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Bullfrog R6L 1 pump
Tman122:
While it is one more piece to possibly break, a circ pump will use less electricity to operate for 24 hours than a jet pump uses in 4 hours of filtration and it is much quieter during filtration. Just sayin.
Hottubguy:
Besides bullfrog what are your other finalists? If price wise, warranty wise and dealer wise they are about equals I'd wet test and pick the one you like the most
Compatico:
--- Quote from: Tman122 on March 04, 2016, 06:40:16 am ---While it is one more piece to possibly break, a circ pump will use less electricity to operate for 24 hours than a jet pump uses in 4 hours of filtration
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Not quite...a circ pump is typically about 1 amp (230w) and a jet pump is about 4 amps (920w) on low which is used for filter cycles. Do the math and the circ pump will draw about 150% more power over a 24 hour period vs 4 hour filter cycle (5520 vs 3680). In my area we're blessed (sarcasm) with a hydro company that bills us too much during the day but less at night. I intend to set up filter cycles to run during "off peak" hours and save even more over the 24/7 circ pump.
--- Quote ---and it is much quieter during filtration. Just sayin.
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That I'll agree with. :)
But most tubs are fairly quiet these days when running on low speed. A typical conversation on the deck near the hot tub will be louder than the tub.
That's why I don't want a circ pump.
Compatico:
--- Quote from: Hottubguy on March 04, 2016, 06:45:02 pm ---Besides bullfrog what are your other finalists? If price wise, warranty wise and dealer wise they are about equals I'd wet test and pick the one you like the most
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The problem is finding tubs that have our requirements. In the last month we've looked at all the brands we could find both in store and online sites but have narrowed it a lot due to requirements. We're also considering the A series A6L as it has a better warranty (10-year leak and 7-year shell) compared to 7 & 5 for the R series and many other brands. It costs about $1500 more but you get the better warranty, another jetpak, some lighting, auxiliary jet control, and pretty control panel (could care less about the control panel). It might be worth it for the warranty and extra jetpak.
We were going to look at the Hot Springs Sovereign but it comes with ozone and circ pump which we don't want and can't order without. Yes the ozone can be disabled, but the circ pump will be running 24/7 and not really do much for cleaning without the ozone activated.
Cost isn't a major factor...I'm willing to pay more to get what I want. ;D
Tman122:
--- Quote from: Compatico on March 04, 2016, 08:20:56 pm ---Not quite...a circ pump is typically about 1 amp (230w) and a jet pump is about 4 amps (920w) on low which is used for filter cycles. Do the math and the circ pump will draw about 150% more power over a 24 hour period vs 4 hour filter cycle (5520 vs 3680). In my area we're blessed (sarcasm) with a hydro company that bills us too much during the day but less at night. I intend to set up filter cycles to run during "off peak" hours and save even more over the 24/7 circ pump.
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But you forgot to calculate jet pump run time between filter cycles to maintain heat. Which you won't have on a circ pump tub.
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