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For TP, probably the truth is that air and water stratify and it needs to get moving - I'm sure that the water is cooler on the bottom of the tub than toward the top of the tub (heat rises), I think only 1 pump operates during filter mode in non circ pump tubs. As far as FF, the equipment bay is exposed to cold air and I guess if the heater doesn't kick on for a while you'll get cold water. A question I have though is ... Aren't circ pumps connected to all the other pumps via tubes - I know mine is. I'll have to see what happens next time I go in.
QuoteFor TP, probably the truth is that air and water stratify and it needs to get moving - I'm sure that the water is cooler on the bottom of the tub than toward the top of the tub (heat rises), I think only 1 pump operates during filter mode in non circ pump tubs. As far as FF, the equipment bay is exposed to cold air and I guess if the heater doesn't kick on for a while you'll get cold water. A question I have though is ... Aren't circ pumps connected to all the other pumps via tubes - I know mine is. I'll have to see what happens next time I go in.Vinnmeister,On my LSX, the circ pump plumbing is completely separate from therapy pump plumbing. I do not experience the cold water rush described in this thread...I'm assuming this is because of the TP insulation and heat generated by the circ pump. 8-)
sorry wes, it will happen to you too. Anne, I think the one in 10 can best be explained by filtering times. If your tub is filtering and stops and you go out, you should have hot water in the lines, but if it has not filtered in sometime and you run the jets then I assume the water will be cooler.Let me add, it is not freezing cold water going through the lines it is just cooler. Wes, you really scare me sometimes. I hope you never try and offer me coolaid
Ok gang, the morning after! My wife and I finally christened our Tundra last night and while we were going to spend a 1/2 hour in it, we "pruned-out" after 1 hour! The experience was delightful understanding this was our first ever spa. The temps were in the high 20's here in suburban Chicago so the contrast between air and water was quite extreme.Some first time observations and critiques (as I have always promised to be fair and honest in my assessment of Arctic's products):- The water temp I set at 100 was a bit too low for my wife, so I'll jack it up to 102 for tonight.- The seventh seat (the high cooldown) is definitely a warmer weather seat; too far out of the water for extended periods in below freezing temps- The side hip jets were too weak with the supplied jet head so I will replace it with directional ones instead of the rotational ones. Ditto for the thigh jets as well.- Every seat of the six have a variety of feels and work on different parts of the body. The large 5" jets with their variety of patterns really works the neck, shoulders, and back beautifully.Overall, a great first experience and look forward to future soaks for further evaluation.