do is start another cycle to get another 20 minutes, but it would be nice if the timer was somewhat adjustable.

Anyone know?

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Anyway to change the soak timer?
« on: October 06, 2006, 09:33:35 am »

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Re: Anyway to change the soak timer?
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2006, 10:55:40 am »
If your Maxxus is like my Optima, the pumps run for 20 minutes then shut off.
This isn't adjustable from the control panel, at least not from a user standpoint.

Not sure if a tech, or someone with inside knowledge can go in and change that or not.

I just use that 20 minute "timeout" to switch seats or grab another bevearage, etc.


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Re: Anyway to change the soak timer?
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2006, 09:38:47 pm »
Brewman,

I usually load the beverage tray with 3 or 4 frosty cold ones before I get in and can typically go to the 2nd 20 minute mark before I need to get rid of any.  

It's really not that big of a deal, just thought it would be nice if the timer was user adjustable.

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Jr

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Re: Anyway to change the soak timer?
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2006, 09:53:37 pm »
What's a soak timer? Can't you just hit the jet buttons when you go in and then turn them off the jets when you're done? Is it like a sleep timer for a TV?
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Re: Anyway to change the soak timer?
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2006, 10:13:08 pm »
On SunDance tubs there is an internal timer that will shut the jets off approximately 20 minutes after you start them.

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Re: Anyway to change the soak timer?
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2006, 10:38:49 pm »
My tub works the same way. Must be a function of the controller which is used by several manufacturers, and not a specific Sundance issue.
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Re: Anyway to change the soak timer?
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2006, 11:25:54 pm »
I don't have a timer on my tub.  But I usually know when my hour is up.  Gee, I surely hate to get out, even after an hour of soaking.  I just love it, especially in this cooler weather.

How long do you other tubbers stay in?  That would be interesting to know.

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Re: Anyway to change the soak timer?
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2006, 02:01:30 am »
Usual soak time is about an hour for me.

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Re: Anyway to change the soak timer?
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2006, 10:49:49 am »
I usually soak for 20 minutes every morning and then my wife and I soak anywhere from 20-60 minutes every evening.

HotTubber,
You would probably generate alot more responses if you would post that question as the header to a new message.

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Re: Anyway to change the soak timer?
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2006, 11:41:24 am »
Thanks JR, I will do that.

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Re: How long do you soak?
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2006, 11:47:07 am »
Just wondering what the soaking time is for others on this Forum.  I usually soak for 1 Hr. daily, sometimes longer.  I have arthritis, and this helps some, but is this too much?


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Re: How long do you soak?
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2006, 12:06:32 pm »
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Just wondering what the soaking time is for others on this Forum.  I usually soak for 1 Hr. daily, sometimes longer.  I have arthritis, and this helps some, but is this too much?


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Re: How long do you soak?
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