The downfall to it is if you keep the factory filter cycles set at the factory preset it doesn't work so good. You need to run the tub more. I always kept mine running between 6-8 hours a day. When i put it on 4 hours a day the water wouldn't stay clear
I'm a bit confused about the definition of filter cycles. On my new Jacuzzi, I can set the Circulation pump filter. The factory default was originally set to operate for 12 hours per day (midnight to 12 noon). The Jacuzzi dealer suggested that we change it to 24 hours per day, as it will only cost $5 more/month to run it 24 hours a day. When it is running, it produces a very low hum and makes almost no sound.
Then I can set the actual jet pumps to come on as filtration, on a separate timed setting. The factory default does not have this feature activated so the jet pumps never come on unless I activate them when I'm using the tub or running through chemicals, etc. The dealer suggested leaving this in the default so that this feature is off.
Should I be running the jet pumps periodically each day, or is running the Circ pump sufficient? Is it better to leave the Circ pump on 24 hours a day?
Thanks in advance!