Marquis dealers, a question for you

[Bonibelle]

I have been happily and successfully running my Epic in economy mode since early spring. I have my filtration cycles set for 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the evening right before we soak. My smart clean is also 1 hour.  My question is ...Why can't I stay in economy mode if I modify my cycles when a one hour filter cycle isn't sufficient to keep the tub temperature at 101?  Alternately, standard mode checks the temperature every hour( I believe it is every hour) by running pump 1 and will allow pump 1 to run and heat when necessary.
Is there a big advantage to standard mode?
I guess I am having flashbacks to my well problem and the plumber telling me a pump can run forever once it is on, it is the on and off cycling that causes it to wear out faster. Is that right?   :-/

[Mendocino101]

Bonni, you should be filtering for 2 hours twice a day, try it and I think you will be fine.

[Bonibelle]

Mendo, Do you mean if I up my times to 2 cycles of 2 hours each, I can stay in Economy mode all winter? that sound good and efficient to me. Thanks

[drewstar]

Hey Bonnie, hows the electric bills lately?

[Mendocino101]

Mendo, Do you mean if I up my times to 2 cycles of 2 hours each, I can stay in Economy mode all winter? that sound good and efficient to me. Thanks

Yes it is reasonable, you may have to do some tweaking but it is do able....

[Bonibelle]

Thanks, Mendo, I'll let you know how it works out as it gets colder here.

 Drew, My first electric bill, without my constantly running pump..$181.00! Which was great because I was running my tub, my pool and air conditioning (all three zones). So that was a relief...my prior bill (and I was only using a whole house fan because I was afraid to turn on the air) was >$300.00! It really made a difference and I am so relieved!