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Help me out here...If it is not installed at the factory ....than how can it be UL approved are you sure about this....
If ozone bleaches out the pillows and the cover would it be better to not have ozone and just sanitize with chemicals? Anybody else having problems like this with their spas? Is ozone benifical enough to warrent it damaging parts of the spa? What little bit I've learned about spas and ozone it's my understanding that there are different kinds of ozone systems. What kind of ozone system is in the hs and vita spas?
When a manufacturer submits the Hot Tub to UL, he must submit each model to them as it leaves the factory destined to the consumer. Most manufacturers have ozone as an "option" that is then installed by the dealer at time of delivery.ANY changes the manufacturer makes to that particular model then requires that it be resubmitted for approval or recertification. The manufacturer cannot make any changes after certification. IF the dealer installs an ozone, this sould be a UL listed ozone, if not, it invalidates, or otherwise voids the UL certification.The tub is UL listed ONLY as it is submitted to them for analysis. Any future changes or additional improvments made by the manufacturer invalidates their listing.All manufacturers that I know of are using a UL listed ozone system as an option the dealer adds to the spa.Ozone is a powerful oxidizer and will literally "eat" or destroy rubber base materials within 60 days even in the EQ area where residual O3 does exist. Thus, all seals and o-rings MUST be ozone compatible. .
Are we better off without these ozonators in the HS line of spa's? It seems that we could maintain the spa water without the ozonator which could be causing premature aging of the plastic/rubber components.
When a manufacturer submits the Hot Tub to UL, he must submit each model to them as it leaves the factory destined to the consumer. Most manufacturers have ozone as an "option" that is then installed by the dealer at time of delivery.
Do you use the protectant on the underside of the cover? Do you use it on the pillows too?
How can you tell if a spa or acc. that is put in the hot tub are UL or ETL approved?