Using Clearray with an ozonator?

[pooch]

Looking at purchasing a 2012 optima with the built in Clearray, was wondering if adding an ozonator would be beneficial or is it overkill? My kids are very sensitive to chemicals and if this would help lower the chlorine demand that would be helpful (will be using Dichlor). Would adding the sun purity cartridge be a good idea as well?

Any opinions on ecowrap? I live in a cold climate and anything to help save energy is a good thing.

I really appreciate any advice or opinions!

Thank you!

[Jacuzzi Jim]

   I am not sure you can even plumb an ozone in at this point with the Clear ray and if it would really make a difference.  I have not opened a Jacuzzi 400 series spa yet to see if it can even be done. They are the same as Sundance for the most part inside.    Also the Clear Ray is new enough that I would see what the chlorine requirements are before even thinking about adding an ozone if even possible?     As far as the extra insulation wouldn't hurt but then it's probably fine without it. 

  And yes go with the sun pure cartridge!!

[pooch]

Thanks for the info Jacuzzi Jim! I was confused because I read here http://www.poolscuesspas.com/CLEARRAY.html about using both together and wasn't sure if that was even possible with a Sundance tub.

Appreciate it!

[pkillur]

Thanks for the info Jacuzzi Jim! I was confused because I read here http://www.poolscuesspas.com/CLEARRAY.html about using both together and wasn't sure if that was even possible with a Sundance tub.

Appreciate it!

ClearRay seems pretty cool - I do similar water treatment with my saltwater fish tank and have wondered if a system existed similar for hot tubs.  Does anyone know if this is proprietary or if there is a way to put this in an existing hot tub?

[d00nut]

We just delivered a J-345 with both Clear Ray and Ozone.  What you do is simply splice into the same electrical line as the Clear Ray and "T" it off.  That way the Ozone only runs when Clear Ray does.  Both don't require a tremendous amount of juice.  That way both run only when your circ pump is running.

[hottubdan]

The claims about salt systems on the link are misstatements.  Since ACE from Hot Spring is quite successful and quite popular, I assume the statements are meant to be about ACE without saying so.  ACE is unlike other generic salt systems.  Not corrosive.  No need to be adding salt.  Don't mean to hijack the thread, but the link here needed to be addressed.  In fact, the link itself was only partly on topic.

Thanks for the info Jacuzzi Jim! I was confused because I read here http://www.poolscuesspas.com/CLEARRAY.html about using both together and wasn't sure if that was even possible with a Sundance tub.

Appreciate it!

[TwinCitiesHotSpring]

The claims about salt systems on the link are misstatements.  Since ACE from Hot Spring is quite successful and quite popular, I assume the statements are meant to be about ACE without saying so.  ACE is unlike other generic salt systems.  Not corrosive.  No need to be adding salt.  Don't mean to hijack the thread, but the link here needed to be addressed.  In fact, the link itself was only partly on topic.

Thanks for the info Jacuzzi Jim! I was confused because I read here http://www.poolscuesspas.com/CLEARRAY.html about using both together and wasn't sure if that was even possible with a Sundance tub.

Appreciate it!

yup standard fare from competitors who are losing sales to saltwater, I love the corrosion angle, kind of makes me chuckle when people bring that up

[pooch]

In fact, the link itself was only partly on topic.

Thanks for the info Jacuzzi Jim! I was confused because I read here http://www.poolscuesspas.com/CLEARRAY.html about using both together and wasn't sure if that was even possible with a Sundance tub.

Appreciate it!

Exactly, the link was only meant to be in reference to the topic of ClearRay and Ozone working together not ACE. Thanks for correcting that info though. Hotspring was my top choice before the wet test. Just didn't fit my wife and we weren't totally sold on the Moto jets. Other than that the fit, finish and reputation of Hotspring Tubs are wonderful!

Not to push the topic even more off track but why did Hotspring choose to put the ozonator outlet right smack dab in the middle of the floor (Grandee)? Every time I would start to relax, my foot would hit the outlet and a stream of HOT water would run over it and make me adjust my position. Not good design IMHO.

[Jacuzzi Jim]

The claims about salt systems on the link are misstatements.  Since ACE from Hot Spring is quite successful and quite popular, I assume the statements are meant to be about ACE without saying so.  ACE is unlike other generic salt systems.  Not corrosive.  No need to be adding salt.  Don't mean to hijack the thread, but the link here needed to be addressed.  In fact, the link itself was only partly on topic.

Thanks for the info Jacuzzi Jim! I was confused because I read here http://www.poolscuesspas.com/CLEARRAY.html about using both together and wasn't sure if that was even possible with a Sundance tub.

Appreciate it!

yup standard fare from competitors who are losing sales to saltwater, I love the corrosion angle, kind of makes me chuckle when people bring that up

 
 "Maintaining high salt and chlorine levels above recomended range can contribute to corrosion of pool or spa equipment"

 I think the "ACE" system is a good system, is it better than a std chlorine/nat 2 system not really.  Yes it works but you also have to maintain it by cleaning the cells and replacing the plates when time (not cheap) you still have to maintain PH/alk buy the recomended salt for it and prep the spa to use it properly and then dial it in.  Also saying it's chlorine free is not exactly true.  As far as the corrosion factors time will tell.   
   I am not going to go into details or get in some kind of a ours is better than your's match with the HS dealers cause we all know thats a no win situation with their we are better than everyone's sales training.  But the fact is it's just another way to sanitize a spa.  Just like ClearRay it does work people will buy it oh wait it's std and be happy.  Ozone same thing it works just fine.   The fact that you HS people assume that websites salt comment is directed at you actually cracks me up and says alot.

    The point is there are many way to sanitize a spa salt being one of them, is it the neatest thing since no by-pass filtration no.

[Spatech_tuo]

Is this the same type system Cal has been using for awhile? It looks like the same thing I saw on a Cal a month or so ago.

[Jacuzzi Jim]

Is this the same type system Cal has been using for awhile? It looks like the same thing I saw on a Cal a month or so ago.

 Same principle different components with the same results.

[SerjicalStrike]

We have been installing ozones on all our spas that are coming with the Clearray system.

[hottubted]

Keep the salt in the pool...ClearRay to sanitize...Ozone to Oxidize...with a dash of dichclor, and your tub will be rockin'. If the Salty Dawgs ( you know who you are ) take offense to those people that don't agree with you, get over it. I've heard more complaints about salt systems 5 to 1 than people that like them.

[TwinCitiesHotSpring]

Keep the salt in the pool...ClearRay to sanitize...Ozone to Oxidize...with a dash of dichclor, and your tub will be rockin'. If the Salty Dawgs ( you know who you are ) take offense to those people that don't agree with you, get over it. I've heard more complaints about salt systems 5 to 1 than people that like them.

sounds pretty redundant to me....personally I just keep ozone and dichlor and not worry about adding a $100 light bulb I would have to replace every year...doesn't make sense imho but your mileage may vary

[Jacuzzi Jim]

 While I think ClearRay will work but it's just another sales tool like ACE is.     I have always been a fan of ozone,nat2 and dichlor.  It works why mess with it..

ClearRay you replace a bulb prolly more in the 80 dollar range, salt you have to clean and eventually replace the diamond plate guessing the 300 range again just another sales tool in the box.